[sbu_large_image] Injuries
3 May 2015 1789 comments
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The injuries were kept to a relative minimum over the weekend’s action as we cast an eye over the latest batch of recruits to climb onto this Sunday’s Treatment Table.

Chelsea
Ramires was initially named in the Chelsea starting line-up to face Palace this afternoon but withdrew prior to kick-off due to illness. Jose Mourinho revealed post-match:

“Ramires went to the hospital. He was feeling so bad that we decided to take him out of the dressing room and take him to hospital. I’m going to visit him now. Maybe he’s not there anymore, but he was feeling really bad, really ill.”

Manchester City
Jesus Navas missed this afternoon’s trip to Tottenham with a tight hamstring, according to the local press. City’s problems on the flanks mounted after Samir Nasri lasted just three minutes as a substitute before suffering a recurrence of a groin problem.

Newcastle
Paul Dummett is an early doubt for the Magpies’ clash with West Brom after sustaining a hamstring problem during Saturday’s loss at Leicester.

QPR
Steven Caulker was subbed off at the break in the R’s loss at Liverpool due to a suspected broken hand.

Southampton
Sadio Mane was forced off during the Saints’ loss at Sunderland after failing to recover from a challenge from Lee Cattermole.

Swansea
Nelson Oliveira was replaced in the first-half of the Swans’ win over Stoke due to an ankle injury. Garry Monk conceded the forward – who has been playing with the problem for a fortnight – is set to be assessed:

“He’s had it for a couple of weeks that ankle injury. Under the challenge, it was a heavy challenge on him, he rolled his ankle and it was enough to come off. There was swelling, so it’s one of them that we’ll have to assess in 48 hours’ time. Hopefully the swelling goes down and he’s available for next week, but won’t really know until probably Tuesday.”

Sunderland
The Black Cats’ skipper John O’Shea was forced off with a rib injury and concussion in the 2-1 win over Southampton.

West Brom
James Morrison missed the Baggies’ win over United due to injury, according to post-match reports.

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  1. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    A sterling Silva to Ramsey ozil
    B sterling hazard to Sanchez ozil

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd keep both hazard and Silva for next GW

    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling to Ramsey/Ozil. Keep Silva another week at least

      1. ralfb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. Yes idea was to split this over 2 weeks. So only sterling this week

  2. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    This gw:
    Skrtel + sterlo -> kosc + ramsey
    next GW
    Silva -> Sanchez

    Yay or nay?

    1. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ramsey might be Ozil if he convice me tonight

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah good moves. Skrtel is still a good option to keep though

  3. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Do any of you have Sanchez(c) tonight?

    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No, I dumped him for Sterling for dgw.
      Nicely done.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      my rival

      grrrrrrrr

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        It's not going to be very comfortable viewing for you then!

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          i have no idea

          i have him, giroud, ospina & n'doye all playing tonight

          going to be weird watching

    3. Miro
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      o/

    4. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Giroud

  4. Is it Time to Sell Hazard?
    SPorting
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard Waning

    Is he still the main CHE man to keep until the end of the season no matter what?

    Or is it time to sell Eden and use the cash to bring in those players in form + something to play for?

    1. Hypnos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      might sell if Alexis performs tonight/next week

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm keeping, but only because I've got Loverpool mids to lose. Otherwise I'd have no problems risking it.

      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I'm tempted to ditch Haz.

        I'd be happy enough benching Hendo and playing Fab, Silva, Sanchez, Cambi this week

        1. Mary
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Surely you'd prefer to lose fabregas for a hit instead of hazard? I'd be amazed if Hazard doesn't beat fabregas by more than 4 points between now and the end of the season

      2. Gooner Kebab
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Epic described most of us here.

    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Selling Hazard and Sterling for Sanchez and Ramsey allows me to keep Silva and Ivan. Quite tempting I must say.

    4. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      hulk this.

      i think it's worth the risk selling him given Arsenal's DGW. Won't have that many GWs to benefit, but on the flipside, less damage can be done.

      Depends on what your priorities are. Leading my MLs and can afford most players without selling him - so will probably keep.

      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        ML's all sewn up, just playing for rank now.

        Haz out (instead of Hendo) frees up more cash to maybe bring in Silva or Benteke.

        1. Shifty
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          lucky you. not counting my chickens yet. 3 Arsenal sorted for 37?

          1. SPorting
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Have Gru. Getting Sanchez. Was thinking Ramsey too.

            Also have Panti + PvA so I'll be going in with 4 or 5.

    5. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Madness if you ask me. Haz may be coming off a bit earlier but he still has the potential to cause havoc, especially as Chelsea can now enjoy their football a bit more and risk a bit more going forward. They play Sunderland at home on the last day of the season, Sunderland WILL need to win that and Mourinho will demand nothing less but total professionalism and field his best 11.

      1. Patch
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I agree. Wait and see.

      2. And we all have legs
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I think Im taking Hazard out this week for Sanchez and Sterling to Ramsey but I might put Hazard back in for the last GW.

    6. Icaretoomuch
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm leading my ML but not by much. For the last few games of the season should I use my transfers to get in players that my main rival already has, thereby nullifying his potential gains, or just play my own game and try to extend my lead?

      1. alexwooty
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Try to copy your rival as much as possible, or even better try and pre-empt his moves. I'm in the same position myself - though we both WC'ed for GW34 so we've got very similar teams anyway...

    7. billyboyblue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I wonder what you all think of this question: now that Chelsea have locked it up, will Mourinho bench players like Hazard, Fabregas and Ivanovic and play more subs? Not much time left in the season obviously but as the original post asked here, is it time to off-load CFC players for those still fighting for something?

    8. Steamroller91
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Matic told in interview to Serbian newspaper that Mourinho gave them all short holiday from monday to friday. Both Matic and Ivanovic are home in Serbia this week.

  5. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Benteke or Aguero (c) for this week?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kun

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        not based on last night's City's performance. They're strolling to the end. Never seen a top club bring the ball to the corner flag for entire stoppage time against Spurs...

        Spurs for feck's sake.

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Kun looked awesome last night though and could of easily had another

          1. Shifty
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            yea wish could say the same about the rest of the team. he can't do it himself.

            then again he's actually carried them when on form earlier this season.

        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Aye, but he still scored and should have scored more.

          Easy game up next, and Villa have the ability to fail against anyone. Hopefully they won't though.

        3. Tomeister
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          They had to to be fair, or Spurs would've scored!

    2. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      whats hammers' d like away?

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        like they're on holiday

        1. samaael
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          i think that's convinced me to get benteke for a hit this gw

      2. samaael
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        terrible away statistically

    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Has to be Kun

      Surely?

  6. Crystal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    What's the story with Kolorov? Has he nailed down a spot?

    1. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      appears so.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Clichy is back.

    3. Hypnos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      positive impact he's had on the team suggests he will

  7. samaael
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    sorry not sorry for the repost. This is an interesting one

    cazorla vs. benteke -4

    i really like cazorla, so does rmt
    would benteke's ownership be high in the top 20K?

  8. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    What do you prefer this week?

    A. Get Ozil
    B. Play Fabregas and save 1FT

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A if your going to do it next week anyway

    2. Hypnos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      depends on his performance tonight..

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        this

    3. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A with Ramsey

      1. Game of Stones
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        But depends a bit on tonight's performance.

  9. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Will arsenal start resting key players in gw 37 for cup final. Suppose arsenals cl place is safe

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nobody knows.

      Ospina probably the safest.

      1. ralfb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Suppose so as for cup its sczelny

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Last year Fabianski was afforded a practice match before the cup final.

          1. ralfb
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Doesn't make choices easier

  10. Sid07
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Schmcl(panti)
    Terry ivan skrtl (pva duff)
    Haz silva hendo sterling (cambisso)
    Giroud vardy aguero
    2ft 1.4 itb

    1) ivan + sterling to kosc + sanchz
    2)sterling to ramsey(this week)
    Ivan + hendo to mcshn + sanchz(next week)
    3) any other suggestions

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      this is the debate. 1 def and 1 mid or 2 mids.
      It's split on here

  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Did Hutton go off after 10 mins or come on for the last 10? Nice cheapo for last 3 games if he's nailed on.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Came on for Bacuna

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Henderson and Skrtel to Cazorla and Hutton free? Can't afford Ramsey or Ozil unless I sell Silva 🙂

  12. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Kosc the best Arsenal defender?

    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah.

      But Mert will probably grab the goals and baps in the DGW.

  13. Wingate
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Q1: How important is Benteke right now? Got form and fixtures. Tempted by Kane to Benteke but would mean plenty of hits over next few to stack up on DGW players...

    Q2: If I have GRU, is Ozil and Ramsey enough?

    1. Wingate
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Q2 continued.... ie, going without Sanchez.....

    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1) He's your best bet right now.

      2) If you have Gru, Özil and Ramsey, you can't have any more ARS players.

      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ohhhhhhhh.

    3. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke is a very tasty prospect, but many will be distracted by DGW players. I think him and Aguero will come close to the DGWers for points over the rest of the season.

      If you have Giroud and Özil and Ramsey, how could that not be enough? You can't have more than 3 😀 Unless you mean if you don't get Giroud and just get Özil and Ramsey? I think Giroud will outscore Özil

      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ah ok, you mean without Sanchez. It's hard to know. You'll probably have a better idea tonight. I am starting to think that not having Sanchez and getting Benteke instead might have been better, but who knows?

    4. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Q1: i am pretty sure I am getting Benteke in for a hit this gw. But i dont need any hits next week for full a full Arsenal array

      1. Wingate
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Lads, seems Tekkers is in a lot of people's plans right now.

        Tekkers plus 3 Ars Plus Kun (less a few hits) should do ok over next few...

        Who to captain for the double will also be a huge point swinger!

  14. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one for this game week:
    1) Sterling to Ozil
    2) Sterling to Sanchez & Siggy to Albrighton (-4)
    3) Sterling to Ozil & Courtois to Ospina/Panti (-4)

    1. samaael
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1

      2 and 3 are luxurious

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks.

        3 may be a necessity.

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1. Although prefer Rambo to Ozil.

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. I usually just go with my gut on these 50-50 calls (Ozil v Rambo). Regret is usually immense if a player I wanted scores more than some one else I plonked for.

  15. davies
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Best midfielder for maximum 4.9?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Albrighton or Young

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Delph, Albrighton, Cambiasso, Grealish

    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      McCarthy

    4. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Grealish

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        is he ready to explode?

    5. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cambo.

      1. zøphar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        why cambo over albrighton? i have him and thought he had zero point potential vs newcastle

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Quality player and on sps. Look at his points in recent games.

  16. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I know what midfielders to get rid of.

    But other than Arsenal mids, who to get?

    What non Arsenal mids are in form and have good fixtures right now?

    Silva? and who?

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kevin Mirallas?

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        yeah... not sure I trust Roberto to start him all the way through... bugs me

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Camboiasso.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Got him; starting him and benching Hendo this week.

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Me too 😉

    3. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      albrighton, brady, grealish, mane siggy

  17. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hmm, with Newcastle so pathetic at the moment and I'm looking for a sub 5.0 defender for this week only...

    McAuley/Dawson a good 'punt' though Away?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      So much depends on how many minutes Carver thinks De Jong is ready for. Wait for the presser.

      With Newcastle's defense in dire shape, 2 starters from this week suspended and another injured, they can only ineptly try to go forward and hope to keep the WBA defense "busy"

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      WBA are always a good punt and you should really have 3 WBA defenders in your team for NEW.

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        shipped Myhill and Dawson on GW34 WC. What a good idea that was! Pre WC, Myhill was my only playing keeper. Meh.

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          it made sense based on WBA recent form and opposition... was quite a turnaround... oh that Tony Pulis

          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Never ever doubt Pulis.

          2. Shifty
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            yeah. prob won't point chase.

            But i did raise the points about WBA tightening up against the big sides when was discussing getting rid of them on WC. Brought in Schmeichel + Skrtel for Myhill and Dawson...so not too bad I guess.

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I already own Dawson and playing him this week. Cue conceding after three benched blanks.

      Decent shout. I'd prefer Vlaar with his GW38 fixture as well if needed

      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        yea Vlaar's the logical pick. Cheers JN

        1. John Nerdelbaum
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Love that grav

          1. Shifty
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            😀

  18. Hammers Select
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sky Sports players:

    Option A:

    Today. Henderson -> Ozil Mon 11th Silva -> Siggy, Sun 17th Kane - Sanchez.

    Would give me the following Capt:

    Kane, Silva, Siggy, Kane, Sanchez, Sanchez, Final Day.

    Option B:

    Today. Henderson -> Ramsey, Sun 17th, Kane -> Giroud

    Would give me the following Capt:

    Kane, Aguero, Kane, Giroud, Giroud, Final Day.

  19. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone knows which arsenal players are mist safest choice to play both games?
    I assume ozil and giroud?
    Who's next then? Sanchez kosz Ramsey?

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kos, Mertslack, Gru. Otherwise the rest are all benchable.

      1. zøphar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        well we have already seen giroud benched before so id question that, everyone benchable imo arsenal's squad is deep and few injuries atm

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Gru was benched some time ago. Hardly likely to be benched with the form he's in.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      it's all guessing

  20. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Pick 2 for the double? Already got G-rude

    A. Kosc
    B. Ramsey
    C. Ozil
    D. Sanchez

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      C & D

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      B and D but I'm giving B with A some consideration if D doesn't deliver. C is a waster and I would rather have A, B and D ahead of him.

    3. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Already have A & D. Much prefer B to come in

  21. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    When you know your rival is a member here but have no idea what his user name is...

    Annoying.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Could ref team IDs from the members cup 1st round?

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        oooooh... like that

        where would i find a link though

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Just seen its only Rank and points that are shown 🙁

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Get Inspector Nigel on the jaab.

  22. Penang Sandman
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    did City play that bad last night? fall asleep,long day yesterday

    1. Tomeister
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      They Parked the bus.

  23. Rotation Candidates?
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Who will be rotated?

    Which players are most likely to be rotated for the final three games. Will Chelsea look to rest the likes of Eden Hazard or their defenders for a game?

    Could this be a good time to take a punt on fringe players? If so which ones are likely to be the run in's surprise stars?

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      probably Luis worth a shout. Looked good attacking during his few starts.

      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Hazard is probably the one you want rested the most as everyone owns him and very few will risk selling him.

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ivan fighting for new contract.. Terry will be tested for entire season.. Hazard THE key man.. they will not be rested.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        1. Ivan is fighting for nothing. Chelsea want him to stay. It's only a matter of contract length.

        2. Eden is very tired, has played almost constantly for 2 years with a long World Cup campaign in the summer. The chance of him being given a week off is higher than most on here imagine.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Basically everyone at Chelsea could be rotated. Hazard has been calling for a rest for a few weeks now . It might happen but it's impossible to predict when it will happen . Unless Mourinho says he is going to rest players I am not going to worry about it

    4. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think Chelsea will rotate (to the extent of dropping their senior first team players). They have games against LIV wba SUN which all have possible effects at both ends of the table

    5. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I won't be surprised if we play full strength vs Liverpool with Remy upfront instead of Drogba. Maybe Luis instead of Azpi.

      Final game vs Sunderland is when I can see a few being rested.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        even if Sunderland need to win to stay up?

        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Doesn't really matter to Chelsea, does it?

          1. tokara
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            it does...u wouldnt want lose a game at Stamford Bridge when the entire season u lost...ZERO?

            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              I'm sure resting a few players doesn't harm our chances of winning the game.

              Cech, Zouma, Luis, Mikel/Ramires, Oscar, Remy all capable.

          2. bigbudgie
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            errr...it's one of the most unsporting things you can possibly do and has been a massive issue in the past.

            You play your full strength team out of respect to all the others in the league, especially in that last game if it could effect Sunderland/other teams survival

            Mourinho could justify rotating his defenders but not dropping Hazard

            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              He did in 2005 and 2006 and we have a perfectly good squad where we can rest 5-6 players and still not harm our chances of winning the game.

              Where did I suggest Hazard will be rested? He'll start, along with Ivan. Remainder - all up in the air.

              1. Elniñorules
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 11 months ago

                I wouldn't be surprised if Hazard misses out West Brom though - he's earned it.

                1. Ruth_NZ
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  Yes, that's the most likely one.

            2. tokara
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              yes and Man United need Chelsea to whip Pool this weekend!

      2. tokara
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        i have different opinion, final game is when you want your first team out there having a go and for Cup presentation?

        1. bigbudgie
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          agree. I think what we mean to say to this growing idea is: go ahead, sell your CHE defenders and Hazard 🙂

      3. Ruth_NZ
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe 1-2 youngsters involved v WBA, maybe 1-2 youngsters involved v Sunderland, a bit of rotation among the senior squad, full strength (or near it) v Liverpool. That will be about the strength of it.

        Among the youngsters I think Ake and Loftus-Cheek are the ones Jose would most like to give starts to. Solanke will probably get an appearance off the bench.

    6. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking Hazard -> Sanchez for GW37 could be worth it if funds are tight.

    7. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard has a chance to play all 38 games, don´t think he´ll be rested.

    8. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Would expect Cech to play at least 1 of the remaining games, if he leaves in the summer Chelsea will want him to be able to say goodbye.

    9. mm0507
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Gameweek 37 is the most dangerous for Chelsea main players. Terry is probably going to play all games.

    10. Mary
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cech, Zouma, Luis and Cuadrado will all come in for atleast one game i reckon

    11. Patch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not much discussion of Arsenal rotation here. Is the thinking that this is less of an issue following City's win, since Arsenal won't have 2nd place tied up before gameweek 37?

    12. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Looking at the fixtures I think wba is the most likely candidate game for rotation. They will surely play full strength against Liverpool and against Sunderland in the final game of the season - to go out in style. However it's more or less impossible to predict unless Mourinho comes out and says who he is going to rest.

    13. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Adebayor? 😀

    14. Cak Juris
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard will not be rested vs Liverpool due to prestige.
      He also will play vs sunderland for last game at home

  24. Penang Sandman
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard gonna stay in my team regardless, can see myself owning Sterling for the rest of the fixtures

    1. Penang Sandman
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      reply fail to jonty

  25. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I can see Zouma getting more game time at CHS. Gawd knows who be rotted though.

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      At Jonty.

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cahill (CB) or Fabregas (CDM) could be rested for Zouma..

  26. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    With all Swansea's injuries, including Oliveira, Gomis & Routledge... could Siggy wind up playing striker?or where will he play?

    What about Ki?

  27. Bollard
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Myhill (Pantilimon)
    Terry, McShane,Clyne (Aulderw, PVA)
    Ozil, Cambiaso, Hazard, Sanchez (Ki)
    Kane, Giroud, Aguero

    Looking ok for next week with one transfer to get a token third Sunderland player in for gw37. What could possibly go wrong

  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Morning all,

    Currently sat in 18 OR and looking for differentials to No.1. With this in mind, which of these routes would you go for?

    (A)
    GW36: Sterling -> Ozil
    GW37: Silva -> Sanchez

    (B)
    GW36: Sterling, Skrtel & Kane -> Kos, Ozil & Benteke (8 points)
    GW37: Schlupp -> Vergini

    (A) clearly looks way more sensible, but I have minimal differentials to No.1 right now, so feel like I need to do something drastic to have any chance (which I acknowledge is remote). (B) should give me these differentials plus an extra DGWer (triple SUN defence could be huge if it comes off), however it does cost me 8 points.

    Cheers!

    Schmeichel
    Terry, PVA, Schlupp
    Haz, Silva, Sterling, Cout
    Aguero, Giroud, Kane

    Panti, Skrtel, Baird, Albrighton
    Bank 2.5m, 1FT

    1. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A

      If you want a differential, captain Ozil in 37.

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A and get Ramsey instead of Sanchez.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        By losing Hazard instead of Silva.

  29. tokara
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Cisse is coming back this gw, against WBA at St. James

    Double up on WBA defenders wont be a good idea I guessed? Any opinion?

    1. bodgejob
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Stupid idea, one is enough. Plus they have two tough games after

  30. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

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