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The recent departure of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool has deprived both Jurgen Klopp and Fantasy managers of a top class midfield talent.

Prior to his transfer to Barcelona, the Brazilian had been in sparkling form, supplying seven goals and six assists in just 1,100 minutes of top-flight action. Yet with the Merseysiders now facing the prospect of enduring the latter half of 2017/18 without the playmaker, how are our evaluations of their other key attacking assets impacted?

This week’s Technical Area will examine how Liverpool’s key options have fared with and without the Brazilian, in an attempt to inform our expectations of their performances and value moving forward.

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  1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one:
    A) Ota
    B) mee
    C) oggy

    1. Aram95
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ota should play imo, other than that I have the same problem

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mee as I think Palace will score given their home form

    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm benching Otamendi. Many will disagree but I can't see a City clean sheet. Liverpool have an excellent record at home to City.

    4. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Never bench Ota

    5. I Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      C

  2. timPgoodwin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the best replacement for Naughton at £5.9m or less?

    Thanks!

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Jones

    2. Aram95
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who do you have? Jones, Stones, VVD, Christensen etc.

      1. timPgoodwin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Currently have Lowe, Alonso, Mee, Naughton, Masuaku...

        1. Aram95
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          If your gk isn't DDG i would say Jones then

          1. timPgoodwin
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks, appreciate the help!

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Jones or Stones. Some might thin VVD, not sure on that

      1. timPgoodwin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, appreciate the help! ...

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Jones would be no1. Then Christensen, VVD, Mustafi and Stones depending on your taste.

      1. timPgoodwin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I agree! Thanks!

  3. Aram95
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Play Mee or Ogbonna this round?

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Tough one, I'd probably say Mee, but could flip a coin

      1. Aram95
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        thanks, he's the one starting as of now

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      flip a coin

    3. jimmy.floyd
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mee

      1. Aram95
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mee

    5. AndyCook
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Odds favour Ogbonna

    6. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Gross to Lingard with FT is no brainier right?

      Just worried as see some wanting to get Gross in?? So bored of him

      1. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah do it, no reason not too

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks, exact cash so will have to do it after CH game, Gross due a fall

      2. jimmy.floyd
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Right

      3. Aram95
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Would do it

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

        people likely only want him in cause he is highest scoring cheaper player. The fact he now can be benched for difficult games makes him worth getting rid of. I looked at same move when there was only 0.1 difference and regret it big time

      5. BenSherman01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I just did the exact same transfer.

    7. Punty McPuntface
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      When do we expect the FAs verdict on the firmino holgate spat?

      1. AndyCook
          8 years, 2 months ago

          This week

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Apparently Sakho (west ham one) talking to palace about a possible move.

      3. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        TC to Lingard??
        Or should it be a move involving Son/Firmino?
        1FT 2.4ITB

        Adrian
        Azpi/Ota/Jones
        Son/Salah/Sterling/Arnau
        Firmino/DCL/Kane

        Elliot/TC/Mbemba/Mee

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, do it. Solid 3-5-2

        2. Aram95
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, I did the same this round. Looks good

      4. adam28193
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        who would you rather keep this week?

        A: Alli
        B: Arnie
        C: Son

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          c

          1. adam28193
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            i meant sell! who out of alli and arnie?

        2. Aram95
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Do you have to sell any of them right now? Arnie is most likely back and has great fixtures and form, and spurs have 2 good fixtures inc

          1. adam28193
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            dont have lingard

      5. Maddi Son
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Where do you think Sanchez will play at City? Just wondering which player is most at risk when he comes.

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Wide mid primary with occasional up front cover. A guess!

        2. Bury94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          They'll all be at risk, they'll just be more rotation. Sanchez can play anywhere across that front line

        3. Mayor of Flair
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Don't think he'll move. City better off without him

          1. Maddi Son
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            It's about as nailed as it can get without being nailed.

            1. Mayor of Flair
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Not for me

          2. AndyCook
              8 years, 2 months ago

              They are not better without him. Sane is good but Sanchez is definitely better than him.

              1. Mayor of Flair
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Not for me

        4. thunder_mike
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Best option, thinking Arnautovic.

          A) Arnie
          B) Lanzini
          B) Richarlison

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Yes A.

        5. BENFICA É MERDA
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          DCL is at -97.5 on fplstatistics -- do you know for how long? Might have to transfer him out now to get the 0.2 profit

          1. Mayor of Flair
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Think he's there for a while

          2. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            He'll probably be alright til Friday.

          3. Bury94
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            He'll be there a while, not too may transfers happening at the minute, you should be fine, although FPL statistics hasn't been overly reliable this season

        6. Mayor of Flair
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          How're looking?

          DDG

          Mustafi Alonso VVD

          Salah Lingard Sterling Arni Richarlison

          Kane Vardy

          Periera, Kenny, Edwards, McBurnie

          Thanks

          1. AndyCook
              8 years, 2 months ago

              It’s ok. Vardy a bit odd

          2. OldBenKenobi
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            This is what I’ve been afraid of especially as a Liverpool fan

            https://twitter.com/jamespearceecho/status/951090778490785792

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

              maybe he means the city in general

            2. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Firmino > somebody else

            3. We Will Klopp you
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Need to get him another magical brother asap

          3. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Bench 2 please

            A) Mee
            B) Masuaku
            C) Gomez
            D) Ota

            1. OldBenKenobi
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              C and D probably

            2. Mayor of Flair
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Gomez & Ota

            3. Botman and Robben
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              C and D

            4. _figu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              BC

            5. AndyCook
                8 years, 2 months ago

                C for sure

            6. Botman and Robben
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Strange, Mahrez is the 4th top scoring FPL midfielder and has never been on my team,oh well..

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

                guy above me in ML has never owned sterling, kane, aguero, KDB, and on and on but has owned mahrez and it feels like he has kept him above me every week

                1. Monkey Hanger
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Think last years winner proved you can do without anyone. Everton supporter who refused to get Pool assets, while we were all running round trying to work out if two or three Pool attackers was the optimum.

            7. fantasydan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Lingard and Jones in for Arnautovic/Richarlison and Daniels for -4.

              Yes or no? Ta

              1. Mayor of Flair
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                No

            8. Bouncebackability
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              In one of those weird situations where I wouldn't mind any of my outfield players playing this week, soyoud think I'd be able to save a transfer.

              However, Stoke are so unbelievably poo that I think my hand is forced to get Pogba/Lingardinho. Just ha e to work out who to ditch out of:

              1) Arnie
              2) Eriksen
              3) Alli

              Thoughts? I'm leaning towards Alli.

              And also, those with Otamendi. I cannot bench him again. I learned that the hard way after benching him at Old Trafford. I was lucky he only got 11 and not 15 as they suffocated United. Plus, being a Liverpool fan, in big games over the years we've always struggled in the air. I remember a painful Gary Pallister brace at Anfield so Otamendi has to start for me.

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Hi bud,
                I got rid of Alli, nothing to chose between him and Eriksen but I was liable to lose value on Alli so that made the decision for me.

                Wouldn't bench Otamendi - got his 11 points at OT 😉

                1. Bouncebackability
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Hello Mr Agnew, Happy New Year to you Sir!

                  Alli gets the vote then it seems, Joggers agrees below too. I don't really rate Alli much to be honest, plus I may as well rage transfer him out ahead of his inevitable red card at the World Cup ha. I like Eriksen, always have, so far more likely to keep faith. Will wait to see what Moyes says about Arnie later in the week though obviously.

                  And don't wind me up about Ota, I got what I deserved for that, a big fat zero!

                  1. Gnu
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Happy new year to you to. 🙂

              2. Joggers Nipple
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Alli

            9. arndff_
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              What do you guys think about Eden Hazard? Is it worth to keep him?

              What do you expect from him from now on?

              Cheers! 😉

              1. Mo Mané No Problems
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Troll and poor value. I prefer KDB.

                1. arndff_
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  I've already got him[Hazard]. Also have Otamendi and Sterling, while planning to get Aguero, so KDB is not an option for me.

                  Got him[KDB] for first three GWs, when he used to played deep and felt in price @ 9.9. After I sold him, he started to play well lol

                  So he trolled me too, if I have to be honest. 🙂

              2. Hardly Athletic
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Keep him for the next 5 matches. Chelsea's have got Leicester at home, Brighton away, Bournemouth at home, Watford away and West Brom at home. He offers an alternative captain choice to Kane in GWKs 25 and 27 when Spurs have got Man United and Arsenal.

                1. arndff_
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Could he match Alonso in points tho?

                  1. Hardly Athletic
                    • 16 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    I think Alonso will score more points.

                  2. AndyCook
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Of course. He should better Alonso really

                2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  He's a keeper for me but understand why peeps are losing a little faith, Chelsk. are a little flat but not deflated.

                  I think the fact he's on pens and with a good run of fixtures it would be jolly rude to sack him.

                  1. arndff_
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    I'd like to ask you the same Q as @HARDLY ATHLETIC(TM)

                    Could Hazard match Alonso in points tho?

                    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                      • 8 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Certainly in my book, I strongly feel Haz has some monster hauls left in his locker.

                      1. arndff_
                        • 14 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        It's good for you, but it you didn't answer my question. 🙂

                        Haz vs. Alonso?

                        ---

                        My plan is to involve Aguero from next GW, but have to decide who to ditch.

                        1. CRO KLOPP
                          • 8 Years
                          8 years, 2 months ago

                          I would go for Alonso, you can find good midfielders

                          1. arndff_
                            • 14 Years
                            8 years, 2 months ago

                            Depends on the price tag. Because if I ditch Haz to get Aguero, there won't be any money to find a good mid. 🙂

                            1. CRO KLOPP
                              • 8 Years
                              8 years, 2 months ago

                              Well, Alonso is a good midfielder
                              Hazard will do well,but will you captain him,and is he worth price,he is a good player

                              1. CRO KLOPP
                                • 8 Years
                                8 years, 2 months ago

                                Tough call definitely

                            2. Hand of clod
                              • 11 Years
                              8 years, 2 months ago

                              I'd go Alonso. Clean sheets, and goals/assists. Haz for me is a frustrating player in recent seasons. Look what Salah is delivering for less money.

                        2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
                          • 8 Years
                          8 years, 2 months ago

                          Tough call for you, I understand.

                          My answer is clear, Keep Haz and Kun is as solid as it gets.

                3. AndyCook
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    If losing Hazard gets you Alonso and Aguero then that’s a good move in my book. I wouldn’t rush to get rid of him for no particular reason though

                4. Ruffio
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Will cout fall again or am I safe to hold till sat/pressers?
                  Thabks

                  1. OldBenKenobi
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Price locked I believe

                5. I Member
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  If Chelsea win tonight, making a GW28 blank for United more likely, will that put off anyone from buying Lingard? I already have 6 players from CHE, MUN and MCI. Not sure if it's the best idea to add a 7th.

                  1. Hy liverpool
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    We won't know today ... there's a second game on Emirates

                    1. I Member
                      • 10 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      I know, that's why I said more likely.

                  2. Bouncebackability
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    I wouldn't worry about that yet. If Lingard got a brace on Monday you'd be more annoyed not having him than having 7 for 28 with a few weeks to go before then, trust me.

                6. Don Kloppeone
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  G2G for this week? Bench order makes sense?

                  0FT £0itb

                  DDG
                  Alonso, Otamendi, Duffy
                  Lingard (V), Salah, Sterling, Son, Arnie
                  Kane (C), Firmino

                  (Elliot) (Ogbonna, Tomkins, DCL)

                  Cheers

                7. We Will Klopp you
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Do people think a Burnley clean sheet is likely given Crystal Palaces home form?

                  Bookies don't given them much of a chance but then again their clean sheet potential has been undervalued all season.

                  1. OldBenKenobi
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    I’m playing the ownership game on this one. Plenty ppl have Pope and/or Mee/Tarkowski therefore I’m going to play Mee.

                    It’s him or Masuaku or Schindler neither super convincing imo

                    1. I Member
                      • 10 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Same here. If Burnley do manage to keep the CS the majority of my ML will get those points so I'm playing Mee just to block that.

                  2. Monkey Hanger
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Only City have kept a clean sheet against Palace in their last seven.

                8. Mo Mané No Problems
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Anyone know the status of Quaner hamstring injury? When will he be back?

                  1. Majestic Chanka
                    • 8 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    KIIIIIIIIIING!

                    Not sure about Quaner though I’m afraid

                9. Hy liverpool
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Kane owners ... tempting to switch next week to Kun (if you don't already have him) ?

                  Kane has Ars Che Liv after everton.
                  While Kun has NEW WBA bur LEI after Liverpool.

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 16 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    You forgot S'ton.

                    1. Hy liverpool
                      • 12 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      My bad ..
                      Still Kun Fixtures look better!!

                      1. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 16 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        Kane's form is better. He did well vs S'ton and Pool already. Aguero saves his goals for Watford.

                        1. Hy liverpool
                          • 12 Years
                          8 years, 2 months ago

                          Hope this week help us making this decision ...

                        2. barracuda
                          • 9 Years
                          8 years, 2 months ago

                          Won't play Watford this season.

                  2. Jigger & Pony
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    sot MUN liv ARS

                    Would be worried about MUN and liv only of those fixtures.

                    1. Hy liverpool
                      • 12 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Would you captain kane in any of those ?
                      On the other hand Kun would be captain in 3 of those at least

                      1. Jigger & Pony
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        8 years, 2 months ago

                        No but taking Kane out and then bringing him back in when Kun (likely) blanks in 28 is effectively worth -8. Plus Sterling(c) is a viable alternative in those fixtures.

                  3. Awesom-o
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Most explosive and unpredictable striker in the game.

                    Not a chance.

                    1. Hy liverpool
                      • 12 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      No one is tempted it seems ... Weird
                      Cheers all !

                  4. Caleb's Kitties
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Kun is slight rotation risk..and even more so with easier games on paper..and likely blanks in 28..

                    1. CRO KLOPP
                      • 8 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Yeah,can see him sub off early when city are up 2-3 goals

                  5. Pieterke30
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    I have both

                    If I went for just one, would have to decide between KDB and Kane or Hazard and Aguero + a bit of money. Tough call.

                    Dont have Hazard or KDB.

                10. Jigger & Pony
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Which one to play this GW:

                  A. Christensen (LEI)
                  B. Otamendi (liv)
                  C. Ogbonna (hud)

                  1. Mo Mané No Problems
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    A

                  2. Speédy
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    A easily

                    1. Jigger & Pony
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Thanks

                11. jimmy.floyd
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Sterling or KDB?

                  1. We Will Klopp you
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Equally attractive options but Sterling is cheaper so him

                12. Qaiss
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  who will score more this week?

                  KDB or Salah

                  1. Hy liverpool
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Salah

                  2. Jigger & Pony
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    I would say Salah but not much in it

                  3. We Will Klopp you
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Salah

                13. We Will Klopp you
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Play one
                  A) Pope
                  B) Adrian

                  Play two
                  1) Otamendi
                  2) Masuaku
                  3) Dunk
                  4) Mee

                  1. Mo Mané No Problems
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    A13

                    1. We Will Klopp you
                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 2 months ago

                      Cheers

                14. Robben Mee Blind
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Just checked my team stats on FPL Statistico and surprised to find I've only had 8 captain fails. Feels like a lot more 😉

                15. jimmy.floyd
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Bench one
                  Duffy
                  Ogbonna
                  Otamendi