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Hazard returns to false-nine role ahead of Newcastle meeting

Eden Hazard (£11.1m) returns to his false-nine role for Chelsea as Newcastle come to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.

That’s because both Pedro (£6.3m) and Willian (£7.3m) come back into the team to operate as the wide-men in Maurizio Sarri’s 4-3-3 system.

The Blues are as usual both in defence and midfield, with eyes on Marcos Alonso (£6.7m), who lost another 100,000+ owners ahead of the Gameweek 22 deadline.

Hazard and company will be targetting a weak Newcastle central midfield with Jonjo Shelvey (£5.3m) and Mohamed Diame (£4.8m) out, and Ki Sung-yeung (£4.7m) away on international duty.

Lining up in that position are the inexperienced Sean Longstaff (£4.5m) and Isaac Hayden (£4.3m).

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Alonso, D Luiz, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta; Kovacic, Jorginho, Kanté; Willian, Hazard, Pedro.

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Yedlin, Lejeune, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie; Pérez, Longstaff, Hayden, Atsu; Rondón.

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2,022 Comments Post a Comment
  1. tm245
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro great skill

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    1-0

  3. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    OMG DAVID LUIZ

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      So the cheap versions of Alonso and hazard take the lead.

      If no attaching Alonso returns today he may be dust as he can’t justify hefty price.

    2. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      now would be nice if alonso does something like this

  4. Podge
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Nice pass from Luiz

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Morata would miss it

  5. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro goal puts Chelsea ahead...probably best to sub Hazard now Sarri.

  6. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Luiz

  7. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Luiz at it again!

  8. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pedro goal. Luiz assist,

  9. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Salah & robbo 3 bps 😀
    Perfect scenario !!

    1. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wow that is decent

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hate that scenario

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        He he.

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Now that's what I call a bonus! 😆

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Well said 😉

  10. tm245
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Nice assist from Luiz, too.

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pedrooooo. Not Willian of course

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

    Luis wow
    Pedro wow

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Luiz better then Alonso!!!

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lucky luiz owners

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      LOL

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not lucky. Smart decision. He is better value then Alonso lately

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nobody bite.

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

    YESSSSSS Luiz assist

  15. i am jose mourinho
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    We need Hazard goals . Did you hear Pedro ?

  16. Bram
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Annoying as a none owner but cracking ball from Luiz that.

  17. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Better combo for next 5-6 GWs
    A) TAA, Martial, Auba
    B) VVD, Anderson, Rashford

  18. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Luiz saving my week

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Game Over 🙂

    1. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

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

    Is Luiz the new Alonso ?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He is

    2. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Been true since GW 5.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thriving in the Sarri system, as Alonso did under Conte.

  21. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    luiiiizzzzzz!!!!!

  22. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hows mighty Haz looking lads? Any close calls?

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nada

  23. Patch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus Christ Alonso...I kept fighting sideshow Bob over you...and he still trumps you!

  24. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Alonso owners crying in their pool of stubbornness.

    King Luiz.

  25. bitars
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender to get in for 4,2?

    Cedric didn't start today, has he lost his place in the team?

    1. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric may be moving to sit on Everton's bench.

      If you need cheap you might as well get Bednarek for 3.9m and keep the change.

  26. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Remember when Luiz was against Son and he was crap and everyone overreacted saying he was going to be dropped and an awful player

    1. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I admit at the start of the season I thought Luiz would struggle in a 4.

  27. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Doing Alonso > Luiz back in GW15 has to be one of my best transfers of the season

    1. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      But Alonso is due tho. Can't wait for Alonso to punish sellers tho.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        How dare you not mention Hitting the post mate 😛

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Revival transfer

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Great job !!

  28. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who needs Alonso when you have Luiz?

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Well done Luiz owners. You've done the right call. Alonso owner here

  30. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    All this lol@salty casual non salah caps blah blah was classic hive brain muppetry. Really good opportunity this week to risk a differential captain with Salah away to Brighton.

    Im at 16k, went Aguero Cap to try and hit the top 10k by gambling on a salah blank. Didn’t work – now I need an Aguero brace to hit the average so its looking like Im heading south. That’s how the game should be played though right? Play the %’s until an opportunity to make grounds presents itself and reap the rewards?

    (insert salty lols@me below)

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd rather stick with the template for now.

      1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        template wont get you to the moon bro

    2. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Top of the captain's poll hasn't really been a sure sign of success. Must admit I bottled it and went Salah though after getting a ranking slap for going Haz instead of Kane last week (instead of Haz - I have no City options but may well have gone with one if I did).

      As for how the game should be played - it's the way that gives you the most enjoyment.

      1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        yeah fair point on how we play, but... but... HOW DARE THEY CALL ME A SALTY CASUAL (wipes tears*)

        1. Bram
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Anyone using lol@ or the phrase "salty casual" is probably getting bullied at school - just roll your eye's and move on.

          That said as I type this ...... lol@Chelsea cleansheet owners 🙂

          1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Haha yes and lol@salty casual hazard captainers!!