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Scout Report – Ahmed Hegazi

West Bromwich Albion have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Egyptian international Ahmed Hegazi on a season-long loan, with the option to make the move permanent next summer.

The 26-year-old joins from Egyptian side Al Ahly, and according to Baggies head coach Tony Pulis, will be a welcome new face at the Hawthorns:

“We’re pleased he’s here, he’s a good addition. He’s got good pedigree and has played for some good clubs. Hopefully, he’ll be a good signing for us. With it being a loan and, if he does well, we’ve already agreed a final deal. It’s really, really good for us.”

The History

Hegazi began his youth career at Egyptian club Ismaily, and progressed to make 28 appearances for the first-team between 2009 and 2012, scoring one goal.

In December 2011, Italian side Fiorentina agreed to pay € 1.5 million for the centre-back, but he would only make four appearances in all competitions over the next three years, with injuries – including reconstructive surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament – severely disrupting his progress.

He spent the second half of the 2014/15 campaign on loan at Serie B outfit Perugia and featured 10 times, before moving to Al Ahly in September 2015.

Hegazi chalked up 56 appearances over the past two seasons, registering two goals and one assist, and was a key member of the side that won back-to-back league titles.

It’s on the international stage where Hegazi has really made his mark, though.

He made his senior debut against Sierra Leone in September 2011 and has made 39 appearances for his country, producing one goal and two assists.

Hegazi shone at the 2017 African Cup of Nations as Egypt advanced all the way to the final, only to lose 2-1 to Cameroon, with the centre-back named in the team of the tournament.

The Prospects

With Pulis having few defensive alternatives outside of Craig Dawson, Gareth McAuley, Jonny Evans, Allan Nyom and the versatile Chris Brunt, the need to bring in reinforcements ahead of the new season was obvious.

Standing at 6ft 5in tall, Hegazi’s aerial prowess seems well-suited to Pulis’ ideal profile for a central defender. Providing he settles in England, he should provide solid competition for Evans and – in particular – McAuley.

Hegazi will relish coming up against big target men, although he does lack pace and could struggle when left one-on-one against pacey attackers.

But given Pulis’ preference for a deep defensive line to limit the space behind the back four, Hegazi shouldn’t find himself exposed on too many occasions.

The Baggies often retreat to the edge of their own penalty area, deploying a rigid back four with additional screening by central midfielders. Hegazi’s strength and positional awareness in that scenario will be key factors.

The Egyptian looks destined, at least initially, to be the back-up behind McAuley as he’s eased into his new surrounds. But he could get a chance sooner than expected if the Northern Ireland international’s thigh problem fails to clear over the next few weeks.

McAuley is also turning 38 in December and is unlikely he’ll be able to start every match. He was withdrawn early in fixtures throughout April and May, with a season of hard knocks taking their toll. That recognition of the centre-back’s tiring legs is perhaps a hint of what’s to come over the new campaign.

Pulis does have Dawson as an option in central defence and could shift Nyom to right-back, deploying Chris Brunt on the left. However, if Hegazi settles quickly, he looks a natural successor to McAuley alongside club skipper Evans – not least because of his towering presence at set-plays.

Crucially, Hegazi has been handed a starting price of 4.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), making him the cheapest Baggies defender in the game. The same applies in Sky Sports, with the new recruit priced at just 6.2.

But given the goal threat of McAuley and Dawson, along with the two West Brom goalkeepers proving very popular as an 8.5 “fire and forget” combination, Hegazi will struggle to make an early impression on Fantasy managers.

Baggies defensive assets are set to be in demand as we select our Gameweek 1 squads, due primarily to their very favourable opening schedule (BOU, bur, STO, bha, WHM).

Ben Foster is currently sitting in 20.6% of squads, while McAuley boasts an ownership of 11.6%.

Fantasy managers will be hoping they can improve on the meagre six clean sheets they managed last term. The fact that they ranked ninth for fewest shots conceded from inside the box last term offers hope they can do just that.

West Brom’s pre-season matches should provide further insight as to how Hegazi is settling in. Indeed, he was immediately handed a starting role alongside Evans against Leicester City on Wednesday, with Nyom and Dawson stationed at full-back.

Ultimately, Hegazi’s Fantasy potential may depend on how much Pulis decides to manage McAuley’s minutes.

If he can cement a regular role, the new arrival could certainly play a part in our thinking as a route into a West Brom outfit that scored 16 goals from corners in 2016/17 – more than any other side.

Further Reference

Ahmed Hegazi Wikipedia

Ahmed Hegazi Transfer Markt Page

Ahmed Hegazi You Tube Highlights

4,410 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Lebowski85
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What's your preferences guys?

    Begovic / Elliot
    Alonso / Bellerin / Lindelof / Cedric / 4.0
    Kdb / Mhikltaryan / Ramsey / RLC / Tarol
    Aguero / Kane / J-Rod

    Or

    Foster / Elliot
    Alonso / Bellerin / Lindelof / Cedric / 4.0
    Kdb / Salah / Ramsey / Gradel / Tarol
    Aguero / Kane / 4.5

    Or

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is there a 3rd team?

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No. But I feel like there should be. I don't really want to change B at all, but the 4th mid & bench is so shit.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          A lot of money in defence.

          1. Lebowski85
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Happy to do so. The only other options Fabregas/Willian for 7.0

            I think Lukaku over Kane gives me 1.0, either that or Jesus over Aguero.

    2. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Team 3 assuming that is the Lukaku one

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Begovic / Elliot
        Alonso / Bellerin / Lindelof / Cedric / 4.0
        Kdb / Salah / Ramsey / RLC / Tarol
        Aguero / Lukaku / J-Rod

        This feels better. No spuds though.

    3. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Any reason for expensive defence?

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. I believe Bellerin & Alonso will score more than their midfield counter parts in that price range. Not happy with the 4.5 mid options, so I'll see how pre-season pans put. Lindelof is easy money and Cedric is a way into a decent Saints fixture list.

        I should really compromise on one of Kane or Aguero or Salah.....which one though.

        1. thepeen555
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Ah I see, that's a fair way to look at the defenders in that way. I would rather a city midfielder than chance a forward as not sure who will play more.

          If Lind is playing centre back how come so many are putting him in teams?

          1. Lebowski85
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            For me it's simple. He is 5.5, all but nailed, and plays the ball. And he plays in a mourinho team

    4. Viiksisika
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B with Ayew and 4.5m mid

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Jordan Ayew? I've been there. Didn't feel right. Better than Fletcher of course

  2. sttewwizza
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Better option...

    A: Kane, Shelvey, FOR 5.0

    B: Lukaku, Willian, FOR 4.5

    1. Triple P
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A, but im sure there are better alternatives for shelvey and a 5.0 fw

      1. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah this

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    775 entered in LMS 🙂

    Hi TapOut!

    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      One of them. Enjoyed it last time and was waiting for you to give the league code as soon as FPL went live.

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      >.

    3. Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What's the league code?

      1. Think
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        His grab.

        1. Think
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Grav.

        2. Cojiro
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Ha ha, wow. Can't believe I haven't noticed that after all these years

          Thanks

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            It's new, he is usually Torres himself

            1. Cojiro
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Few!

  4. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Are Lindelof and Herrera nailed?

    Man Utd fixtures are just great but I can't afford Valencia and Miki...

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      See how they lineup in Super Cup.

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lindelof is a maybe. Should be eventually, but has made errors in pre-season, so it may take time to develop the Bailley partnership.

      Herrera should be. Man U's best player last year.

      1. chilli con kone
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This I don't think Lindelof is as nailed on first up as people assme he is

    3. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep Herrera is

  5. Pezzle
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    General Thoughts on Herrera? For a cheap Mid - not personal opinions 😀

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Won't get more than 2/3 points a game

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Card magnet and limited goal/assist potential. Nah.

    3. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Main concern is needing to play even deeper than usual. Tempting price point though as he will find it hard to resist playing box to box

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      At best a third to third player, at worst being turned into a DM.

      His slight goal scoring purple patch was a massive conversion rate, and inevitably regressed to not much.

      Doesn't create enough chances either.

      1. Pezzle
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks all. So, similar price bracket, should I be considering Can?

  6. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is anybody looking at Chadli instead of Phillips?

    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      normally yes, always rated Chadli since that season at spurs where he got like 11 goals, 6 assists. Only seen one other person even mention him, everyone thinks Phillips is a betetr pick but I normally have Chadli at some point in the season

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like Chadli but I think Pulis prefers Phillips and with Jrod there now, is Chadli still nailed on? I guess it depends if Jrod plays instead of Rondon or alongside him.

      1. chilli con kone
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I'd like to think he is. Still a classy player and hopefully pens

    3. Gareth nose
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah babe

      1. Pezzle
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Completely off topic - but your pic and name always makes me smile for some reason 😀

  7. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo is better?

    A) Mané, Sane and Hernandez (if 7.5)

    B) Pogba, Phillips and Aguero

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B by a distance

      1. Think
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This.

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B. With mhkyi if form continues. Utd still havnt signed a DM

  8. Triple P
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I don't see a lot of RMT's with Rooney in it. No faith in him at Everton, bad fixtures, or awaiting preseason to see how he does?

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bad fixtures

    2. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He will come good let first six fixtures go away.

      1. Triple P
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Good point, might look for another 3rd striker for the first six

  9. ChristoBisto
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone got a cash league that I can join please? Go on please let me in 🙂

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Are you Ruths fourth team?

      1. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Haha no, but good joke 🙂

      2. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Do you think Ruth has 4 FFS logins too?

    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You want to play cash leagues with mates / work mates.

      People on here are too good!

      1. ChristoBisto
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I like a challenge!

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          It's like donating unless you finish top 500.

          1. ChristoBisto
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I've had a top 5,000 and top 10,000 last two years, but not broken in to the top 500 yet. Guess I'll try and round some friends up then....

      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I've not but I'd avoid ones with any of these three IDs in the league

      111022
      131506
      156777

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        tRuth!

        1. ChristoBisto
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He still posts on here though doesn't he?

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for heads up Balders.
        Still just one woed for it - cheating.

  10. spiritof82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Evening all. Now that Jordan Henderson is back from injury, club captain, a set-piece taker and (as good as) nailed-on, is 5.5M for a player who scored over 160 points three seasons ago not a massive bargain?

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Too many cooks in the Liverpool midfield

    2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Competing with sturridge for most injury prone player.

    3. Triple P
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's currently in my team, but im curious to see how he does in preseason. Not too sure he'll get that much points again with so many other attacking mids

    4. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is he on pens?

      1. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I imagine Milner's success rate means he'll keep pens for the foreseeable.

  11. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How much fodder have you got in your team currently to enable you to have the big hitters?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4.0 keeper, 4.0 def and two 4.5m mids although I'm hoping the mids won't be fodder

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        You in favour of 4-4-2 then Rover? I may be leaning that way.

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          No, I have three big strikers and will rotate 4.5 def and two 4.5 mids in either 4-3-3 or mostly 3-4-3

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Two, 4.0 def and 4.5 mid

      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yes and 4.0 def

        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Arrrg keeper

    3. Enzo the Baker
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      So far it's Tom Carroll, Myhill, Promoted 4.5 defender and 4.0 filler defender

    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Elliot, 4.0 def, 4.5 def, RLC

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        JWP, if that counts.

    5. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      1 x 4.0m Gk
      2 x 4.0m Defs
      1 x 4.5m Mid

    6. Yav
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Full bench of fodder.

    7. NissA
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4.0 Keeper, 4.0 def, and two 4.5 mids.

      I'll certainly be changing it the next few weeks though.

    8. Diva
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4.5, 4.5, 4.0, 4.0

    9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The Honey Monster.

    10. SweepaKeepa
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      All killer, no filler.

    11. Pezzle
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2x4k gk
      4x4-4.5k def
      3x4k mid
      1x6k strk

      I spent the remaining cash on pies and beer 🙂

  12. Denis Tueart on the wing
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Alli Austin & Zaha
    or
    Kane Redmond & RLC

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A. Austin a beast at home if he starts

  13. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Are we expecting FPL Draft to be released tomorrow? Or could it be the weekend?

    1. FPLMaverick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully tomorrow.

  14. FPLMaverick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    My first and only RMT I promise! Thoughts would be appreciated though.

    Begovic, Fabianski
    Kolasinac, Cedric, Dawson, Dunk, Yedlin
    KDB, Eriksen, Redmond, RLC, Herrera
    Defoe, Lukaku, Lacazette

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Herrera needs to go.

      1. FPLMaverick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Any suggestions for his replacement? Really not sure on any of my mids to be honest.

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not bad, how much is herrara? Would shift him on. Even ince should bag more points.

      1. FPLMaverick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        5.5

    3. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What is your say for improving this and in which area you are not sure?

      1. FPLMaverick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Midfield is the area I'm least sure about. KDB and Eriksen are reasonably nailed but the rest is anybody's guess.

        1. Think
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Downgrade KDB to liverpool midfielder and use money to upgrade Herrera.

          1. Pezzle
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Big call that.

  15. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How do you see City lining up in attack?

    -------Yaya
    ---KDB---Silva
    Jesus------ Sane
    ------Aguero

    They've spent big on B.Silva but i'm struggling to see where he'll fit in initially.

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think B. Silva might be D. Silva's long-term replacement? Maybe they'll share minutes.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Agree, though he played RM for Monaco, as an inside winger.

      2. Big P
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This

    2. Yav
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Fernandinho in place of yaya

    3. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probs nips sane or yay a.

    4. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hope it's like this, aguero stays in my current draft

  16. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I have Aguero & Jesus and Eriksen & Alli in my 15. Is that a good idea or not?

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Worth a punt. Could be dynamite

    2. NissA
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sure, I'd say both teams will score lots, and I'd imagine those players will be their two top fpl scorers.

  17. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best 6m midfielder?

    A) Phillips

    B) Ritchie

    C) Ince

    D) other?

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      D- Get 6-6.5 defender instead but if you have to than B or C have more upside than A I think.

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

      A

    4. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A because he is on set pieces for team which is mostly scoring from set piece

    5. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Richie if fit

  18. gman234
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    your thoughts please

    de gea
    alonso , mcauley , walker
    willian , mkhitaryan , b silva , shelvey
    lacazette , rodriguez , aguero.

    1. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lose ddg, walker and B silva
      Mcauley and doubt

  19. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Monreal still nailed at Arsenal? Thoughts?

    1. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wenger absolutely loves him so you're gold

    2. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Surely no need of second thought.

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, should be nailed on but at LCB rather than LWB.

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks all

    5. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes Wenger said will play in a back 3

  20. QueefParkRangers
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If price isn't an issue, which GK would you have?

    A) Begovic
    B) Forster

    1. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B for sure. Be in literally every team if 4.5

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probably Begovic still actually

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    5. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Neither. Forster maybe at a push.

  21. Cojiro
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else considering going Spurs-less?

    Kane has started poorly the last few seasons. The midfielders are more expensive this season. And will playing at Wembley affect the team like it did for West Ham with their new stadium?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Some will get Trippier if no attackers.

      1. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        That's what I'm looking at currently

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Might be ok in GW2 but around it is a bit scary.

    2. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wembley, season start... lot against - but it's only a matter of 8-10 weeks ago we were running out not only 2, but 3 of their attack! Don't believe in cover but prob want one of them

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

      Currently not starting with any. But it's not a hard and fast rule.

  22. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    anything wrong with this team? :
    Forster
    Lindelof Trippier Dawson Cedric
    Pogba Zaha Willian
    Kane Aguero Lukaku

    no subs

    1. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Really good one but how about zaha to Phillips and get one sub . In case it require.

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I play telegraph, no subs

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team but I'd be tempted to switch the balance a little - maybe Aguero to Benteke and Zaha to KDB? Should also give you extra cash for a playing sub I think.

  23. thepeen555
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    You think Austin is nailed at Southampton?

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hard to say until we've seen more pre-season games really.

      1. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I hope he is could be gold

  24. BLANKET DEFENCE
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any websites with FPL leagues that have good prizes

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, I've just discovered one where there are great prizes and shite players. Hope I can finish this before my battery runs out. It's called

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

      2. BLANKET DEFENCE
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Well my logic was that if i was to have a great season i.e win it overall - I may as well collect as much prizes as possible

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Sound logic! 🙂

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          You really think that if people discover a gold mine they will post it on here? 😛

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Most of those have paid entry.

  25. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I didnt realise first place in fantasy now wins you 100k?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Only 100K?

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Must have been hell cutting them out of all those newspapers.

  26. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Ince and Valencia

    or

    Ramsey and Lindelof

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

  27. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Don't we think Southampton could go a 4-4-2 with Gabbiadini and Austin?

    1. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No, but I do think Gabbiadini might play behind Austin or on the wing.

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      New manager favours 4-2-3-1 apparently.

    3. Think
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think too much but better to see the preseason and assess accordingly.

  28. okan58
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which players should you definitely build in the team?

    1. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku and Kane IMO

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku

  29. WVA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone considering Siggy, not seen him in any teams!?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That's because he is between teams

    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not until his future is settled - he hasn't been in pre-season with Swansea has he?

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Depends where he is. A bit overpriced though.

      1. Diva
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He's not over priced.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Fair enough.

  30. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Put these in order
    Aguero
    Kane
    Lukaku

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      oh and morata

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Just pick them all