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Podcast September 7

The ScoutCast – Episode 231 – Eavesdrop

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This is a very strange experience.

Denied the opportunity to host this week’s ScoutCast by BT’s shortcomings and with the Wildcard active, I am forced to join you and eavesdrop while my decision-making is torn apart by Andy, Jonty, Az and Luke. I have to admit, it’s pretty tortuous.

It’s like my hands are firmly fastened to the couch while the quartet lapdance* their critique around me. How I want to get “involved”.

Aside from appraising my “ill-timed” Wildcard, the boys tackle your other community questions.

They consider the Liverpool double-up, question whether midfield coverage can replace either Kane and Lukaku, debate whether Alonso is essential and then look at how fixtures can shape cheap defensive acquisitions.

I’m pretty sure they answer them all exactly as I would. In fact, listening back, they appear to justify my Wildcard for me. I can hardly wait for next week.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

* writer cannot call on any personal experience when making this comparison.

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

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  1. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Alli or Eriksen..

    Whats everyone thinking?

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

      Eriksen

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    2. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alli

      No champions league or international distraction

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        This defo adds value!

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    3. alfast1c
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      u never can be right. get them both.

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    4. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Alli will be rested in UCL and most probably internationals 🙂

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    5. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      can't go wrong either way. just pick one/both

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    6. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going with eriksen, only needs an assist and he's in the bonus points.

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        This is whats swaying me a little.

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        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah, he's ahead, but Alli's such good value I'd get both

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    7. @FPL_Chess
        6 years, 7 months ago

        If you listen to Mark on the FPL Show, you'll pick Alli.

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    8. Scout
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Current team
      Alonso Davies hegazi
      Pogba mane mhki eriksen
      Kaku chicharito Rooney

      Who do I get rid of? I want to add morata in and maybe firmino aswell but have to get rid of a midfielder?

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Downgrade Pogba to Brady and theres your money.

        Watching Pogba he seems to impact most when Fellani comes on at 2/3-0

        I really don't see him keeping it up. Although I'm sure a lot don't agree thats my opinion.

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

          Pogba to mooy?
          I could get rid of mane Rooney chicharito for morata firmino and mooy? Would that be better?

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        2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Pogba never comes out and Mkhy does... he is Jose's most trusted player (other than Jones)

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

        pogba or Mkhi, maybe Pogba

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

          Pogba over mane?
          If I get rid of pogba I have 6.3n left who would you get mooy?

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          1. Simon Says...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I would get Brady over Mooy.

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

              Ok thanks I can get anyone for 6.3? Would you say brady

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      3. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Do you have some $ in the bank?

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

          I have 0.8 before any transfers

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      4. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        just go for firmino - you only need to find 1m and you can do that without wrecking the balance of the team

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

          If I go firmino I have to lose 8pts which I don't mind but I have to get rid of mane? Worth it? I'm losing 4pts anyway

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          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            why? don't go for morata, just go for firmino

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

              Why not morata?

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              1. Pacer.
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 7 months ago

                because you already have Lukaku and I think you'll get a better balance of team if you keep one of your strikers as a cheaper option. Out of Firmino and Morata there is not much to choose and Firmino is cheaper so will cost you less to get in.

                cheap in form strikers always pop up to fill that third slot and it gives a better balance

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

              I can't do Rooney for firmino haven't got enough money to do that. To get firmino or morata will have to lose 4pts if I want both I lose 8

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      5. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Rooney > Firmino
        Kane > Morata

        Or

        Eriksen > Richarlison
        Rooney > Firmino
        Chica > Morata

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

          I haven't got Kane

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

          I can do
          Rooney - morata
          Chicharito- firmino
          Mane - mooy or 6m player
          Lose 8pts

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    9. alfast1c
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      If u want a Lpool cover what would u go for?

      1. Firmino
      2. Mane
      3. Salah
      4. Double up witch two??

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

        Firmino

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

        I'd go both, Salah with whoever fits into your team budget.
        I have 2 & 3

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    10. Scout
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Can you help me ^

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      1. FPL Husaria
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        play your own game. If you need some one to play for you, just post your login and pass.
        Read articles and comments and choose

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    11. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Forster Elliot

      Alonso Davies Jones Holgate 4.0

      Too much in defence?

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    12. RashFraud
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Lost on previous page

      Should I WC or save for later?
      Ddg
      Cedric vertongen Dawson
      Pogba Alli Eriksen Willian
      lukaku firmino gabbi

      Elliot goldson rangel Carrol

      Cheers

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Save

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

        Think you should save it. Maybe just get someone else in for Wilian?

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    13. MGD
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Miki or Pogba?

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Mhki

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

        Mkhi

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

        Mkhi

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

        Mkhi

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    14. N00B
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      How this WC look?

      Fabianski-Elliot
      Kolasinac-Jones-Mee-Wimmer-Long
      Alli-Salah-Pogba-Brady-Chalobah
      Kane-Morata-Firmino

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      1. Caravagio
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        nice!! maybe Naughton over mee?

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        1. N00B
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I dont want to double. Fabianski rotates well with Elliot and Mee is good for his aerial threat and his cbi.

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

        Whats with the Brady love?

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        1. N00B
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Tom Brady is goat in american football so Brady will be goat in european football. 🙂

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    15. Caravagio
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Is Holgate nailed once back from injury?

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Not nailed, but will play a lot of games.

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        1. Caravagio
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Ta, good enough for me. Was wanting to rotate him with Naughton

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    16. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Why is my stupid brain telling me to keep KDB for one more week? Please tell me how dumb I am. Thanks.

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I'm keeping Jesus one more week against Calamity Lovren

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        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I think that's a good plan. Jesus likes goals, Liverpool like letting them in. My plan is dumb.

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      2. Digital-Real
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        You're very dumb

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        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          That's what I need.

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      3. AnfieldLad
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Considering it also haha. I have 1 FT, Stephens, Danilo and Mbemba so need to use it there. Liverpool ship goals, especially set pieces, so there's a chance of some points. Also I'm looking to get Sanchez or Hazard in rather than double up Spurs so why take a hit to get Alli in for 1/2 weeks?

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    17. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pick one to bench please:

      A- Trippier
      B- Mee
      C- Hegazi
      D- Carrol

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

        Think trippier would be benched for aurier anyway

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        1. _Gunner
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Can't see it happening this week IMO

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      2. FPL-Gutten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        D

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    18. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      NEW ARTICLE UP

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/09/08/the-gameweek-4-team-news/

      First comment still open, get to it! 😉

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    19. freefighter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Am trying to free up a bit of funds -which one of the follwoing 4.4 priced Newcastle players would you recommend I opt for as a potential 5th defender in the weeks to come?
      A) Yedlin
      B) Lejeune

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    20. Sam1878
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      How this looking for a WC?

      Foster / Elliot
      Jones / Cedric / Mee / Naughton / Long
      Pogba / Erikson / Salah / Carrol / Chaloba
      Lukaku / Kane / Firmino

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    21. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pick one:

      a) Ritchie to Silva
      b) Chica to Firmino

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

        B

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    22. Rafiki
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Rooney (TOT)/ Davies(eve)/ Suttner (WBA)/Lowe(whu). Which 2 to pick?

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    23. Russell
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Bellerin's place cemented now Ox has left?

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    24. Caravagio
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      is Chalobah best 4.5 mid other than T Carroll?

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        rLc?

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      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yes. RLC's team is in a mess and has bad fixtures looming.
        Cork is also an option.
        But Chalo/Carroll are the top 2.

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    25. drughi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      On WC and need some advice

      A. Alonso, Mikhi and Abraham
      B. Davies, Brady and Morata

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      1. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        what happens to abraham with bony on the scene

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        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          good question

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    26. Ferris Bueller
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A) Yoshida & Stephens (WAT)
      B) Yoshida(WAT) & Mee (CRY)

      Double-up or spread the risk?

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    27. Patty
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Best Striker (in a draft)?
      A. Vokes
      B. Ayew
      C. Deeney
      D. Joselu
      E. Wood
      F. Austin

      What defender should i get in the draft?
      A. Zappacosta
      B. Aurier
      C. Sanchez

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    28. Caravagio
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      RMWCT
      Foster (Elliot)
      Alonso, Cedric, Naughton/Holgate (Rosenior)
      Salah, Mkhi, Brady, Atsu (T.Carroll)
      Kane Kaku Morata

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    29. JamieLauLFC
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A) Simpson, Xhaka + Mane, Chicharito
      B) Mbemba (sub), Eriksen + Salah, Morata

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    30. Scout
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Best 6.3midfielder?

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    31. Ronnies
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      On WC....

      Best pick ?

      a) Alonso / Brady / Ritchie

      b) Mee / Alli / Chalobah

      Tnks

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

        A could you help me below

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    32. Scout
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Need help please.
      A b or c

      A) mane chicharito Rooney - morata firmino mooy -8pys
      B) Rooney pogba - mooy morata -4pts
      C) Rooney mane- morata mooy -4pts and firmino the following week

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

        C

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      2. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Save this week.

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    33. Micks_Uptown
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Rate my team please! My previous posts have been ignored 🙁

      Fabianski (Elliot)

      Bailey, Dawson, Alonso (Lowe, Davies)

      Richarlison, Alli, Ramsey, Tadic (Atsu)

      Jesus, Lukaku, Chicharito

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      1. Aladdin Sané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Too much in defence, too little in midfield for my liking...just my opinion though

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    34. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Dilemma, Pogba or Mkhi?

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yeh, I've been sweating over that. I've gone Pogba for his stamina - less likely to be rotated, hauled off early before CL ties.

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      2. Aladdin Sané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Pogba for me

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    35. Pall Mall
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Löwe or Davies for this GW?

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      1. Aladdin Sané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Davies

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    36. Aladdin Sané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      On my WC - any thoughts?

      Elliot Krul
      Alonso Cedric Naughton Holgate Mbemba
      Salah Pogba Antonio Brady Carroll
      Kane Lukaku Firmino

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