Scout Scribbles – Cazorla Loving Gunners Life
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Santi Cazorla admits he is thriving as the chief midfield schemer for Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. Everton will assess Marouane Fellaini’s knee problem on Monday, Paul Lambert talks up the displays of Brett Holman, Yohan Cabaye is a doubt for France due to a stomach problem , while Brendan Rodgers hopes Jose Enrique will return to training within the next fortnight…
Santi Cazorla has spoken of his happiness at Arsenal after making an instant impact this term. The Spaniard admitted he was somewhat taken aback by the praise he has received since moving to England from Malaga this summer:
“It could be that in the few months I have been there people have been talking a lot more about me. I feel important at Arsenal and I want to keep developing. The way Arsenal play and the responsibility they have given me is something I have always sought out. I think it’s a step forward in my career and I hope to improve a great deal in the future.”
After a quiet opening couple of appearances, Cazorla has gone from strength to strength, dictating Arsenal’s forward forays from his role in “the hole” behind a lone forward. Producing a goal or assist in four of his last five Gameweeks, he’s made a persuasive case for investment, with Saturday’s evening’s live match at West Ham affording Fantasy managers the perfect opportunity to scout his potential. He is already third most popular player in FPL this Gameweek, with over 34,000 Fantasy managers snapping up his services – with a trip to Norwich and three home games in the next five, the investment looks set to continue.
Everton have confirmed Marouane Fellaini will return to the club to have his knee problem examined further. The midfielder has withdrawn from the Belgium squad due to an injury picked up at Wigan on Saturday – although he finished the DW match, scans with the international squad have since picked up the problem. Selected by over 30% of FPL teams, Fellaini is one of the most popular players in the game right now but it seems his owners need to wait another few days for further prognosis after the Toffees revealed he is not due back until Monday – many Fantasy managers have already decide to sell on, with over 35,000 shipping him out on the back of Tuesday’s news.
Paul Lambert took time out to sings the praises of Brett Holman yesterday. The Villa boss talked up the importance of the Australian’s contribution this term, going on to say:
“Brett’s been unlucky not to score, but he’s playing really, really well at this time. He’s not shy to have a shot on goal and he’s a creative player. I always think if creative players can make things happen and score a goal or maybe slide the odd ball through, then you’ve got a player on your hands. It’s important we share the goals around. We need that threat but Brett’s all-round game is good at the minute, really good. He’s got energy to burn, and he’s a top lad as well. If he keeps going the way he’s going he’ll have a really good season. He’s got a great desire for the game, a great enthusiasm for the game.”
While the likes of Charles N’Zogbia and Stephen Ireland have struggled to force themselves into Lambert’s midfield on a regular basis, Holman has started six of the midlanders’ first seven matches. Having also dropped Darren Bent up front in the last two games, the former Norwich boss has been quick to show reputations matters little when it comes to team selection. Mainly fielded out wide this term, Holman’s display at the tip of a midfield diamond in the recent home draw with West Brom was particularly impressive without quite producing the Fantasy returns – although Villa’s form and upcoming fixtures are enough to dissuade even the most maverick of Fantasy managers, Lambert’s comments at least suggest the new boy will be relied upon more than most over the rest of the campaign.
Yohan Cabaye has been all but ruled out of France’s friendly with Japan tomorrow. The midfielder has apparently picked up a stomach problem and is also rated a doubt for Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier with Spain on Tuesday, with concerns now over his availability for Newcastle’s trip to Sunderland in Gameweek 8. With the Tyne-Wear derby taking place on Sunday October 21, Alan Pardew will be hopeful Cabaye is able to shake off the problem, having only just returned to the first-team last weekend after missing out in the Gameweek 6 trip to Reading due to a mouth infection.
Brendan Rodgers is optimistic that Jose Enrique will return to training in the next week or so. Speaking to his club’s official website, the Liverpool boss revealed:
“He hasn’t been [available for selection] in the last couple of weeks. It’s unfortunate – he’s got a pain in his knee that he was struggling with. We’ve been trying to treat it conservatively. Hopefully within the next week to 10 days he’ll be back out on the training field and hopefully there will be no reaction. He’s a terrific player, Jose, and has got great qualities. We hope we can get him back sooner rather than later.”
Enrique has managed just one league start due to the problem, with his last appearance coming in the Europa League last month. With Glen Johnson moving flanks to fill in at left-back, Martin Kelly was in pole position for the vacant right-back until recent knee ligament damage sidelined him for several months. Teenager Andre Wisdom has stepped up impressively over the last few matches – handed a start in the Europa League win over Young Boys, he grabbed a goal and has now been named in Rodgers’ first XI for the last two league matches. With maximum bonus and a clean sheet on his home debut, Wisdom’s owners will be hoping Enrique remains on the sidelines for the time being – priced at 4.5 in FPL, he could be an intriguing cut-price punt if he can nail down a regular role. However, competition for starts in the full-back area is increasing at Anfield – John Flanagan is also edging back to fitness and has stressed his determination to challenge for a starting berth.
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October 11 at 1:53 pm
Coldplay - Krohn-Delhi A True Legend says:
Haven’t done a RMT in a long long time, so here goes one.
Cech, Henderson
Baines, Rafa, Rigdewell, Deme, Jenks
Mata, Michu, Nolan, Morrison, Pienaar
RVP, Tevez, Di Santo
1FT, 1.5 in the bank
I was thinking of doing Jenks to Caulker but it doesn’t seem urgent. Should I save the transfer or make any changes?
October 11 at 1:56 pm
Home Run Baker enjoys a 3 martini lunch says:
I like that – a little bit different. Cech’s a good pick, IMO. Di Santo is out there a bit, and could pay off. MF seems a little light.
October 11 at 2:03 pm
Coldplay - Krohn-Delhi A True Legend says:
Yeah, but don’t have enough cash to change the mid. Want to kick out Michu but for whom?
October 11 at 1:56 pm
roscola says:
Anyone know what’s going on with Hodgson’s presser? It was supposed to start at 1.30
October 11 at 1:58 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
think he is outside asking if anyone can make up numbers for the game
October 11 at 1:59 pm
roscola says:
October 11 at 1:56 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
what do you think headlines will be in 5 years time in football?
whilshere due back from injury soon.
wenger hopeful for first trophy in 12 years (numbers may be wrong)
do we need goalline technology
what was the point of st georges park?
October 11 at 1:58 pm
Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:
Aren’t they bringing in goalline technology around new year?
October 11 at 1:59 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
not across the board
October 11 at 2:03 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
Loving the first headline
United have installed a Stannah lift in the dugout for Fergie
October 11 at 2:06 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
was going to put a fergie one in but was worried he would ban me from old trafford
October 11 at 1:57 pm
sminkypinky says:
I think you can do better…
Demel out? Ridgewell? Jenks out in a few?
Mid needs a big hitter.
Di Santo…meh. Could do better imho.
October 11 at 1:58 pm
sminkypinky says:
reply fail to Coldplay…
October 11 at 1:58 pm
Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:
And here I was thinking I was doing alright
October 11 at 2:02 pm
Coldplay - Krohn-Delhi A True Legend says:
Cheers.
Kept Ridgewell for 2 weeks during his injury so no point getting him out now as he should return. Want to wait for news on Demel before transferring hi out.
As for the mid, I am not taking out Mata and don’t have enough for any other big hitter unless I take a hit which I don’t wanna.
Planned to sell Di Santo this week, but his performance last GW convinced me not to.
October 11 at 1:58 pm
Hanamichi says:
So Suarez is still Suarez? Nobody keep him for long term?
October 11 at 1:58 pm
Coldplay - Krohn-Delhi A True Legend says:
Of course not.
October 11 at 2:00 pm
Hanamichi says:
why? Berbilly calculated he could get 200p this year
October 11 at 2:01 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
cmon tom daley only just got 200 points
October 11 at 2:10 pm
Last Resort... says:
He stays for me while the fixtures are good, they have been playing well and he is the lone striker.
October 11 at 2:00 pm
Dogba says:
Dumping him for Crouch, Ba or Jelavic.
October 11 at 2:03 pm
Spencer says:
I’m doing this too.
After Reading of course.
October 11 at 2:00 pm
Old School says:
nah
October 11 at 2:02 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Suarez > Aguero after RDG.
October 11 at 2:04 pm
Dogba says:
I like this move, but would mean I would have to get someone around 5 in for Michu. Still think Crouch will be an excellent choice for Stoke’s good fixtures.
October 11 at 2:00 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
Update on Fellaini’s injury:
“Fortunately is is not too serious but I will have to miss the two games with Belgium.”
I am hoping to be back playing for Everton as soon as possible.
I am extremely disappointed and I now have to rest in order to get back to full fitness so I can help the team with some important games coming up.”
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/.....o-serious-
October 11 at 2:01 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
shhhhh
October 11 at 2:03 pm
Hanamichi says:
i think I’m right
that’s a ‘int.break injury’
October 11 at 2:08 pm
sminkypinky says:
This is a growing trend, isn’t it?!
Players not willing OR clubs telling them not to go and risk themselves in the internationals. I don’t mind it, don’t get me wrong. Just an observation. Just a little puzzled if players don’t rate playing for their country…
October 11 at 11:50 pm
Lima Charlie says:
Agreed that in a general sense it seems to be a growing trend but in Fellaini’s case looks like he went out there and it was the Belgian team docs who picked it up (or at least confirmed it). A little bit more respectable than not getting on the plane in the first place and getting your manager to scribble a hasty sick note…
October 11 at 2:00 pm
ajay_kl - COME ON EUROPE!! says:
Would you rather have Silva or Bale after GW8. I have no other players from TOT or MCI?
I can’t have both as it strangles the rest of the team. Current team is below.
Foster, Begovic
Gibbs, Baines, Nelsen, Demel, Davies
Hazard, Cazorla, Pienaar, Michu, Guthrie
RVP, Fletcher, Ba
I maybe doing Fletcher—>Berba this GW. Over time I want to boot Guthrie and Nelsen. Also looking to get Rafael. Having Silva, Bale and Cazorla really restricts these moves so I can only have 2 of that trio.
October 11 at 2:04 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
i would rather have bale, better chance of big points
October 11 at 2:08 pm
sminkypinky says:
Was asking the very same on the last page. Few different opinions, but mostly people thinking it’s Silva you should have.
Pick either and it’s always gonna be a pain watching the other play
October 11 at 2:01 pm
The EJJ says:
Sorry, lost on last page.
Foster, Fed
Baines, A.Cole, Demel, R Benett, Hangeland
Hazard, Bale, Sterling, Maloney, Pienaar
RVP, Tevez, Graham
1ft. 0.2m
Is it time to WC?
October 11 at 2:05 pm
Connor's Calling says:
No way.
Not a bad team, and certainly ok for this w/e
October 11 at 2:27 pm
benzieyeah says:
You joking? Just get Graham out (even after this GW if you want) and you have a very good team
October 11 at 2:03 pm
roscola says:
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/.....o-serious-
Spoiler – this tells you absolutely nothing you need to know
October 11 at 2:03 pm
Nitin Nagaraja says:
John Terry’ Dog will bite you!
October 11 at 2:04 pm
roscola says:
October 11 at 2:05 pm
Eddie says:
New post
October 11 at 2:06 pm
roscola says:
And this is it:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....-berbatov/
October 11 at 2:05 pm
John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:
grrrrrr
October 11 at 2:04 pm
Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:
NEW POST: http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....-berbatov/
October 11 at 2:06 pm
Coldplay - Krohn-Delhi A True Legend says:
Has anyone played FIFA 13 on pc yet? Is it as bad as it is every year? Or is better this time around?
October 11 at 2:08 pm
Doolittle says:
Barring injuries, the fixtures of my first 11 this week are:
SOU (H) – 2 players
QPR (A) – 2 players
WBA (A) – 3 players
AVL (H) – 2 players
NOR (A) – 1 player
STK (H) – 1 player
If I don’t get a good score this week, I may as well just give up.
October 11 at 2:30 pm
benzieyeah says:
city – west brom could be the one that let’s you down a bit but you should be set for a decent score anyway
October 11 at 5:20 pm
phunk says:
I need a cheap good mid field player I have Fellaini (inj)
Plus 2 defenders inj need to free up some cash
thanks P
October 11 at 8:00 pm
LBITCR - De Jong way round says:
What do you make of my team?
Jussi. Bego
Rafael, Lescott, Caulker, Clyne, Demel
Mata, Cazorla, Ben Arfa, Gervinho, Yaya
Aguero, Torres, Graham