Injuries
6 May 2016 1177 comments
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Gylfi Sigurdsson will miss Swansea’s final two fixtures with a shoulder problem. Per Mertesacker is sidelined with a hamstring injury, Robert Huth and Marouane Fellaini are handed three-match bans by the FA, whilst Palace have concerns on the flanks for the visit of Watford.

Gareth Barry and Seamus Coleman have “an outside chance” of returning for the first match of Everton’s double as the Toffees head to Leicester this weekend. Roberto Martinez has conceded that Gerard Deulofeu is very likely to remain out for the season, though is hopeful that Phil Jagielka could return for the Gameweek 38 showdown against Norwich. Elsewhere at the back, Ramiro Funes Mori serves the last of a three-match suspension.

Per Mertesacker is sidelined for the final two matches with the hamstring problem that forced him off against Norwich last time out. Santi Cazorla stepped up his match fitness with a run out for the reserves earlier in the week, though Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is out for six to eight weeks with a knee problem.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (shoulder) and Neil Taylor (groin) are set to miss Swansea’s final two fixtures, whilst Ashley Williams “might not feature” in the trip to West Ham as he needs a rest, according to Francesco Guidolin. Jefferson Montero could also be sidelined due to a hamstring problem, though Leroy Fer could be set to return from a similar complaint. Alberto Paloschi (also hamstring) remains unavailable.

Bournemouth’s Adam Smith will miss the final two Gameweeks with an ongoing hernia problem. Cherries boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that Max Gradel is making “good progress” from a leg injury, though Sylvain Distin is sidelined with a back complaint.

Robert Huth starts the first of a three-match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct in Leicester’s clash with United last weekend. Danny Drinkwater serves a one match suspension, though Jamie Vardy returns from a two-match ban. Matty James is finally available for selection and could be part of the squad.

Tony Pulis has hinted that he “might make a few changes” as West Brom make their way to Bournemouth tomorrow.

Wilfried Zaha remains ruled out as Palace welcome Stoke to Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie is a slight doubt due to illness and Mile Jedinak is being monitored after sustaining a knock.

Bojan is a doubt for Stoke’s visit to Palace due to a foot problem, Mark Hughes has revealed. Marc Wilson remains sidelined for the Potters, whilst Glen Johnson is back in full training and could be in with a shout of returning next weekend.

Louis van Gaal will be without Marouane Fellaini for the final three league matches of the season after the Belgian was banned for his altercation with Robert Huth last weekend. The Dutchman went on to hint at rotating his squad over the double Gameweek as he looks to keep players fresh ahead of the FA Cup final.

Billy Jones is Sunderland’s only concern ahead of Chelsea’s weekend visit after picking up a hip problem.

Gabriel Obertan and Sylvain Marveaux have parted company with Newcastle by mutual consent ahead of the final two matches of the season.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Looking at a -8pt hit.

    Already done Sakho > PvA and now i'm on Iwobi > Hazard & Kane > Defoe...sound good?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I like it, got to give your self a chance

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers Cpt. I could get Carroll but with Payet & Lanzini already in I want to spread the risk, so Defoe looks the next best option.

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Or Deeney in a pinch

          1. Mavric Marco
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Yes I looked at Deeney but Watford don't score much away and Defoe will be more motivated to score.

    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Do you have Carroll? I would get him over Defoe if you can afford

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yes I can afford him but as I said above... Payet & Lanzini already in I want to spread the risk

    3. Nonameentered
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Can't fault them

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

    4. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I like it.

      Just done something similar but I went Cresswell instead of PVA

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nice! Good luck 🙂

  2. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A) Cresswell in for Clichy. Play Coutinho and Martial. No hits. 7 dgwk's

    B) Play Bellerin. Coutinho and Martial to Hazard and Defoe -4. 6 dgwk's

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B, easily

  3. Shrimpy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Robles, Darlow
    Bellerin, Fuchs, Smalling, Delaney, Sakho
    Mahrez, Iwobi, Alli, Sanchez, Payet
    Sturridge, Aguero, Deeney

    1FT, 3.1 ITB

    Thoughts? Triple Captain Available.

  4. Nonameentered
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed
    Current team:
    DDG, Darlow
    Cresswell, PvA, Simpson* (Bellerin, TFM)
    Payet, Townsend, Coutinho*, Iwobi* (Sanchez)
    Aguero, Kane*, Defoe.

    1 FT. Which transfers should I do?
    A) Kane --> Carroll
    B) Iwobi --> Hazard/Fab/Redmond
    C) Coutinho --> Hazard/Fab/Redmond
    D) Simpson --> Smalling

    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B) Iwobi --> Hazard

      1. Nonameentered
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Only B?

    2. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B to Hazard.

      Risky but the upside is huge.

      1. Nonameentered
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        As above. Would you do any of the other transfers?

  5. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Forgot Smith is suspended.

    Moreno (CCC)

  6. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Jake Clarke-Salter, Kasey Palmer, Ola Aina and Fikayo Tomori are among the #Chelsea youth who could play against Sunderland. [ESPN]

  7. superpav
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Which option makes more sense?

    A) Kane, Lanzini, Rose > Carroll, Fabregas, Cresswell
    B) Kane, Firmino, Rose > Carroll, Hazard, Smalling

    A allows to bring in Cresswell as 3rd WHU player instead of Lanzini
    B means I'll have Hazard but can't bring in Cresswell.

    Cheers,

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'd personally say B.

      Lanzini will play close to 180mins I'd have thought, Firmino probs 90 max. Hazard could be explosive and is in better form that Fab. Creswell isn't that important is he??

  8. Hooky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Way before Leicester and Forest there was Ipswich in 1962. Champions in their first ever season in the top flight. Take a bow Sir Alf!

    http://www.twtd.co.uk/blogs/21570/the-greatest-story-ever-told--have-leicester-done-an-ipswich

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      But football started in 92 Hooky.. Everyone knows that?

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I think you'll find it died in 92! It's been Murdoched

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          + 42. But we are aiming to bring it back! 😉

          1. Hooky
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            I hope Jerry Hall sucks the life out of him! 😆

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Eww 🙁

        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          😀

    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      but melchester rovers went from bankruptcy to win five leagues in a row.
      and all without changing their strip every year

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I always preferred Hot Shot Hamish and Mighty Mouse. Much more realistic

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Hot Shot Hamish was brilliant! I had one where he had a penalty competition against a continental star who could bend the ball in ridiculous fashion so it would basically do loops around the pitch before going where he wanted it to. The goals were twice as wide as normal with two goalkeepers. Hamish won, naturally.

          1. Hooky
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Those were the days 🙂

          2. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            So yes, much more realistic 😆

  9. EspanYOLO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    GTG?

    DDG
    Cresswell Moreno Morgan
    Payet (VC) Mahrez Willian Hazard (C)
    Carroll Defoe Aguero

    Subs: Sanchez Simpson Bellerin

    9 DGW players.

    1. Nonameentered
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Very nice!

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

    Are there any DGWK players worth taking a hit for instead of Kane, Aguero, Sanchez, Fuchs?

    Already have Defoe, Firmino, Payet, Lanzini, Smalling, Cresswell

    1. Nonameentered
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard?

      1. Morgs
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I have been so tempted to do Sanchez > Hazard and then swap him back next week (I'm confident I won't need that FT elsewhere so that's no issue)

        1. EspanYOLO
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          That seems like a no brainer to me.

          If Hazard keeps playing like he has it could be an epic gameweek.

          I actually have Hazard captain this week

          1. Morgs
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            you've convinced me! thanks both 🙂

    2. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Carroll maybe?

      1. Morgs
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Already got my three West Ham otherwise would have

  11. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I really think Costa will bring the most points from Che and after him Willian...

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wondering if i should bring him in for sturridge

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Debating if i want to take a hit or not.

        1. sillyhilly69
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Hardly been prolific this year. All about the midfielders imo.

          1. Prøphet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            He has been very good under Guss and i think he will get 3 goals until the end of the season, just not sure in which games.

    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      my feeling also, still may go for him over carroll

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Its Kane for Costa for me, since i own Defoe and Caroll.

        Might go -4 for Cout > Willian

        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I am doing Kane to Costa for hit. I already have Studge and Caroll

          1. Prøphet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Really close to going with Costa for kane... Will wait for the pressers

            1. Yome
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Costa is a nice differential for this week. I am doubling up with Haz

              1. Prøphet
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                I could, but think Willian will outscore haz.

    3. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I also think Costa will have a really good DGW. Thinkingof bringing him in for Kun.

  12. Exeter Gently
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Two possible issues for me given pools win yest

    A. Play migs or mannonr
    B. Keep or lose studgie (on a -8 already w defoe and carroll alongside)

    Thanks!

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thoughts anyone?

  13. boogle
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mest midfielder for the remainder of the season? Exclude Haz, WHAM and ARS

    1. boogle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Best*

    2. Nonameentered
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tadic

      1. boogle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Even without DGW and Spurs away?

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I really like him.

        1. boogle
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Do you agree though or can you think of someone else? 😉

    3. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Firmino maybe, or mane

      1. boogle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I would be replacing Coutinho or Lallana so Firmino seems sideways.

        Mane even without DGW and Spurs away?

    4. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      townsend

  14. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone care to share their thoughts on my team?

    Gomes, Robles
    Bellerin, Gabriel, Delaney, Simpson, Lovren
    Hazard, Sanchez, Lanzini, King, Firmino
    Carrol, Aguero, Kane

    1FT and 0.9 in the bank

    what would you do? so far I am thinking about cresswell in, maybe gabriel out, and then another transfer to fund the 0.5 i need for that. maybe Kane to someone, firmino to someone??

    1. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kane -- Defoe
      Gabriel ---> Cresswell

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I will really consider this, but Defoe does not excite me

        1. EspanYOLO
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah, I would never normally get him but it's a double game week and Sunderland are fighting relegation.

          Both Everton and Chelsea's seasons are over.

          Kane doesn't have Dembele or Ali playing along side him anymore plus they have nothing to play for either really

        2. Morgs
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I second these two moves

  15. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Was just about to pull the trigger on Clyne > Martin but holding back now ...

    -8 is enough.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      NOOOOOOOOOO

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        🙁 🙁 Don't tempt me IM!!! 😉

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          😈 more points for me 😈

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            😆

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Keep steady, Jazz! Pay no attention to the Irish Fadistra. 😉

              1. Jazz!
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                😆 🙂

              2. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Hahaha 😆 😆

  16. tattwelshie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Strike force issues...want to keep Kun and Carroll but want another DGW'r

    I have...

    Kane, Kun & Carrol...so Kane out for who and a -4pt hit...

    A. Defoe
    B. Sturridge
    C. Deeney

    1. meltedman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Deeney for me. I'm selling Sturridge for a hit this week!

    2. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      people keep saying A but I am in the same spot as you, and I might do C, nearly did C last week and regetted not.

      1. tattwelshie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I've even considered Costa..but i just don't like the bloke lol

    3. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I think A

      Sturridge is obviously an excellent choice but i don't trust Klopp's rotation policy..

      Not sold on Deeney either.

      Defoe had a much better second half of the season, not to mention fighting for relegation.

      1. tattwelshie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'm very tempted by Defoe...also my ML rival has him (I'm 120pts ahead) so getting him would be a safe bet just to peg him back and just make sure of the victory!

        1. EspanYOLO
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Nice one!

          What's your OR?

          I'm only 60 points ahead with OR 2743

          Feeling pretty confident though.

          What do you think?

          DDG
          Cresswell Moreno Morgan
          Payet (VC) Mahrez Willian Hazard (C)
          Carroll Defoe Aguero

          Subs: Sanchez Simpson Bellerin

          9 DGW

    4. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Kane in my opinion

  17. Wardinator
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Start
    a) Sanchez
    b) Mane

    1. Albert Cole
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Mané.

  18. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you double up on Cresswell/Reid or get Smalling instead of Cress?

    1. Morgs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Smalling 100%

  19. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hello. Who would be your best 3rd striker to put in here? Have 11.4m

    Carroll Lukaku ?????

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      costa

      1. meltedman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oooo interesting. Currently on Deeney, will have a mull.

        Already will have Haz though and never been too keen on Costa haha. Cheers!

    2. tattwelshie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kun potentially

      1. tattwelshie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry didn't ready the budget, yeah Costa maybe 🙂

  20. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Start Schmeichel or Robles?

  21. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rose+ Coleman + Robles + Sturridge > Carroll + Cresswell + Martin + ruddy (-12)???

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      looks good but robles --> ruddy is sideways. i wouldnt do it

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Ok then Only -8??

        Would you prefer Carroll Or Costa? If money wasn't a problem

  22. Lynxy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    From Carroll's blog:

    "I would love to stay among the goals and hopefully get into double figures before the end of the season – especially with the year I have had, but to get double figures would be great for me.

    I have a good record against Swansea and someone mentioned that I have four in four against them so hopefully I can continue that.

    I would love to repeat the goal I scored against them at the Liberty Stadium last season and it would be nice to make it five in five.

    Andy"

    http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/May/5-May/Chadwell-Chatter-Andy-Carroll

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Triple C confirmed.

      1. tattwelshie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I'm very very tempted myself!

      2. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Good call - I'm sad I don't have him, but 3 Hammers already.

      3. Yome
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Me too

    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      nice. he'd start united game too right ? crucial match for hammers

      1. Lynxy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        United is poor in set pieces. Can't see Carroll being dropped.

        A brace/hattie at Swansea without Siggy, Williams, Polaschi, Montero and Taylor, and a goal and assist at united will be very sweet for TCers and captainers.

  23. FFFrog
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    -16.... Is this mad?
    Adrian (FFS!!) > Mannone
    Alderweireld > Cresswell
    Ozil > Hazard
    Alli > Townsend
    Kane > Carroll

    Mannone
    Fuchs PVA Cresswell
    Hazard Fabregas Townsend Payet
    Carroll (C) Defoe Lukaku
    Fabianski Sanchez Bellerin Targett
    Keep Kaku or out for Sturridge?

  24. InvertedWinger
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Attacking 8 of:
    Payet Firmino Milner Mahrez Sanchez
    Aguero Carroll Lukaku
    1 FT
    Milner, Firmino, Lukaku may not play over 90 mins
    Mahrez should do well vs Everton
    Sanchez Aguero too good to bench.
    What to do, lads? (No AoA)

  25. GAMBIT
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench 1

    a) Mahrez
    b) Coutinho
    c) Kane

    Or get rid of 1 to get a dgwer for a hit?

  26. jimlad
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    My chaser is 5 points behind, I have triple captain, but he has defoe as a differential. Do I do Kane > Defoe -4? (he doesnt have kane)

    Would make my lead only 1 point.

    1. EspanYOLO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I would say yes definitely.

      Defoe has a large upside with the DGW and fighting for relegation.

  27. Laporte In A Storm
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Kane, Welbeck and KDB > Carroll, Defoe and Hazard worth a hit (when you're leading)?

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yep I reckon so.

  28. Chicken-Mandy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rose, Delaney, Alli and Aguero out for PVA, Cresswell, Hazard and Carroll (-8). Yay or nay?

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yess

    2. tattwelshie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Defoe yeah!

  29. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who to keep, Kun or Kane!?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kun

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Ta!

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I am keeping Kane. 🙂

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That was my feeling after seeing the stats defensively for Arsenal. Plus City played midweek.

        However, no Dembele or Alli- bad news for Kane?

        1. EspanYOLO
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          That was my thinking.

          I just can't bring myself to get rid of Aguero either.

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          No. Check out Eriksen, and even bloody Lamela!!! 😀

          1. Zizoulicious
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah tbf Eriksen is an absolute machine atm! Leaning towards Kane still 🙂

  30. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Will Redmond play both games. Had him at the beginning of the season and he kept getting dropped... His recent stats show he is liable to rotation too, so why would he start both in a short space of time when he is clearly not nailed