Scout Notes – Pre Season

It's pretty tough. I am on KDB at the moment.

KDB all the way for me

Wrong question! Say you're deciding between KDB and Mane, and you think Mane will get more points. Do you pick KDB because you have no other City assests?

Luckily for you, you probably think KDB will score more anyway, so this example is bad, but you get the idea. People think it's crazy or maverick to fail to cover specific teams, when it's only really a coincidence that the players they picked aren't from that team, because another combination was marginally better.

I'm 100% on KDB

This is affecting my entire squad.

I really don't want to leave out Lukaku with those tasty United fixtures and I certainly don't want to go without Kane.

On that basis it needs to be KDB and probably Sané.

I think Jesus will have a great season.

Walker?
Will be flying up the wing, clean sheets and assists / attacking bps.

6

9/10 for me, not sure Gayle is the best option there, but also struggling to suggest an alternative.

Why double up on Saints def?

6.5
I'm rotating Yedlin w/Morgan for .5 more

But SH do have nice fixtures so maybe that works

I have Kun and Lukaku, but with Ayew at 5.0

IMO GL

Mané has the highest ceiling imo

Good team. I really like your structure in principle, though I would consider starting with Defoe or Benteke instead of Deeney, and waiting and seeing with the 6.5s (don't trust any of them yet). Perhaps downgrade Linde or Trippier etc.

1) Eriksen is a great pick
2) JWP. Fraser is another

Attack is very light. Firmino false 9, Rashford unlikely to start every week, JRod injury prone

Who will you captain?

Does De Boer not favour 433?

Cork and Carroll then ?

I'd take that with a pinch of salt. Those are all popular players with the fans and a new loanee from a big club they've probably barely seen won't register as a threat in their eyes.

It's of course very possible he won't play, but pre-season should give us a very clear indication seeing as it's a new team for the manager

Agreee...safer with carrol or chalo?

Tom Carroll then.

Food for thought hopefully know closer to the gw1. I am considering him as 4th mid so something to monitor

Ps nice work on the podcast listened on the way to work today. The articles are also a great resource

I don't care about TV. If my last benchie is valued at 4.4m it doesn't make any difference until I use my WC.

Caroll will start every week. RLC still uncertain but if he plays will likely score more points

I have 3x4.5 mids in my system. My current ranking is:

RLC, Carroll, Chalobah, Cork, Romeu.

If Kun to Chelsea happens, I think indeed it makes both him and Jesus very tempting!

Totally won't happen though.

Liverpool have more difficult fixtures early on. Also, Mane is injured.

fully agree, lets see how fit he is nearer GW1

The number of defenders in RMTs will slowly reduce as we get towards August 11th 🙂

Who knows, but imo it is heavily reliant on CS points, unless going with premium wingers. Personally I suspect we won't see many clean sheets at the beginning of the season.

We're in a minority but it seems more popular than in previous years. My argument is that under 7m there is no real value in midfield and under 8m nothing in attack. Therefore, defenders priced up to 6.5 offer better value than cheaper forwards and midfielders.

Add to that the potential of wing-backs this year and 5 in defence looks viable.

I like it. It was my plan until the prices came out. The midfield heavy hitters are so well priced, had to abandon the plan. Still may go 442 in some weeks early doors

There is a community article I saw which makes quite a convincing case for 442 or 532...

I think I may start with at least 4 at the back for the first time in gw1. My own view is there is so much value in defence especially with more attacking fullbacks in recent season plus more bias in their bonus point potential. I also see view cheap strikers and mids. I will change back to three when someone like gayle, Abraham or knockeart comes on the scene

I believe that it is both a successful corner, and a chance, or even big chance, created. 🙂

Yes

If United sign a DM then Pogba will be more influential and also Ramsey in the 3-4-3 formation is great option as he can push forward instead of have to hold back

Ramsey: finished last season well, cheap way into Arsenal attack

Pogba: people hoping Utd sign a defensive mid so he can get forward more

I have both. The key word here is 'value', my friend. 🙂

Ramsey very attacking in new formation,cheapest way in Arsenal attack. Pogba expected to do well this season.

Ramsey looked good at the end of last season in a 3 a the back formation. Good price if he can score like he did a few years ago.

Not sure on pogba, good price and could potentially be played in a more advanced role and has a year in the league under hid belt.

Currently have Ramsey but Lukaku is another United attack for me right now

I don't think he'll get the week-in, week-out minutes to make him a viable fantasy starter.

No guarantee of minutes.

Mourinho

Would need confirmation on being a regular starter before jumping in. Expect Mhiki to pla more this season

For a non-Kane side, the attack looks weak to me. And I'm not keen on the double Chelsea midfielders, either.

keen to know the answer to this. Current formation would be same as last year?

Alonso Moses
Luiz Cahill Azpi

How does the new man fit in to that?

Bench warmer is likely. Possible he takes a spot from Cahill or Moses

Had a look at Rudiger when he was signed - one to watch but not sure about the certainty of starts, we just don't know if he's going to be there as a Zouma/Terry-esque backup to be rotated in/our when fixtures are pressed or whether he's the new starter. Watch closely in pre season.
Big nb. - does not threaten going forward.

There was a hot topic about going with willian over Pedro

Would go for a different structure in midfield, with one more big hitter and a cheapo. A bit more flexibility.

I've never understood the double keeper thing, cant you find .5 and rotate him with Fabianski?

I had Rangel as my throwaway 4.0 but saw this Cranie guy started for Hud. I want Francis cuz of fix's but not sure how nailed. Jesus could be a bargain if Aguero moves. Good Luck

I'll take the man who can score five in one game 😀

Honestly, at this point, Alli.

Until we see more from Pep and City, not going near Aguero

If money was no object I would have both.

I'm just doubling up on their defence

I think it's worth the punt. I'm going with tadic

Bertrand + Cedric for me

Bertie and Tadic in at the moment, but I'm really not sure quite yet. Prefer Bertie to Ced (Ced flatters to deceive; points per game for Bertie higher last year); Tadic in as I think he's the bargain on paper plus I think he gives you the best value at 6.5 v punts at 6.0

Could all change, though!

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Yeah I agree they will struggle. Good for Carroll though

Agreed on all

You could be right. But it looks like they'll get a big fee for him so you'll have to think they'll buy a replacement

Which is more nailed on?

Think they both will be. Lindelof cheaper

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Trippier is too good value. I'd definitely have had 3 if WHL was still in play

I have all 3 in a 442 formation. What I like so much about them is they are all nailed and indispensable to Spurs

Gayle is tempting.

Honestly, I would much prefer Defoe; depends on what that 1.5 would do for the rest of your team as you say

why? CB's often bring in the bonuses and the likes of Cahill and Koscielny often score whilst bringing in 3 baps.

Laca

I have both. Worried a little bit about Lacazette, but I think he's worth a punt.