Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Pre-Season

Liverpool impress yet again, although Daniel Sturridge picks up another injury, while Javier Hernandez makes his debut for ten-man West Ham.

Burnley, Huddersfield, West Brom and Brighton all draw, Joselu scores another brace but Stoke City lose and Leicester City’s dismal summer goes on.

Here are the notes from a busy Tuesday.

Bayern Munich 0 Liverpool 3

Liverpool’s impressive pre-season continued apace with a fine win over Bayern in which Daniel Sturridge came off the bench, scored and then went off injured all in the space of a busy 20 minutes.

The England international had just chipped in the Reds’ third goal, from a Ben Woodburn through ball, when he pulled up with a thigh issue and was substituted by coach Jurgen Klopp, who could only state post-match that ‘I hope this is just a small injury’.

Sadio Mane and the in-form Mohamed Salah also scored, with assists coming from Roberto Firmino and Alberto Moreno, to earn Liverpool an Audi Cup final against Atletico Madrid this evening.

There has been much Fantasy fretting over who can nail down a place in the Reds’ highly competitive midfield, but, based on pre-season, Mane and Salah look almost untouchable given their threat in the final third.

It was certainly instructive that Klopp, while talking about one of them, referenced the other as well.

“I think Mo (Salah) has been very good ever since he was at Basel. This year, we could get him. He’s a really great player for us. We knew Mane was the main player for tempo, we have a lot of tempo, a lot of fine creative players, but not in the same kind of rhythm. There are a few younger players, so I think it was sensible to get him and a very good thing.”

Another who looks assured of a starting berth is, of course, Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian, who played the full 90 minutes, started in a slightly deeper role before moving out wide.

“He began in the centre and then he switched to the left side because he is good at that, and then we thought we’d do both things and he played very well.”

Coutinho (30.3%) and Salah (16.9%) are currently the two most popular Liverpool picks in Fantasy Premier League, with Mane’s growing ownership base now up to 7.4%.

Sandwiching that trio is striker Roberto Firmino (16.2%).

The Brazilian has had a steady pre-season, providing three assists. But he is yet to score, which will be a cause for concern as Firmino’s price – 8.5 in FPL, 11.6m in the Sky game – puts him in a crowded bracket that includes the likes of Jermain Defoe, Christian Benteke and West Ham’s new signing Javier Hernandez

Liverpool’s opening schedule involves a mix of the tough – Arsenal and both Manchester clubs – and the rather more inviting – Watford and Newcastle away, Crystal Palace and Burnley at Anfield – over the first eight Gameweeks.

The jury remains out on both the fixtures and the value of owning Firmino in his current form and at his current price.

Amid all the talk of who, if any, to pick from the Reds’ attacking riches, their backline has rather slipped under the radar.

Loris Karius returned from injury to take over in goal and help Liverpool to their third clean sheet in five summer matches, while the impressive Trent Alexander Arnold deputised for Nathaniel Clyne, who continues to be sidelined by a muscle issue.

Should the young right-back cement his place for the start of the season, he would represent an initial bargain route – 4.5 in FPL, 6.8m in Sky – into an improving defence.

Remarkably, even Moreno impressed on the opposite flank, but competition at left-back is considerably more intense. New signing Andrew Robertson was an unused substitute in Munich, while James Milner has returned to training following a recent thigh problem.

Liverpool remain unbeaten in pre-season and their side is starting to take shape.

Tonight’s match with Madrid is likely to involve a change in much of the personnel, but Saturday’s final run-out of the summer, against Athletic Bilbao, should give us very strong pointers as to the XI who will kick off their domestic campaign away at Watford.

Liverpool XI: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Matip (Klavan 67), Moreno; Henderson (Grujic 67), Can (Lallana 46); Salah (Sturridge 67 (Solanke 87)), Coutinho, Mane (Wijnaldum 46); Firmino (Kent 67).

Altona 93 3 West Ham United 3

Javier Hernandez was given his first minutes for his new club as ten-man West Ham salvaged a draw against their German fourth division opponents.

The Mexican striker came on for the last 20 minutes and looked lively. Fellow new boy Pablo Zabaleta started the match, but Joe Hart was an unused sub.

Slaven Bilic’s side drew the hard way, coming from behind three times and playing the entire second-half a man down after skipper Winston Reid was sent off for dissent.

Reid returned from injury for his first pre-season appearance and had earlier set up Toni Martinez for the Hammers’ first goal. Andre Ayew was also on the scoresheet before a late own goal, following a Nathan Holland shot, spared West Ham’s blushes.

The Hammers were without Manuel Lanzini and skipper Mark Noble with injuries, while James Collins also missed out with a knock.

Manchester City are their final pre-season opponents on Friday before they travel to Old Trafford for the season opener.

West Ham XI: Adrian; Zabaleta (Byram 57), Reid , Ogbonna (Rice 57), Cresswell (Masuaku 46); Obiang, Fernandes; Arnautovic (Holland 67), Snodgrass (Fonte 46), Ayew (Makasi 70); Martinez (Chicharito 70).

Burnley 2 Celta Vigo 2

Robbie Brady hit his third goal of the summer as Burnley managed a creditable draw against tough La Liga opposition.

Sean Dyche again utilised a 4-5-1 formation, with Steven Defour and Jack Cork in the double pivot, in an attempt to address possession issues that were all too clear last season – only two teams saw less of the ball than Burnley, who managed an average of just 39.3% possession in 2016/17.

The Clarets were certainly rather more cultured against their Spanish opponents and Brady hit a fine goal as a result, ending a flowing move by picking out the top corner from a Jeff Hendrick lay-off.

Brady then returned the favour when his set-piece broke kindly for Hendrick to smash home from close range.

Burnley have a tough start to the season, and only two players – both at the back – enjoy more than 10% ownership in FPL.

Brady (0.4%) has some form, and set-piece duties, to offer, but remains a punt at best.

There is still some doubt on Dyche’s preferred centre-back pairing following the departure of Michael Keane to Everton. Ben Mee and James Tarkowski would appear to be in the boxseat, although the Clarets’ final friendly with Hannover 96 on Saturday will tell us more.

Burnley XI: Pope; Lowton (Bardsley 46), Long (Tarkowski 82), Taylor, Ward (Mee 46); Brady (Gray 88), Defour, Cork (Arfield 65), Hendrick (Barnes 65), Gudmundsson; Vokes (Walters 75).

Stuttgart 3 Huddersfield Town 3

Defender and skipper Tommy Smith played his first minutes of pre-season for Huddersfield after recovering from the fracture he suffered in the Championship play-off final win over Reading.

Aaron Mooy and Michael Hefele also made their first summer starts for the Terriers, the latter after finally overcoming an Achilles injury.

Huddersfield came from 3-1 down to grab a draw, with goals from Rajiv van La Parra, Collin Quaner and Sean Scannell. Joe Lolley, Van La Parra and Quaner provided assists.

Coach David Wagner would have welcomed the return of more key players, but he was without Jonathan Hogg (ankle), Martin Cranie (hip) and Christopher Schindler (illness), although the trio all travelled with the squad to Austria.

Huddersfield Town XI First half: Lössl, Löwe, Hefele, Zanka, Smith; Mooy, Williams; Ince, Palmer, Kachunga; Mounié.

Huddersfield XI Second half: Coleman; Malone, Hudson, Zanka (Scannell 74), Cavaré; Billing, Whitehead; van La Parra, Lolley, Quaner; Depoitre.

Burton Albion 2 Leicester City 1

It’s only pre-season, but Leicester City’s parlous form is becoming a bit of an issue.

The Foxes have drawn one and lost two of their last three matches, scoring just twice – and all against lower league opposition.

Craig Shakespeare went with a 4-3-3 formation to try and address his side’s problems, with Riyad Mahrez and Ahmed Musa up in support of Leonardo Ulloa up front.

But there were few positives to be had, although Harry Maguire scored his first goal for the club when he converted a Yohan Benalouane back-post header after a scramble in the box, while Demarai Gray again caught the eye when he replaced Mahrez in the second half.

New signing Eldin Jakupovic played the first half of an encounter in which Leicester’s frustrations were encapsulated by Benalouane’s awful lunge on Stephen Warnock late in the match. Shakespeare immediately subbed the defender off and didn’t mince his words post-match.

“It was reckless, would have been a red card. My decision was to take him off, sit him down and show him because he has got to learn from that. If he doesn’t, he won’t be involved.”

Leicester City XI: Jakupovic (Hamer 46); Amartey, Morgan (Maguire 46), Benalouane (Johnson 77), Chilwell; Iborra, James (Ndidi 60), King (Ndukwu 85); Mahrez (Gray 59), Ulloa, Musa.

St Pauli 4 Stoke City 2

Mark Hughes again rolled out a three at the back, but tweaked his formation to play two strikers in a high-scoring defeat in Germany.

Peter Crouch was fielded alongside Joselu up front, and the latter bagged another brace to make it four goals in his last two outings for the Potters.

The striker has not yet been added to the FPL game, but if he continues his recent fine form that will surely be corrected soon. It remains to be seen if his price is inflated by this recent scoring run.

Mame Diouf set up both goals, with the first arriving after Joselu converted his own rebound off the post.

In an experimental line-up, Diouf and Josh Tymon started as wing-backs, though Hughes switched to a back four for the second-half. Tymon departed with a foot injury after the interval and is due to have scans.

Charlie Adam wore the captain’s armband and played next to Giannelli Imbula in the middle, while Bojan was used as a number 10 behind the two strikers.

Stoke XI: Grant; Souttar (Edwards 46), Wollscheid, Muniesa; Diouf (Verlinden 89), Tymon (Sweeney 57), Adam, Imbula; Bojan (Ramadan 68); Joselu, Crouch.

Port Vale 1 West Bromwich Albion 1

Eight senior players West Brom were missing for the trip to the Potteries, including Matt Phillips, who is nursing a hamstring problem.

Salomon Rondon and Craig Dawson were absent, with the striker rested and Dawson left out as a precaution, with head coach Tony Pulis avoiding any risks.

“Craig’s got a little niggle, again it’s just one of them we don’t want to take a chance with.”

That meant Hal Robson-Kanu and young full-back Kane Wilson earned pitch-time, while Jake Livermore, Chris Brunt, James McClean, James Morrison and Gareth McAuley all missed out with injuries of varying severity.

Robson-Kanu scored Albion’s goal after capitalising on a defensive error, while striker Jay Rodriguez – a relatively popular Baggies pick with 3.3% FPL ownership – was used as part of a five-man midfield.

West Brom XI: Foster (Myhill 46); Nyom (Melbourne 62), Evans (O’Shea 47), Hegazi (Howkins 47), Wilson; Leko, Yacob (Harper 47), Field, Chadli (Tulloch 46), Rodriguez (Roberts 47); Robson-Kanu (Edwards 62).

Girona 0 Brighton and Hove Albion 0

Manager Chris Hughton declared himself happy with the performance as Brighton practised playing against a side who dominated possession – a state of affairs the Seagulls are likely to be well used to by season’s end.

“It’s the sort of style that we’re going to come up against and we’ll play teams that are going to have a lot more possession than us. What we’ve got to be able to do is stick in there, try to keep some clean sheets and put in good enough performances to win games.”

And the Brighton boss even found the time to back the actions of veteran striker Glenn Murray, who was sent off for two bookable offences despite only joining the action late on, declaring that he ‘didn’t see anything wrong’ with the challenge that led to the dismissal following an earlier card for dissent.

Hughton also confirmed that Murray will not miss a match for his indiscretion.

“I’ve been told by the referee we will be fine, because it’s two yellows.”

Brighton XI: Ryan (Maenpaa 73); Rosenior (Goldson 73), Dunk (Huenemeier 73), Duffy, Bong (Suttner 73); Brown (LuaLua 81), Stephens (Bruno 46), Kayal, Murphy (March 77), Gross (Skalak 77); Hemed (Murray 73).

1,806 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Lebowski85
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Walker / Daniels / Foster
    Or
    Kompany / Bertrand / Begovic

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      2nd one

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        (Assuming Begovic is first choice)

    2. Steve Stiffler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B or else A with Kompany over Walker

  2. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Bego, Elliot
    Alonso, Daniels, Dunk, Hegazi, Long
    Alli, Mane, Pogba, Ince, RLC
    Lukaku, Jesus, Gayle

    Who would you upgrade (got 0.5 itb):

    a) Daniels > Trippier
    b) Ince > Tadic
    c) Gayle > Chicharito
    d) Ince>Fraser and use 1 mil somewhere

  3. Stokealona
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Austin nailed??
    So Austin or Redmond?
    Please

  4. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Aguero and Salah/Coutinho
    B) Jesus and KDB

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Jesus + Salah

      1. Jimmy Boy
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        C) Jesus + Mane + 0.5 itb?

        1. Slartibartfast
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Or that, I'm not sure how much is in it points-wise between Mane and Salah.

          1. Jimmy Boy
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, my only worry with these Liverpool players is the rotation risk. Who would you say is more likely to be rested for Champions League?

            1. Slartibartfast
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Honestly no idea. Maybe it would be better to start with Mane as it'd be easier to switch him for Alli/Eriksen if it does look like there'll be rotation at Liverpool.

    2. Stokealona
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Tough Tikka. Say option B tbh, there should be a goalless with City this season.. I've got them in my team anyway

      1. Jimmy Boy
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Every time I consider going City-less I have visions of Brighton 0-6 City hahaha

  5. Steve Stiffler
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    any spurs fans care to give some feedback on Kane, will he hit or miss first few GW??? really doubting him at this stage

  6. emyoueffsee
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Am I right in thinking Rob Holding is a snip at 5million? Surely a nailed on starter now?

    1. Skalla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not nailed after getting subbed for Chambers, but could play first few games.

    2. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No

  7. Stokealona
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best 5.0 midfield option??

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Milivojevic

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Has to be Milo. Try and stretch to 5.5 for JWP

      1. Stokealona
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Already got Loftus so don't want another Palace player tbh.. But thanks

        1. Jimmy Boy
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Switch RLC to Carroll

    3. emyoueffsee
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      4.5m for Carroll.

      1. Stokealona
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Only to swap Austin with Redmond.. But need Austin to be guaranteed starter...

  8. LanMi
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A good solution for Danilo? 5.5. I think my team is bad with him

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bertie, Trippier, even Lindelof

  9. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Why so much love for players like Pied and and Danilo? They're unlikely to play in GW2, aren't they?

    1. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Danilo will start until Mendy returns from injury

  10. versatile
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Okay how about this?

    DDG (Elliot)
    Kolasinac Cedric Trippier Alonso (Hun)
    KDB Salah Zaha (Carroll, McArthur)
    Lacazette, Rodriguez, Lukaku

    1. Steve Stiffler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Cedric not nailed, downgrade McArthur and upgrade J-Rod

      1. versatile
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        McArthur is 4.5m - cannot be downgraded. Upgrade J-Rod to who? Have Southampton signed a new right back then?

        1. Steve Stiffler
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          oh sorry, would try free up funds anyways for a better fourth midfielder, not that i know of anyways

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Why would you care what a random gravless poster who tells you to downgrade a 4.5m mid thinks? 😕

          1. versatile
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I will hear out any opinions. What do you think Wild Rover?

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              For what it's worth I think you have far too much money in defense and that you need to upgrade McArthur, and probably one of Lacazette and JRod but there are many here who think a big defense is the way forward. Who knows, maybe they are right but it's not for me

          2. Steve Stiffler
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            who would care if you just fell of a cliff

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Depends who I land on I guess 😉

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Suggestions
      looks like 433 so ...
      - Maybe down grade Kolasinac to Francis or Daniels as wingback type players instead, to free up a bit of cash.
      - Down grade Salah (may share points at Liverpool and drive you mad) to Willian for the first few weeks
      - Upgrade one of the strikers with the spare cash
      Could be overall a bit stronger maybe with these changes

      1. versatile
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I will try it out and see what I get. Thanks for your adivce

  11. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Please help..!!!

    We're running a workplace mini-league but as the FPL site is a flash site we can't take it out of the filter.

    Does anyone know of a non-flash FPL website??

    Thanks

    1. Waxys
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just use your phone

  12. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Coutinho playing in a deeper role and KDB more advanced changes a lot.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Why?

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Because I hated watching Cout playing deep, when I owned him.
        Mane will be the better option if he's not playing as a ten.
        KDB in a 2behind the striker will let him shoot more too.
        Don't you think so?

          1. Dr. Agabuse
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            This has literally nothing to do with their positions.

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      VERY deep. It's 900 miles to Barcelona.

    3. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is la liga considered a deeper role these days?

  13. Unbelievable Jeff!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'm liking the balance of this team:

    DDG Elliot
    Bertrand Trippier Stones (Ake Hunemeier)
    KDB Pogba Willian Zaha (TCarroll)
    Lukaku Jesus Austin

    Any suggestions?

    Is Lacazette a better option than Jesus?
    Do I need Liverpool / Spurs midfield cover?

    No Kane just gives much better balance to my squad

  14. WARIO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys, how's this 442 looking?

    DDG

    Kolasinac - Trippier - Yoshida - Dawson

    KDB - Salah - Zaha - Ince

    Kane - Lukaku

    Subs: Elliott, Rosenior, Carroll, Quaner

  15. POGBA CALLED
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best 5.0 forward?

    1. Stokealona
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If gets a start possibly Solanke. Big if though...

    2. voodoo333
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Probably crouch

    3. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Crouch,Solanke

  16. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best 4.5 or less defenders?

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ben Mee

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Francis, then Dummett.

      1. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Francis might not nailed on?

      2. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        might not be*

      3. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Even as a CB?
        Everyone looking for a route into BOU Defense..

  17. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Going with a strong defence,
    name your 4 in defence if you had 24m to spend

    Alonso Kolasinac Bailly Yoshida
    Thanks

    1. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kompany Kolasinac Alonso Cedric

      with DDG in goal...

  18. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Kolasinac
    B) Kompany
    C) Alonso

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      C

    2. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      C but the other 2 could be better value depending on how you use the extra 1m

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Agree

    3. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A or B, I don't like chelsea early fixtures and pre-season form...

  19. RomeluStormzy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Right needed to get Liverpool in so...

    Foster (Elliot)
    Bertrand yoshida trippier stones (long)
    KDB Salah Willian Ramsay (Carroll)
    Lukaku Kane (Querner)

    Any suggestions to improve?
    My 7 million midfielders are my concern.

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks great, not gone on stones

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good. Wouldnt worry about 7m mids, Zaha Lanzini options, and easy to switch to 433 if Austin,Chicha starts scoring.

    3. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't do Stones. Zaha instead of Ramsey maybe?

  20. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez presents less of a gamble than Lukaku. As does KDB, Kane.. my three topTier atm

    1. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Less of a gamble how? Sanchez may not even have pens now that Laca is here. Not to mention he wants to leave. United will play around Lukaku just like they did with Ibra.

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Well we know what we get. Know the player and the team. Lukaku in a new outfit But the penalty thing might be true.

        1. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Well it didn't stop Lukaku from scoring goals when he was in West Brom did it? He is a proven goal scorer and he will get a lot more chances this season.

  21. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Barcelona confirm Neymar is leaving.. will they replace him ?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Niasse

  22. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    How's this for a front 7?
    Alli,KDB,Salah, Willian
    Lukaku,Benteke, Defoe

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Benteke I'm not a fan of. Doesn't seem the same player after his injury. I think he might struggle.

  23. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Real dilemma on my hands right now:

    A: Double Decker
    B: Curly Wurly

    1. Stokealona
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A, all day long...lol

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A. Curly wurly's are for kids.

    3. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Curly wurst.. use the funds you are saving elsewhere

      1. CostaCoffee
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Wurly

    4. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B easy

    5. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks lads. I've always loved DDs.

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I want one.

    6. Steve Stiffler
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      free up funds and bring in boost

    7. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

  24. Stokealona
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Ok RMT please

    Foster
    Alonso, Trippier, Walker, Bertrand
    KDB, Willian, Pogba,
    Jesus, Lukaku, Austin

    1. Stokealona
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Subs are
      Elliot, Magic, Loftus, Rangel

      1. Stokealona
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        *Matic.. Bloody spell predictor

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      13/49.

  25. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Did Benteke play sm preseason? Didn't score yet?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hasn't scored so not an option for most. 😉

      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        doesn't really say how many minutes he played tho.
        Do you have a personal opinion on him?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yes. Even if he had a stonking pre-Season, he is too expensive for my team. 🙂

    2. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ay don't mind pre season it doesn't really mean anything

  26. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which one?

    A. Kane + Fraser

    B. Jesus + Zaha (already have KDB)

  27. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mané owned by under 8% of teams.

    It's a crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy world.

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Why pick one Pool mid for wat when you can have two.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Because of Eriksen, otherwise I would. 🙂

    1. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not so crazy. 0.5m more expensive than Coutinho/Salah. CL qualification incoming which means rotation.

    2. 7alwachi
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'd rather own Eriksen and KDB who finished higher than any Liverpool player last season

  28. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Please rmt

    Foster

    Luiz, bertrand, daniels

    Willian, mane, de bruyne, Milivojevic

    Kane, chico, lukaku

    Bench:elliot, rangel, brad smith, carroll

  29. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Salah or mane???

  30. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What's Bournemouth's expected back four, assuming they play that system, now Smith is back?

    If Smith isn't playing RB, could he even be OOP?

    1. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Thats what I'm thinking if Francis is nailed on, Smith could move up

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Daniels, Aké, Steve Cook, Francis

      Adam Smith etc.