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Our next members article of the international break assesses the impact of Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool during his first four league matches in charge at Anfield. The former Borussia Dortmund boss had enjoyed a solid start to life on Merseyside, staying unbeaten in his first six matches in charge across all competitions, before suffering a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace last time out.

Scoring goals had been as issue for Liverpool under previous manager Brendan Rodgers at the start of the season, with the Merseysiders managing just eight in as many league matches. That record has only slighted improved under the German, registering five goals in their last four matches, although they have faced fairly difficult opposition (tot, SOU, che) prior to their home loss at the hands of Palace.

With that in mind, we investigate the team data in the members section to try to establish Klopp’s impact over the first four league matches of his tenure on Merseyside.

  1. J0E
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Scoutcast link now up. Tune in from 9:15pm UK time.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPMXpvSpym8

    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This is like trumpeters signalling the long, barren international break is coming to an end!

      1. Jay_
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Well said, love it !

        • Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Poetical

        • Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Need a FIFFSA article

          1. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            there is one

      2. Diva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        *crosses fingers for mention of FIFFSA 5-a-side World Cup qualifying starting this weekend.* 😀

      3. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        At least we don't have to wait for Granville to sort his lighting out. 😉

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Nope he has ditched Mark and Jonty for Ant and Dec tonight and Im a Celebrity get me outta here

      4. guardian.c
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        lukaku vs kane discussion pleeeaasseee

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          could be in trouble if you dont have both imo

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I'm beginning to lean that way.

      5. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Goals Imminent HYPE!

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who is the big dog this week?

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        BARKley

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Lolz

        2. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          woofaldum

      2. Wolverine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The great kane

      3. Oi! Shadders!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        John Terrier

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        FFS reply and a fail.

      2. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Dog, not donkey.

    4. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Int'l break finally over.

      No longer a lurker.

      😎

    5. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy or Kane for the armband? Discuss

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Vardy if fit.

        Because it's Vardy.

      2. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Depends on Vardy's fitness

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Considering he's fit of course.

          1. Ginola14
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Id rather kane

    6. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wonder when Bellerin is due back? 🙂

      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Supposedly he was back in training Monday

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Ah cool
          Thanks

    7. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Last Man Standing

      Entry open for the week.
      http://torresmagic.webs.com/lmsupdate.htm for scores needed.
      1529 qualified for GW13 so far.
      Plenty of FFS posters/lurkers still qualify.

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Pah, it was good while it lasted.

        On to the FIFFSA cup now.

    8. Liastro ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2FTs, 2.8m in the bank.

      De Gea | Hennessey
      Bellerin | Dawson | Cedric | Moreno | B Davies
      Sanchez | De Bruyne | Mané | Payet | Mahrez
      Pelle | Vardy | Ighalo

      A. Payet + Pelle -> Ozil + Lukaku
      B. Payet + Ighalo -> 7.5m mid + Lukaku
      C. Payet + Pelle -> 6m mid + Aguero
      D. Payet -> Ozil, save FT.
      E. Something else.

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        C for me if you do want Kun in soon

      2. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        A for me. Assuming you can get Aguero in easily next week if he explodes, which would probably require you to get rid of Sanchez.

    9. SHAMESHAMESHAME
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone else's defense so good on paper its a benching headache this week if all are fit?

      Choose your top 3 for this GW out of:

      1. VvD
      2. Bellerin
      3. Azpi
      4. Ward

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        123

        1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Tend to agree, except Wardinho's goal threat is bigger than Azpi's...

          1. Gooner97
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Not 100% nailed on tho.

            1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Nut unlikely to be a sub right? So doesnt that fact remove the risk?

              1. Jazz!
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Yes it does 🙂

      2. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lucky for some, I have o'shea, janmaat and bellerin. 4

        1. Ginola14
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          1-3

        2. SHAMESHAMESHAME
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I wish you luck sir. But not too much because I need Mahrez and Vardy to score.

      3. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        234

        1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          VvD wold be my no 1!

          I like this forum, always divergent views.

          Whats your thinking btw?

          1. Jigger & Pony
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Stoke have looked good over the last few games. Big result vs. Chelsea. Just think CPL has an easier chance for a clean sheet this GW.

            1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              I agree with you, only I like VvD's towering headers so I'll take the extra risk

              1. Jigger & Pony
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Good luck

                1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  thanks you too

      4. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        1
        2
        3

      5. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        124.

        Norwich will score past Chelski 🙂

        1. SHAMESHAMESHAME
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'm between Azpi and Ward for the bench

          1. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I'd play both...but I like Ward's goal threat

            1. Teddy Brewski
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Struggling to score from the bench

              1. MikeyMitz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Haha, I think he'll start

    10. Ginola14
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If fit, bring in aguero or Kane this gw? Cheers

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What is your current front three?

        1. Ginola14
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Lukaku, bony, pelle

          1. Lingardium Leviosa.
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Aguero then.

      2. MikeyMitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kane will score more IMO. Fully fit and doing so much for Spurs. 2-1 win over West Ham with a Kane goal and assist! 🙂

      3. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kane if you have to FT.
        Kun next week.
        He won't start against Liverpool

        1. MikeyMitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Agree he won't start. I'm actually pondering going without Aguero from here on out. Always screws my team up with his injuries and price tag

          1. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Totally.
            Teams look so much stronger without him.
            But there's always the chance of an explosion with Kun.

            1. MikeyMitz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Right...like when I captained his 5-goal haul. Still, I don't see him doing that again and even if he hattricks, I think you'd have a higher score if your team was all-around stronger. It's a tricky one...

        2. Ginola14
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers, that's what I'm thinking, and will get kun next week for pelle

          1. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah defo maybe a hatrick at some point

    11. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      so on my new Football Manager save I just found a coach called Dick Bate

      There's just something so wrong about that name

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Dick Advocaat bro?

      2. SHAMESHAMESHAME
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        "Dick Bate"

        Definition: A women (or man) whom you find irresistible (due to intoxication or otherwise) at a particular moment in time but know in advance it'll likely end with you struggling for life on a riverbank at the end of the night.

    12. MikeyMitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone have stats on how many clean sheets/goals are scored after international breaks? Anecdotally, I remember a lot of goals being scored, but I'd like some hard and true facts. Last year Bolasie went CRAZY against Liverpool GW 13 and I'm thinking of captaining him and going all-out-attack

      1. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, you're right. Stats have proved there are less CS and more goals due to teams not being defensively stable straight away from an international break.

        1. MikeyMitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I believe/trust you, but do you have any links? I'm struggling to find anything- I really want to come across a stat that says "2 total clean sheets in the last 3 years"

          1. Jazz!
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry no links, only from memory. But if I had Bolasie I would captain him. MNF + Explosive as hell + SUN

            1. MikeyMitz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Thank you for making me way more confident in my pick!! At least I know there's someone else who remembers lots of goals and very few clean sheets. It just feels right...Bolasie is a livewire on his day

              1. Jazz!
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Yep, and last year he scored a hat trick vs Sunderland 🙂

                1. MikeyMitz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  Holy crap I forgot about that. Thank you Jazz!!!!!

    13. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bench one:

      A. Mahrez
      B. Mane
      C. Ayew
      D. KdB
      E. Sanchez

      1. MikeyMitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Can you AOA? Those are all solid this GW

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I can actually. Wanted to save it for a blank GW. But my third defender is going to be Morgan (new) or Moreno (mci) so may be worth AOA.

          1. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, I'm digging for stats but I always remember A LOT of goals after international breaks, this one in-particular

          2. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            The only other GW I'd use AOA is for Boxing Day (always lots of goals then too).

            1. Jigger & Pony
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Cheers thanks

      2. Ginola14
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        C

        1. MikeyMitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I could have done Ayew straight to Bolasie for no hit but took a hit to get him in for Hoolahan. I really think Ayew will get back on the train against one of the league's worst defenses

      3. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        C or D.

    14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Payet, mane, pelle, ighalo > alli, deulfoue, lukaku and aguero -8?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        nope

      2. MikeyMitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Just do Payet -> Bolasie IMO (I'm big on Bolasie this week..)

        1. Hypnos
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          some will say he's due!

          1. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I'm basing my Bolasie pick on the fact that last year I was at the Palace Liverpool game last year when he went crazy, AND the fact that he's scored 3 games straight for club and country. I think the Palace Sunderland game will be wild

          2. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Oh, and I'll be at the game (flying in from the States) and it's much more fun to watch your captain live 🙂

        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Now watch the -8 outscore the former 🙂

          1. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            How it always goes, right? I'm dreading the same!! 🙂

      3. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nope

      4. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        It could work. If you have kane as well, it's a good team.

      5. A.T
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No

    15. Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Martial and Vardy injury, both possibly not playing. Take the risk that one of them plays (probably Vardy) and not make any transfers? Or transfer Martial - Kane and bench Vardy? (for a -8)

    16. Vman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Little help needed with this team, are changes needed or stick for now?? 5.8 in bank too for Aguero

      Butland

      Cedric Kolarov Darmian

      KDB Deulofeu Sanchez Mahrez

      Ighalo Bony Vardy

      Subs McCarthy-Wijnaldum-Francis-Richards

    17. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Do we reckon David Silva will start against Liverpool?

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks for that!

    18. Teddy Brewski
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bench Mata or Ighalo this gw?

      I've got double utd defence so should I just back them and bench Ighalo?

      1. Jazz!
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yes bench Ighalo

      2. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Igloo

      3. I Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        yes

        1. Teddy Brewski
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers all. That's agreed. 0-1 with a dodgy Man Utd pen would be cracking!

    19. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone else tempted by Lanzini?

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I was tempted, but west ham could regress. Lanzini has had shots mostly from outside the area, few inside. So it's a no now for me

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yep wait and see how hammers react without their key man

          1. MikeyMitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            West Ham usually does well in this fixture but I think Payet is a HUGE part of their team this year and they'll struggle without him. I think Lanzini will be an inconsistent player unfortunately

    20. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hi....what do I do with this lot?
      3.9itb for kun fund....1ft.....

      Do I do kdb to Ozil this week....then Pelle to kun with my transfer this week?

      Or do I hold this week and keep kdb?

      Need to get rid of one city player to get kun....

      Current team is

      Begovic
      Kolarov vvd Dawson Francis oshea
      Sanchez mahrez yaya kdb drinkwater
      Pelle Kane ighalo

      Thanks

    21. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looking forward to seeing the link up play between Silva and Navas again.

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The one where Silva majestically plays Navas on and Navas makes an incomplete cross? 😉

    22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone considering Willian?

      1. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        only short term

      2. Demí
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nah. Flukey free-kicks. Never was an fpl option in the past, don't think much has changed and Chelsea are still poor

    23. Ronnies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Do we think sanchez will start v WBA or rested ?

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Start

      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        rested

      3. Andre W
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Rested

      4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Start

    24. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The new fifsa article has come up

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Link?

      2. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Dial up?

    25. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How nailed is Rojo? I'm considering transferring him in this week instead of going DDG to get into ManU's defense, but I'd like to avoid adding a fairly expensive defender if there is rotation risk.

      Cheers in advance for any insight you can provide.

      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He's nailed as long as he's performing well. Young shouldn't be much of a threat and Blind is seen as more of a CB right now and back-up to the back-up LB

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          This

        2. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks, Demi. That's how I've felt for a while now, but a few on here have mentioned not being nailed so I figured I'd throw this out there.

    26. Hypnos
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      are we all going to ride through the Sanches rests or swap out for Aguero enablers?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yes. All.

        1. Hypnos
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          cheers all

    27. theeribert
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fabianski (BOU), Schmiechel (new)
      Nyom (MUN), Monreal (wba), Darmian (wat), Komapny (LIV), Wollscheid (sou)
      Barkley (AVL), KdB (LIV), Özil (wba), Alexis (wba), Mahrez (new)
      Kane (WHU), Vardy (new), Ighalo (MUN)

      Who should I bench?

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Schmeichel, Nyom, Wollscheid and Ighalo.

      2. Slash
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Prolly Sanchez

      3. Teddy Brewski
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Sch
        Woll, Nyom
        Ighalo

        Or Barkley if you got the balls with that fixture!

        1. theeribert
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I don't have the balls for that at all.

    28. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bild are still banging on about how we want Aubameyang. They say he'll cost €60m

        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Bild say a lot of things.

        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Like the Mirror?

    29. Vman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone fancy Costa vs Norwich?

      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A full premier league list of contracts expiring in the summer:

      https://footballfragmento.wordpress.com/2015/11/03/premier-league-players-out-of-contract-summer-2016/

      Granted most on this list are fringe players and fringe for a reason, but there are a lot of players playing for their livelihood over the next 6 months 😮