Mata Concern for Chelsea
Filed under: Injury News - Posted by: Mark
Roberto Di Matteo has left Fantasy managers sweating ahead of Chelsea’s game with Swansea tomorrow after admitting Juan Mata is “very doubtful” to make the Liberty trip. The Spaniard played the full 120 minutes of his side’s 5-4 extra time Capital One Cup win over United on Wednesday evening but may be set to miss out this weekend.
With a stunning free-kick against United in the Premier League on Sunday, Mata has now returned 54 points in his past five appearances. A series of sensational displays have seen him transferred in by over 98,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers this week and with over 140,000 picking him up prior to last week’s match with United, his price has now risen by 0.5 since the end of Gameweek 8.
Bearing in mind Di Matteo’s side have a crucial Champions League game with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, Mata’s owners will be a little apprehensive as the Blues boss looks to keep his key men fit for the midweek Stamford Bridge showdown. Undoubtedly, it’s a real boost for those who chose to hold onto Eden Hazard in spite of Mata’s rising price – the Belgian played just 65 minutes against Sir Alex Ferguson’s side and will surely be more crucial than ever, if Mata does indeed fail to make it.
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November 2 at 2:46 pm
Brick Top says:
My team for the weekend. Is it worth taking a hit on for anyone? on the basis that I am probably going to have to play Fonte.
Begovic
Baines – Rafael – McCartney
Noble – Bale – Pienaar – Mata
Berbatov – RVP – Ba
McCartney Sterling Clyne Wilson
November 2 at 3:04 pm
Hanchie says:
My gut tells me you should play Sterling over Noble this week. I’ve been listening to my gut all season and I’m 55th in the overall rankings, so it may be worth a listen
November 2 at 3:11 pm
Pinatta says:
link?
November 2 at 4:00 pm
denial says:
I’d want to play Sterling this week too but I’m not 55th in the world! Will have to now with Mata out.
November 2 at 5:22 pm
john woods says:
Hanchie if this is your idea of humor then you must be best friends with David Brent and probably support Loserpool!!!
November 2 at 6:19 pm
ThomasF438 says:
nonsense
November 2 at 2:48 pm
Ace Ventura says:
Begovic
Baines / ShawX / Ridgewell
Santi / Michu / Sterling / Mata
RVP / Tevez / Berba
McCarthy / Barfa / Clyne / Demel
Made no transfers this week! Last chances this week and next for Santi and Barfa!
Team set up right?
November 2 at 2:49 pm
masyuris says:
Don’t trust RDM, he is a liar. He said that Mata and Mikel will not play versus MU in Capital One Cup, but both players played from starting.
November 2 at 2:52 pm
thekidshaddy says:
Whats the better replacement for Hangeland?….Hughes or Baird?
November 2 at 2:54 pm
Corkyote says:
I’d look to a team with better fixtures if you’re getting rid of hangeland
November 2 at 2:55 pm
Knowsley Harrier says:
None – Fulham fixtues not great and not exactly keeping clean sheets…..
November 2 at 2:56 pm
Knowsley Harrier says:
Riise when the fixtures get better
November 2 at 2:58 pm
Kenny Dogleash says:
Stick with Jelly and Silva, or spend 4 pts and go RVP and Pienaar?
November 2 at 3:00 pm
Everything I touch turns to dust. says:
For now Stick with Jelly and SIlva. See what they do this week.
November 2 at 3:01 pm
The One and Only (Relegated) Wanderers says:
Nolan > Kightly to free up some cash?
WHU’s fixtures are horrible for the next few weeks.
November 2 at 3:03 pm
The One and Only (Relegated) Wanderers says:
Also considering Nolan > Sterling, but I’m not that big of a Sterling fan at the moment…
November 2 at 3:07 pm
RocketMan says:
should i play mata
mata -> bale (-4)
or start sterling
Im thinking just start sterling and hope he doesn’t keep missing like heskey!!
November 2 at 3:12 pm
RD84 says:
Depends on your long term plans. If you just want to bring Mata right back in, play Sterling. If you want to stick with Bale for a while, make the swap.
November 2 at 3:07 pm
JedJez says:
Got rid of Hazard to Mata this week – to allow Nolan to Oscar next Week or Berb to Ba
Thought I was being clever……What a Boob
November 2 at 3:08 pm
Alonso The Great Midfielder says:
any news on clark??
November 2 at 3:12 pm
finnish says:
“Ciaran Clark and Chris Herd back in contention for Villa’s trip to Sunderland”
November 2 at 3:16 pm
Thomass67 Guys Join My LEAGUE CODE IS: 14862-133757 says:
shold I play Vermaelen for Mata
November 2 at 3:17 pm
Evstastic says:
FFS mata
November 2 at 3:20 pm
pekka says:
Need to get rid of forehead….
Any midfielder worth a hit (have Mata, Bale and Santi).
Have 3.6M in the bank so money does not matter.
November 2 at 3:28 pm
Evstastic says:
No RVP ? Or man utd attacking cover with their fixtures ? As for mid I’m toying with one of either Valencia or Ashley young
November 2 at 3:36 pm
Feanor says:
Mata being out means HBA coming in, which could work out alright.
Saving my FT this week.
November 2 at 3:58 pm
Daniel - Blue is the color says:
AH Roberto Roberto u had Marin why u started Mata?
November 2 at 3:59 pm
denial says:
Quite.
November 2 at 4:07 pm
Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:
Mata Demel Ba Wilson Federici…. Oh well
November 2 at 4:18 pm
UNITED FORCE ™ says:
Mata, Ba, Van Persie bunch of money in my team and they will not play…disaster
November 2 at 5:11 pm
Pilko's Pump Pants says:
who says RVP won’t play?
November 2 at 4:27 pm
triggerlips says:
Quite pleased Mata out , had real dilema who to bench , ptoblem solved
November 2 at 4:32 pm
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November 2 at 6:15 pm
vegeta_23 says:
best replacement for Nasri or should I keep him ??
November 2 at 6:28 pm
ccc says:
Ben Arfa or Pienaar. You also might consider Fellani.
November 2 at 6:23 pm
benzieyeah says:
Just back from work, have Newcastle had a press conference today? Any news on Ba? Cheers
November 2 at 6:26 pm
ccc says:
I have S. Taylor, but he did not play last week. I have Rafael, Sagna, and two cheap defenders (McCartney & Gorkss) What should I do?
a. Keep S. Taylor (and save FT)
b. S. Taylor > Huth
c. S. Taylor > Simpson
Anyone else I should consider? Thanks.
November 2 at 6:27 pm
benzieyeah says:
…and just noticed Cuellar has been flagged? Whats that about? Will he play?
November 2 at 8:37 pm
vaanish says:
should i play mata or granero?
November 3 at 11:05 am
shax27 says:
still a very new fantasy manager..now that mata is not playing, I have to play Nolan..Nolan, Fellini, Bale, Sterling with RVP, berba and Suarez up front…good?..luiz is injured so I have to play Reid..