Scout Squad

The Scout Squad – Gameweek 17

It only seems like yesterday that Gameweek 16 was still ongoing, mainly because it was indeed only yesterday.

But time and Fantasy Premier League Gameweeks wait for no manager, so the midweek musings of our ‘expert’ panel of Fantasy Football Scout regulars and Career Hall of Fame luminary Peter Kouwenberg are now spread out for you to snack on below.

The quick turnaround has tempted our Scouts to go big on premium midfielders and forwards – and particularly those who played little or no part in Sunday’s Merseyside and Manchester derbies.

Money must be saved somewhere, however, so there’s also a number of budget-balancing boys from Crystal Palace, Burnley and Everton in among the wallet-busters.

We’ll be back tomorrow to reveal those that make the cut for Gameweek 17’s Scout Picks.

 

PaulJontyMarkPeter
GoalkeepersDavid de GeaNick PopeNick PopeDavid de Gea
Nick PopeDavid de GeaHeurelho GomesNick Pope
Simon MignoletAdrianJordan PickfordJulian Speroni
DefendersDanny RoseNicolas OtamendiNicolas OtamendiNicolas Otamendi
Andrew RobertsonAndreas ChristensenCesar AzpilicuetaChris Smalling
Nicolas OtamendiVictor LindelofVirgil van DijkBen Davies
Marcos AlonsoStephen WardTrent Alexander-ArnoldScott Dann
Antonio ValenciaJonjoe KennyChristian KabaseleStephen Ward
MidfieldersMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed SalahEden Hazard
Philippe CoutinhoPhilippe CoutinhoEden HazardMohamed Salah
Son Heung-minEden HazardSon Heung-minPhilippe Coutinho
Eden HazardDavid SilvaDavid SilvaWilfried Zaha
RicharlisonRicharlisonRicharlisonDemarai Gray
ForwardsHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry Kane
Sergio AgueroSergio AgueroRoberto FirminoSergio Aguero
Roberto FirminoAlvaro MorataCharlie AustinRoberto Firmino
Dwight GayleCharlie AustinSergio AgueroDominic Calvert-Lewin
Charlie AustinDominic Calvert-LewinDominic Calvert-LewinDwight Gayle

 

Paul Says…

Navigating the fixtures at this time of the season always comes with an added degree of risk as managers ramp up their rotation.

Along with a host of the usual squad candidates, I’ve gone for Spurs’ Danny Rose for the visit of Brighton. With a weekend trip to Man City on the cards, I reckon that Mauricio Pochettino will freshen up his midweek full-backs against the Seagulls and Rose has the attacking edge over Serge Aurier on the opposite flank.

His team-mate Son Heung-min keeps his place in my picks after delivering 16 points against Stoke on Saturday – he seems likely to keep a spot on the teamsheet for the Brighton clash and then perhaps drop to the bench at the Etihad Stadium.

Having started all four league fixtures that Alberto Moreno has missed, Andrew Robertson looks set to continue in Liverpool’s first XI for the visit of West Brom. The Reds have conceded just three times at Anfield and face a Baggies side that’s yet to score under Alan Pardew. Going forward, Robertson has averaged a shot and key pass every 72 minutes this season.

I’d also advocate a double-up on the Liverpool midfield as they look to bounce back from that draw with Everton – the form of Mohamed Salah and Philippe Coutinho makes both very viable options.

Up top, Sergio Aguero and Roberto Firmino earn recalls after failing to make their respective sides’ starting XIs at the weekend. The former netted twice away to Swansea last season and has played just 20 minutes of Man City’s last two in all competitions.

Dwight Gayle also comes in alongside Charlie Austin as a budget option.

While the latter’s four goals in three starts has earned him over 57,000 new owners, the Magpies’ frontman has also shown strong form of later, with three strikes and an assist in four – including goals away to both Man United and Chelsea.

Peter Says…

Dividing my eggs mainly between the Chelsea and Arsenal baskets last weekend proved somewhat unsuccessful.

And it would appear that I cursed Mamadou Sakho and Marvin Zeegelaar by backing the former in the Scout Picks and transferring the latter into my own team (returning goal-scorer Scott Dann inevitably the one who made way, to make a mockery of both those selections).

Can you all hear those tiny violins?

This week, five of the top six in the Premier League have enticing fixtures (Arsenal’s trip to the London Stadium possibly the exception given the Hammers’ recent good start under David Moyes), so if we can second guess the usual rotational risks it could be a profitable week.

Harry Kane seems to have recovered his mojo as he yo-yos between “must have” and “overpriced comfort blanket” for FPL managers.

He is joined in attack by the well-rested duo of Firmino and Aguero. Salah could conceivably get the night off against the Baggies, but I’ll get lynched if I leave him out. Unless we get credible team news before the deadline, I admit to hedging my bets by bringing in Coutinho too in a risky Liverpool treble.

I don’t think Chelsea can afford to leave Eden Hazard out as they also seek to bounce back away at Huddersfield.

It would also be no great shock to see the ‘big guns’ shutting their less illustrious opposition out, so a David de Gea and Chris Smalling double-up against the Cherries, together with the irritatingly prolific Nicolas Otamendi and rotation risk Ben Davies, ensures that I’ve very little left in the piggy-bank for Christmas.

I feel defensive value can be found at Burnley and Crystal Palace, so I’ll lick my wounds and restore Dann to the mix, together with Julian Speroni, Nick Pope and Stephen Ward.

That leaves four more attacking places to be filled by some of our more inexpensive options, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Demarai Gray, Wilfried Zaha and Dwight Gayle complete my picks.

Jonty Says…

Rotation fears are set to dominate our second Scout Picks selection in a week.

But luckily, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave us some hints via their weekend teamsheets regarding likely starters.

The benching of Coutinho for the Merseyside derby makes a start very probable for the Brazilian when West Brom pay visit. With two goals and four assists in his last three league starts, plus a Champions League hat-trick against Spartak Moscow last week, he is not only a shoo-in for selection, but also a key captaincy shout for Gameweek 17.

Aguero’s omission from the Manchester derby surely means he will make the City starting XI against Swansea.

Harry Kane against a Brighton side that has shipped 10 since their last win, way back in Gameweek 11, is another must for me. And so are Chelsea’s Hazard, away to Huddersfield, and Otamendi, who has scored in his last two league run-outs.

I’m also expecting little argument for my pick of Watford winger Richarlison ahead of his trip to Crystal Palace, given only Harry Kane has had more shots on the road than the Brazilian.

Elsewhere, I’ve nominated a selection of budget picks that I hope will deliver strong returns. Calvert-Lewin is the best example of this, with his assist for Wayne Rooney’s penalty against Liverpool making him the best value forward in FPL.

I’ve also nominated Toffees’ right back Jonjoe Kenny, who has also impressed of late, picking up two clean sheets and an assist in his last three starts. I’m banking on Big Sam organising his team with a shut-out in mind when he travels to his former club.

Adrian also gets my backing. having wrestled the West Ham number one jersey from Joe Hart. His clean sheet against Chelsea was particularly impressive, as were his six saves against Pep Guardiola’s troops.

Mark Says…

I’ve included the so-called “magic bean” Trent Alexander-Arnold, partly to wind Jonty up, but also because I genuinely believe he’s a strong one-week punt for the visit of West Brom to Anfield.

Alan Pardew has promised goals and he’s delivered none in two matches so far. Set-pieces aside, it’s difficult to see the Baggies troubling Liverpool when they will surely be on the back foot dealing with Coutinho and company.

Alexander-Arnold is a winger in full-back’s clothing and his delivery from the flank could be a key weapon on Wednesday.

His chances of getting past Jonty and into the Picks? Probably zero, but it gives me the opportunity to re-ignite the argument.

I’d have liked to have gone with Coutinho and Salah in midfield but, in the end, settled solely on the Egyptian. I’m anticipating a debate on doubling up, though I’d rather see Spurs’ Son get the nod.

I didn’t push hard for his inclusion in Gameweek 17, settling instead on his selection in the Differentials. I will be fighting his corner this time.

Up front, I’m promoting Austin and fancy my chances of sealing his selection alongside Kane. His opponents Leicester have started well under Claude Puel, though just two clean sheets since the Frenchman took charge is not enough to convince me that Austin will be silenced on his reunion with his former manager.

The Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 17 will be Hodar, who is in his eighth campaign and has finished inside the top 100,000 in each of his last four seasons.

The Community Champion who has the best lead over the Scouts during 2017/18 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

Gameweek 16’s champion Sliver was narrowly beaten by the Scouts 41-40. The champion to beat remains Gregor, who achieved victory over the Scouts by a 33-point margin in Gameweek 5.

5,596 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Don Van Vliet
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    It's frustrating not knowing the extent of Morata's injury and, thus, how long he's realistically going to be out for.

    If he is just tired and has a slight pull in his back, then he'll be available again for Saturday's home fixture against Southampton, which makes me more liable to hold. The danger, for me, is getting rid for one game, for say Firmino, and then being 0.2 or 0.3 short on getting Morata back. If, however, he's going to be out for two or three games then I'm more tempted to get rid and downgrade elsewhere to free up funds.

    1. Fudge
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      wait till tomo press conference?

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

        Chelsea's was yesterday.

      2. Don Van Vliet
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        What time is that likely to be? I thought Chelsea play Wednesday anyway, so wouldn't that mean their release comes after Tuesday's deadline?

        (I'm in the US, so it's still Monday here)

        1. Fudge
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          my bad sorry I assumed there would just be more info tomorrow. If it helps at all I'm probably going to get rid, losing him frees up nice enough funds elsewhere I don't feel too bad about it + have Hazard as well

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      im also waiting for the exact same reasons

    3. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      i doubt he even has an injury , managers often say its a slight injury or illness when they are going to rest a player , so they don't get hammered by the media and fans if things go wrong

    4. Sushant
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Injury or given time off for this?
      https://www.instagram.com/p/Bck1BGQHfb0/?hl=en&taken-by=alvaromorata

  2. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    When is United's presser?

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

    Gtg after a hit?
    Bench order ok?
    Hope Mee and Kiko are ok.

    Pope

    Simpson Monreal Mee

    Salah(C) Sane Sterling Hazard Richarlson

    Kane (VC) Firminio

    Pereira Niasse Kiko Dunk

    1. Fudge
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      what a midfield!

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

        Yeah looks good on paper for the last few weeks but it's not delivering. Hope this is the week 🙂

  4. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Morata, Moreno, Daniels, Jones, Sterling

    All injured/doubts/serious rotation risks.

    Need a 4.6m defender for Moreno I think. Any suggestions?

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

      I went for Simpson - however mixed fixtures is the problem with him

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I was looking at Kenny but his fixtures don't look great either

        1. shortymak
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Allerdyce will be looking for clean sheets kenny was motm v liverpool and nxt 2 fix look good imo and a bargin too

          1. Viper
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers, thanks for the reply.

            Maybe he is worth a punt

        2. We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Kabasele if you need one right away now that I think about it

          1. shortymak
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Klavan at 4.3 might be something to think about

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

              Matip not far from fitness and Gomez can play CB.

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

      Daniels isn't a rotation risk, his fixtures just suck for the next 3 games. Not going to get many points but at least he plays.

      Tarkowski.

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

        Next 2 weeks are good for Burnely but then it's horror fixtures.

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

          True. The cheapies, Watford aside, either have a poor next fixture and improve or good fixtures and decline. Gomez appeals but is a rotaion risk and i just struggle to trust Watford.

          1. Viper
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            All fingers point to a punt on Kenny I think

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

      I have a similar issue, looking to move some money into defense. I am keeping Daniels for the moment, he is fit and playing.

  5. Fudge
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    1FT, 0.0 ITB.

    Pope Elliott
    Otamendi Christensen Daniels Mee Moreno
    Hazard Salah Sterling RLC Carroll
    Kane Morata Niasse

    Would love Coutinho more than any other player right now but can't really see a nice way in so I'm thinking to do:
    Carroll + Morata -> Shaqiri + Firmino.

    Thoughts?

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

      Exact cash for
      Morata and Carrol
      To
      Austin and Carrol
      Maybe not depending on sell prices?

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

        Sorry Austin and Cout

        1. Fudge
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks for the response, unfortunately 0.2 short 🙁

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

            Ouch that would have been nice.

  6. Jasoooooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team? Got 0.4mil itb, which would be enough to transfer Lacazette -> Morata if Lacazette flops and Morata drops (which I think he will).

    GK: Gomes (Speroni)
    DEF: Christensen, Jones, Femenia (Kenny, Ogbonna)
    MID: Hazard, Salah, Son, Richarlison, Shaqiri
    FWD: Kane, Lacazette (DCL)

    1. Fudge
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      as a west ham fan I prefer Masuaku as a pick but Ogbonna is probably slightly more nailed. team is good imo - great midfield, I can tell you're prepping for the DGW with son and kane

  7. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Austin scored 4 of his 5 goals at home. DCL is more likely to get an assist on the road.

    Did I just talk myself into Austin over DCL for gw17? Or is that rational foolish, given their opponents are Leicester and Newcastle, respectively?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I think it's a no brainer to go for Austin personally

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Seems the rational choice, I agree. I just happen to second-guess myself waaaay too much. Needed validation, I guess. 😉

  8. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Morata to Firmino on FT or let Tom Carroll come off the bench?

  9. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Captain conundrum. Kane, Aguero or Salah?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Aaaaggggguuueeeerrrroooooooo

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kane imo. I wonder if Salah is at risk of a rest, despite his early substitution.

  10. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any ideas guys? The Morata news has frustrated me as I’ve already used 1 ft to bring in Lewin today. I’ve one FT left. The squad is:

    Schmeichel, Elliot
    Davies, Monreal, Otamendi, Mariappa, Mee
    Salah, Choupo-Moting, Zaha, Ramsey, Sterling
    Kane, Morata, Lewin.

    I was thinking of A) Ramsey and Davies for Kenny and Coutinho. But now I’m wondering if shelving the Coutinho idea and bringing in B) Hazard and Rashford for Morata and Ramsey is best?

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have Rams and Morata to, and im planning on doing Shaqiri and Aguero. But then again, Morata is only prem striker i had.

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        It's a difficult one - I'd like to retain Chelsea coverage for their run in. I suppose dropping him to the bench is an option, but then I'd worry about him missing the weekend too.

    2. shortymak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Id just do rams to richarlson

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. I was thinking Rich for Zaha next week.

        1. shortymak
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Or rams to shaqiri

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

    Hazard and Morata (fixtures) or Coutinho and Kane(explosiveness)?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I've had Morata on two separate occasions, and he hasn't produced much. Not to mention his flag at the moment. So, although I would opt for Hazard, I'd have to say Cout/Kane.

  12. Heung min Daughter
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Which defender to bring in? Have 5.4m to spend.

    Smalling is in mind currently but looking at any other options.

    TIA

  13. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    This is such a joke. With all of the stupid unlucky crap that's happened to me this season (as well as a few admittedly poor decisions early on).
    THREE starting players injured this weekend.

    Add that to dropping Eriksen (after 6 blanks) immediately before consecutive 8's, and dropping Silva for his goal v United.
    What a season.

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like my season.

  14. Alexon00
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Hi...
    Lindelof and Klavan will start at GW17 ??

    Opinions

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Klavan yes but I'm hoping Jones starts ahead of Lindelof

  15. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If I sell Morata i get 10.4 buying back will cost 10.8
    Not sure about Morata to Firmino with FT

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      You bought Morata at 10? 😮

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not too sure about Firmino. At first thought maybe he's a good option with all the goals we're scoring but then recalled all his blanks this and last season, his ability to get no returns when we score 3+ goals and I just decided to keep Morata, who has high goal involvement and who will outscore firmino

      1. Postman Ty
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Firmino is exactly what you don't want in a fantasy asset. He is a great team player and allows those around him to succeed, but he is always the one assisting the assister, or making the run to open someone else up, or something else that leads to no points. Watching him a lot he likes to pass more than he likes to shoot.

  16. Fudge
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Carroll + Morata -> Shaqiri + Firmino
    or
    RLC + Morata -> Richarlison + Firmino

  17. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Those who are shipping Morata , who's the replacement you bringing in???

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Dropping him allows me to get Hazard (I have 2FTs), so I went with Austin.

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Firmino seems to be the one being mentioned a lot

    3. Nigawan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      FIRM

  18. sodom85
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who can start ( from flag ) this gw?
    A:Mee
    B:kiko
    C:mustafi
    D:none
    Cheers.

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A has the best chance, followed by C, followed by B, it's possible none of them could play though

      1. sodom85
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate.

    2. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A,B i think is unsure.

      1. sodom85
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        How about C?

  19. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If only Ramsey somehow makes a surprise recovery! 😛

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      That would be excellent!

    2. shortymak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Dont think hee will be rushed given his injury history

  20. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Morata - > Austin allows Gross - > Coutinho. 2fts.

    Hmmm, step away from the laptop before I do something rash..

    1. Reiger
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Strong move... I'd do it!

    2. shortymak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      For this gw yes but long term i dont think so

    3. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe not the same boat, exactly, but seems like we are nearby...

  21. Garth Marenghi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who gets more points this gameweek:
    A) Hazard
    B) KDB

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard imo

    2. shortymak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard

  22. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Do I start Mustafi on the off-chance he plays against West Ham? Even if he doesn't, Ward would come in on the bench as the sub.

    Or do I just go ahead and start Ward?

  23. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Chances Jones will start?

  24. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    draft league, take masuaku or cresswell?

  25. Dr. DOOM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    So everyone is selling Morata?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I did. I was thinking of doing so anyway, and then that flag showed up. Made the decision relatively easy.

      1. Dr. DOOM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Who did you sell him for?

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          I had 2FTs to burn, so I did Morata, Gross > Austin, Hazard.

    2. Reiger
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I did... Back problems, rotation likely w/fixtures piling up, and he's on 4 yellows. To many issues there for the near term... I wouldn't consider him until January.

      1. Dr. DOOM
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Who is your replacement?

        1. Reiger
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Morata + Murray > Kane + DCL

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm keeping.

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm 99% keeping

    5. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I bought him at 10.1, so I am holding...

  26. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Morata and Sane to Firmino and Hazard worth -4?

    I tend to steer clear of hits, but bench isn't great, and this one looks promising

    1. Postman Ty
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      no.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good.

  27. Alexon00
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What do you think about this Free Hit GW17:
    D Gea
    Lindelof, Otamendi, Ward, Klavan
    Hazard, Richarlison, Salah, Coutinho, Silva
    Kane

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      pretty good , but i'm not sure Lindelof will play now that Jones is available again

  28. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    So I'm down to 10 men... injuries.
    Morata, Ramsey, Kiko, Mbemba.
    Thinking Mbemba out is the smart one as I want to keep the others, but if Ramsey is gone more than 1-3 GWs he should go.

    Is Smalling nailed? Have just enough for Mbemba > Smalling. Jones should be back but I'm scared he will be eased back.

    1. shortymak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Rams wont be rushed back anytime soon he so injury prone and its his hammy again so id ship him 1st imo

      1. Postman Ty
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        The only real option for me was Richarlison so I just pulled the trigger on Smalling for long-term hopefully. Richies lack of bonus really puts me off.
        Pogba would have been right in, if he wasn't banned. Couldn't afford Coutinho or Salah. And Silva and Sterling just left my team and are probably too expensive so I would be too stubborn to bring either back in.

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      he has played the full 90 for the past 10 league games so i assume so , but there's a lot of competition for his place at Utd so it could be risky once everybody's fit

      1. Postman Ty
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        That's what I'm thinking. Maybe he can rediscover his form of old and nail that spot.

        1. shortymak
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Could be great he deadly from set plays too

        2. lugs
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          yeah maybe , but judging by most Utd fans comments on here and elsewhere they reckon Bailly is first choice with Jones second with Smalling third , but given Jones's injury record you should still get plenty of games out of Smalling if you bring him in

          1. Postman Ty
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            I tend to agree with that, although Bailly needs to sort out his temperament. Hopefully Mou will start all 3 as part of back 5.

  29. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Actually,

    Morata & RLC - > Austin & Coutinho works too. 2Fts 😯

    1. Fudge
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I would do that if I could afford it

  30. Alex_thekid
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    I have 0.6 in value locked in Morata I should hold right should only be out a game or two?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Could be back at the weekend. Hold.