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Dugout Discussion – Tuesday

Another midweek Gameweek is upon us and with it surely another bout of heavy rotation.

Benches at the ready, we start with three Tuesday night fixtures with Chelsea the headline act.

Antonio Conte’s side travel to Huddersfield Town, with the Italian having already prepared us for the absence of striker Alvaro Morata. Fatigue and a back problem keeps the Spanish striker sidelined with his red flag sparking a fire sale – over 663,000 managers have shed the striker ahead of tonight’s deadline.

That leaves Eden Hazard as the key attacking asset on show at the John Smith’s stadium, with the Belgian seemingly thrust into a central attacking role by Conte tonight. Hazard has already produced big scores on the road and will be fancied for further returns against a Terriers defence that has creaked of late.

Meanwhile, those holding Blues defender will hope for a reversal of fortunes following just a single clean sheet from the last four Gameweeks. Andreas Christensen makes his seventh successive start in Chelsea’s back three tonight.

Defence will also be the focus at Turf Moor, where Burnley host Stoke City. Ben Mee and Matt Lowton again miss out for Sean Dyche’s side, though left-back Stephen Ward takes his 25.5% ownership into the clash with the Potters.

Finally, at Selhurst Park, we’d expect defences to play second fiddle in the meeting of Crystal Palace and Watford. Both field attacking line-ups, with Richarlison starting for the visitors despite the pre-match talk of a rest for the Brazilian. Ruben Loftus-Cheek – a fifth midfielder in 440,000+ squads, could yet become a key figure and a hero in tonight’s clash.

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

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  1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else who are leading their ML feeling stressed? I'd prefer to be sitting second or third chasing. More fun.

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yup

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Nope
      It's more fun from the top .. you won't feel it this year thou

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        That's what she said

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Lol
          But how the **** She said you won't feel it this year ????

    3. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      what a humble brag

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Not really.

      2. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I led mine all last season comfortably...

        Then by April it was down to 20 points...

        I won in the end but honestly it was an awful experience...v stressful...

    4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Was leading by 3 points, cut down from 30 over the last couple... doubt I will be top by the end of the GW!

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I'm in the same position. All guns blazing a month ago but struggling now.

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Aye, good few weeks after WC but it's all gone belly up! 🙂

    5. AllanM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No chance. There’s always a league you can chase in.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Good way to look at it.

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

      The lad who is top of my ML banned me at the pub tonight because I was going top.

      Reduced a gap of 80pts over the last 5 weeks, the bloke is rattled.

    7. Uncle Gamst
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Always best be on the shoulder of the ML leader make inroads on their lead over Christmas and go into overdrive in the new year when they start to panic 😉

    8. LÖrKingMuch
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      😉 am on the brink of dropping to second if not third or fourth, marathon not a sprint has to be the mantra

    9. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'm 84 points behind my ML leader. He's a casual that's routinely stumbling into points and i'm getting a ribbing from him every day in work. Not fun.

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Snap, though only 20 odd behind ATM. He's the kind of guy who captained Eriksen for 38pts last year 😯

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

      Not at all, I prefer being on top and trying to stretch the lead, much less stressful.

    11. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why then don’t you just transfer the same player in and out of your team 5 times for a 40 point hit then if that would leave you second or third and so make you happier ?

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Haha good shout.

    12. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      90 behind and 60 behind 6th place. My season already over. I'd happily trade places

  2. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who the heck have mee ward Richarlison kiko morata and salah

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

      4 out of 6

    2. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have 5 of that 6! 🙁
      And I had Sakho and mbemba who I sold as they were definitely not contributing. Migjt have to move kiko and richarlison on although fixtures are great.

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Ouch

        1. Disco Pat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Tell me about it. The last few weeks I've been sliding down on red arrows...cant stop the fall. Transfers failing and injuries mounting along with rotations.

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            2 transferes and keep whoever may play the next week ...
            Also Free hit is great in this case but only if those injuries aren't long term injuries.

            2nd WC is needed asap for you.

    3. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      What is wrong with Salah?

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Check last page ... hamstering problem
        May not start tomorrow

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Oh amazing
          Might not pass 20 points if Kane blanks 😀

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        See tweet above

    4. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Got 4. Had 5 but sold Salah earlier.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Of all the ones to sell?

    5. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      5 of 6. Also had Moreno last week

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      What's wrong with Salah?

  3. Swagat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Burnley for Champions League!

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

    Christensen points felt cool. Pope is just the..pope. 😎

    Night everyone. Dream of me.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I’ll be touching myself

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

        Harry Kane gonna do ya

  5. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Richarlison isn’t injures. Calm down.

    Ward sounds like it was just a knock. Should be back this weekend.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sauces?

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        BBQ and sweet chilli

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

      Where did you get that information?

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Burnley defence could be running into choppy waters....as good as they are pts may be hard to come by soon.

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

      I hope you're right, haven't saved a friggin ft in ages

    5. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      And Kiko?

  6. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry if already asked but did Conte give more details on Morata? I thought it was just fatigue (and looked shot on Sat) and he’d be back this weekend but his price looks headed for a fall so assume it’s more serious?

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

      Probably don’t need Morata for the weekend

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Tired and a 'Small back injury"
      Should be fine

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        That’s what I thought. Knee jerkers who will then buy him back given there aren’t many decent forward.

        Cheers for the response.

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

    Just got back from work on 28 from 5 after bonus, any good. Also noticed hazard didn't really do anything how did he look in the game?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      MOTM..

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Same score as me, and you know damn well it's good.

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

      Hahah 'any good'. Next!!

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

    So, the team I am playing in the first `round of cup has Willian!

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Casual FC

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

      Same here plus Richarlison on the bench coming in for Mkhi!!
      He's on 22 from 2... 🙁

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

    Too much fear mongering on here

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      This

  10. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Selling Pope for Courtouis 3weeks ago has been an absolute disaster

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

      Chelsea have been annoying lately. Clean sheets will come though

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Bizarre

  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    In before Mark who will claim that Opta have revolutionary ball tracking devices that show Bakayoko's shot was going in off the post.

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

      Loooool brilliant

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He owns Christensen, we've got a chance...

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

        True, there could be a bap in it for Christensen.

    3. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      But real reason, Jules capt him.

    4. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hahah he likes to stick up for his clown employers.

  12. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What to upgrade with 2.2mil here if all fit?
    DDG
    Ota Christ Ward
    Hazard Salah Richarlison Gray RLC
    Kane Morata

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Gray.

      Or Richarlison to a City mid.

  13. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Wow the scout tweet. Crazy week for injuries

  14. Dele
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pope is just the pope you get what your given.

    Alonso and Chelsea why can’t you keep a clean.

    22pts with maybe 5 bonus from 4 players, should I be happy?

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

      No you shouldn't be happy with 22 points from 4 players...

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Chelsea conceding has just pissed on my parade.

        Sorry if pissed counts as foul language.

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

          Non of your players have blanked... Why would you not be happy? lol

          1. Dele
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Because I always want more! Chelsea conceding cost me going top of my ML for the first time this season.

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yes very happy!

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

      NO

    4. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Troll

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Ban?

    5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      you sound like the sort of person for whom no amount of points would be enough

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        This

        Unless it’s 100

  15. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What happened with Ward?

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Knee injury

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Serious looking?

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Didn't look happy

  16. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    I could be in the market for a cheap defender this weekend.

    Who would you say is the better option out of

    Kenny

    Masuaku

    Thanks

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer Everton's prospects with Big Sam in charge but Masuaku has a DGW coming up (assuming you can bench him for the blank)

  17. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Holgate? I’m .1 short for Kenny. Pretty nailed on or no?

    1. jpb333
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not nailed

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Oh dear, Salah unlikely to play then?

    This is a disaster

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Seems like he's fine after all. Probably complete lies from Klopp to justify the draw

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not really though as everyone has him

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        But he's a captain pick so it could be good news for owners who captained Kane...

        What was the captain breakdown btw?

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      What new hell is this you're spouting?

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Ye hamstring apparently

      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Scout tweets

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      How was your evening, Eden?

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

      It's nothing but an assumptive tentative interpretation of some words spoken by one Klopp. Suggest to wait and see, and not panic 😉

    6. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Who's on your bench 😀

    7. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Breathe Bemba.

  19. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    The amazing thing about that Burnley defence (and it pains me to say it as a Blackburn lad) is that they don't actually park a bus.....it's just good defending...

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I know, right? Class act from the Burnely boys, Kevin Long and Phil Bardsley showing the depth of the defence.

  20. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    No point getting Pope now I guess?? I need to upgrade Speroni asap. He's hopeless.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why the hell not?

      "Tough" fixtures mean nothing to him

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have Speroni / Hennessey master-class double act. Think I might do Hennessey - > Adrian at some stage

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      So hopeless he got 11pts a few days ago

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Pope Is the greatest

  21. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What's this about Salah??

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Had a tight hamstring sunday

  22. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If Salah gets benched tomorrow ML rival gets freaking McArthur from the bench. 😀

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

    Is Richarlison actually injured ? I was finally ready to ditch Mbemba for Kenny before price rise, have.3 itb

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why not wait and see

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

        Because price rise tonight

        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Wait and see

  24. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Mbemba to Kenny done.

    Love those price rises.

    Bought Ward at 5.2 so can wait for one drop (if he does).

  25. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    15 from 3 players....
    Not too bad, hopeful of an okay score this week!

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      5 per player is always solid

  26. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    A day of sunshine for the very few of us lucky to be blessed with wimmer

    Stoke ok led up another defensive issue tonight with zouma

    This means Kevin should play at weekend I guess...

  27. ponsio22
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Do we keep hold of morata or move him on?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hold and wait for more info

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No reason to sell if he's fit for the weekend, wait on news

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

    Tomorrow Salah will either start or not play at all. The plus side to this the majority who didn't captain Kane will have him as VC 🙂 so we haven't lost out to Kane captainers if he scores a brace

    1. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      he may only play 60ish minutes

    2. Fingerspitzengefühl
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Klopp told you Salah either starts or doesn't play at all? Not saying he can't score off the bench, but I have no problem seeing him as a sub in that game getting some minutes late on.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Klopp has learned his lesson - Salah will get some minutes

  29. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Why is mkhi not playing these days? ?

    Bakayoko off the bench for cup opp

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Because he's terrible

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

      Because he has a rotten mentality and been crap in 90 % of the games.

  30. Hardly Athletic
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If Salah doesn't play, what effect will this have on Firmino? Will he now get points that Salah would have got or will it have a negative impact?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Makes no difference. Cout will play where salah does

    2. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      mane seems to be the one that impacts firmino points