Scout Notes

More injury concerns for Burnley as pre-season takes its toll

Burnley picked up a few more injuries as they beat Aberdeen in the Europa League, which could make it harder to invest in them for Gameweek 1.

Elsewhere, the make-up of the three-man defence at Southampton is becoming clearer, while we learned more about Leicester’s team selection without Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) and Harry Maguire (£5.5m).

In another Scout Notes article we have a look at what the latest goals, assists and line-ups mean for our Fantasy Premier League teams.

BURNLEY 3-1 ABERDEEN

  • Goals: Chris Wood (£6.5m), Jack Cork (£5.0m), Ashley Barnes (£6.0m)
  • Assists: Ashley Westwood (£4.5m), Charlie Taylor (£4.5m)

Burnley’s European win over Aberdeen came at a slight cost as minor injuries were sustained by three of players all previously expected to be in the starting line-up for Gameweek 1.

“We have a number of soft tissue injuries. Chris Wood (abductor), Aaron Lennon (hamstring) and Stephen Ward. not serious ones, but we’ve had to be really careful tonight.” – Sean Dyche.

A potential lay-off for Chris Wood (£6.5m) would probably reduce the complication in picking the right centre-forward for the Clarets’ trip to Southampton on August 12. But if manager Sean Dyche confirms in the coming days that he is fit, it will be hard to predict who will start next Sunday. Sam Vokes (£5.5m) has registered more pre-season minutes than any of his colleagues (493) but was used only as a substitute in the first-leg of the Europa League qualifier at Aberdeen. However, he was restored to the starting line-up for the return leg at Turf Moor last night. Ashley Barnes (£6.0m) has struggled with a minor injury himself over the summer and has featured just three times, but should be available for Gameweek 1.

Aaron Lennon (£5.0m) had emerged as a great alternative to the injured Robbie Brady (£5.5m), registering more pre-season match time than any other winger at the club so far (457 minutes). He is another player to monitor the fitness of as he could provide excellent value in the Burnley attack, with two goals scored this summer. If he misses out then Jonathan Walters (£5.0m) could replace him.

Stephen Ward (£5.0m), if fit, is a sure starter in a very settled Burnley back-line. He started last night’s match alongside Matt Lowton (£5.0m) and the centre-back pairing of James Tarkowski (£5.0m) and Ben Mee (£5.0m). He was withdrawn at full-time with Charlie Taylor (£4.5m) coming on for extra-time, and assisting Jack Cork’s (£5.0m) all-important goal.

Anders Lindegard (£4.5m) could retain his starting berth in the Burnley goal for Gameweek 1 as he was chosen for Thursday’s big European night. Before the match Dyche revealed that Tom Heaton (£5.0m) was in with a chance of playing but in the end he was not risked. At the very least, he is still being considered for the final friendly of the summer, Espanyol’s visit to Turf Moor on Sunday.

“I don’t know how many we’ll get out Sunday, that could be an interesting side, “Tom (Heaton) is closer, but we’ve got to be careful. “I doubt it, definitely not Steven (Defour), Robbie I doubt. We’ve got to be very careful.” – Sean Dyche

While Nick Pope (£5.0m) is not expected to be in contention for some time, the operation following the dislocation of his shoulder has reportedly gone well.

“Popey’s had the op, so far it’s pleasing news in the sense the specialist was happy with what he found and what’s been done. He was just really pleased, it was as clean as he could have hoped for, so good news on that. I haven’t spoken to him yet because he was still recovering, but I’ll speak to him later.” – Sean Dyche

BURNLEY XI (4-4-2): Lindegaard; Ward (Taylor 90’), Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; Gudmundsson, Cork, Westwood (Hendrick 105’), Lennon (O’Neill 87’); Vokes, Wood (Barnes 45’).

LEICESTER CITY 1-1 VALENCIA

  • Goals: Kelechi Iheanacho (£6.0m)
  • Assists: James Maddison (£6.5m)

Kasper Schmeichel (£5.0m) returned to match action for Leicester City as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia at the King Power Stadium. He is the first Foxes goalkeeper to last the full 90 minutes in pre-season, as manager Claude Puel has favoured heavy rotation within matches thus far. The fact he managed to play the whole game would suggest that he is already targeting a start in Gameweek 1.

However, it has now been confirmed by the Leicester boss that England’s World Cup squad members Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) and Harry Maguire (£5.5m) are serious doubts to face Old Trafford in the opening game of the 2018/19 Premier League season.

“If we are serious I think they cannot participate in the first game, with just five days training with the team. They normally need more time, but we will see together with calm. We try to give good game time to work with the team and to make progress with their fitness, and it is important to respect this and to prevent injury. We don’t rush these players. It is important after the World Cup to work but also come back with the team and live with the team to find again the atmosphere of the club and the squad. The players before worked a lot also. Of course Jamie and Harry are valuable players for us but we need to protect them. If they are available to play in their minds it is a good thing because this shows their desire to come back and fight with the team, but we have to take a protective decision from us.” – Claude Puel

Those absences, as expected, leave the door open for alternative options up front and at centre-back in the early part of the season. Kelechi Iheanacho (£6.0m) strengthened his credentials against Valencia by adding his second goal of pre-season. However, no Leicester player has registered more minutes this summer than Fousseni Diabaté (£5.0m), who could be used either in attacking midfield or as a striker. Demarai Gray (£5.5m) is also an option here but was rested for the most recent match.

As for central defence, Wes Morgan (£4.5m) looks the most likely to play but Jonny Evans (£5.0m) is currently out of action with an injury, as is Nampalys Mendy (not in FPL). If the former West Bromwich Albion man ends up missing out on Gameweek 1, it could mean a start for Yohan Benalouane (£4.0m), who was paired with Morgan for the Valencia meeting. However, versatile Darnell Johnson (not in FPL) has also been used in that role, as well as at right-back. In fact, Diabaté is the only Leicester player with more pre-season minutes than Johnson’s 246 so far.

“We have had our first problem with Jonny Evans and perhaps with Papy Mendy. Evans just felt something in the last game and will not be available for the next two games. Papy is the same thing. He will not be fit for the next friendly games and we will see for the first game but I have a doubt. I don’t know if they will be available for the first game. All these things are a challenge for us to manage.”

It is difficult to predict too much about Leicester’s starting XI for Gameweek 1 considering Puel’s heavy rotation within pre-season matches. But we can see that Ben Chilwell (£4.5m) has played more minutes than Christian Fuchs (£4.5m) at left-back (230 to 160), while James Maddison (£6.5m) should be involved after two assists in 217 pre-season minutes.

LECIESTER CITY XI (4-4-2): Schmeichel; Chilwell (Gordon 63’), Morgan (Ndukwu 63’), Benalouane (Johnson 45’), Pereira (Elder 45’); Albrighton (Knight 63’), Iborra (Choudhury 63’), Ndidi (Amartey 45’), Maddison (Fuchs 63’); Diabaté (Thomas 75’), Iheanacho (Silva 45’).

SC BRAGA 4-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED

  • Goals: None
  • Assists: None

The arrival of striker Yoshinori Muto (£6.0m) could not come soon enough for Newcastle after their need for reinforcements was highlighted by a 4-0 defeat in Portugal. The Japanese international will be facing competition chiefly from Ayoze Pérez (£6.5m), whose involvement at Braga means he is the most-used forward in pre-season for the Magpies (242 minutes). Joselu (£5.0m) and Dwight Gayle (£6.0m) have been involved less often, with 179 and 118 minutes respectively.

Jonjo Shelvey (£5.5m) missed out on this match through a minor injury but, in his role as co-commentator for BBC Newcastle, he revealed that he should be back for the final friendly of the summer against Augsburg.

“I picked up a minor thigh strain. It’s been troubling me for a couple of weeks but it’s got a bit too painful. I should be back in training for Friday. I’ve been doing a bit of fitness work – I’m happy with how it’s going and should be fine for Saturday.” – Jonjo Shelvey

Meanwhile, Jamaal Lascelles (£5.0m) should be okay to return too after he was withdrawn at half-time for precautionary reasons with a knock to his shoulder. Benitez simply said “he’s okay” when asked about him post-match. That means the only main injury concern at the back remains Florian Lejuene (£4.5m), who recently sustained a long-term cruciate ligament problem. Barring any signings, DeAndre Yedlin (£4.5m) and Ciaran Clark (£4.5m) should start in Gameweek 1; no other Newcastle defenders have more pre-season minutes than their 225 and 205 respectively.

In attacking midfield Matt Ritchie (£6.0m) looks the most assured starter with 287 minutes under his belt this summer, more than any of his colleagues.

NEWCASTLE UNITED XI (4-4-2): Dubravka (Darlow 73’); Dummett, Clark, Lascelles (Schar 45’), Yedlin (Manquillo 73’); Atsu (Murphy 66’), Diamé, Hayden (Ki 66’), Ritchie (Roberts 80’); Gayle (Joselu 73’), Pérez (Longstaff 80’).

SOUTHAMPTON 3-2 CELTA VIGO

  • Goals: Charlie Austin (£6.0m), Stuart Armstrong (£5.5m), Mohamed Elyounoussi (£6.5m)
  • Assists: Matt Targett x2 (£4.5m), James Ward-Prowse (£5.5m)

Mark Hughes’ preferred personnel for his three-man Southampton defence were made clearer in this pre-season win over Celta Vigo at St Mary’s Stadium. Wesley Hoedt (£4.5m) looks the most likely to be involved against Burnley in Gameweek 1 as none of his team-mates have recorded more minutes than his 405 so far this summer. Jannik Vestergaard (£5.0m) should sit alongside him given his high-profile switch from Borussia Mönchengladbach. It now looks as if the final slot could fall to either one of Jack Stephens (£4.5m) or Jan Bednarek (£4.0m), with Maya Yoshida (£4.5m) not ready for match action yet. The former has registered more minutes, only Hoedt and Ryan Bertrand (£5.0m) have played more this summer, but Bednarek has started both matches since his return to training, at Stephens’ expense. Bertrand seems to have finally moved out of the back three and has spent the last two matches deployed on the left flank of the midfield five.

Behind the back-line, Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) appears to be winning the battle to start between the sticks. He is the only Southampton goalkeeper to have been involved in every match so far and has 270 minutes to his name, compared with Angus Gunn (£4.5m) and Fraser Forster’s (£4.5m) 90 each.

With 3-5-2 looking like Hughes’ preferred formation, Manolo Gabbiadini (£6.0m) and Charlie Austin (£6.0m) should start as the strikers in that system. The Italian has chalked up two goals inn 260 minutes this summer, while former QPR man Austin has found the net and assisted once each in 243 minutes. Shane Long (£5.0m) trails the pair with just three appearances amounting to 135 minutes.

Nathan Redmond (£5.5m) and Mario Lemina (£5.0m) missed the match but should be back in time to feature against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday. Redmond fell awkwardly in the win over Dijon while Lemina’s wife gave birth this week.

Cedric Soares (£4.5m) and Yoshida have returned to training but have not yet been deemed fit enough to be involved in pre-season friendlies. As predicted, they are to be considered doubts for Gameweek 1. Matt Targett (£4.5m) looks to be an option on the right flank of the midfield five in Cedric’s absence.

SOUTHAMPTON XI (3-5-2): McCarthy (Gunn 45’); Bednarek (Stephens 60’), Vestergaard, Hoedt; Bertrand (Reed 81’), Davis (Højbjerg 45’), Romeu (Ward-Prowse 77’), Armstrong (Elyounoussi 60’), McQueen (Targett 45’); Gabbiadini (Gallagher 77’), Long (Austin 45’).

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949 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Badge testing.

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Mine says 4, but I've been here for at least 5 seasons. I'm confused.

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        4 is better anyway

    2. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      A rip-roaring success

  2. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Jack Cork is 5.0 not 4.5 unfortunately

  3. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Thank iv nailed my team now, thanks everyone for you'r help, again im open to suggestions but feel quite good with this

    Ddg
    Shaw, luiz, tomkins
    Salah, sane, Sessegnon, hughes
    Aguero, lacazette, Arnautovic

    Bench, hamer, cedric, cairney, peltier

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Try posting in the new RMT Community Article 🙂

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/03/rmt-collection-spencer/

  4. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any Welsh blues round here? Zohore gonna start or just 4.5 it? 😆

    1. MagicMike013
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He should start but think we will be bringing in another striker too, so will need goals early.

  5. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Cook or Daniels?

    1. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Daniels will start first 3 but then has Rico looming. Cook for me

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        He's a rubbish fantasy option now anyway.

  6. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Cant decide on a 7m striker (To go with Aguero/Firmino) or a 6.6m striker and 0.5m bank.

    0.5 itb could be helpful, Eriksen > KdB or sorting out any problems..

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      7m for me.

    2. JD @JDCochran2
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Arnie/Tosun/Zaha

    3. Loftus cheeky nandos
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Arnie is defo the best option

  7. Big Hippo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Saints fans. McCarthy to start the season in goal as pre-season minutes suggest?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Lots tipping Gunn to start

    2. aspilcueta
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      McCarthy has racked up the minutes and had a phenomenal last half of the season considering how we did overall as a team. It would be unfair to dislodge him at this point just because Gunn came from City.

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I can't see Southampton spending £13.5 million on a goalkeeper just to keep him on the bench

      1. Nickemon
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        How about Ward to Leicester? Expensive back-up, unless Schmeichel leaves.

  8. Blablablabla
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Please rate my team guys :
    Ederson (stekelenburg)
    Robertson Tomkins Bailly (Cook, AWB)
    Salah Sanchez Richarlison Jota Pedro
    Auba Arnie (Kamara)

    With this team I feel that I can switch between 352 and 442

  9. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Best 5.0 mid?
    Hughes, Cairney or Costa? And why?

    Cheers!

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cairney. Most nailed on, essential to the team, goal and assist potential, set-pieces

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        This

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

      I have Costa, just seems more interesting..

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I dont get why people even go there. Avoid.

      1. Dacra
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I cant make a good team without having a 5.0 :S

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          nonsense. try again.

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            got 6 mil for that 4th mid. cant cut anywhere

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              then you are doing something wrong. you can always cut.

              1. StoichkovFPL
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                3 x 4.0 def ok? 🙂
                I love all my other picks!
                or Bailly to Shaw and will have Jota as 4th mid

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 8 months ago

                  🙄

                  you are wasting money somewhere.

                  Groß my 4th mf.

                  1. Christina.
                    • 14 Years
                    5 years, 8 months ago

                    *Sorry Richarlison(Pascal 3rd)

                    I also have Bailly.

                    Where is all you money going?

                    1. StoichkovFPL
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 8 months ago

                      Kun, Firm, Arnie up to
                      Salah, Mahrez, Robbo...

                      1. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        huh?

                        I also have Kun,Firm,Arnie up top...also have
                        Salah, Silva and Robbo...

                      2. StoichkovFPL
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        dont like Silva pick at all
                        Mahrez will be one of the best mids in da game

                      3. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        maybe but I doubt they have anyone playing the Silva role. Besides CS might tell us more, although I doubt Mahrez will be risked.

                      4. StoichkovFPL
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        "Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m) is much better, he is training and I think he is going to play on Sunday."

                      5. 003
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        Chances of Sane starting?

    4. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Ralls for me. On set pieces. Neves for same reason

  10. Sponge-worthy
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Will you keep the Kane-money ITB, if you're not getting him in GW1?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      ugh...no.

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      nope

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      WC can sort that out or 2 FT

  11. LangerznMash
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What we learned:
    Charlie Taylor possible 4.5 into Burley defence with assist potential.
    Matt Targett possible 4.5 into Southampton defence with assist potential.
    Iheanacho likely GW1 starter always good for a goal.

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

      Possibles are of no use really, need the nailed 🙂

  12. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I see Josh King is being touted now.

    Two years back he was the man who saved my season when he was OOP. Then last year, no word of a lie, I dreamt that he scored in the first 5 games of the season so I went with him out of loyalty and stupidity. Ended up a horrific move.

    Back on track... is he a better option than Arnie and/or Zaha?

    (Posted on old article)

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

      He isn't, but could be better than Wood (injury concern)

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      wouldnt necessarily say he's better but he was decent towards end of last season for me. Im considering him instead of Zaha maybe. He's on pens too i think and low ownership.

    3. aspilcueta
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I have King in my side. Always in with a good chance of pointing.

    4. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I've got him currently over Mitrovic... But it's a gable I'm willing to take given bmouth fixtures.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        But will he start every game?

  13. lugalooch
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A) Auba + Cairney (/ another 6.5 mid or less)
    B) Laca + Moura (/ another 8m mid or less)

    Thanks

    1. aspilcueta
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      A

  14. Goonermeister
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What's the highest score for the 5 week RMT squad you've managed to make?

  15. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Settled of this till Community Sheild:

    Ederson
    VVD • Luiz • Kabasele
    Mo • Mane • Mahrez • Richarlison • Cairney
    Kun • Arnie

    (4.0 / Tomkins / AWB / Quaner)

    0.5m itb for Mahrez to Eriksen or Luiz to Davies.

    Appreciate your thoughts! 🙂

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Try posting in the new RMT Community Article 🙂

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/03/rmt-collection-spencer/

  16. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I think that double or even triple City defense could be a viable tactic given their fixtures and the rotation/uncertainty of starters in their offense (besides KDB). If you double you can always bench your defender GW1 and just play Ederson.

    HUD, wolv, NEW, FUL, car, BRI
    Could be 6x CS tbf 😉

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

      Yup, on Mendy and Ederson myself

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      so there is no rotation for City at the back?

      🙄

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

        well Mendy + Ederson *might* be safe from rotation

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Ederson yes, I'm talking def's

      2. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Might be, but I'll bet you there will be less than in the offense. Another great thing about rotation in the defense is, that if your defender is benched he is less likely to get subbed on to reward you with a 1-pointer.

        Sané, Mahrez, Silva, B. Silva, Agüero, Jesus - hell even Sterling. They could all give you that 1-pointer.

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Kun never got on for 1 min last season.

          Besides they can all create havoc in 25 mins.

          1. Salarrivederci
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            True but City is also the team most likely to get CS's from GW 2-7.

            IDK what I am trying to say, but something like: Ederson and the playing defenders will all outscore Agüero/Jesus/B. Silva/D. Silva/Sané/Mahrez in Points pr. million over those fixtures.

      3. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Mendy is the only senior left back

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I’m on Ederson, Kun & Mahrez for now. They’ll be more goals than clean sheets imo.

  17. rhino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    please rate, think up top is a little light
    ryan,ali
    luiz,mendy,robbo,awb,peilter
    salah,erik,sane,neves,ward,
    auba,arnie,sorloth

  18. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Need 0.5 mil for 6.5 4th mid so:

    a) Robo > 5.5 (Luiz?)
    b) 3 x 4.0 defs
    c) Baillly > Shaw
    d) non of above and get up to 6.0 4th mid

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      who is your keeper?

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Ederson + 4.0 and I love it

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Aah, that's where your money is going. I'm on Patricio.

          It's 2 of Bailly/Silva/Ederson for me.

  19. ponsio22
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A. firmino and Lennon
    Or
    B. Arnie and keita

  20. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I can't believe I might be considering Sanchez for GW1. Even though I know its a horrible option but I want a Hazard place-holder, and considering the poor LEI squad maybe Sanchez/Wood (or King if injured) outscore Pedro/Auba. It would also save me a FT if I went with Sanchez

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez could be a revelation this year. The media negativity around Utd is a load of codswallop imo. They will spank Leicester.

  21. TheKeitaSuccess
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    RMT
    De Gea (Speroni)
    Bailly, TAA, Cedric (Tomkins, Daniels)
    Salah, De Bruyne, Mhyki, Richarlison, (Schurrle), Firmino, Zaha, Arnie

    Got quite a lot of rotation options. Any suggestions on 4.5m defenders? Would be tempted to tripple on Utd in defence with Shaw but not convinced on game time. Wanted Auba up top but can't bring myself to double up on Arsenal (at 7 mil Mhki is steal).

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Try posting in the new RMT Community Article 🙂

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/03/rmt-collection-spencer/

  22. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any love for Diabate as a 5.0 mid option?

    More attacking than Cairney/Neves & likely to be playing almost as a forward

    1. PRENO
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      lack of gametime concerns me compared to other options

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely interested. At one time he was touted as a natural replacement for Mahrez

  23. PRENO
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Lovren for £5M when he returns to the Liverpool team from WC duties? I know he considers himself one of the best CB's in the world (lol) but I do think he will represet excellent value this year as a route into the Liverpool defence (almost certain starter with VVD at CB) and £1M cheaper? Also Liverpool have strenghten their GK position which has been a weakness in their team for years so should consider fewer goals

    1. PRENO
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      *strengthened *concede

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        One to watch for sure.

  24. Greko82
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all,

    Do you believe that a combination of Mane + Firminio will provide enough cover for no Salah?
    It’s either the above + 1m in the bank (to invest somewhere) or Salah + Zaha/Arnie.

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No such thing. Just get Salah.

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Salah gives a more consistent return as your captain

  25. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one help:
    Austin (Bur)
    Cedric (Bur)
    Schlupp (Ful)

    Currently Austin if Cedric is back & wing backing.

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Austin is an injury waiting to happen. Always burns me.

  26. El Lobito 10
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    1. (A) Fabianksi or (B) Patricio
    2. (A) Mane or (B) Mahrez
    3. (A) Pedro or (B) Mkhitaryan

    Thanks!

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      B
      A
      B

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks pal. Anyone else please?

  27. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any other 'not nailed but could be epic' defenders to add to this list? I think these four could approach 5PPM at bargain prices - not completely rididulous to suggest they could become nailed either

    Luiz Shaw TAA Kola

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Clyne

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Would be nice for sure! I'll be keeping a close eye for defender bargains

    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Moses over Pedro at RW. Not sure if Luiz has a high enough ceiling to be considered epic.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Dunno, Luiz under Sarri could be this year's Ota

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        yeah probably true, but what if Luiz is on free-kicks? 😉 yes, Moses certainly would be!

  28. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Trippier or Bavies?

    1. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Aurier is too much competition. Go Bav

  29. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Is there any recent news on Firmino GW1 status?

  30. HamezMace
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Sarri,

    ''Very confident'' Willian will stay

    Courtois ''it depends on the club, but especially on him, but I hope he will be our keeper''.