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Vinagre to offer FPL value in 2020/21 following Jonny’s long-term injury

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Ruben Vinagre (£4.5m) could prove to be one of the most effective budget defenders in Fantasy Premier League this season.

The 21-year-old defender looks certain to fill the gap left in the Wolves team by a long-term injury to Jonny Otto (£5.5m).

The Spaniard is unlikely to feature for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men for an extended period following an operation on his damaged anterior cruciate ligament, injured against Olympiakos earlier this month.

Preliminary estimates indicate that Jonny may not play until 2021, which could unlock Vinagre’s FPL potential as a set-and-forget budget option.

After two years as an understudy on the left-hand side of Wolves’ wing-back system, Vinagre finally has a chance to string together consistent starts in 2020/21. That could see him surpass his 24 and 32-point total scores from the two previous campaigns by a considerable margin.

In fact, Vinagre may even act as a powerful differential in the early weeks of the campaign provided we don’t see massive ownership shifts between now and Gameweek 1. The left wing-back currently sits in 11.7% of Fantasy teams, roughly half the ownership of Matt Doherty (£6.0m).

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m), owned by 56%, is currently the only more fashionable defender than the Republic of Ireland international and the heavy backing for Wolves’ right wing-back could see Vinagre slip under the radar for those outside the hardcore Fantasy community.

This article serves to bring the Wolves youngster into the light, examining what he produced in fleeting appearances during 2019/20 using some key underlying statistics.

As this article uses Opta data, only those with a valid Fantasy Football Scout subscription can access it in full.

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  1. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Milos Rashica linked with Aston Villa. Finally Grealish will have someone to connect with?

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      From Werder Bremen so will be used to a relegation battle.

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      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He is quality though. He has 7-8 PL goals in his pocket if he starts every game. He becomes better year by year.

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        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I watched Bremen a couple of times last year, but I don't remember him tbh, so will take your word for it.

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  2. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Interesting with Foden and Mahrez.

    - Omitted from the Lyon game
    - Dilva and Sane gone
    - Bilva mysteriously significantly reduced mins last year

    Are they another counter intuitive set and forget? Pick and suffer the 1 pointers and no shows? Mahrez could have been worthwhile if you did that. Not sure about using FTs to slide them in and out a) the use of FTs and b) the unpredictability of hauls and/or starts...

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    1. The Rumour Mill
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez seemed to fall out of favour for the last 3 games of the season onwards, may not start the season

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      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes, Pep roulette is a never ending rabbit hole. Foden's cheap enough

        All depends on your strategy. As I say, I think they're a boom or bust/risk reward, counter intuitive patient holds

        They also potentially prevent hopping on Aguero/Sterling/Laporte/Jesus if with KDB + Mahrez + Foden

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  3. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I really like this draft thoughts?

    McCarthy/ Ryan
    Trent Viangre Saliba
    Kdb salah greenwood Ziyech Periera
    Richarlison Tony

    Button,Taylor,Ferguson,Davis

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

      Username checks out.

      Solid.

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    2. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Intereting picks in Pereira and Richarlison

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    3. Breaking FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      not a fan of Richarlison up front for 8m. Seems very overpriced to me

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

    draft #3

    mcarthy

    trent / vinagre / robbo

    kdb / salah / soucek / ziyech

    ings / antonio / jiminez

    nyland / gordon / ferguson / branthwaite

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

      ziyech is a wait and see for me

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

        might do ziyech/ings to adams/bruno

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

          Adams is a wait and see for me, he could be great if he keeps up his end of season form, big if though.

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

            Your team may suffer if you try and squeeze in 3 big hitters (KDB, Salah and Bruno). Choose your 2 favourites I'd say, can't captain them all!

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  5. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Man if United just get Sancho it will make this drafting much easier, not in the fact we’ll have another premium mid but the fact that Greenwood becomes much less attractive!

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    1. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Get away Sherlock!!!!

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  6. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on first attempt..? (0 itb)

    McCarthy
    VVD / TAA / Vinagre
    Bruno / Greenwood / KDB / Pereira
    Antonio / Werner / Jimi

    Subs: 4.0 GK / Taylor or KWP / Branthwaite or Ferguson / Gordon

    Want to get all outfield positions filled with solid attack-minded options - especially set pieces/pens. Lost sight of it last year crowbarring 3-4 big hitters (and suffering with lack balance and having to play Dendoncker too often).

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

      No Liverpool attack might bite yer in the arse.
      Pereira I'm not sure.
      Ings over Jimi for me.

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

        Yeah. I know. Not having Mane or Salah would be a first for me - but figured VVD / TAA would offer great returns week in week out. I really like Pereira - think he'll be this years Grealish. Jimi over Ings for me 🙂

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

          Bruno likely to score similar to Salah and Mane over the season, though, if he stays healthy.

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  7. Carcetti
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    McCarthy (Nyland)

    TAA Taylor Doherty (Ferguson) (Douglas)

    Greenwood Salah KDB Auba Armstrong

    Mitrovic Antonio (Davies)

    Really want Pulisic but he won't make the start I think..

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

      It's unbalanced (has to be with that MF) but if Mitro/Antonio can score to keep up with Jimi/Ings you'll be golden.

      2x 4.0 on the bench is a worry.

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    2. Gingerman
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lack of cover.
      It shows that you've crow barred 3 heavy hitters in, I'd get rid of one and spread the money.

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

    we all know the "set and forget" approach is a FPL mirage.

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

      "Nailed" (with marzipan).

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  9. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Oooh. McGinn's still at 5.5! That's a great price.

    Anyone listed all the players who maybe look a little underpriced?

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    1. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ownership says that it’s only really

      Ryan/Pope (30% ownership)
      Trent (55% ownership)
      KDB (65%)

      RMTs here say also Souceck and Antonio IF he plays regularly up top

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Vinagre
      Soucek
      Greenwood
      Saliba

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

        Yeah. Agree if Saliba can get a starting place.

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

    Soucek or 5 million defender?

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

      Currently preferring a 5 m defender

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      5m defender (Man Utd)

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

      It's not as simple as that. You need a 5th midfielder. All 4.5s are donkey so Soucek is the cheapest viable option. That leaves you with a 4.5 defender which, unlike the 4.5 mids, have decent options.

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

        I can have Saiss along with Vinagre instead of Soucek and get 4.5 fodde mid

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

          Okay, but realise the 4.5 mid might be deadwood. That's okay if your other 2 subs are active.

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

            I always select a team of starters in the beginning.

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

              Mean I select deadwoods for the subs and nailed on players for the first eleven

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  11. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mitrovic is one of those players it feels like has been around forever. Amazed to see he's only 25.

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

      I feel same about Martial

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

      Yeah - there's a few like that. Genuinely thought he was 30+.

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  12. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure of the love for Antonio as with Haller back he’ll not play as central like he did when Haller was missing at the end of the season ?

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

      He was very effective in that role. Perhaps he'll be given first shot and Haller will be eased back in?

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  13. fuzzymike
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone know whether a points conversion has been done for the position changed players??

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

      Yes

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  14. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why so much love for soucek ?

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

      14 goals over last two season. 3 goals in 7 for Hammers post lockdown, and looked a constant threat at set pieces, being about 9 feet tall... 🙂

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    2. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      sorry, that should have said 24 goals over last two seasons!

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      1. One Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. Looked at the stats, seems a real bargain at 5m. Nice rotation with a defender or Saint maximin would be good.

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

    :frown:

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