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10 September 2016 2447 comments
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Saturdays’s events conclude at Anfield when Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will host champions Leicester City.

The big teamsheet news is that Klopp has made the decision to keep Philippe Coutinho on the bench, despite flying him back early from international duty with Brazil. That allows Daniel Sturridge to earn a second start of the season, whilst Lucas has to come into to central defence with Dejan Lovren ruled out with an injury sustained in training.

Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City are unchanged as they bid to build on their 2-1 win over Swansea City in Gameweek 3. There’s no place on the bench for new signing Islam Slimani.

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

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  1. PvA
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Right

    No need for Coutinho at all now Klopp. Don't be a plonker please

  2. StalkingDwarf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Imminent

  3. Rainer
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mignolet & Lucas are due another comedy central moment 🙁

  4. devils advocate
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lallana says take that casuals and love it long time!

    1.5 million casuals say thank you Adam.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why is he a casual pick? His underlying stats are very good and that is something casuals don't look at.

  5. OPTA FPL
    10 years, 1 month ago

    may actived my WC and get a midfield: Firmino Lallana Mane Milner

  6. Capoue - 4th mid?
    andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 1 month ago

    With Capoue having now scored 3 goals and gotten an assist in the opening 4 games is he worthy of the 4th mid slot, or is that too much of a risk considering it could be a major reshuffle if he gets injured?

    We may soon be trying to fit in a lot of big hitters - Sanchez, Ozil, Hazard, KDB, Kane, Aguero, Ibra - is Capoue starting every week the answer we need?

    1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He is a good 5th mid.

      1. Numb
        10 years, 1 month ago

        In what way? The only time I needed him was the only time he blanked! Rubbish 5th mid.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who would you have as 5th!!?? 🙂

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Bench fodder! 🙂

    3. Numb
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not a great time for a hot topic?

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        10 years, 1 month ago

        this

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No-one has Liverpool players anyway 😉

        Plus it will stick around anyway for after the match

        1. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Firmino owner saying hi!

          1. UpAndAway
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I knew he'd expolde as soon as I WC him out!

    4. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Someone else pops up in the next 2-3 GWs and you have to change two players cause he's 4.7m. 5th yes, 4th no.

    5. Ghost Ship
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have benched all his points. Never again. And best of all, timing is perfect to downgrade one of other mids to buy back aguero.

    6. PvA
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe

    7. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Think I will get him as 4th mid, some in my mini-league are playing him every week now

    8. RED PILL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So glad I benched Lamela and brought in Capoue?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nicely done if that's the case. I played Lamela - made the not getting Antonio thing even worse.

        1. RED PILL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Only made the decision to take Lamela out with all the rumours that he would be benched.

    9. Epic Fail
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Money ITB.

    10. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I love those points on my bench every week

      Wouldn't want it any other way

    11. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Could be. But as you eluded to, if he gets an injury or Walt decides to change his position (unlikely) then it causes headaches to get a replacement.

    12. Swan - Villa Proud
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think he's good to be my 4th. Fixtures are great soon and it allows for 3 big hitters up front and 2 big mids

    13. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I was just looking at this, he's the top scoring player in the game so it's got to be an option.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yup - was looking at same. It would be annoying as soon as he gets injured though without a wildcard. Could open up some more big hitters though

    14. devils advocate
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think he now has to be considered a fairly solid 4th mid option considering the fixtures coming up.

      Solid preseason which we know can mean little in seasons gone by, but his form now suggests that his preseason form and subsequent great start to the season seems like no fluke and he's obviously getting into advanced positions that are returning attacking points.

      My own team will consist of Kun, Ibra, Sanchez and Hazard, so I'll be looking at what upgrades I can make elsewhere if I choose to play Capoue consistently over the next few favorable gws.

      Definitely has to be considered as a playing 4th mid imo.

    15. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wildcarded tonight a week early. Antonio, Capoue, Benteke all in. Capoue is my 4th mid, money ITB for Costa>Kun.

    16. Chenku╰☆╮
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I sold capoue on wc.

    17. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Contemplating on GW6 wc.

    18. brianutd-why always we? 20
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He was my 4th MF today following previous loss of points when he was sitting on the bench.

    19. Jafalad
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cappooee is getting to be an annoying little bench troll. The problem is: he may keep on scoring but you still have no intention of playing him over the likes of Hazzard, Ibra et al.

      Getting killed by disbelief.

      1. the Penman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm considering playing him over Ramirez.

        Or Ramirez's imminent replacement in my squad at least.

    20. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's seriously tempted me. Someone like Diomande would fit nicely.

      How long does it take until we start calling Capoue this season's Mahrez?

    21. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      play the player not the price tag. e.g.Alli last season.

    22. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Benched him every single time this season.

    23. Black Belt Jones
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I can't understand why so many people are not considering him as a real option. He's been on my bench from the start but I played him this week and benched Aguero, which paid off well and I don't think was pure luck.

      I'm seriously considering getting a cheap 3rd striker now instead of Gray and playing 3-5-2, as there seem to be more value options in midfield (Caz, Antonio etc).

      It seems to me that it's just his low price that is causing a lack of trust. I understand it could cause headaches if he gets injured, but we can't really plan to that level as so many other problems can happen that are out of our control.

    24. Econ Man
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Still only good enough to be a fifth midfielder. He has 3 goals on 4 shots inside the area, and thus he has obviously over-performed his underlying stats. My own model roughly expects 3 points from him per game. That's solid for a fifth mid, but personally I aim for at least 4 per game from a fourth midfielder.

  7. Sánchez
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Give Coutinho that cameo please

  8. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Not having a Liverpool midfielder seems like a bad idea tbh.

    1. Rainer
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not with Bolasie & Ramirez, IMO.

      1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You have Kante and Dier. 🙄

  9. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    C'mon Klopp, this is enough torture. Take Mane and Firmino off now

    1. OPTA FPL
      10 years, 1 month ago

      rested for what?

  10. Syd.
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Forgot about tonights match

    Looks to be a cracker

  11. Shakshuka
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What time is MOTD on uk time?

    1. PvA
      10 years, 1 month ago

      10:50pm

      1. Shakshuka
        10 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

      2. Epic Fail
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What magic did you use to find that out? 😮

        1. PvA
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Search TVGuide on google

          1. Epic Fail
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Google has answers 😮

            1. A.T
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Ssh. It's a secret 😉

    2. Syd.
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Repeated at 7.30am on Sunday

  12. tm245
    10 years, 1 month ago

    As a neutral a 4-3 would be nice.

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Only if Vardy gets a hattie

  13. Waynoo
    10 years, 1 month ago

    need lalama

    1. Fred54
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty sure thats a wine. Don't transfer while drunk.

  14. Chucky
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just one goal for Mane 🙁

  15. twoplustwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Wow

    Mingolet saved a shot

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Strange GW confirmed.

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

    Was spoilt for games in Singapore. Move back to the UK and have only been able to watch one game today 🙁

    1. Fred54
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Okay instead of selling Lallana for Antonio it will have to be Redmond....

      1. Fred54
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Replay fail.

  17. Numb
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Triple up Liverpool midfield?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good idea, you can't pick the wrong one then

  18. Dušan Citizen
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I admit it. I am suck at FPL.

    1. Sánchez
      10 years, 1 month ago

      And grammar

      1. Dušan Citizen
        10 years, 1 month ago

        yes, I realized that fast.

        I suck at

        1. Sánchez
          10 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

      2. Dušan Citizen
        10 years, 1 month ago

        And it's not so important. I suck at life also.

    2. tm245
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Awesome grav.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks 🙂

  19. Differentiator
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else notice how Firmino loves to NOT pass to Mane?

  20. Sánchez
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A second Vardy goal from the spot would be lovely stuff

  21. Pinturicchio
    10 years, 1 month ago

    People complaining about Lallana the "casual" pick may want to look at some stats.

    1. Fred54
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Aye people here aren't very fastidious.

      Last week I posted about Sterling and Lallana being my transfer decision and my annoyance that I chose Lallana, when Sterling scored well. I was laughed at for considering either of them.

  22. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This score and the Liverpool players points (so far) exemplify the way the points will be spread all over the place. So difficult to pick the (eventual) right one.

    Firmino
    Mane
    Lallana
    MIlner
    Sturridge
    Wijnaldum

    1. Ziro
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Won't be a 'right' one probably, just different every week

    2. Mr. Meeseeks
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Same with City. Nolito, Silva, KDB, Sterling.

      Mané and Firmino being the guys that really stick out.
      Feels almost like picking between Sanchez and Özil.
      Or maybe just go for Milner (liverpools cazorla) who always seems to get some points and on penalties.

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Milner got 14 assists in all comp last season

  23. Rainer
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Get Coutinho on, cheers!

  24. Jafooli
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy pulling on Matip.

    Knew he was a wrongun........

    1. Differentiator
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He'd do better if he circled around the back of matip when he wasn't looking :/

    2. devils advocate
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ha!!

      Clever. 😉

  25. Danstoke82
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is 3-5-2 the way to go?

    When Aguero returns how would this team look?

    Heaton
    Valencia Baines JEvans
    Hazard Cazorla Mane Capoue Antonio
    Aguero Ibra

    Subs; Pickford Amat MWilson Diomande

    £0.7ITB

    1. Mr. Meeseeks
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly what im building towards. Im 3 GW away from that.
      Going to try it and see how it goes.

      1. Danstoke82
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking midfield is the way to go with the 2 heavy hitters up top

      2. Danstoke82
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Could be a good plan?

    2. devils advocate
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks 0.7mil short of genius.

      1. Mr. Meeseeks
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Baines to McAuley
        Evans to Friend

        Theres your 0,7 which makes it 1,4 - now what?

      2. Danstoke82
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Just who to use the 0.7 on. Wish I'd had kept my WC now

  26. Syd.
    10 years, 1 month ago

    1 point from my 2 defenders today

    Teams with United in them suck

    1. Sánchez
      10 years, 1 month ago

      As do kingdoms

  27. Bolivian Seaman
    10 years, 1 month ago

    16 points with 2 players left, ouchy 🙁

    1. PvA
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Only 1 GW, don't panic 🙂

    2. Jafooli
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's been a shocking GW.

  28. Puntillimon
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Barring the blunder, I think Lucas has been more than competent today

    1. devils advocate
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, his first assist in years.

  29. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Shchmeichel with 6 saves to add to the 3 goals conceded. On Days that the Liverpool attack clicks they will rack up some big scores this season

  30. Syd.
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need one of Lukaku, Hazard or Costa to miss this game week

    Can anyone arrange that for me please?

    1. devils advocate
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What if I bang Lukaku and Hazard's heads together and blame Costa?