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Van der Vaart Crocked Again

21 February 2011 688 comments
Mark Mark
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Rafael Van der Vaart is set to sit out another spell on the sidelines after aggravating his calf injury in training. The Dutchman had just made his return following a calf muscle strain, playing his part in the fine 1-0 win in the San Siro last week.

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Van der Vaart will miss tomorrow night’s trip to Blackpool, ruling him out for those Fantasy Managers who gambled on him contributing for Tottenham’s second fixture of the gameweek.

“Rafa did his calf again yesterday in training so he’s struggling…Rafa missed a couple of games, played in Milan, got through 70 minutes and then yesterday morning didn’t feel good.”

Although a precious Fantasy commodity, Van der Vaart’s recent fragility is beginning to cause concern.

Spurs have a string of attractive fixtures, with some particularly obliging opponents due at White Hart Lane in the coming gameweeks. Fantasy Managers need Van der Vaart fit and ready to inflict damage in those, but with Redknapp citing fatigue as a possibly root cause of the Dutchman’s problems, there’s real concern that he will be handed rests – particularly if Spurs see off AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League tie.

In the short-term we are at least given respite by Tottenham’s blank in gameweek 28. Spurs miss out as a result of Arsenal’s involvement in the Carling Cup final and that will give Van der Vaart time to make his recovery for the next league clash with Wolves. Redknapp seems hopeful that his playmaker will be back in the frame for that clash…

“We have a break, with Wolves away next then AC Milan at home. We’re hoping Rafa will be back for Wolves. He should be ok, it’s not a tear.”

Even if he recovers, the concern is that Redknapp will look to use Van der Vaart sparingly against Wolves with the second-leg in mind. That nagging doubt could well see the Dutchman sold on by a lot of his owners prior to Saturday’s deadline, as Fantasy Managers look to ensure that they have an intact starting XI available.

Van der Vaart was ranked second in our recent poll which canvassed opinion on those players being transferred out ahead of the Gameweek 28 deadline.

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  1. Sam (Team Sam)
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Nani first sub slightly sweetens this news...

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    1. roadie
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Me too! Definitely take 10 points without VDV playing.

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    2. OneTwo
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Same!

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  2. Jinswick
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    No matter how much I look at it, I can't see past doing...

    Stockdale & Fabs -> VDS & Cahill (4 point hit) this week.

    Anyone disagree given my squad?

    Foster, Stockdale
    Djourou, Kelly, Bosingwa, Coleman, Rafael
    Nani, VDV, Fabs, Adam, A Young
    Tevez, RVP, Wingie
    Bank 0.5m

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    1. Sam (Team Sam)
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Cahill in for Cesc seems good. Utd could concede in both games, so a 4 point might not be the best.

      It's tricky because of Stockdale missing, but you're only gonna tie up money in VDS that you don't want to. I'd just have no keeper for one week, then replace Stockdale with Begovic or someone the following week

      Then you'd have the cash for Fabregas the following week if need be

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      1. Sam (Team Sam)
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        actually, if VDV is out for a while, you could just replace him with Cahill, then you'd still have Fabregas for the home game against Sunderland

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        1. Jinswick
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I agree with not wanting funds tied up in a GK...2 things twisting my arm though

          1) playing a GK with a double vs no GK.
          2) Foster rotates perfectly with VDS for the rest of the season.
          3) Nasri/Walcott are viable replacements for Fabs (who I will struggle to get back in easily if I do the above)

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          1. Jinswick
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Something like:

            GW28: Stockdale & Fabs -> VDS & Cahill
            GW29: Rafael -> R Johnson
            GW30: Adam -> Walcott

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            1. Sam (Team Sam)
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              One thing I've realised this season, is never leave out Charlie Adam

              I find it hard benching him sometimes!

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  3. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    One of my rivals has G.Cahill coming off the bench 2nd sub. Bloody VDV!!!!!!

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  4. Jordan.
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    gambling tomorrow ,i reckon englands gonna bowl so they might only have to get 97 to win ,so people like colly trott and bell wont have a decent bat , so my capt is broad and 5 catches and 2 stumpys for prior,30 trannys left 3rd in the league ,bit of caution required ,i love transfers ,if england bat you could all sail on past me.

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    1. Shane Warnes Flipper
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Why don't you wait until the toss before making your transfers?

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      my captain will either be broad or pietersen. Batting captains are much riskier though.

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    3. Hooper is a Bull.
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      this is kinda noobish but can you change your captain for each day??

      also, whats the code for the league?

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  5. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Tonight's bets -

    Hitzlsperger 1st goal 15/1
    Burnley Win (back to lay if they go 1 up) 9/2
    Over 4.5 goals 5/1

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    1. Cheggers
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone follow me? 15/1 BAM

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  6. Sam (Team Sam)
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    This is massively premature, but I've mapped my transfer for the foreseeable future. Anyone see anything wrong with this?

    GW28: Cahill in for Fabregas
    GW29: Fabregas in for Nolan
    GW30:
    GW31: Bardsley in for Huth (want him for GW32, but can't do 3 at once)
    GW32: A.Young & Lampard in for Fabregas & Cahill
    GW33:
    GW34: Carroll in for Odemwingie

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    1. Michael
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      charlie adam will get a yellow sooner rather than later.

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      1. jake
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        is there another cut off point for yellow cards like there was in january?

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      2. Sam (Team Sam)
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, but all of my squad plays, so I don't mind him missing 2 games, I can live with that

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  7. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Decision to get rid of VDV, justified! Drop like a stone now Van the man!

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    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      He's protected now, isn't he?

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      1. Cheggers
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        i think they get protected when the flag is removed, not when its added

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        1. Waldaz
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Unfortunately it was removed.

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          1. CatMac
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            It'll be re-added tomorrow if he's injured for the Blackpool game. His price can then drop. Protection will start when that flag is lifted. That's my understanding anyway.

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  8. Mickmcarthyscaddy
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Ok, just listening to an Andy cole interview, and one amazing stat has got me thinking! Andy cole aparently contributed 127 assists in his premier league carreer as well as all those goals! So what other players (not just strikers) would have had an overwhelming affect on FPL! Im thinking Seaman, Irwin, Beckham, Le Tiss and jimmy floyd!

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  9. thehodge
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I was planning on getting Vdv in next but now i dont have to! Saves me a transfer! I'm thinking of using the trasfer to get in Kolarov instead. Thoughts?

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    1. Sam (Team Sam)
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      So glad I got Kolarov back on my wildcard. He's a must in my opinion, even if he does get rested once in a while

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  10. swede
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    A or B

    A) VdV -> Cahill
    Kelly -> Simpson

    B) VdV -> Cahill
    Djourou -> Simpson

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  11. njfsdkffslkf
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    So Chelsea have a double coming up then. Luiz and Lampard, Malouda are the only ones id consider at present. No Chelsea forward is worth the money yet on form

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    1. swede
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      No chelsea player is worth it imho

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      1. Cheggers
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Swede, stupid statement.

        Agree with you DBR, Ill probably end up with Lampard, Luiz and Cashley

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        1. swede
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          On current form there are far more attractive options around the pitch

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          1. Cheggers
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            WIGAN, wba/BIR, West Ham

            in 3 weeks.

            I predict 3 cleansheets and plenty of goals

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            1. andy85wsm
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              • 15 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              That's not for 4 weeks....

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              1. Cheggers
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                Correct - thats the time to have their players

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                1. andy85wsm
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                  • 15 Years
                  15 years, 2 months ago

                  So Swedes comment wasn't so stupid. I wouldn't consider any Chelsea players right now.

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                  1. Cheggers
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    He said no Chelsea players are worth it. In 4 weeks they have that run of games.

                    Therefore it was stupid.

                    Not sure what the beef is here

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      2. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Their defence is still worth it.

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  12. Champ
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone advise pls? Was there some site where you can check out how effective your bench decisions were so far...?

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  13. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I'm benching van Persie, Fabregas and VdV! Madness or a smart differential move?!

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    1. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      even when there's no fixture I always leave them in and let auto-sub do the rest. I like the look of my team a lot more when they're in it

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  14. Hooper is a Bull.
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    does anyone know the code for the cricket fantasy league??

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      18017 mate.

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  15. sester
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I dont see any one bringing in Bent,why is that?

    Proven goalscorer and appetising fixtures

    Any reason not to start a Bentwagon?

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    1. jms
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      He is first on my list to replace Odemthingie after I transfer out Fab for Cahill

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    2. Cashnex
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Shh, he was meant to be my differential with everybody bringing in Young instead for the Villa run. 😉

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  16. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    New post

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  17. WillK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    8.7m for a striker?
    Currently have Saha, so need to take him out.

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    1. WillK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      i'm leaning towards Best?

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      saha will be back v sunderland though...and then they have a double GW

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  18. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    thats really annoying, I spent 2 hours weighing up pros & cons of benching one of VDV, Tevez & Nani and thought had made great decision benching Tevez. All you Nani subbers may rejoice at your fortune, squad game I guess.

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    1. Sam (Team Sam)
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I'm a nani subber... loving it

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  19. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone thinking of getting Smalling?

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