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The headline FPL team news from Thursday’s press conferences

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There were nine Premier League manager press conferences held on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

The headline team news came from Liverpool, where Jurgen Klopp provided fairly positive news on Sadio Mane (£11.5m) ahead of Friday’s encounter with Norwich City.

Klopp said:

Looks fit. Yesterday was his first session with the team. Yesterday now with the team first time, looks absolutely OK, in good spirits. Yes he’s an option, but we will see.

The Reds’ boss said of James Milner (£5.5m):

Millie trained yesterday with the team, 100%. He will be fine.

The Reds opponents have problems at centre-half, with stoppers Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose (£4.5m) sidelined for Gameweek 1.

Defensive midfielders Alex Tettey and Ibrahim Amadou (both £4.5m) are also unavailable for tomorrow’s encounter.

On the subject of newly promoted clubs, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder revealed a clean bill of health at today’s presser.

Dean Smith only ruled out James Chester (£4.5m), meanwhile, as Villa prepare to take on Spurs.

Robbie Brady (£5.5m) looks set to miss out for Burnley against Southampton, whose manager Ralph Hasenhuttl didn’t disclose any injury concerns.

Gerard Deulofeu (£6.5m) was passed fit by Javi Gracia but Danny Welbeck (£6.0m) won’t be ready to feature against Brighton.

The Seagulls will be without Jose Izquierdo (£5.5m) and Yves Bissouma (£5.0m).

Mark Noble (£5.0m) hasn’t recovered from a dead leg in time to face Manchester City but Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) is fit to face the reigning champions.

We’ll have updates on Friday’s 11 press conferences in advance of the 19:00 BST deadline.

 


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  1. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Lundstraam a no go now Sheffield have signed a midfielder?

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    1. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Think he's lost his place according to sheff fans

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    2. adams_6
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Sheff Utd fans forums all have him on the bench before they even signed Besic.

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    3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Is there another 4.0?

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      1. dunas_dog
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        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Rico probably best alty

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        1. dunas_dog
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          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          * alternative

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        2. Toby Lerone
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Until Kelly comes back from injury

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    4. Sun Jihai
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully!

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  2. Fernandito
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    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best striker to partner Wilson??:

    A. King
    B. Deeney
    C. Wood

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    1. ktongue
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      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'm looking at Deeney and Rodriguez.

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    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I went Jota

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    3. dunas_dog
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      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      E Jota

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    4. Weasel Boy
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Went Deeney for fixtures.
      Will switch to Jota

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    5. Stockport Hatter
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      I've gone Wilson and Deeney

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    6. Steirish
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Jota

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

      thanks guys, Had considered Jota but a bit worried about Europa league & fixtures

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  3. El Lobito 10
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    4 years, 8 months ago

    Scenes here when Kane, Salah and Sterling blank

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Auba price rise! 😀

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      all will get double digits

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    3. Sun Jihai
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Scenes with a Jimenez and Aguero hattrick

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  4. ktongue
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    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone considering Rodriguez after his preseason results?

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    1. Weasel Boy
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      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      If he was defo starter he'd be in my team.

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  5. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A. Wan-Bissaka Sterling Wilson Jota
    or
    B. KWP KDB King Kane

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    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  6. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Lads hpw do you like this bunch, thanks

    Heaton,4.0
    VVD,Robbo,Digne,Balbuena,Lund
    Salah,Sterling,Perez,Moura,Barkley
    Jota,Wilson,Greenwood

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  7. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Isaac Hayden likely to start for NEW?

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  8. Zahara Desert
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Not seeing Rashford or Pulisic in any teams...

    Both nailed in top teams at interesting price points. Why are you avoiding?

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    1. AuFeld
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Better alternatives at each price point.

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      1. AuFeld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I'd rather opt for Martial who looks to be playing next to Rashford. Nearly identical xG + xA per 90 mins last season. Pocket the €1m and add an extra one point per goal.

        Eg Pulisic - Moura and Fraser are both proven in FPL.

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        1. AuFeld
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          4 years, 8 months ago

          * Re Pulisic

          Wilson > Rashford.

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    2. Top Lad Dakes.
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wait and see for me

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    3. Blanka
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      There's cheaper than Rash with similar potential and Pulisic is a wait and see.

      Both could be good picks tho without a doubt.

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    4. adams_6
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wilson much better at that price but Pulisic is a definite maybe. I think both Manure and Chelski require monitoring first. Too much uncertainty imo.

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    5. Zahara Desert
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Good feedback, thanks.

      Wilson vs Rashford is a tricky one for me.

      I reckon Pulisic will be the first player to increase by £1m in price.

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    6. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      for the first week only
      will swap moura-> pulisic gw2 🙂

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      1. Zahara Desert
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        like this idea

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  9. gooner_112233445566
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Montoya, kdb, Jimenez
    Or
    Robertson, Bernardo, jota

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    1. gooner_112233445566
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Already have vvd if that changes anything

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    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  10. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone punting on Callum Robinson 4th mid?

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    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
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      considering

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    2. adams_6
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Keeping an eye on him but it’s too punty for me gw1

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  11. otty10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Mcginn or callum robinson?

    Getting down to the nitty gritty now!

    Thanks

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  12. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys asked this several times but last time for changes! What do you think about this?

    Doesn’t feel good that I’ve got 0.5 ITB...

    Score out of 10?

    Pope, Button
    Digne, VvD, Robbo, Montoya, Diop
    Salah, Sterling, Moura, Trossard, Dendoncker
    King, Vardy, Greenwood

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    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I like.

      Could you spend the 0.5 on upgrading keeper?

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      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Are you playing with two goalies?

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

      How u feel about Moura?

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      1. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It’s just for one week

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        1. AuFeld
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          4 years, 8 months ago

          Maybe longer pending Alli's recovery

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      2. AuFeld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        His per 90 stats from last season are deplorable, but if he's playing ahead of the mouth breather with good fixtures, I'll play him.

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    3. FPL_Crisis
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      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Feels like you’ll just be stuck with greenwood until you WC. If martial also playing up front even less time for him
      You’ll prob need the 0.5 anyway soon so wouldn’t stress

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      1. Tshelby
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        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers! You playing greenwood?

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        1. FPL_Crisis
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          • 13 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Greenwood not even a consideration for my squad
          At that price you can always bring him in but hard to upgrade if he doesn’t get mins early on

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          1. Tshelby
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            4 years, 8 months ago

            Are you playing with 3 strikers in your XI?

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            1. FPL_Crisis
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              • 13 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Kane King Jota (wol) as it stands
              No doubt last min tinkering. Prob depends who my 4th mid is. Want zaha but given the drama now unsure

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  13. adams_6
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    It’s late but it’s busy on here isn’t it!!

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    1. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
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      Still pretty early.

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  14. Ci Siamo
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    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is Soyunco now nailed at CB for Lei now?

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    1. Emiliano Sala
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      Yes. I got him

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  15. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 12 Years
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    This is surely a bit different, but is it any good? Not having Salah means I can have a decent strikeforce...

    Alisson/ Button
    VVD/ Zouma/ Zinch/ Sokratis/ Coleman
    Sterling/ Bilva/ Barkley/ Perez/ Dendonka
    Kane/ Firmino/ Wickham

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    1. james 101
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      Some good players but I think it’s mad to go without Salah

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
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        I just think he's so overpriced... and gives a much better rounded team?

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        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
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          He scored 259 points last season, and he’s pretty much a set and forget captain mate.

          Yeah he’s expensive but in this case you are getting what you pay for.

          First player in my own team.

          (Pope
          VVD Robbo Digne
          Salah Sterling Fraser Perez
          Wood Wilson Jota)

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    2. Tomerick
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Needs more Salah

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
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        Salah aside, any other thoughts?

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    3. JoeSnowUK
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      Firmino is a bit meh at that price. Sokratis is pure LOL.

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
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        In real life he's a mess but he's going to start right?

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    4. FPL_Crisis
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      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal defender = no
      Too much Chelsea
      I like Zouma but Barkley not a fan
      Could easily go Wilson and upgrade wickham

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  16. james 101
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    4 years, 8 months ago

    Did we get a consensus on the best couple of 4m defenders yet?

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    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ones that haven’t just lost their spot due to transfers...

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    2. adams_6
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Kelly and Hanley only really. Rico maybe. Lundstram no.

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      1. james 101
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        Cheers

        Any other opinions?

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  17. Areid13
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Team A or B?

    A) Pickford
    VVD Zinchenko KWP
    Salah Sterling Fraser Perez McGinn
    Kane Wesley

    McGovern Greenwood Rico Lundstram

    B) Ederson
    Robbo Smith KWP
    Salah Sterling Lucas Perez
    Wilson King Wesley

    McGovern McGinn Diop Lundstram

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  18. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    G2G?

    Pope
    Robertson - VVD - Digne - Zinchenko
    Salah - Sterling - Moura - Perez
    Wilson - King
    (Ryan, Rico, Dendoncker, Greenwood)

    Will probs do a couple of transfers GW3

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

      Wouldn't double BOU attack. Maybe swap King

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    2. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Love it. But I’m biased because it’s almost my team except King - Jota and Moura - Fraser. Bournemouth double no problem for me. Nearly went triple.

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  19. Arctic_Orangutans
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    4 years, 8 months ago

    Cancelo can play LB but everyone still got zinch

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    1. L S P
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      4 years, 8 months ago

      yeah, he can play LB if Zinch, Angelino, Laporte and Mendy are all injured so....

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      he wont play LB, especially not with Sterling playing LW

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      1. Arctic_Orangutans
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        4 years, 8 months ago

        Danilo played LB sometimes and Zinch looks out his depth

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        1. F4L
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          4 years, 8 months ago

          Zinch is out of his depth based off 1 game against one of the best wingers in the world? not sure about that.

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          1. Arctic_Orangutans
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Not basing it just off that I’ve watched him a few times and really don’t rate him defensively

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  20. jamiet
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hi All

    Here is my team

    Pope (Button)

    Kiko Fim, Rico, Digne, Robertson (Lundstrum)

    Salah(c), Sterling, Richarlison, Perez, (Dendonk)

    King, Kane (Greenwood)

    I have 0.5Mil ITB

    Any improvement ????

    Cheers in advance

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    1. Firminooooo
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      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Upgrade Lundstrom or Rico.

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  21. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    no love for Siggy or Milivojevic on here?

    both seem to have god fixtures and both on set plays/pens

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    1. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Everton in pre-season have put many off their attacking assets. I'm going with Moura with +0.5ITB and will go with Siggy if they look good against Palace.

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    2. Arctic_Orangutans
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Much rather go siggy

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  22. Greko82
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Settled to that. Any advise welcome

    Pope/Ryan

    Vvd/Robbo/Awb
    Salah/Sterling/Siggy/Perez
    Wilson/King/Wesley

    Rico/Lundstram/Montoya

    Gtg?

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    1. jamiet
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Personally i think banking on a double bourn forward line is a little much - edge your bets

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      King to Deeney

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  23. Gearoid
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GTG?
    Ederson
    TAA Digne Vert Zouma
    Salah(c) KDB Martial Perez
    Auba King(vc)
    Button, Greenwood, Lund, Dend

    Good luck!

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  24. Weasel Boy
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    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    So Lundstram now a big doubt to start?

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    1. Napster03
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wait, why?

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    2. Littlest Hobo
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      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Why?

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    3. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      yeh have switched to Rico

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      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Me too

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  25. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A- VVD, 4.5 DF & Robinson or,

    B- Zinchenko, Ake & Trossard?

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  26. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who is the best 4.0 defender now the window has closed?

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    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Rico and Kelly.

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  27. Namtox
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Hi
    Any thoughts on changes would be helpful

    De gea
    Robertson.. vvd.. Zinchenko.. Dunk
    Salah (C).. Siggy.. Sterling (VC).. Perez
    Jota.. Wilson

    Button.. greenwood.. Dendoncker.. Lundstram

    0.5 ITB

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    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I couldn't start with that forward line but understand why so many people are....

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      1. Namtox
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        That’s my worry.. I can’t have Stirling and a top forward

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        1. Namtox
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          How would u change that.. Stirling for Auba ?

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  28. Littlest Hobo
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    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Martinelli or Wickham...?

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  29. Collie01
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    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Stones or Zinchenko?

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  30. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Final decision for me now:
    A. Play 4 at the back with Zinchencko or KWP
    B. Play 5 across the middle with Trossard?

    Cant decide! thanks

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