Scout Notes

International Scout Notes – Friday

Harry Kane celebrates the demise of August with a brace for England, while Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson delivers a not-so subtle reminder of his attacking credentials to club boss Jurgen Klopp with a fine strike for Scotland.

A number of other Premier League players impress, most notably Christian Eriksen with a goal and two assists for Denmark and new Burnley forward Chris Wood with a hat-trick for New Zealand.

Here are the notes from Friday’s global schedule.

Some home nation comforts for Harry

There was a sense of inevitability about Harry Kane’s goals for England in a 4-0 win in Malta.

The opponents, however well-organised and stubborn, were decidedly limited, the Spurs man’s early-season statistics positively screamed ‘he’s due a goal’ and, of course, it wasn’t August anymore.

Assuming he comes through Monday’s home match with Slovakia unscathed, we must now wonder whether his international form been enough to convince his 1.39 million owners to hold.

Interestingly, Kane’s Net Transfers edged into positive numbers following his goals, although that was a brief spike and he has since dipped into deficit once again – just.

Over 111,000 have shifted Kane out of their squads ahead of Gameweek 4 to this point. He has suffered total Net Transfer loss of over 313,000 since Gameweek 1, without dropping in price from 12.5.

Everton at Goodison Park will be a stern test for Spurs and Kane, although there is room for optimism.

Ronald Koeman’s defence have allowed 46 shots on goal and 14 on target – only five teams have conceded more. However, that ranking is perhaps skewed by that fact that the Toffees have faced trips to both Manchester City and Chelsea in Gameweeks 2 and 3.

They shipped nine shots to Stoke City at home in Gameweek 1, with the defence allowing just a single effort on target. Indeed, Everton were one of just five sides who did not concede a big chance over the opening weekend.

But Spurs and Kane were impressive in their only away trip so far, again in Gameweek 1.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side fired 18 shots at Newcastle United, with ten from inside the penalty area and three big chances created.

A blank on Merseyside would spark another steep decline in Kane’s ownership but, even in that scenario, there is a strong case to sit tight.

Kane will face a very favourable run of opponents (SWA, whu, hud, BOU) once that Goodison Park fixture is out of the way.

One match against a bus-parking Malta does not constitute a renaissance, but Kane’s Friday night return should at least kill off any theory that the striker is low on confidence.

A tale of two left-backs

Liverpool full-back Andrew Robertson has started his career on Merseyside in some style.

The Scottish international has played just one league match in three for the Reds. However, he produced nine points from a clean sheet and maximum bonus earned on the back of a superb attacking display at home to Crystal Palace in Gameweek 2.

Robertson created two big chances, fired in two attempts and put over 10 crosses in a sparkling Reds debut against the Eagles.

His progress was derailed by an absence for the Gameweek 3 meeting with Arsenal. He missed the 4-0 victory due to the birth of his child and with Alberto Moreno impressing against the Gunners, a Robertson recall at Manchester City in Gameweek 4 is far from guaranteed.

But he has strengthened his case with Friday’s performance. Robertston scored with a fine long-range effort as Scotland chalked up an impressive 3-0 win away in Lithuania last night.

His 4.9 price puts him in the mid-range for Liverpool defenders, but if Klopp were to field him more regularly, his 2.2% ownership will surely soar.

Another left-back, Southampton and England’s Ryan Bertrand (5.5), was also among the Friday night goals.

His price tag marks him out as the most expensive Saints defender, but you get much for the money – most importantly, security of starts.

New Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has bolstered his defensive options with the summer signing of Wesley Hoedt. And with Virgil van Dijk remaining at St Mary’s, owners of Jack Stephens and Maya Yoshida face uncertain times.

There is a chance that Pellegrino could be the latest to consider a switch to a three at the back. Either way, Bertrand’s status as a Southampton starter – whether at full-back or wing-back – looks assured.

His team-mate on the opposite flank – Cedric (5.0) – is cheaper, though Bertrand’s role on set-pieces has so far helped him outperform the Portuguese in the Bonus Points System (63 vs 58).

Bertrand also has goals in his locker. He’s hit five over the last three seasons, while Cedric is yet to open his Saints account.

It still looks wise to cover the Saints defence. Pellegrino’s rearguard have earned two clean sheets so far, and only a Gameweek 6 visit from Man United provides a major test all the way through to Gameweek 12.

Elsewhere…

Danny Welbeck was England’s other scorer in Malta, with assists coming from Dele Alli, Jordan Henderson and second-half substitute Marcus Rashford.

Burnley’s new striker Chris Wood scored on his Clarets debut against Spurs, and he underlined his form with a hat-trick for New Zealand in a 6-1 thrashing of the Solomon Islands.

Crystal Palace are yet to score in the league, but their midfielder James McArthur was among the goals for Scotland, while Southampton’s Steven Davis notched a goal and an assist as Northern Ireland laboured to a 3-0 win in San Marino.

Spurs’ Christian Eriksen maintained an encouraging start to the season – 22 points from three assists and five bonus – with a goal and two assists as Denmark brushed aside Poland 4-0.

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin continued his positive start to the season with a strike for England U21’s away in Holland. Team-mate Ademola Lookman provided the assist.

Norway and Bournemouth striker Josh King opened his account for the season with a penalty in his country’s 2-0 win over Azerbaijan.

Meanwhile, Nigerian internationals Victor Moses and Kelechi Iheanacho were both on the scoresheet in a 4-0 win over Cameroon. Chelsea wing-back Moses also provided an assist. Stoke City have concerns over Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting who was forced off after just 14 minutes of his appearance from the bench for Cameroon in that match.

Elsewhere, Newcastle winger Christian Atsu followed up his assist in the 3-0 win over West Ham with another for Ghana in a 1-1 draw with Congo. His team-mate Mikel Merino also impressed, scoring a superb solo effort in Spain U21’s 3-0 win over Italy.

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  1. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Bertrand looks like a very good 5.5 defender for points.

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Is he worth the extra 0.5 over Cedric though?

      1. Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I think its similiar to Mane/Salah dilemma
        Its kind of a luxury, depends on the rest of the team

        1. It’s a Knockaert
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Ok. I'll stick with Cedric so I can do Davies to aurier with his wing back role. Salah hasn't played well, even with his stats and with the signing of the ox mane is a much better option

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

            Cedric offers most value in Soton defence I think. As a Stephens owner I am now very worried about rotation

  2. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Hart
    Hegazi/Stephens/Lowe/Davies
    Willian/Mkhi/Salah
    Lukaku/Jesus/kane

    I used one of my 2Ft on ake to hegazi which was a waste thinking about it. I'm not sure how much of a rotation risk Willian is now. I'm thinking of downgrading Willian to Redmond and then upgrade stephens to Bertrand. Any able to help what I should do?

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I think hart, Lowe, Stephens and Willian may have to go but I like the overall idea

  3. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Naughton probably the favourite due to price but any interest in Mawson? I still have a bit of a soft spot for him after last seasons heroics

    I have Stephens and a free transfer, Mawson has these fixtures:

    Newcastle (h)
    Spurs (a)
    Watford (h)
    West Ham (a)
    Huddersfield (h)
    Leicester (h)

    They're pretty good even after that.

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      its like bertrand vs cedric. berty clearly has the better goal threat while cedric could get the odd assist

      i think mawson could get a couple of goals over the next few gw's and might be worth the extra 0.5

    2. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Stephens equally good fixtures. Surely would take Van Dijk a few more weeks atleast, before he's in the starting 11?

    3. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't want naughton because there are other options that are safer for clean sheets

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A little. But would you really use 0.5 on a potentially worse option? Just get Naughton

    5. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Mawson without Siggy loses his superpowers.

      1. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Did well in u21 with JWP.

    6. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldnt be losing Stephens this week.

    7. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Naughton wins hands down on the Player Comparison Tool

  4. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    WC changes. Seem like an improved team?

    Left = outs, right = ins

    De Gea > Foster
    Dawson > Naughton
    Bertrand > Cedric
    Alderwereild > Jones
    Kompany > Alonso
    Long > Mbemba
    Willian > Salah
    Mkhi > Pogba
    Jesus > Morata

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      All good

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good although may as well just see the whole of the team

      1. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Foster Elliot
        Cedric Naughton Jones Alonso Mbemba
        Salah Pogba Eriksen Carroll RLC
        Lukaku Morata Firmino

        1. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Can't really fault I'd say. Presumably 4-3-3 which I'm going towards too.

    3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer Mkhi to Pogba, otherwise looks good

    4. thericeking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      not a fan of the 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th

      1. thericeking
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        not 7th, 9th

  5. It’s a Knockaert
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Aurier price prediction?
    Davis nailed?
    A: Bertrand, Jones, Nyom
    B: Cedric, Jones, Davis
    C: Cedric, Bailly, Nyom
    Jones nailed?

    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      aurier is 6m.Confirmed.

      1. It’s a Knockaert
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I'll take that. Thanks. Is he nailed and worth the extra 0.4 over Davies?

    2. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Jones is nailed imo.. so long as he is fit.
      So.. only a matter of time lol

  6. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    question:

    let's say if i have 2 free transfers for gw5, but i use only 1 FT for GW 5 & 'hold' the other.

    The for GW6, I will have the existing FT & the new FT for GW6,right? I mean I will get 2 FTs for GW 6 then?

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      spot on

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes

  7. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    did Kane drop?

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        ?

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          I mean, it would have taken him literally 3 seconds to load fplstats and check. Might as well troll him a little if he ain't bothered to do so.

    2. james_lebron
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think so

    3. MFPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No

    4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not yet

    5. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He remains 12.5

    6. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No. The max he will drop is 0.1, if at all

  8. james_lebron
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    My WC team atm, also have 2.2 ITB, how can I improve this team?

    Foster (Elliot)

    Alonso - Jones - Cedric - Naughton (Simpson)

    Alli - Salah - Pogba - Brady (Carroll)

    Kane - Firmino (Abraham)

    I could upgrade Abraham to Morata, but to do that I would have to downgrade Alonso to Davies, Simpson to Mbemba and Brady to Atsu.

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku is a better option than Kane and i don't think you need the rotation so that saves you a lot to upgrade Brady and naughton

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

      I would downgrade Alonso to Davies and upgrade Brady to Mkhi

  9. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    G2g for next week? Which 3 would you bench?

    Foster Elliot
    Cedric Naughton Jones Alonso Mbemba
    Salah Pogba Eriksen Carroll RLC
    Lukaku Morata Firmino

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Carroll RLC Mbemba

  10. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who do I start?

    Atsu (SWA a)
    Otamendi (LIV h)

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Atsu

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Atsu no brainer

    3. Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I would start Atsu

    4. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Atsu

    5. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers, that's what I'm on currently 🙂

  11. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    1) how safe is yoshida's spot? Also will he will play in GW 4 as he is coming back from Japan? And after that? VVD & Hoedt are also there.
    2)How safe is Trippier's spot ? Will Aurier immediately be the starting RB or can I still keep Trippier?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Both under threat

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        This. Probably all we can really say for now.

    2. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not safe. I don't think yoshida will start though it's 60/40 and trippier definitely won't-aurier is a better wing back

    3. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He isn't playing in Japan. Who knows.

  12. MFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Which option?
    A) Danilo to Naughton
    B) Danilo & Gabbiadini to Naughton & Firmino (-4 hit)
    C) Do A this week, then Gabbiadini to Firmino the next week
    D) Hold trades
    My current team is:
    De Gea (Elliot)
    Danilo Stephens Dawson (Lowe Long)
    Salah Pogba Silva Atsu (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Gabbiadini

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

      D and play Lowe

  13. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would you WC to make these changes ?

    Stevens --> Betrand
    Long --> Davies
    Mariappa --> Naughton
    KDB --> Alli
    Phillips --> Atsu
    Kane --> Firmino
    Mounie --> Morata

    (ive started with two non playing 4.0 defs.but the ones that started in my defence has done pretty well. Foster Jones Stephens Lowe )

    1. PL Ball
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Planning on getting Kane back?

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        tough one. im reluctant to sell as he might punish me.

        but spreading his cash gives me such a balanced team

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Foster Elliot
          Bertrand Davies Jones (Naughton Lowe)
          Alli Salah Mikhi Atsu (Caroll)
          Lukaku Firmino Morata

        2. PL Ball
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Yup, it certainly does.
          Decide this first before pulling the trigger. If you do want him back, you'll have to rearrange your team again.

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

      No, I think a hit or two can fix that. No need to take out Kane or Mounie imo.

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed.

        KDB out a priority and maybe a non-playing defender. Not keen on getting rid of Kane personally, but that's preference.

  14. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you start?

    A) Hegazi v Bha (I've got Foster in goal)
    B) Carroll v NEW
    C) Chalobah v Sot

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

      A

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

      A

    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A, the others are guaranteed two pointers

  15. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Did Adrien Silva's transfer to Leicester get confirmed or not ?

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

      Yes

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

        Thanks

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

        I'm pretty sure it was confirmed yesterday, if I'm not mistaken.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Their account made the announcement, must have been done

  16. Big Fella
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What do you think about my WC team ?
    1.3 ITB
    DDG ( Elliot)
    Alonso Kolasinac Cedric Naughton (Mbemba)
    Alli Pogba Brady (Atsu Chalobah)
    Lukaku Firminio Morata

  17. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Willian to:
    A)Redmond
    B) Tadic
    C) Richarlison
    D) Knockaert
    E) Jese

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

      F Brady

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not good enough fixtures imo

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

          Home fixtures are so would work well in rotation

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

      B or D imo, I would prefer B

    3. Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. beroccstar
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Just stick with Willian, he's been a revelation for Chelsea this season even if his goal and assist columns don't necessarily reflect that - he'll come good, i fancy him to pop one home against Leicester.

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Do u think he will start though?

        1. beroccstar
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          I do, i think he's coming into his own this season. He was featured on MOTD last week with all the pundits praising his all-round performance. That's kind of the extent of my scouting on Mr Willian, but for the time being i think he's assured of his place.

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

      If u want to gamble a bit knockaert can be a good pick

  18. The Pep Revolution
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Galway or Waterford?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Galway

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Waterford. Ed Sheeran has ruined Galway forever with his sh*t song.

  19. beroccstar
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Is anyone else tempted to bring Renato Sanches in for Swansea's upcoming favourable run of fixtures?

    He's seemingly assured game time but has never been a prolific goalscorer, however, the 20 year old does have a EURO knock out stage goal to his name.

    Some outlets are suggesting he'll take the number 10 role vacated by Sigurdsson, so what do we think, worth a punt at £5M?

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If he did, I would get him in immediately. However, he will not.

      1. beroccstar
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Where will he slot in do we suppose? - I can't see Clement putting an 20 year old in the double pivot and i don't see him playing as a winger.

        If he does play in the holding role, is Tom Carroll's starting place at risk?

          1. beroccstar
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            nice one.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He's not a 10 mate, he operates deeper. Yes that goal, he was operating RM and took a nice shot from distance and generally looked a good player, purposeful, progressive and a bright prospect in football but perhaps not in FPL.

    3. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Decent bench player if you have a spare 0.5 could go up in value rapidly with goal or assists

    4. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Avoid for a few gws..monitor and then pick him if good

    5. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No.

  20. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    1 FT here. Who is the priority to get rid of?

    Foster Elliot
    Ake Stephens Lowe Suttner Long
    Mane Mkhi Eriksen Willian Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Ayew

    1. Big Fella
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ake

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

      Ayew needs to go soon...

    3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe Ake, Bournemouth look anything but solid at the back

    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Ake or ayew out imo

  21. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Can you rate my wc squad:

    Foster, Elliot

    Jones, Cedric, Naughton, Wimmer/Francis, Mbemba

    Hazard, Eriksen, Salah, Pogba, RLC

    Lukaku, Firmino, Chicharito

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Would wait on hazard to prove fitness to early to invest but looking good... good luck

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      What about Hazard > Brady Chich > Morata and Mbemba becomes Alonso or something like that, defence seems a little poor to me

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Gotta have 4 elite mids

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          You really don't

        2. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          6 mids/forwards you mean

  22. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Start Atsu or Hegazi? 😮

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Tough Atsu as I prefer attackers

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

      Coin toss , i would prefer attacking player

    3. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go Hegazi personally

    4. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hegazi might not even play..

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

      Atsu

  23. Big P
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I own Bailly in one of my draft leagues, and I'm wondering if I should downgrade him to get a better midfielder?

    Best option long term?

    A) Mbemba, Zaha
    B) Jones, Brady
    C) Bailly, Carroll (current)

    1. JohnnyMagrinho
        6 years, 6 months ago

        What do you mean downgrade him to get a better midfielder?

        In Draft there are no player values, so it doesn't matter what 'cost' any of your players are.

        1. Big P
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          I'm in 2 normal drafts and one where we use the normal fpl format including prices...

          1. JohnnyMagrinho
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Fair enough. Didn't specify that in your original post so...

              I'd probably prefer Jones over Bailly as long as he remains fit. But Carroll prob better long term choice over Brady.

              Any sub £6/6.5m (pretty much anyone below £8m to be honest) midfielder seems unlikely to get many points so I'd be more inclined to put extra money into a goalscoring defender or with high CS/assist potential myself.

      • JohnnyMagrinho
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Lukaku, Morata, Firmino seems to be the standard front three now judging by a lot of recent posts.

          Is it suicidal to replace Lukaku with Rashford and use the £4m to upgrade a poor 4th midfielder to Pogba?

          Midfield would look something like: Salah, Mhiki, Mane, Pogba.

          I'm trying to convince myself not one single player is essential, but the major pull of Lukaku is that he's captain material.

          Just an idea, curious to see what others think.

          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Rashford is a rotation risk. Soon Mou will start starting Martial possibly, especially with CL coming up.

        • Scotty B
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          So many good options @4.6 What I have left for last defender.

          Who do you guys think is the best pick and Why?

          Naughton
          Fernandez
          Lowe
          Zanka
          Simpson
          Morgan
          Mee
          Moreno!!!

          1. Kryten
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Naughton

            1. Kryten
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Fixtures and nailed may play rwb if Swansea went three at back you never know

          2. Rajveer
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Naughton

          3. Thinkering like a Boss
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            find money for jones?

            1. Scotty B
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Got him

        • Rajveer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          A) Alonso + Naughton
          B) Luiz + Davies

          Which one guys??

          1. JohnnyMagrinho
              6 years, 6 months ago

              A.

              Alonso is practically a goal-scoring midfielder who gets defensive perks.
              Naughton looks good this season & Swansea have a few decent fixtures ahead.

              1. Rajveer
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Thanks...Alonso is the big factor here

            • Thinkering like a Boss
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              B

            • Volley127
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              A

            • Astronautovic
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              A

              1. Rajveer
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Thanks guys...rest of the defence is :-

                Fabianski Elliot
                Cedric Hegazi Mbemba

                1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 6 months ago

                  Swansea defensive double is very dodgy

                  1. JohnnyMagrinho
                      6 years, 6 months ago

                      To be honest Fabianski doubles quite well with Elliot for rotation over next few GWs in my opinion. Plus, the overall points difference between top GK and say 7th/8th is very low and Fabianski wil get saves and potentially BPS.

            • Thinkering like a Boss
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Ryan (Elliot)
              Hegazi - Bertrand - Schindler
              Atsu - Sanchez - Willian - Mkhi
              Kane - Firmino - Lukaku

              Elliot, Caroll, Rosenior, Mariappa

              Who to captain? Sanchez?

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

                Kane

            • Regin
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              will spurs always play 3-4-2-1?

              Who will the 3 center backs & 2wing backs be when everyone fit/?

              Will Rose play anytime soon or will Davies keep that LWB spot?

              1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Rose vertonghen alderweireld sanchez aurier

              2. Netley Lucas
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                With Son as a weapon it's unlikely that 3-4-2-1 will be used all the time. When it is there's the chance to slot Sanchez in there and bump Dier up to DM. It remains to be seen how soon Aurier & Rose assume/resume responsibilities but I guess it's a matter of when, not if.

            • Astronautovic
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Do u think Calvert-lewin can get a starting role or is sandro ramirez a too big threat?

              1. Thinkering like a Boss
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                sandro big threat. calvet will only be sub player

              2. Chenku╰☆╮
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Non starter

            • Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              Foster, Forster, Butland, Pickford, can anyone tell me why Joe Hart played in goal for England last night?

              1. Netley Lucas
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 6 months ago

                Yes, the coach says he's the best - we all know he isn't