Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Southampton vs Leicester City

Sunday eases us back into the Gameweek 22 action with a tie that, in truth, offers scant interest for Fantasy managers.

Viable and consistent assets have largely been a rarity within the Southampton and Leicester City ranks, although today’s midday kick-off does at least grant us the opportunity to scout out a pair of emerging Saints assets.

With Jose Fonte’s departure to West Ham United now confirmed, Maya Yoshida is currently unrivalled for his starts alongside Virgil van Dijk in the Southampton backline. The Japanese international starts his seventh successive match in all competitions today, and at just 4.2 in the Fantasy Premier League, he would represent an obvious value route.

However, Claude Puel’s defence is without a clean sheet in five Gameweek outings, suffering defeats in their last four.

Jay Rodriguez is the other Southampton candidate on view. Still struggling to cement regular starts, he will get another opportunity to further his stock as a 6.3 midfield option, deployed in a central attacking role by Puel.

Elsewhere, the performance of Dusan Tadic could also be of interest.

The Serbian earned recognition in our Spot the Differential article for Gameweek 22, having fired in seven goal attempts in the defeat at Burnley last weekend.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fast one before game, need some help here - 2FT 2.1ITB, my current plan is:

    Before GW23
    Hazard to Dele

    Before GW24
    Giroud to Costa
    Jones to Baines

    Going without Kane with 2 Spurs mid (have Eriksen now) would be ok ?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds good.

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate !

    2. RVP fc
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think that could work well. They are averaging half a point a game less than Kane for 2 million less

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        And Costa would cover CHE since GW25

  2. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Super Sunday, let's do this.....

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck mate.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, you too Dingo....

    2. Aditya K
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hey Jaf. You got anyone from this game?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Nope 😛

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      YES! 😀

      Good man.

  3. RVP fc
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I have decided to get Coleman instead of Baines. Looking at the stats since Everton go 3 at the back he is creating more chances and having more attempts than Baines. Baines having penalties is the only factor that makes it close and its impossible to tell when /if they will get penalties. A;though they could get 3 in the next 8 and make me look foolish

    1. Jakarta
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Coleman Goalman

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think they're not playing 3 at the back long enough to make assumptions on either. Seamus has always brought an attacking threat. But Baines is also attacking and set pieces are a big plus.

      1. RVP fc
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thats a fair point. Dont make me chicken out haha

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Both good picks and they're looking more CS friendly too. I'm thinking about getting Mori for Holebas.

    3. Kane-harry Island
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I did Baines when I was strongly considering Coleman. Oh well, I'll stick with Baines and hope he repays my faith on a long term because I have stopped to hemorrhage points.

    4. Roberto Baggio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why not double up . Get both

  4. Aditya K
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    First

    1. Kane-harry Island
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Better luck next time 🙂

  5. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Big game, 0 players.

  6. Jakarta
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alli or Eriksen? (have Kane and Walker)

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Alli

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen has been good to me if that's anything to go by?

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Last week everyone said Eriksen as he scored more points that GW, this week everyone is saying Alli because he scored more this week. In reality, it's about 50/50, so I'd go for the cheaper one.

      1. RVP fc
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        They are the same price currently

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He's never been any good with numbers 😉

      2. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Hey!

        Last week I said Alli, this week I say Alli thank you very much. (But the cool kids have both 😎 )

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Apologies - I was referring to the masses rather than respected posters such as your good self 😉

          1. Lawrø
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Haha it's mostly almost always dangerous talking in absolutes 😉

        2. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          ....and captain Costa... 😉

          1. Lawrø
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I love it Gnu! I didn't have the balls to do it... I kept on asking myself "what if I'm wrong?'' and imagining the Sanchez haul whilst I have a Costa(c) 2pts! I am governed by fear 😉

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I thought you had - ya big chicken 😆
              We'll see who who was wise, brave or stupid in about 6 hours Lawro.

    4. RVP fc
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Alli for me. He is more of a goal threat. Gets more shots in the box. Eriksen has a better assist potential but I feel Alli is a player improving. He is very young and looks like he has potential to score like frank Lampard did from midfield

    5. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Very little between them in FPL terms. I'd have Alli in my team all day long over Eriksen if I had to pick Spurs team and decide between them. Eriksen can be anonymous in games.

      In play Alli's more consistent in front of goal than Eriksen. Eriksen has more assist potential as he's on set-pieces. He's a bit more bap-friendly and has a perfect disciplinary record this season.

      Alli likes a dive and getting stuck in 😉

    6. Roberto Baggio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      ALLI . Whatever Kane not banging in , ALLI will bang it in

  7. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Jay Rod starts... grrrr

  8. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alli or Kane to partner Eriksen?

    1. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane if playing 343

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        3-5-2

        Have Defoe /Ibra, will ship Defoe.

        Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Lallana / Phillips, will ship Lallana

        1. ACmonster
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I'm in a very similar position to you.

          Front 7 of: Sanchez, Haz, Eriksen, Phillips, Stan, Ibra, Defoe

          I have enough ITB to do Stan->Alli, or Defoe->Kane.

          I'm leaning towards bringing in Alli, because Defoe has been so reliable this season and is one of the best value players in the game. Even if he's not a 'sexy' pick.

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I see we have similar dilemma what to do

  9. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Seems such a long time ago we all had triple Leicester!

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is that an extra mature cheese?

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      true 🙂

  10. I Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Foster - Pickford
    Alonso - Valencia - Holebas* - Nyom - Amat

    1 FT 0.1 ITB

    A) Holebas -> Funes Mori
    B) Amat -> Holgate (keep Holebas because he doesn't have a blank)

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B
      Holebas blank 2 but one in Cup

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I meant no blanks in GW26 & 28.

  11. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Being eyeing up Tadic for several weeks. Could be a heck of a bargain.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I've been hearing this ever since he came to the Prem

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Never forget Gameweek 8.

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Was a good GW. I had Pelle though, not Tadic.

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He will go on a run of points sooner or later.

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Probably later.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            .... Or this afternoon. Leciester away are usually very obliging.

  12. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Where do I find the "simulate this game" button?

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      View key highlights?

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        *Instant Result

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      What is that?

  13. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Alonso, Evans*, Holebas*, Ake*, Amat*

    a) Ake, Amat > Friend, Holgate for -4 (exact funds)
    b) Ake > Friend and Amat > Holgate next week (or this if Evans out)
    c) Ake > Chambers

  14. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Funes Mori >

  15. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Funes Mori scored 4 goals last season and he has earned a starting role in the Ev defence... would you bring him in?

    1. RVP fc
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. I think doubling up on their defence is a great option

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      if you can't afford coleman then yes

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Depends what happens in the transfer window. I wonder if Koeman would go for Kone again with AFCON on.

    4. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      was thinking about it too

    5. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      great option, brought him in for Ake today, 4.6 bargain me thinks 🙂

    6. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      him or holgate coming in for Cedric.
      allows good rotation for me inc. 4-4-2 some weeks.

    7. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Considering him to replace Holebas. Did he not score those goals from left back, Baines replacement? He still has an eye for goal though and Everton getting a bit welikeyCS !

  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Great memories of the first game I owned vardy last season where he scored a brace in this exact fixture

  17. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Commentator just said he thinks this will be the regular back line for Southampton, from now til the end of the season .

    Yoshida is 4.2m

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think they might spend the Fonte cash on a new centre back.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I agree

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Commentator knows sfa. 🙂

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I agree..

    3. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      southampton aren't usually slow on bringing replacements in.

      Got to do somethig Yoshida (or Gardos) aren't good enough going forward.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I agree....

  18. lespaul
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Why wouldn't Costa start? . Think people are trying to convince themselves . He'll start and he'll score

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      More than likely

    2. TokyoRisingSun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Could be benched by Conte to make a point.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Conte's smart enough to make his point elsewhere because dropping his best player while top of the league to make a point is both petty and idiotic.

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He probably will. But I have a niggling doubt that Conte will keep the same 11 because they played so well.

  19. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is double West Brom defence- Brunt and Nyom too much?

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Could work out very well, prefer one WBA def with Phillips myself though

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks have Phillips too so a triple WBA is a risk although good form and fixtures and no blank weeks. But Nyom and Brunt such good value alongside Baines and Walker

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I don't think there's too much risk there to be honest, solid!

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I have Foster amd Brunt if that helps.

    3. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Probably given they've kept four? cleanies this season. Worked yesterday but West Brom have a nasty habit of conceding late goals.

  20. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So KDB out for Coutinho didn't work out too well.

    Had to be the first week KDB finally delivers is the first week I get rid of him.

  21. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Rondon has to go.

    Pickford Foster

    Baines Alonson Brunt Cedric Amat

    Haz Alexis Stanislas Lallana De roon

    Ibra Kane Rondon

    1m itb

    A. Rondon >> ???
    B. Haz > Alli & Rondon > Defoe -4?

    HALP

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rondon to Carrol if fit.

  22. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A. Azpi + 17 points

    B. Hazard + Alonso + Gray

    Who wins?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully B with Haz blanking.

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Gray grabs a hattie then?

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Nah one will do. Only need to burst the Arsenal CS.

  23. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Think I have decided to swallow being 0.4m worse off and bring Alonso back to my team.

    Not even perturbed by the next 2 after today.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why did you sell?

      1. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Concerns over that muscle issue, and slight Ake concerns too, plus sold specifically because I thought Baines would outscore over the next 2 games incl the last week and today's games.

        Hasn't gone to plan so far, and beyond the next 2, gonna be shoehorning him back in anyway!

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Hope you're not selling Baines though.

          1. Differentiator
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Nah

    2. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He won't score 21 every week

  24. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Holebas ➡ Funes Mori?

    I dunno, I feel like Holebas is still a great pick. He is on FKs and corners - he is nailed to play - and he plays at wing back

    1. PvA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Cholevas is supsended for 1 PL game which is against Arsenal where he was never going to play

    2. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Card magnet and rarely keeps CS?

      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fair say...

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I like FM as a 4th def myself, can play some weeks and a very solid first sub! Think best to stretch to Coleman/Baines if you want an EVE def in your starting XI every week

  25. Guvnor
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ake out for Yoshida? Doubt Ake gonna play much for Chelsea

    1. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If Yoshida is nailed, it is a no brainer.

      1. Guvnor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Ill go for that, especially now that Fonte is gone

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Puel said they are looking to replace Fonte this window. IF they don't bring anybody in by GW23 then I'd say go for it. I avoided that very move this week cos I think he's back on the bench after this one.

      1. Guvnor
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I've been hesitating for that very reason, but with Ake dropping my team value....Its getting a bit scary haha

    3. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      For a 4th def, it's no brainer.

  26. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best transfer this week?
    A. Holebas & Hazard > Rose & Alli
    B. Holebas & Hazard & Capoue > Walker Alli & Davies (-4)
    C. Hazard > Alli (have 2transfers next week to get in a Chelsea def)
    D. Lallana & Phillips > Alli & Davies (would be 4th mid though would mean keeping Hazard)

  27. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Looking for a bit more help

    Rondo out for?
    A. CarrolL

    B. Haz > alli & rondon > defoe -4

    C. Rondon >> ??

    1. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Given the way Carroll had success against Boro I'd keep Rondon for the next game. Could be worth getting rid for Carroll if he blanks in that one though.

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Keep imo.

  28. Roberto Baggio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    If Hazard blanks later, is this a good idea?
    Hazard > Eriksen

    Current front players:
    Hazard Sanchez ALLI Phillips coutinho
    Zlatan Giroud Barnes

    0.1 itb

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Coutinho > Eriksen might be a better move

      1. Roberto Baggio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thought of that. But that needs funding

    2. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Would be tempted just to stick actually, and save the FT

  29. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Davies is pound for pound form king 🙂

  30. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Nothing happening in the game or nobody watching?

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Exceptionally boring game

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Southampton certainly having the better of it, couple of half chances.

      Leicester slow start.....