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Scout Report – Martin Caceres

After selling Jose Fonte to West Ham United, and with Virgil van Dijk in danger of missing the rest of the season due to an ankle injury, Southampton addressed their need to bolster their options in central defence with the signing of free agent Martin Caceres.

The Uruguayan international, who was released by Juventus at the end of the 2015/16 season, has joined Saints on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Executive Director of Football Les Reed outlined some of the qualities that Caceres will bring to the Southampton squad, while also revealing the centre-back went through an exhaustive medical before signing:

“In a tough situation for us, losing Virgil to injury, he will bring experience, talent and character. He has played in the biggest of games and will provide depth to our squad. Two days of extensive medicals and tough fitness tests have further demonstrated his desire and positive personality. I know Martin can’t wait to start playing again.”

The History

Born in Montevideo, Caceres started out with his hometown club Defensor Sporting, progressing through the youth ranks to the first-team.

He made 26 appearances during the 2006/07 season, scoring four goals, before moving to Spanish side Villarreal in the summer of 2007.

Caceres spent the 2007/08 campaign on loan at fellow La Liga side Recreativo though, scoring two goals in 34 matches, before joining Barcelona in June 2008 for a reported transfer fee of €16.5 million.

The Uruguayan failed to really establish himself in the first-team squad, though, managing just 13 league appearances in 2008/09, before joining Juventus on loan.

The defender made 15 league appearances during the 2009/10 campaign, registering a goal and two assists, before spending the 2010/11 season on loan at Sevilla, where he totalled one goal and four assists in 25 league outings.

In May 2011, Caceres made a permanent move to Sevilla for a fee reportedly worth up to €4.5 million.

But despite playing 14 league matches during the first half of the 2011/12 campaign, registering a goal and an assist, Caceres was sent out on loan to Juventus.

He made 11 league appearances for the Italian giants, scoring one goal, before making the move permanent in the summer of 2012.

In the following four seasons, Caceres would rack up 51 league appearances, managing two goals and one assist, with a series of injuries leading to his contract not being renewed.

Caceres played 11 times for Uruguay’s U20s before making his senior debut against South Africa in September 2007.

He was part of the squad for the 2010 and 2014 World Cup campaigns, while he was a key player for the 2011 Copa America winning side.

The 29-year-old currently has 68 caps to his name, along with three goals, although he hasn’t played for his country since November 2015.

The Prospects

Given the paucity of options currently available to Southampton manager Claude Puel in central defence, with Maya Yoshida and youngster Jack Stephens the current first choice pairing, Caceres is almost certain to claim a starting berth.

Florin Gardos is the only other recognised centre-back on the books at St Mary’s, and he’s only just coming back from a long-term knee injury.

Yoshida and Stephens did struggle in their first two starts together, which saw Saints lose 2-1 to Swansea City, and 3-1 to West Ham United, although they were able to keep a clean sheet in the 4-0 win over Sunderland and at Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final.

Much will depend on the fitness levels of Caceres, who hasn’t played competitively since last season, and has suffered a number of serious injuries during his career.

But given Southampton don’t play in the league again until March 4, when they travel to Watford, the Uruguayan will be granted time to build up his fitness and prove that he can be in contention, with run-outs for the Premier League 2 squad a likely first step.

Given his pedigree, it’s likely he’ll be handed opportunities to start at St Mary’s once he’s up to speed, particularly if the performance levels of Yoshida or Stephens dip.

Caceres, whose qualities include his physicality, intensity and ability to thrive in individual duels, will offer much-needed depth in the centre-back position, then.

He has also played in both full-back positions, particularly for his country, although it’s less likely he’ll be needed to cover those positions at St Mary’s.

It’s expected he’ll be handed a price tag of 5.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), but with Cedric Soares available at 4.8, that may limit any interest in the Uruguayan.

Yoshida and Stephens are even friendlier on the budget at 4.2 and 4.0 respectively, with the former perhaps looking the safest pick of the three centre-backs.

Southampton’s short-term schedule (wat, MUN, tot) is pretty testing, with home fixtures against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in Gameweeks 30 and 31 far more appealing.

Saints defenders may come onto our radars at that point, although the mixed run all the way through to the end of the season may limit our interest in all Saints’ assets, despite the guarantee of at least one double Gameweek – with their home fixture against Arsenal needing to be rearranged.

Given Caceres’ pedigree, there’s little doubting the quality he should bring to Puel’s side, while his experience should also prove to be invaluable, particularly in the absence of the departed Fonte and the injured van Dijk.

But with fitness concerns, a mixed fixture list and the likelihood of there being cheaper routes into the Southampton defence, it’s unlikely he’ll impact as a Fantasy asset. But should he add further resilience to Puel’s backline, he will surely boost the stock of those around him – notably the Yoshida option.

Further Reference

Martin Caceres Wikipedia

Martin Caceres Transfer Markt Page

Martin Caceres You Tube

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    DGW defender?

    1. Jimmers
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      One to monitor certainly

      1. Jimmers
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        Although Soton DGW is likely to Arsenal and Chelsea! GW34

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Chelsea would need to be out of FA Cup.

  2. Ziro
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    What about GW28?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      😉 😉

      1. Ziro
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        Just opened my lappy to see 0 comments.. too good to be true if not already on I guess. 😀

  3. GW28 - the state of play
    Mark
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    Full Scout Notes will arrive in the morning and Perchino will follow up with an article on Tuesday but here’s a handy check on the status of fixtures as a result of today’s results.

    Known knowns…

    These teams are currently guaranteed a fixture in GW28

    Bournemouth
    Burnley (new as of today)
    Everton
    Hull City
    Liverpool (new as of today)
    Swansea City
    West Brom
    West Ham

    Middlesbrough vs Sunderland in GW28 will now be postponed due to Boro’s progress.

    Chelsea vs Watford in GW28 will now be postponed due to Chelsea’s progress.

    Known unknowns…
    Manchester City vs Stoke is still uncertain pending City’s replay with Huddersfield. This replay will be played on Tuesday Feb 28 so we will have confirmation prior to GW27.

    Arsenal vs Leicester City is still uncertain pending the Gunners’ tie with Sutton on Monday.

    Crystal Palace vs Spurs is still uncertain pending Spurs’ tie at Fulham on Sunday.

    Southampton vs Manchester United is still uncertain pending United’s tie at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.

    Following this tweet

    https://twitter.com/sistoney67/status/833012421828698112

    which suggests that Pep mentioned the possibility that City may have played their GW28 fixture with Stoke in GW26 had they booked progress today, there is now chatter suggesting that, should United beat Blackburn tomorrow, they may have their GW28 fixture with Southampton moved to GW26.

    Personally, I’d say this is unlikely unless arrangements for that scenario have already been made to this effect to prepare for policing etc but I’ll try to make enquiries and certainly, it’s a situation to monitor pending tomorrow’s match.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Cheers Mark!

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
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      Happy now FPLVirgin?

    3. _Freddo
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      United and Southampton in GW26 would be big news and shows that even the most detailed of spreadsheets has no real clue with what's going on.

      1. Parm
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        Comparing a spreadsheet with a PL manager who knows what's going on. yeah right pal

        1. _Freddo
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          Well done for missing the point, the guy begging followers on twitter clearly has no clue with what's possible (even with the fancy spreadsheet) Pep just threw him an almighty curveball.

          1. Mark
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            See below. I think Pep has been misinformed. Unless there's been a whole load of prep work done which the Premier League have kept quiet. Normally this stuff takes a lot of planning and the fixture changes or even possible fixture changes are announced in advance.

          2. Sz21
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            And where is your spreadsheet??

            I have made some solid adjustments based off that spreadsheet.
            Of course it is all up to each person how they can interpret it and sure we would have been foolish to believe all those results would come true..

            I have seen a few people here on really put down the "fancy and colourful spreadsheet" etc without offering anything else.. Think it may be jealousy or something.

            @BenCrellin deserves nothing but praise for the efforts he made and the many he has helped.

      2. Mark
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        The Premier League release pre-arrangements for this kind of thing - for example, they released notice that, had Leicester drawn today, their replay would have been played on Saturday March 11 to allow for the fixture with Liverpool the following Monday to go ahead. I still get those bulletins as a subscriber to the fixtures.

        If there was a prospect of GW28 fixtures shifting, I think there would have been similar pre-announcements made. As mentioned above, there's lots to prep for a fixture change.

        1. _Freddo
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          Are you saying Pep is wrong Mark?

          1. Mark
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            I'm saying it's likely that there would have been some kind of noise about this prior to today if that was going to be the case. Same for United.

            1. Too Many Tacos
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              Was there any noise about a possible Manchester derby in gw 26? I ask because on bbc live commentary I saw this comment from simon stone (same guy who posted the tweet) suggesting that the Manchester derby, rather than city v stoke, could have been put in to gw 26 if city hadn't drawn:

              "Time ticking away from anyone to find a winner.

              A replay - if required - would be in the middle of the week after next.

              That would mean the Manchester derby between City and United at the Etihad Stadium, postponed from next weekend due to the EFL Cup final, is unlikely to be played until the end of April at the earliest.

              Apart from the replay week, there are only two free midweeks not already being used by European dates, internationals or league games from now until the end of the season."

              Link is here but requires scrolling down to nearly full time in the city match.
              http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/38844692

      3. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        United & Soton have a Cup final in GW26!!

    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      thanks daddy

    5. Jimmers
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      Yes regarding the United game - 10 days notice seems insufficient with everything involved.

      1. _Freddo
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        If City had a plan in place for the 1st, what makes you think United haven't?

        1. Jimmers
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          United are away so it's not up to them

          1. _Freddo
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            OK, if City had a plan in place what makes you think Southampton don't?

            1. Mark
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              If City or Southampton/United had a plan in place, I believe the Premier League would have announced the pre-arrangement as they do with other fixtures like the confirmation of the Leicester replay date I mention above.

            2. Jimmers
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              Southampton don't have CL and FA Cup games to worry about like City so a backlog won't affect them.

    6. fedolefan
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      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good lord, if United Southampton GW 26 is back on, then all planning is in disarray.

      1. Mark
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        See above, IMO very unlikely. Would have got wind of this already. I think Pep has been mislead if he believed that was a possibility.

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
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          Yes, just read that, thanks. FPL clearly got rid of a GW 26 fixture for United, which directly influenced my decision of transferring him out 2 weeks ago. If now, another fixture comes in, then, despite last minute changes, it is fair to say I'd have been fairly misled. I'll have no problem with Ibra playing GW 28, however, given there was no FPL fixture blank for GW 28.

      2. Jimmers
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        Means one less DGW game

        1. fedolefan
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          It is not about DGWs for those for us switching out big-hitters because of a low-ish team value.

    7. TokyoRisingSun
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      Aren't United playing in the EFL cup final during GW 26?

      1. Mark
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        Talk is that the midweek of GW26 prior to GW27 could be used. But see above, I don't think this is very likely.

        1. Nomar
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          Even if it was then, wouldn't Utd field a weakened team anyway, one way or the other?

        2. Jay_
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks Mark. That would be terrible for Ibra. Takes away a future double and potential minutes managed v Bournemouth. Let's hope it don't happen.

            1. Numb
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              I doubt he'll have managed minutes. He always plays 90

          • Legomane
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            Unlikely imo, not when cu final could well go the extra time , pens etc. PL aren't going to force Southampton to play midweek after that.

      2. Tomcooper9
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        Thanks Mark!

      3. Rian23
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        too short notice to move to GW26 imo

      4. FPL Virgin
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        Amazing! Thanks so much, Mark.

        Sorry for being a pratt 🙁

        1. Parm
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          How were those spaghetti hoops?

        2. Chenku╰☆╮
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          You in love with Mark?

          1. FPL Virgin
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            I am now 😉

        3. Numb
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          You can't help it! 🙂

          1. FPL Virgin
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            This post is beautiful. Slices through the confusion like butter!

      5. Numb
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        Isn't it possible that the Manchester clubs have made contingency plans with police, etc, to play their games in GW26 depending on FA Cup results?

        1. Mark
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          Possible but I really would have thought the Premier League would have released details of this ahead of this eventuality. They always have in the past.

          1. Numb
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            Oh right, thanks.

        2. _Freddo
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          It's not possible, Mark didn't get the e mail alert.

          1. Mark
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            I've not said that, I've just said unlikely and yeah, those who formerly held licences - and FFS did pay and have a license - for the fixtures do still get bulletins updating them I believe.

            1. _Freddo
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              OK cool, I trust you more than Pep so we'll see what happens soon enough.

      6. FPL Virgin
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        Sorry for the daft question, but is Man City vs Stoke definitely not being played on GW26?

        1. Mark
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          No because City have a replay so are not certain to progress to last eight.

          1. FPL Virgin
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            Ah. Gotcha. Superb post. Thank you.

          2. TorresMagic™
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            The tweet should say "hadn't".

        2. diesel001
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          Man City vs Stoke is GW28. And we don't know until after the replay. If Huddersfield knock out City it will go ahead.

        3. TorresMagic™
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          No game in 26 for City.

        4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          why not look at the fixtures?

      7. makaveli123
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        Cheers

      8. Samurai Blue
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        Thanks Mark.

      9. Arteta
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        Very useful. Thanks Mark!

      10. Chicken-Mandy
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        Didn't we all think last year Liverpool v Everton was gonna be arranged early and it never did and was late in the season. Can't see soton ars Man U and city playing their fixtures anytime soon

    8. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio or Firmino?

    9. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What to do with this team?

      Heaton
      Alonso Coleman Brunt
      Sanchez* Alli Siggy Phillips
      Ibra* Lukaku Defoe

      Grant Pieters De Roon Kingsley

      1FT, 1.9 ITB

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Shift Sanchez for Mane

      2. Foot Fighter
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        I too am a Sanchez owner and was all set to do Sanchez to Siggy, but now that Mane is an option - I'm leaning his way.

    10. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts Lads?

      Jaku
      Alonso Coleman Baines Brunt
      Hazard Eriksen Alli Phillips
      Kane Lukaku

      Grant Ibra* Chambers De Roon

      1FT
      A) Save
      B) Alli ->> Mane
      C) Ibra -> Llorente/Carroll
      De Roon -> Mane

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B, 2 spuds attackers is enough

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          But if Spurs loose tom?

          1. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Lose**

            1. F4L
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              well he should wait till tomorrow for sure

              1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Yep I am Waiting 🙂 ...

      3. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A or B tough choice.

      4. dunas_dog
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        7 years, 1 month ago

        B but rather Eriksen to Mane

      5. FPL Bielsa
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        A

      6. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks all
        I may just Save or end up Taking a -4 😛

    11. Forza Papac
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      Sanchez, KDB > Mane, Firmino?

      Would mean I could to Crouch > 11.6 (Kane or Ibra if either of their teams gets knocked out the cup)

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        go for it. Thinking those two will roll in the points in the next 3

      2. Phil Dagger ⭐
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        7 years, 1 month ago

        Just do KDB to Mane for Now 🙂
        Wait on Sanchez One atm

    12. A Betting Man
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      What a result Lincoln delivered today! Means that Sanchez to Mane should become a no-brainer come Monday, and also means I'll have Heaton & Barnes playing GW28. Hopefully all the other PL teams progress, to put the pressure on ML rivals.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        tbh Barnes and Heaton will probably get 3 points together in that Pool fixture

        1. Nomar
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          Save points. Plus, Burnley already beat Liverpool once this season. Kept a cleanie too.

          1. F4L
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            Burnley are a different team away from home. Prob gonna be 3-0, 4-0

            1. Boydinho
              • 9 Years
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              29 points at home 1 point away from home

        2. A Betting Man
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          Don't care, points are points and means no need to take hits and my transfers can be used elsewhere rather than on sideways moves such as Jaku or Carroll. (Barnes usually just warms my bench - had him playing for his 11 pointer though!)

          1. TLF
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            I actually think Heaton to Jakupovic is worth a hit this week. I've had Heaton all season and played him home and away. However, those Burnley fixtures are not looking good at all given their away form where as Hulls are appealing. Jakupovic has potential to get plenty of save points too and coupled with 1 CS (which Burnley are a lot less likely to get with 4 away games coming up) the hit would probably be repaid.

    13. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How does this sound: Sanchez to Mané and Defoe to Lukaku for free?

      Heaton (Pick)
      Alonso Baines Brunt Evans (Amat)
      Sanchez* Alli Siggy Phillips (de Roon)
      Kane Defoe* (Ibra)

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No Brainer Transfers 😉

      2. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You might want Defoe back soon. He's guaranteed a double gameweek now and has good fixtures after GW28 till then end.

      3. FPL Bielsa
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        7 years, 1 month ago

        Don't hesitate

      4. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        simples

    14. Boydinho
      • 9 Years
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      Exact money for Jesus -> Costa. Didn't watch the game today, shuold i pull the trigger or reconsider cause of GW28? That Ibra, Sanchez, Alonso, Alli, all may miss.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If its for free, then yes

        1. Boydinho
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Other thought is Mane and Carroll in for a -4 With Stanislas out too

          1. F4L
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            7 years, 1 month ago

            tbh I don't like Carroll as an option. Always worrying about him starting. I do like Mane however

      2. FPL Bielsa
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        Yes assuming you have Kaku if not do for Kaku

        1. Boydinho
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yes i do have him

    15. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ibra to Costa worth (-4)? (If United win tomorrow)

      Will most likely Captain Costa if I get him.

      Appreciate your thoughts!

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        not for me

      2. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Who are you playing instead of Ibra if you bench hin?

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Mee (hul) or Chambers (cry)?

      3. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        just Play Mee or Your other Bench Player 🙂

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Mee or Chambers?

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Chambers Probably

      4. FPL Bielsa
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        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not for a hit and you would want Ibra for GW27

      5. FPLtfs
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        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I've done it.

      6. Team Bobcat
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez to Mane.

        Keep ibra for next week captain.

        Chelsea might not win against swansea as easily as some expect.

        You could captain Lukaku if have him or gamble on mane alli

    16. Iceball
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      • 9 Years
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      Foster Jak
      Alonso Walker Coleman McAuley Amat
      Sanchez Eriksen Alli Sigurdsson Phillips
      Lukaku Defoe Diomande
      4.1 itb 1ft.
      Will wait for cup games. Early thoughts?
      A) Phillips to Mane
      B) Sanchez to Mane
      C) Sanchez to Hazard
      D) Upgrade Amat since bench players might come in handy

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B)est

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B, Mane is a better choice than Haz

        1. Iceball
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          Even though Phillips close to useless?

          1. F4L
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            well at least he will play in the next 3

      3. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B but wait till Monday.

      4. FPL Bielsa
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        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B

    17. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Erikson+Stan - Carroll+Mane sound good?
      Cannot do Only Erikson-Mane due to funds

      Team as of now :

      Heaton
      Alonso-Brunt-Coleman-Chambers
      Erikson-Phillips-Antonio-Siggy
      Luka-Kane

      Jaku Holgate-Stan-Ibra

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        sounds good, altho Phillips is becoming a bit of a liability atm

        1. Sonic Huth
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Atleast he plays. Stanislas has become a 5mil+ bench fodder

    18. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Better to double up with Chelsea defence or go with Haz? Currently have Alonso and Costa. Looking long-term here

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Double up Defence imo
        Big Rewards to have

    19. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Zlatan & Sanchez for Costa & Mane. Pretty boring transfers

      1. FPL Bielsa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Just Sanchez to Mane imo

      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I did both, but might advise to do only 1 though

    20. Sponge-worthy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Those of you who have heaton must feel nice?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think its worse for Heaton owners, esp Heaton/Jaku owners. No double GW now

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          WC changes that quickly.

    21. Paul
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The way this round of cup tie is going... think it would be wise to wait up until all the fixtures for the round are done barring replays!

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Agree. Think Spurs could be in trouble tomorrow when they put out their weakened team.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          being unbiased, I think a draw is likely tomorrow. Spurs will underestimate us, and the crowd will be proper up for it, almost like the Europa league games were a few seasons back

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Midweek games as well.

      3. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        It was wise to wait anyway 🙂

      4. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I am not sure how Sanchez to Mane tonight can bite you in the bum.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Arsenal losing? Spurs mid getting injured?

          1. Art Vandelay
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            The comedy value of Arsenal losing will offset the hit...

            If a Spurs mid gets injured I would be forced into a hit anyway.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Only if short of 11. Different for each team.

              1. Art Vandelay
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Fair point TM.

        2. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Sanchez might play in 28, but chances are slim. I agree with you. Are you doing it?

          1. Art Vandelay
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Don't really need to as I am fortunate to have a high TV so will probably leave it.

        3. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Still not convinced over Mane. I think Liverpool are about to explode and go on a great run, but not sure who is going to get the points. I am thinking Coutinho, but don't know.

    22. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      which gets more points against SWA & whu:

      Azpi
      Costa -4

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        azpi

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Costa dosent score big enough for hits to pay off in the short-term. However in the long-term he will be a consistent scorer

    23. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      How many players are you fielding in gw 28 now there will be an extra fixture (assuming there will be no more surprises left and all PL teams win)

      I'm probably going:

      Jaku Mawson Coleman Brunt Siggy Phillips Mane Lukaku Carroll (which makes 9 players)

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

        I have a very similar team

      2. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        8 or 9.

        The Burnley result didn't help me at all but at lest Mane now becomes an option.

        Some lucky bits in my ML have Heaton + 2 scousers already...

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yea think it's def a bad result for those of us that have been planning around the blank weeks for a while now. The amount of players that I will have only went up with 1, but on average it will be at least 2 or 3 though

          1. Art Vandelay
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Not sure it will be 2 or 3 - hope not anyway.

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

        Full 11 for me as I'm currently sitting on 9.

      4. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        10 or maybe the whole lot but got 9 at min so will see

      5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        7-8 max probably

    24. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      3-4-3, or 3-5-2 more attractive atm. Tempted to go back to 3-5-2 with Pool mids looking tasty again. Ibra/Kane aren't worth it for the time being as well. Front 7 would be:

      Haz Mane Siggy Firmino Alli

      Lukaku Costa

    25. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      *Heaton (Pickford)
      Alonso *Coleman *Holgate *Smith (Pieters)
      Hazard Eriksen Alli *Phillips (de Roon)
      C(v)sta *Lu(c)aku (Ibrahimovic)

      1.2 ITB

      Any of A, B or C below worth a hit this week?
      See D, E and F for some thoughts going forward.
      Thoughts much appreciated - Thanks.

      A. *Holgate / Pieters > *Brunt
      B. Eriksen / Alli > * Liverpool mid
      C. *Holgate / Pieters > *Robertson / Maguire

      D. Eriksen/Alli > *Sigurdsson (GW27)
      E. Pieters > *Mawson (GW28)
      F. Hazard > Mane (GW28)

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A this week, and D next week.

        1. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers, Pieters or Holgate? What chance Holgate plays GW28?!

    26. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Play one.

      A) Crouch (tot)

      B) Holebas (WHU)

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Both will get 2

      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I was playing B, until Burnley lost, so I will now buy Mane and bench Holebas again

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

        Holebas. Spurs likely to keep solid at the back at home especially is Vert and or Rose return.

    27. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So I've currently got the following team which will look like this for GW28:

      Foster
      Coleman / Baines / Robertson / Pieters*
      Mane / Coutinho / Siggy / Phillips / DeRoon*
      Lukaku

      Jaku / Ibra / Kane / Alonso

      I'll be swapping DeRoon for Snodgrass before GW28 and will have another transfer which I'll take out Pieters.

      Which defender would be best to replace him that plays GW28? I'll have up to £6m budget. I'm thinking Reid at West Ham seems the best bet. West Ham to be more solid now it seems. Any thoughts?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe a Pool defender?

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

          Considered that but really don't know if I can trust them. I expect them to start clicking again upfront but think they will likely defend as bad.

    28. Henning
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hi all.
      Time to use my 2 free transfer.
      0m in the bank any suggestions?

      Foster Jakupovic
      Chambers Alonso McAuley Coleman Kingsley
      Sanchez Alli Phillips Stanislas Antonio
      Ibra Costa Lukaku

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez to Mane, Stanislas to Siggy?

        1. Henning
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Hmmm 0.1 m short to do that

          1. F4L
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            ah. Do you want to keep Sanchez/Ibra?

            1. Henning
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Depends on If they play gw 28. Maby keep Ibra and get Sanchez back later

    29. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      DeRoon / Carroll
      Better bench fodder?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Carroll, plays 28 as well

    30. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A.) Sanchez > Mane
      B.) Sanchez > Hazard
      C.) Ibra > Costa

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

      2. Sonic Huth
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        A for me

      3. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        B, then switch to Mane/Firm/Cout wk28

    31. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Any reason not to do Sanchez -> Mane tonight? I purchased Sanchez at his current price so I won't lose any value

      1. Sonic Huth
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Do it

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        None whatsoever.

      3. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Depends on team really. Arsenal are due another loss.

        1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Clayton is starting as it stands - which is something I hoped I would never say..

      4. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal might play in 28, and some of your other players might get injured before the next deadline. Other than that I think it's a good move. Probably doing it (for a -4), but will wait until Spurs played in EL 🙂

        1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm going to risk my FT and go for it. Let's hope our Spurs players remain unharmed!

    32. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks to Lincoln, I will now be able to field XI in GW28 without any hits, ok, I don't fancy much from Mee or Barnes, but at least they have a game! Current team is

      Foster, Jaku
      Walker, Coleman, Daniels, Mee, Amat
      Sanchez, Eriksen, Alli, Phillips, Stanislas
      Ibra, Lukaku, Barnes

      Proposed transfers, barring any further upsets are
      Sanchez > Mane
      Eriksen/Alli > Siggy
      Stanislas > Snoddy
      Amat > Mawson

      Look OK?

    33. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Jak
      Alonso Baines Brunt
      Hazard Eriksen Siggy Phillips
      Barnes Lukaku(c)
      (Mannone, Sanchez, Ibra, Naughton, Amat)
      1FT 1.5ITB

      Was pretty set on doing Sanchez to Mane before Mane wasn't blanking, do it tonight before the Mane rise?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Seems reasonable

    34. vardys party
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Heaton (Jaku)
      Luiz Baines Brunt (Pieters Amat)
      Siggy Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Phillips
      Ibra Benteke (Anichebe)

      Got 10 playing in gw26 including Pieters. Which is best?

      A. Ibra to Lukaku
      B. Sanchez to Firmino/Mane
      C. Both (-4)

      Leaving towards C right now

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        C will make your team more exciting for gw26 and 28 🙂