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Dugout Discussion – Brighton vs Chelsea

Gameweek 24 begins by the seaside as Brighton host champions Chelsea at the Amex Stadium.

Despite notable absentees for Chelsea, there is keen interest from a Fantasy perspective.

The Blues defence is heavily backed and, with five clean sheets from their last six Gameweeks, we should perhaps expect further returns against a goal-shy Seagulls.

However, with Thibaut Courtois missing through injury, there is disruption in the Chelsea rearguard, which could mean that owners of Marcos Alonso and Andreas Christensen may well be forced to seek attacking returns.

That’s not out of the question given that Antonio Conte’s side rank second for attempts from corner kicks, while Brighton have conceded more goals from dead-balls than any other side, including 12 from corners.

Elsewhere, the inclusion of Michy Batshuayi in Conte’s line-up suggests that Hazard will be sparred a false nine role, with Chelsea perhaps lining up in a 3-4-2-1.

Brighton’s formation is also significant, as Chris Hughton mirrors Chelsea’s three-man defence by handing a start to Connor Goldson alongside Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy. That’s a situation to monitor given his price tag of just 3.9.

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

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  1. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I have never hated anyone as much as I hate Christensen.

    He has ruined about 5 weekends in a row.

    It's times like this when FFS should allow the F word.

    😡 😡 😡

    1. Peace-o
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      His mini league opponent must have him. Tactical.

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Feck?

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He's gone to VVD for me now.

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      What an arsre he is getting injured.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Speaking of arses, how are we, E.F.?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          My arse is sore.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            😆

          2. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Oh now you complain.

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Heh-heh, classic stuff!!!

    5. MTPockets
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Fail?

      • FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        So sick of this. FPL to introduce a partial clean sheet bonus NOW.

        It works fine with no issue whatsoever on TFF.

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          That's why I like Telegraph Fantasy Football

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            If FPL isn't careful, I will be going back to TFF.

            Why do Official FPL love annoying people with minor bureaucratic points.

            1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              I'm sure FPL will be sad to see you go 😛

      • Magic Box
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        What a horrible comment. Can't take any chances with head injuries...

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Obviously I'm speaking from a fantasy football point of view. Do I really need to make the disclaimer?

          1. Magic Box
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Apologies. You just see a lot of idiots making comments like that without thinking.

      • STEP rOVERS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

      • Flycroft
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He has absolutely f*cked me over these last few weeks. Could have had Jones this entire time. Ahhh

      • Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Duffy revenge mission after loss in knockouts against Denmark...

      • Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        classic tantrum

    6. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I transferred out Christensen this week as he was doing my head in...but I feel for those who have him, that is a very annoying sub!

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Him doing his head in is why he was subbed.

        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Lol, good point!

    7. spiderman
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Lol @ Christy owners.

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I was about to post I'm surprised I haven't seen "LOL @ Christensen owners"

      2. Infamy, Infamy
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Get on with your homework.

    8. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Christensen been very unlucky in fpl

    9. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hopefully Christensen drops down to about 5.3 now & gets a run of games & CS's

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

      2. 1314
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        just get Alonso

    10. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      literally opened my computer just to see how FFS was reacting to Christensen coming off. totally worth it

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Haha yup

    11. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Lets go Brighton, lets go!

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Are you 'murican?

        1. CloudSky
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Just a poor Christy owner. 🙁

    12. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Christensen was well on for at least a BAP too.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He would have struggled to get One.

    13. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Unlucky Christenson owners

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        That's more like it.
        Hate the juvenile laugh out load @....

    14. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Murray to ease Christensen owners with a goal.

    15. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Genuinely so unlucky, Chelsea 2nd best CB as well

    16. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Brought Christensen in before the first Brighton game. 3 pts in total and missed out on at least 3 and potentially 4 clean sheets!! Got to laugh

    17. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Christensen > Jones done. Max rage 😆

    18. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Brighton better score 2 and Alonso and Azpilicueta better get red cards now to make up for this shitty luck

    19. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Amazing. Wow.

    20. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Willy and Luiz.

      #PrayForChelseaCS

    21. -GK22-
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Luiz is gonna cost Chelsea the cs

    22. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Just refreshed my team and there’s an extra 5 points there!

      Thank god I didn’t buy Chris!

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cruel man

    23. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Transferred Christensen in this week. Ffs.

    24. @persecuted_by_mods
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I mean there's still a good half hour for Chelsea to concede so it's not that bad, yet

      • Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Christensen owners deserve a Brighton goal

      • DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        thats it i give up fighting the fpl gods anymore

      • diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Said this before. FPL should award half CS pts for 45 mins+ appearance and full CS pts for 90 mins+ appearance.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Nah

        2. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Ugh.

        3. Lanley Staurel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yuck

      • doy
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Willian is so annoying....let Alonso take the FK!!!

      • Ode
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Need Brighton to score to ease my Christensen pain

      • Blaugrana
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Watch Luiz make a mistake now to cost me an Alonso CS too... scum bag.

      • Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        3 - Hazard (37)
        2 - Willian (33)
        1 - Moses (31)

      • Mumble Pie
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Azpi = my rock

      • Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Who's already transferred out Christensen....

      • Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Sold Hazard and still have Christensen. That'll teach me!