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Scout Report – Markus Suttner

Brighton and Hove Albion stepped up their summer recruitment drive with the signing of Austrian left-back Markus Suttner from German side FC Ingolstadt 04 for an undisclosed fee, believed to be worth £3.8 million.

The 30-year-old agreed a three-year deal, with Seagulls boss Chris Hughton delighted to secure the services of one of his long-term targets:

“Markus is someone we have been aware of for some time, and I am pleased we have managed to complete the transfer… He has a great level of experience internationally, and in the top divisions in both his native Austria and Germany, where he has played the last two seasons with Ingolstadt, and that experience will serve us well. He will add competition at the back on the left side of defence, and I’m now looking forward to working with him.”

The History

Suttner came through the ranks at Austria Vienna to make his professional debut in October 2008.

He quickly established himself as the first-choice left-back and enjoyed a successful seven-year spell, which included winning the Austrian Cup in 2009 and a league title in 2012/13.

The defender made 260 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club, registering nine goals and 35 assists.

Suttner made the move to Ingolstadt in the summer of 2015 and featured 18 times in the Bundesliga during the 2015/16 campaign, although he failed to produce any goals or assists.

But he enjoyed a far more successful campaign last season, personally at least, totalling four goals and five assists from 31 appearances despite Ingolstadt suffering relegation.

Suttner represented Austria at U19 and U20 levels, making seven appearances, before making his senior debut in a 3-1 friendly victory over Finland in February 2012.

He played 20 times for his country before announcing his international retirement earlier this year.

The Prospects

With Gaeten Bong and West Bromwich Albion loanee Sebastien Pocognoli job sharing at left-back position last season, the addition of the experienced Suttner looks a shrewd piece of business by Hughton.

The 30-year-old was part of the Ingolstadt side, alongside fellow summer arrival Pascal Gross, that managed to survive in their first season in the Bundesliga in 2015/16, eventually finishing 11th. Brighton will hope he can share some of those positive experiences over the next nine months.

Suttner’s strengths mainly lie in his attacking threat, with the Austrian a set-piece specialist, something he alluded to when joining the newly promoted side:

“Last season with Ingolstadt we played with a five-man defence. Now we will play with four in the defence so I think I can’t go forward as much, but when I am there I want to score or make a cross and I hope I can help with my set-pieces.”

He will certainly add to the potency of the Seagulls’ attack, although much will depend on how much freedom he is given by Hughton to push forward down the left flank and whether he can wrestle set-piece duties away from Anthony Knockaert.

Suttner is also a competent defender and is reasonably strong in the air for a full-back, standing at 5ft 10in tall.

Looking at his underlying statistics from last season, he averaged a shot every 63.65 minutes and produced a key pass every 51.64.

Those are very impressive statistics, bearing in mind that Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso averaged a goal attempt every 58.57 minutes and could only create a chance every 112.25 minutes last term.

In terms of Suttner’s bonus point potential, he averaged a clearance, block or interception (CBI) every 16.90 minutes amassing an impressive 92 interceptions.

While centre-back Lewis Dunk is expected to be a Bonus Points System (BPS) darling, having averaged a CBI every 7.73 minutes last season, Suttner’s numbers are reasonable for a full-back and, alongside his attacking threat, offer promise regarding his Fantasy potential.

Despite Suttner’s production last term, he arrived in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) on Monday priced at £4.5m, while over in Sky Sports, he is valued at 5.7, some 1.1 cheaper than Dunk.

That should certainly put Sky managers on alert, while in FPL, Suttner deserves to be considered as an alternative to the identically-priced Dunk.

Hughton’s side were resilient last season, keeping 21 clean sheets. That included 12 at at the Amex Stadium with just 14 goals conceded – a Championship record.

The Seagulls’ early schedule is favourable following their opening weekend visit from Manchester City (lei wat WBA bou NEW). Their home matches certainly catch the eye with West Brom, Newcastle United, Everton, Southampton, Stoke City and Crystal Palace the next six to follow City.

Dunk’s CBI numbers, goal threat from set-plays and 4.5 price tag means he remains the key defensive target to exploit that run. However, Suttner, as a forward-thinking full-back with set-piece duties cannot be overlooked.

Pre-season will be vital in establishing his placing in the pecking order for free-kick duties. Once we are clear on that, we will have a better indication of Suttner’s potential to rival Dunk for our affections.

Further Reference

Markus Suttner Wikipedia

Markus Suttner Transfer Markt Page

Markus Suttner You Tube Highlights

3,600 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SuperAlly77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Comments on my team selection please. Expect I will be Wildcarding after GW 6 or so, so the subs are based on this being non-starters;

    De Gea

    Trippier Kompany Cedric

    Loftus-Cheek Alli Pogba Redmond

    Lacazette Jesus Lukaku

    Bench fodder: Elliot, Mesa, Yedlin, Long

  2. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lacazette or Firmino? No other liv or ars players currently

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Depends what you can do with Firmino + 2 mil.

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lacazette 100%

  3. The Man Pastore
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I have change my team a little, what's your thoughts :

    Foster l Myhill
    Trippier l Cedric l Dawson l Dunk l Rosenior
    Alli l Mane l Sane l Willian l TCarroll
    Lukaku l Jesus l Gayle

    Cheers!

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

      Rest up.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Like that alot. Just monitor I guess on the 6.5 forwards. Deeney MAY also be a shout?

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, or even Austin. This is the position I will have to monitor for sure.

    3. H-SF
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Similar to mine, are you sure about doubling up Brighton in defence. Secondly, why did you pick Gayle, and if you aren't sure about him, I would upgrade to Defoe and downgrade Sane to Zaha as you already have Jesus

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Well Rosenior could be any 4.0 def with a "chance" of playing.
        For the 3rd fwd position, I think 8.0m for a BOU player is too much. It will be either Gayle/Austin/Deeney for me

    4. J T
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thought Mane was crocked?

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        back in full training next week

  4. J T
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Think I'm almost there.. any suggestions?

    Hennessy
    Walker Cedric Trippier
    Fab/Willian Ali Jwp Loftus Sanchez
    Kane Jesus

    Elliot | Mee Fletcher Rangel

    Tried to cover all basis can't quite get a Pool mid but will monitor Manes return

  5. Dacra
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bottom.. Would love some opinions on this, 2x 4.5 mids seems to be a good plan, assuming Loftus doesnt suck?

    Foster (Elliot)
    Cedric - Lindelof - Trippier (Mee, 4.0)
    Salah - Willian - Alli - RLC (Carroll)
    Lacazette - Lukaku - Jesus

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

      Similar to what I have. Looks alright. If you can find a way to get Mane instead of Salah I'd do that.

      1. Dacra
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not convinced Mane will start first game.

  6. diesel001
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed - RMT please

    De Gea
    Kolasanic - Trippier - Cedric - Alonso
    KDB - Coutinho - Pogba - Eriksen - Ritchie
    Lacazette

    Elliot - Daniels - Fletcher - Quaner

    Can switch between 4-5-1 and 5-4-1 with Daniels / Ritchie. All players should be nailed to start and have attacking threat.

    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I like the players you've chosen but don't like the lone striker formation. Top strikers that you can put the armband on week in week out are important. Kane may even be essential.

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

      I'd want Kane if I only had one striker spot.

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

    Is there an article somewhere out there on two way rotations? Sorry not a member yet so can't see the ticker. Thanks

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

        That's a good one. I'm on the CPL-LEI-WAT rotation atm.

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

          None of these teams were defensively solid last season. Tbh I haven't really referred to the article while setting up my team.

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

            Leicester have tightened up under Shakespeare and Marco Silva is a good defensive manager. De Boer a bit of an unknown quantity, but him signing a new CB shows he's recognized their defensive lapses

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

              Good points. Will monitor them for sure.

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

        Thanks I found that one. Was wondering if there was a two way version? Thanks

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      BUR-STK-WBA works well if you want a 3-way.

      For 2 way, try this for size
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/06/27/fixture-analysis-201718-a-guide-to-rotation/

      1. Mathematically Safe
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry, posted too quickly - the link above is the best two way rotations from a defensive perspective.

  8. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot?

    Foster
    Cedric - Lindelof - Bertrand
    Alli - Pogba/Mkhi - Zaha - Willian - Ramsey
    Kane - Lukaku

    Elliot - Fletcher - Dunk - 4.0

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

      Not bad, however missing out on City attacking cover

    2. H-SF
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      As you've already got Lukaku I would downgrade Ramsey to Stanislas or Ritchie and upgrade Pogba/Mkhi to Coutinho

    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Very nice.

      I'd rather see Mane/Coutinho/Salah to Alli if you've already got Kane though. Not sure on Willian either.

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Needs some City. Don't rate Ramsey. Personally don't like Zaha for 7m either as he was inconsistent last season. Laca/Jesus + Coutinho/Sane instead of Kane + Ramsey looks tempting

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

    A. Lukaku and Defoe
    B. Kane and Deeney

    Thanks

    1. Random Little Shirts
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A especially if you have Alli

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

        I do have Alli. Thanks

  10. Random Little Shirts
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What's with all the love for Ramsey around here? I know he was gold two seasons ago, but last season he was pretty mud. Scores pre-season and everybody's in? Sanchez is out for a couple of games presumably but still can't see why you'd gamble on him. As likely do draw a blank for 3-4 weeks straight than to score i say.

    Am I missing something?

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

      He was pretty decent last season, not sure what you're on about.

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

        Plus he's 7m, you shouldn't be expecting him to score regularly

      2. Random Little Shirts
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        1 goal and 4 assists?

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

          Look at his underlying stats.

          1. Random Little Shirts
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Nah, after points not stats. PPM shows he's been FPL broken for a while now. I guess I'll keep n eye on him though, see how he goes under 3-4-3

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

      Plays better in Arsenal new formation. Think there is a hot topic on him

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

      Could or could not work as a value pick for the first few gameweeks...have a look how he has done in the new formation. So far, so good...

    4. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A little mention in the pod cast did the trick.

    5. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm with you. I think he's gonna be a donkey

  11. H-SF
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Advice please:)
    Hennessy Foster
    Lindelof Cedric Monreal Francis Dunk
    Coutinho Alli Willian Ritchie Carroll
    Defoe Jesus Lukaku
    thanks in advance

    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Any team without Kane I can't love but all in all it looks really strong. Don't like the Willian pick.

      1. Random Little Shirts
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't like Willian? Seems an interesting pick to me, why not for you?

        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He's not guaranteed starts and seems like a pick just to get a Chelsea player in there.

  12. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Sane nailed? He didn't feature at the start last season

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

      I expect rotation with B Silva, Sterling etc.

    2. J T
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would say so, improved a lot and seems to be one of peps favourable players. He will be awesome when he learns to finish.

    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think he's pretty much nailed on.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      The word nailed is not in Pep's vocabulary.

    5. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wasn't he injured at the start of the season?

  13. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Morning guys,

    What do you think about the below team?

    As a caveat i know its heavy up top but my thinking is that it's easier for me to downgrade one of these in a few weeks once the best premium midfielders have started to surface and we have an idea about starting 11's.

    Fosters / Myhill

    Lindelof / Cedric / Dunk / Mee / Rangel

    Willian / Ramsey / Tadic / Sane / RLC

    Lacazette / Kane / Lukaku

    Cheers,

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I understand the logic and your defense is more attuned to what we did seasons gone.
      BUT:
      Your whole midfield is subject to rotation over a 6 week period.
      Dunk is not tried and tested in the PL, Rangel might not play and Mee had the Keane protection last year.
      Lacazette is expensive for a newcomer.
      You have no City cover.

      It seems you have taken the second best from each side to cover budget apart from forwards.
      You will guess the captaincy wrong more often than not.

      I don't mean to be overly critical but it is a given you will be WC by week 3.

      1. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for coming back to me, any criticism is well recieved!

        You do make some really interesting points and is deifnitely food for thought. regarding the defence, you've hit the nail on the head, I'm still in the mindset of seasons gone by where cheaper earlier on is better - i'm not sure whether this is right or wrong at this stage.

        Midfield rotation is a worry, Sane as my city cover is perhaps a big question mark, RLC is a wait and see & Willian is only in until Hazard is back. The other two i think are fairly secure.

        Hmm, food for thought....

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I think the wing back scenario has changed many a mindset. I know clean sheets are less common at the start but the wing back with a good fixture may out score Mr average in midfield.
          Maybe make a compromise.

          1. ShaunGoater123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            yeah its a good point. Valencia / Trippier / Alonso all could score more then the mid-price midfielders.

            I'll have another think and see.

            Thanks, appreciate it

    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good team.

      Don't like the Arsenal double up. Could do with a Liverpool mid too.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, I forgot the Liverpool issue in my post above.

        1. ShaunGoater123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          my previous draft had the following difference:

          Henderson instead of Ramsey
          Pedro instead of Willian
          Dawson instead of Mee

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I would have kept to your original thought. It is what I do, tinker and convince myself I make improvements, only to wake up and revert back.

  14. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Nobody is sure of the Soton front line up.
    One of the most under the radar players in recent years has been Austin.
    Not even friendlies will help the decision making.
    Week 1 will determine whether he will be a long term team asset.

    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed, but they may be like that all season depending on the fixtures. If Austin was nailed he'd be straight in my team.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Every time Austin plays he scores. Each manger is eventually forced to pick him.
        Gabbi is a better technical player maybe but he went off the boil last year and his stats started to look like where he came from. Poor.

    2. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed he is great value if playing regularly. I'd like to see him play more minutes too as well as be first choice ... a wait and see at the moment.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        A watchlist player if ever there was one. I think the brave may get a start on us here.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          He was gold last year until he got crocked. He's been in my squad since I did my first draft. Proven goal scorer, i am a little worried about his minutes being managed but as a proven top level goalscorer, I'll take that for 6.5

  15. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What about this lot?

    Foster

    Alonso - Milner - Trippier - Ake

    Coutinho - Mkhi - Stanislas

    Kane - Aguero - Iheanacho(assuming he moves)/Deeney

    Fabianski - RLC - Dunk - Carroll

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Where is Nacho supposed to move?

      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Leicester was the talk.

    2. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Having that defence is killing your midfield, I don't personally think it's a worth while trade off. Nice to see a different team though, don't let me deter you from it if you think it will work.

  16. ☻ Jon Snow ☻
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Do you think Milner is a essential defender? I can't decide if he's too expensive and I should use the money elsewhere..

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

      He's not

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

        *He's not essential

    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He'd have been right up there on points with Alonso if classified as a defender last year and is on penalties.

    3. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Im struggling to invest as I can't help but worry about investing in a Liverpool defence with Lovren in it.

    4. Random Little Shirts
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      To be fair, 6.5 is too much for a back. An extra million in the midfield for me.

    5. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Think paying 6.5 already justifies the fact that he is on pens and some set pieces. Hence he should return the points expected from him for that cost, else it will be a failure

  17. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Choose one:
    A) Lindelof + Daniels
    B) Bellerin + Francis

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

      Bellerin isn't nailed, so A

    2. Dacra
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

  18. Dacra
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know if Perez is likely to play much for Newcastle?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      he was playing towards the end of last season in the number 10

      I would avoid though

  19. H-SF
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Vokes?

  20. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Holgate expected to be nailed on for Everton?

    1. Markus Suttner
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No

  21. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    the big decision I'm struggling with is that I want Kane really badly, I'm scared to go without him... but A looks so much better if you discount captain...

    A. Valencia, Alli, Jesus
    B. Lindeloff, Sane, Kane

    still B?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If u go A how quickly can u go to Kane if he does well the first week?

    2. Meltens
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I sort of have the same conundrum but I think Alli is a good captaincy shout as well this season. Currently going With Trippier-Eriksen-Alli, highly likely every goal scored by Kane will be assisted by one of them.

  22. RoyaleBlue
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Will Arnautovic be nailed for West Ham? Looks good at 7 mil

    1. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I should think so yes

  23. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What formation are you lot starting with?

    I've been flirting heavily with 352 and 442 but may end up back with a 343 with Gayle as 3rd striker

    Thanks

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

      Between 343 and 433 depending on fixtures.

    2. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Between 3-4-3 and 4-4-2 at the moment. May plan to alter between the two for most parts of the season. Lesser CS at the early stage so leaning towards 3-4-3, with someone like Defoe as 3rd striker

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      343

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      4-3-3. I have two cheap mids

  24. FPL Hitman
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What are the chances that Stoke and Swansea get relegated this season?

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

      Swansea are as good as relegated if they lose Siggy. Stoke less so, but still a chance. Huddersfield will probably go down too

      1. FPL Hitman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. I have been contemplating getting Mooy. Is he a good 4th mid option?

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

          Haven't watched enough of him to make an assessment honestly. I'd monitor how he does throughout the pre-season. If (big if) RLC and Carroll are nailed I'd prefer them instead

  25. RoyaleBlue
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) Milner + Lukaku
    B) Bertrand + Kane

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B. All day long

      1. RoyaleBlue
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, that's my most recent thinking

    2. Random Little Shirts
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B i think, Kane may finally hit the ground running this season

  26. Lovren an elevator
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any of the following guys not nailed?

    Suttner
    Tommy Smith
    Olsson

  27. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Coutinho or Salah?
    Is there a hot topic on this...seems a tough choice

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

      I think Salah is the better option because a lot less people have him and Coutinho has a chance of playing deeper this season

  28. eamonhegg
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    AKE????

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Very much so.

  29. jon.terry.tfh
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Degea/Eliott
    Trippier Cedric Daniels Dawson Rangel
    Coutinho Zaha KDB Willian RLC
    Lukaku Kane(c) Fletcher

    Could have picked Foster + Lindeof for an extra 0.5 but not sure if he is nailed 100%. Only other option is Ramsey for Zaha but I rate Zaha quite highly after his promising performance last season.

    Thoughts? Will do an early WC if Lacazette or Sanchez explode during mid-season.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I like the side. Not sure about Dawson love after a strange Pulis way last year of leaking goals.

    2. Sylas
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Darn good 11! I'd be worried if you would need someone from your bench to step up.

  30. rhysmd
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone think the draft will launch today?