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Traore benched for Wolves as Nuno switches up front three

Having dislocated his shoulder early on in Wolves’ 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United in Gameweek 34, Adama Traoré (£5.6m) is only a substitute for today’s clash against Everton.

The rapid winger did manage 78 minutes at Bramall Lane but drops out in favour of the returning Pedro Neto (£5.0m).

On the other flank, Daniel Podence (£4.9m) replaces Diogo Jota (£6.0m) while Joao Moutinho (£5.4m) joins his countryman on the bench as Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) starts the game.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s chosen widemen Podence and Neto play either side of Raul Jimenez (£8.1m), who is on a run of three consecutive blanks.

Mason Holgate (£4.4m) fails to make the Everton matchday squad due to injury, despite Carlo Ancelotti being hopeful that the defender could make a quick return to action after picking up a shin problem in GW33.

The Italian manager has also made three line-up changes, with Leighton Baines (£4.9m) earning a rare start in place of the benched Seamus Coleman (£5.3m).

Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m) replaces Andre Gomes (£5.2m) – another player who is absent through injury – while Theo Walcott (£6.2m) earns his first post-restart minutes in place of fellow ex-Arsenal man Alex Iwobi (£5.6m).

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.3m), who has yet to register an FPL return since the return of the Premier League, partners Richarlison (£8.2m) up top.

Ancelotti was not in the mood to give much away in his pre-match interview on Sky Sports but was pushed to reveal that Everton will use a wing-back system.

Eleven players that I would like to see defend well and attack well. It’s not a clear line-up for you.

For the players and for me, we didn’t have a lot of time to try but I hope it’s going to work.

Three at the back, I think so. Sometimes three, sometimes five, it depends. – Carlo Ancelotti

Nuno was slightly more insightful as to why he has changed around the Wolves line-up and on Traoré’s benching.

We created a lot of situations [v Sheffield United] that required finishing the action, shooting on goal. Bad positioning, bad passing, something that we have to improve.

[Traoré is] available. He’s been dealing with his shoulder problem. He’s been struggling with pain but he’s available. If we consider that we can use him, we will do so. – Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; Podence, Jimenez, Neto.

Everton XI (3-5-2): Pickford; Baines, Keane, Mina; Digne, Gordon, Davies, Sigurdsson, Walcott; Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.

1,339 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What are the chances of Sterling, KDB or Foden not playing a single minute against Bournemouth?

    A. 0%
    B. 25%
    C. 50%
    D. 75%
    E. 100%

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Zilch

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Close to 0%.

      Foden and KdB will definitely start. Sterling at like 75% chance to start as well.

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

      I don’t think you guys have understood the question.. I will repost under separate cover shortly

    6. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      When you say 'or' do you mean 'and' or dou want three answers?

      1. Mighty Banana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He means the chances of one of the 3 not getting minutes, is how I read it.

    7. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling C
      Kdb C
      Foden B

      Imo

    8. MikeyMitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      All 3 will start and get limited minutes..pep hooked kdb early because Southampton game showed they struggle without him starting. Sterling obvious rotation path, sub, 90, 60-75.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He's said he's making 6 changes but no one wants to listen to reason!

  2. michaelington
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Son and Guendouzi to Pulisic and Foden for -4?

    1. MikeyMitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn’t take hits this time of year. Rotation and randomness render it ineffective imo. Would simply swap son for puli.

  3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Highest scorer used TC on Antonio. Wow

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah but it's a team set up this week just to try and get the highest score. I'd more impressed of it was someone playing for the whole season who was taking it seriously

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not even a "real" FH ... he just chose the early players, but he did select the right ones and made the right captain choice, so fair play

        Maybe that's the way we should do FH in future ... sod the fixtures and form, just go for the players from early teams

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

    The teams really needed a drink break to cool down after this intense foray. Their health would have been in jeopardy if they didnt get a break from the sweltering heat.

  5. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Holgate would play next GW ?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's not even in the squad. We don't know.

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

  6. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jeez. Just seen Digne make a tackle and Pickford make a save.

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The mushrooms must be kicking in.

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Digne always tackles well

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I wish I could agree. The lat couple of weeks yes. More to say normally he does not make the tackle.

  7. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you rather Giroud (if we get team leak) or Bruno on FH?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd want both.

      1. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Problem is Giroud would be taking up a mid spot so would play 343 instead of 352 with just Ings and Jesus up top

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud

    3. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Can a starting Giroud score double figures though?

  8. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimenez overhead kick saved by Pickford

    1. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That would have been phenomenal. Not as non owner but

  9. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This GW is a total write off.. would consider myself lucky if I end up getting 20 points.... jimmy and doherty blanks guaranteed

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling captain was obvious

    2. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jimi much better chance this week. Wolves finally dropped jota!

  10. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Almost Jimi over head goal

  11. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimmy trying bicycle kicks

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck wannabe.

  12. Orion
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Doherty Taylor
    KDB Salah Sterling Bruno
    Greenwood Rashford Giroud
    Nyland Saka Lascelles Ward

    1.8 itb, 1 FT, BB chip left
    Any suggestions lads? Leading my money league by 33 points
    Cheers!

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Have you got a free hit chip left?

      1. Orion
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        just BB

  13. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Predicted points from Mane against Arsenal?

    1. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      78

      1. Mighty Banana
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        😀

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3.14

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Pie??

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2 goals so 15 or 16?

  14. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best captain for gw 36+?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pusilic Willian
      A city plater
      Maybe throw in Ings

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      David Silva or B Silva

  15. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimmy looking promising today.

  16. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Predicted points from Ings vs Brighton

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      13

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1

  17. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wolves poor
    Everton more poorer

  18. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mina injured

  19. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A- mane Vardy to sterling Giroud (-4)
    B- mane Vardy to willian Jesus (-4)
    C- mane Vardy Mahrez to willian Jesus sterling (-8)
    D- mane Vardy to Pulisic Giroud (-4)
    E- mane Mahrez to Pulisic Sterling (-4)

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why sell Vardy?

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Had got him for the Bournemouth game, Sheffield fixture looks tough, Jesus/Giroud seem a better option

  20. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A no show Vardy would be the icing on the turd of a GW for me.

    1. Party time
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Must be a very delicious turd if that doesn’t happen

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mina injured

    3. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Predicted points from Greenwood vs Crystal Palace

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        6

      2. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        13

      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        7

      4. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        If he plays 90 tomorrow, 1pt.

        1. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          So you think he’s going to rested vs Crystal Palace ?

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Maybe if he plays 90. Semi-final just 3 days later.

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

        5

      6. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        2

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

      Coleman Keane Digne as Back 3 Oh God

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bye bye cleanie

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        RIP clean sheet...

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Jimenez the biggest threat to my rank, as usual... 😯

    5. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      SURELY DCL cant blank vs villa???

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Villa have conceded very few big chances lately.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Could be 0.0.

    6. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Goalman coming on

    7. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Coleman on, but after 30 mins so not eligible for a CS.

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

      Everton having to play with 2 fullbacks in a back 3?

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        yes

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Its worse if you say four fullbacks in an XI

        1. DandyDon
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I think they only have 3 as Walcott’s been playing right wing? Not really sure what’s going on!

    9. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      So what minute do people reckon Kane will dive in the box and get his penalty he always gets against us today?

      1. Dannyb
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Im gonna go with 22nd minute

      2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        5th, 17th, 62nd

      3. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        As Long as martinez saves it im fine

    10. MikeyMitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This game is absolute trash. Both teams are ridiculously disjointed.

    11. JJO
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      How is that not a foul
      Those referees are worst in top 5 leagues by far

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Its like some bakers association is infiltrated in this referee system

      2. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It was interesting to hear that IFAB think that overall VAR has been a success. With the exception of the premier league. It looks like we are the only ones who have botched it.