Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Swansea City vs Liverpool

Gameweek 24 concludes at the Liberty Stadium as Swansea City entertain Liverpool at 8pm.

The visitors boast two of the top five captains in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) for this round of fixtures, with both Mohamed Salah (13.8%) and Roberto Firmino (3.6%) in exceptional form ahead of their trip to south Wales.

Captained by 19 of the top 100 managers heading into Gameweek 24, Salah has returned double-digits on 10 occasions, with a goal or assist in 13 of his last 14 league appearances.

Firmino, meanwhile, has delivered 46 points across his last five starts, which includes two goals in a 5-0 win over the Swans in Gameweek 20.

The Reds’ rampant form had a marked impact on the FPL market ahead of Saturday’s deadline – in terms of transfers in, both Firmino (275,000) and Salah (233,000), along with team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (111,000), were among the 10 most popular trades.

The latter retains his place on Jurgen Klopp’s teamsheet in light of his goal and assist in last Sunday’s win over Man City.

Still only costing 5.7, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s claim as a budget midfield pick is enhanced by a schedule that pits the Merseysiders against Huddersfield, Southampton, West Ham and Newcastle in the subsequent five Gameweeks.

At the other end of the pitch, we’ll get the chance to monitor Virgil van Dijk’s impact on the Reds’ rearguard – the January signing has recovered from a hamstring complaint and starts under Klopp for the first time in a league match.

For the hosts, Jordan Ayew has another opportunity to impress as a budget striker option.

Costing 5.1, he was the fourth most transferred in (154,000+) player for Gameweek 24 – the Ghana international has netted in three of the last five and was also on the scoresheet in last week’s FA Cup replay win over Wolves.

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  1. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone gettong both Mikhi and sanchez?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      None

      1. SuperMane Returns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        *Noone

    2. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      yeah not doing to well this season need a gamble

  2. Goalosaurus
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A lot of slips happening on this pitch

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Part of the Swans' strategies.

  3. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mane's not hot

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Haha

    2. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Lol! beat me to it

      1. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        😉

    3. Futile Tinkering
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      😆 cab I borrow that as my new team name?

  4. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Feels like 11 hendersons on the pitch for liverpool

  5. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    That Liverpool defence

    Matip - YC
    Robertson - YC
    VVD - Assist

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Vvd assist?

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        His clearance setup Alf

  6. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mane's not hot

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Unique post

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

      Dial up?

      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        it's not half-time yet

    3. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I dont get it?

  7. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mane has been off form since his injury. Wonder why others are eyeing him.

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Because having Salah is irrelevant now so he's a way in to the Pool attack in addition to Big Mo

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I would rather have Firmino as a double up. Mane has been way out of form, very poor touch.

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Been better the last couple games. Great goals v Burnley and City

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Did Christensen > VVD 15 minutes ago. Where do I ask for refund?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Should have waited at least after the final whistle.

    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Did you do it in time for his assist?

    3. Lukey27
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      VVD on for 3 baps

  9. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Painful half. Dull.

  10. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mawson could do a lot better than Swansea he could even do well in a top 6 club imo.

    1. How Mina You
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed! Even before he scored, I was thinking how the guy is actually so composed on the ball, together with being a good distributor of the ball and having good positioning. If Swansea end up getting relegated, would expect a good Top 8 team (maybe Leicester?) to go after him.

  11. F4L
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Yay, I own Salah captain and Mane 😀

    1. Toffeeman (A retired FPL ma…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      So does my ML rival who also got just Robertson w/ YC. 😉

  12. BON
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Ref is absolutely awful

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He has had a very good half

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Well that's a first.

  13. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Son Christensen > Willian Alonso (-4) worth a punt?

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

      Aye, potentially.

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No.. we dont know if willian is nailed yet

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Christy 15 pointer on the way

    4. teki0s
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

    5. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Worth the risk. Lanzini a potential out if it goes wrong

    6. Toffeeman (A retired FPL ma…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. As long as misfiring Morata doesn't botch Willian's potential.

    7. Mr Flibble
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Willian not nailed. What about Albrighton to get a certain starter

  14. Deus
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Ox shmox
    Lallana ‘60?

    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nah Wiji will come of

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Those corners though! Vvd goal, Chambo assist incoming

  15. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    I fell for the Firmino trap again

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Wasn't a trap over December

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I "fell" for it weeks ago, been v enjoyable for the most part 🙂

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Please don’t take it personally

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I don't, but will if he fails now because of you 😉

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      How can it be a trap when he is one of the highest scoring forwards?-

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I brought him in this week

    4. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Firmino has been doing well so far. Working hard for the team. Might end up getting a goal.

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Me too.

    6. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I’ll agree with you in 45 minutes

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Don’t worry, I’m only doing it so I can be ridiculed later

    7. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Early doors for goodness sake

  16. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hate Robertson so much. Why do I even have him. 0 attacking threat and got a effing YC. And conceded. My one differential for this match ruined.

    1. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's been very attacking. Whipped in quite a few crosses. Can't expect cleanies with Pool tho

  17. maverickga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Fernandez's nose was broken during the goal celebration..

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Think Mawson bit him. Accidentally.

      1. maverickga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        That's the spirit!

    2. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      0 attacking threat? Do people even watch tje games?

  18. Lucackadoodledoo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    2nd half predictions? I'm thinking 1 each full time. Goal by mane with an ox assist

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Salah sent off.Will make FPL interesting

      1. SuperMane Returns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He still wouldnt drop in price though.

      2. gunner 2727
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Do think salah injury (I don't wish it on him at all) would spice the whole game up

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1-1 (Lallana)

  19. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    It's ok Pool fans. Cout will come on second half.

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

      On what?

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Filthy boy!

      2. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Who*

  20. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Better option?

    A) Wilson & 5m defender

    B) Awey & VVD

    Will roatate the striker/defender for the 11th spot.

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A because less VVD

  21. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like a "green fixture" is a bad fixture when it comes to Pool :/

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Been like that since Klopp arrived. Maybe even longer.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Coutinho gone will make it even worse.

      2. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        It's been like that since Rafa left! Such short memories people have

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I was talking from a fpl-perspective. People are tripling up with these "good" fixtures.

          1. Homer21
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Still 45 to go ffs. Why does everyone expect them to win in the fist half???

            1. Legendary!
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              Arsenal did it within 20 mins! LOL!

  22. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    That pitch is terrible. Same yesterday. That time of year, eh...!? :o/

  23. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Get TAA on

    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Think he might later

      1. Francescoli
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Good. I have Dunk (0 points) as my autosub.

        1. Halftime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I have Tomkins lol

  24. TerryVenables
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    (A)Firmino > Aguero
    (B)DCL > Vardy

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

      What's your team looking like for GW28?

      1. TerryVenables
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Adrian
        Ota-Jones-Azpil-Mustafi-
        Sterling-Salah-Arnie-Lingard
        Kane-Firmino
        Bench-Elliot,Ogbonna,Carrick,DCL

        I have 3.3m ITB

        1. TerryVenables
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Was planning on DCL>Vardy and play 3-4-3. Will sell Mustafi next week if I do this.
          Aguero essential?

  25. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Fernandez getting extra BAPS for being 'ard?

  26. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    "I am United till I die"

    Well that's how God made you, Sir.

    ??

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      *molecules begin to split as I dissolve into chaos"

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        **

  27. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Lingard plummeting today, if he drops tonight I lose my 0.1 profit. Safe to bring in Shaqiri today seeing as Stoke don't play at the weekend? Would still have 1FT left in case anything else comes up.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Of course do it, that .1 will break your season otherwise and nothing could possibly happen to the rest of your team during the next 12 days 😉

    2. gunner 2727
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't

      1. gunner 2727
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Infact I'm in same situ and I won't!

  28. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Maguire, Mahrez and Vardy Leicester overkill? Feel I'm too late to join the Firmino train

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      No such thing. Go ahead 🙂

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Could be great with no European Commitments, all 3 are nailed

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I agree. I have Mahrez and probably getting Vardy this week. The Otamendi or Azpi will be sold before GW28, and Maguire is a candidate.

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I have Maguire and Mahrez now.

      I wouldn't be contemplating Bobby F to Vardy. Too much.

      Vardy's alway been a trap whenever I've owned him before...even more of a trap than Firmino.

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I don't own either Firmino or Vardy, but Lacazette desperately needs to be replaced

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah but that's your team. Your route to Vardy would be from Firmino. But he's asking about his team/in general.

  29. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    That was a great minute for Robertson owners. Smh

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      All 5 of them

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Silly thing what he did really. A straight red would hardly be a surprise to be honest.

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Lol clueless

  30. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Lingard and lanzini to arnautovic and shaqiri