Scout Notes

Jimenez blanks as Saiss earns bonus from wing-back berth and Vinagre departs

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1-0 FULHAM

  • Goals: Pedro Neto (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Leander Dendoncker (£4.9m)
  • Bonus:  Max Kilman (£4.0m) x3, Romain Saiss (£5.1m), Willy Boly (£5.5m) x2

A dour 1-0 win for Wolves at home to Fulham did very little to repay the faith shown by the net 141,000 managers who brought in Raul Jimenez (£8.6m) for Gameweek 4.

Nuno Espirito Santo summed the game up with three lines in his post-match offering:

Not quite (the performance I wanted). Not so compact in defence and not quite creative in attack. I think we should improve.

Going into more detail, the Wolves boss added:

We started the game well, organised. We had some problems in attack. Fulham were organised.

Second half we were much better, we created and were on the front foot and got the goal. It was important to bounce back from last week but we know it is important to improve.

We made a lot of things better than last week but with our standards I believe we should do better. We should manage the game better after we score.

I want to see what’s missing – we need to be sharper, we need to pass the ball faster, we need to control the ball, combine, turn faster, win duels. There are a lot of things to improve.

JIM PICKINGS

Nuno was spot on in his assessment of Wolves’ attack in the first half, though seven chances created in the whole game is indicative of a poor attacking performance across the 90 minutes.

Of Jimenez’s three shots in the game, only the one after 54 minutes was a particularly decent scoring opportunity: a Max Kilman (£4.0m) clearance ended up putting the Mexico striker in a one-on-one situation with Alphonse Areola (£4.5m). Jimenez, fresh from signing a new four-year deal at Molineux, shot straight at the Fulham goalkeeper and Areola then held the ball from Leander Dendoncker‘s (£4.9m) follow-up attempt.

Two minutes later, a blocked Dendoncker effort ended up at the feet of Pedro Neto (£5.5m), who slotted a left-footed effort into the right-hand side of the net.

PRE-SAISS PLAY

With Marcal (£4.9m) injured and Ruben Vinagre (£4.4m) on his way out of the club, Romain Saiss (£5.1m) took over at left wing-back. However, it appears likely that the Moroccan will revert to his usual position with Wolves adding further cover at left wing-back.

Saiss was joint-top for clearances, blocks and interceptions (seven) with Kilman, who operated on the left-hand side of Wolves’ central defensive unit and ended up bagging maximum bonus points.

Saiss’ eight-point score was also a bonus for those who invested in Wolves for a sustained run of favourable fixtures from Gameweek 4.

CANDID KAMARA

As with Wolves, Fulham fashioned just one ‘big’ opportunity in the tie which fell to Aboubakar Kamara (pictured above with Saiss).

The £5.0m midfielder was unselfishly found in the area by Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.0m), who had been released after excellent play by substitute Ademola Lookman (£5.0m).

Kamara only managed to shoot straight at Rui Patricio (£5.5m), mirroring Jimenez’s failure to make a gilt-edged chance count.

Scott Parker, however, was upbeat about his team’s performance despite a fourth consecutive defeat in four gameweeks.

The Fulham chief said:

I am delighted and proud of the team in what they produced today. They showed every facet of what a team needs to show, it has been well documented defensively in terms of conceding goals.

For large parts we nullified their threat as a counter-attacking team and on the other side of it we defended as best we can. We have been absolutely gutted at some of the goals we have conceded – the players are hurting as much as anyone they are not winning games.

I think we got a performance today. We have had that in other games as well. If you could, you would wave a magic wand or click a finger and everything would be perfect but it is not that easy.

On Lookman, who was part of a more sustained offensive threat from Fulham in the last quarter of the game, Parker added:

You saw the boy’s quality in the time he had on the pitch. There is a directness about him, a willingness to cause problems and that is what we need. He will be a massive asset for us.

Parker set his troops up in a 4-2-3-1 formation at Molineux, with Joe Bryan (£4.9m) and Antonee Robinson (£4.4m) interchangeable on the left flank.

NELSON’S COLUMN

Nelson Semedo (£5.5m) came within inches of scoring in the opening half, with Areola just about managing to deflect the defender’s effort over the bar with a sprawling save.

That opportunity came about after the keeper had spilled a Neto shot into Semedo’s path.

The wing-back came off after 77 minutes with what looked like an injury, though it was downplayed by Nuno after the game.

Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Kilman, Coady, Boly; Saiss, Neves, Dendoncker, Semedo (Hoever 77′); Neto (Traoré 83′), Jimenez, Podence (Moutinho 70′).

Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Robinson, Ream, Le Marchand, Aina; Anguissa, Cairney; Bryan (Kamara 67′), De Cordova-Reid (Kebano 81′), Cavaleiro (Lookman 67′); Mitrovic.

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  1. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best so far I made up with both Son & Kane in the team.

    Though doesn’t this Spurs double up kill the rest of the team too much?

    Martinez - 4.0
    Robbo - Saiss - KWP - Ayiling - Mitchell
    Salah - Sterling - Son - Foden - 4.5
    Kane - Maupay - Watkins

    1. Denver Omelette
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I prefer downgrade kane and upgrade foden

      1. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kane to DCL opens possibility to upgrade both Foden to Zaha / Barnes and Ayiling to Chilwell and still hold over 1m in the bank to upgrade Watkins if I want to

        1. Denver Omelette
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Or Foden -> James, without the Ayling moves, if you comfortable doubling up on Everton.

          1. LewanGOALski
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            with Kane out it’s easily doable

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't have Foden in there

    3. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Downgrade Kane to DCL, if you want to double up on spurs still go for Bale if he looks decent after IB Foden > Bale should have enough?

    4. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1) KDB i/o Sterling
      2) Needs Everton, ideally DC
      3) Unconvinced by Foden

  2. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My my, manager of the week captained an injured Son. I must be playing the wrong fantasy game.

    https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1313125819657658370/photo/1

    1. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He probably rage quit the week before and left the (C) on him

  3. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What would you do with this lot? Worth a WC or any transfers?

    Mccarthy Steer
    TAA Justin Ayling Taylor Lewis
    Salah Sterling Barnes Soucek Bissouma
    Werner Jimi DCL

    1 FT, 0.9 itb

    1. Denver Omelette
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe downgrade Werner, upgrade Soucek/Biss

  4. soup natsi
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Had a good gw with 90 but keen to 'attack the game' with WC - would you WC the below?

    McC
    TAA, Digne, Semedo, (Ayling, Mitchell)
    Salah, Sterling, Hamez, Podence, (Burke)
    Jimenez, Ings, Watkins

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No way, great team.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No way, looks solid.

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, I wouldn't change that team.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      WC to what?

      That team looks pretty good...

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

      People should be WCing into a team like yours and not out of it.

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

      most are playing their WC to get that team

    7. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lovely team. Hold tight

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

      you just wanted to show us that you have Watkins already.

      1. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        haha I am a proud owner but have a whatsapp group for bragging and whatnot

    9. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers lads, wanted to get Son or Kane and maybe change the defence a bit but can do that with a hit I guess

      1. Mid budget coach
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        For sure DCL?

        1. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Ah yes I forgot, been the main question for weeks now

    10. Mid budget coach
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This here looks like rich peoples problems

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

    For longer term

    A) Zaha + Watkins
    B) Grealish + Antonio

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Grealish, Antonio.

      Not a big fan of Zaha.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B by a lot imo.

    4. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B by a country mile!!!

  6. Bolton’s Wanderers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Do people think Max Kilman is going to keep his place in the Wolves back line?

    A 4m option there is very tempting...

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, he won't.

    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      They just bought Ait-Nouri

      1. Bolton’s Wanderers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        In that case I need TAA to drop in value during the IB to buy him back in cheaper!

  7. RohanVaswani
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Praet or Harrison long term?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Harrison, but there are prob better options around the same price.

      1. RohanVaswani
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pls suggest?

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          5.5 budget?

          1. RohanVaswani
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Yes pls

            1. RohanVaswani
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Between 5.5 to 6.0 and then I can downgrade a defender

              1. avfc82
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Trossard?

    2. MGMT
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Harrison out of those

    3. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      harrison

    4. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Harrison is like Leeds’ Sterling, cuts in from left all the time if not cross, plays a lot in box and plays completely different role than Praet in Leicester.

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

      Neither- just get Klich or St Max

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

    Lads, what would you do with this lot?

    Ryan / Walton
    TAA / Doherty / KWP / Dallas / Mitchell
    Salah / KDB / James Rodríguez / Harrison / Soucek
    Ings / Jiménez / Brewster

    £2.1 in the bank.

    A. Wildcard
    B. Doherty, Ings, Soucek out / Lamptey, DCL, Son in
    C. Something else?

    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

        Cheers!

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

      Doherty to Chilwell and relax

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

    I see people are already considering Barkley 😆 trap is set. Just a goal against Leicester now and a lot of people will be caught..

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What happens if Barkley comes good this year? What will you do?

      The stats are there, the minutes are there...

      1. Hattrick Harry
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He won’t

      2. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I Will deny owning him to the bitter end. But he won't become an option

    2. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      great option now when he can play regulary

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

    On WC, better enabler ? Thanks!

    A. Dunne
    B. Mitchell (have had since gw1 so now 4.1 value)

    1. Twisted Melon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mitchell and when he loses place switch to dunne or other that is starting at that price

  11. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On my WC, genuinely considering going with no premium defenders so 5 4.5/5.0's in order to go all out in MID/ATT, poor strategy or smart given the defensive struggles of all the so called 'bigger' teams?

    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve gone similar, 5.5 5.0 and 3 x 4.5s

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

        Who?

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

      With the lack of clean sheets I think you still need defenders that have attacking potential

    3. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      you gonna want trent back at some point maybe just keep him.

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

        Might get him back cheaper though?

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Robertson has been more dangerous than Trent and is on corners on his side again also.

  12. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Seems Partney is coming to arsenal, defensive options might improve?

  13. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Digne + brewster or lamptey + wilson ?

    1. Denver Omelette
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      B

  14. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Cmon Klopp hurry up sign that gk, cant play adrian in the derby..

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The toffees will go medieval on Liverpool ... can't wait.

  15. thetommy14
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcard draft.....

    Meslier, Steer
    TAA, Chilwell, Saiss, Dallas, (Mitchell)
    KDB, Salah, Son, JRod (Bissouma)
    DCL, Watkins, Maupay

    Thoughts??

  16. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What do you guys think of this WC team?

    McCarthy (Steer)
    Robbo, Chilwell, Taylor, (Mitchell, Dunne)
    Salah, KDB, Son, Grealish, (Bissouma)
    DCL, Ings, Wilson

    Could downgrade Chilwell to a 4.5 and get J.Rod in for Grealish?

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

      Close to mine. I am not sold on Chelsea def, but who can say this year. Not sold on Robo either. Might just go all 4.5.

      What about kane ? Thought about getting him?

      Everton looked better than aston villa, I would get hamez

      1. AD2110
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah not sold on Chelsea def either but think Chilwell could get quite a few attacking returns this season. Would love to get Kane in too but not really sure how or if i want a spurs double up

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

    If I take hits and then change my mind, and play my WC, do I lose the points anyway?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No the WC will cover you

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

        Thanks, mate, I appreciate it!

    2. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, any transfers you do during the week will be covered by your Wildcard, even if done before activating your Wildcard

  18. totaalvoetbal
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Struggling with defence on WC. Who are your must haves in defence? TAA, Lamptey, other?

    1. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'd look at Saiss and Mitchell too

      1. totaalvoetbal
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks - none of the 4.5ish appeal?

        1. AK ⭐
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Not many tbh. Justin and Dallas the other ones I'd look at.

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

      Robbo, Chilwell and 3x4.5

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

      KWP a good bargain?
      Boly/Chilwell good 5.5's...

  19. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Saiss Salah Son Grealish Kane Bamford IN
    Castagne Egan KDB Havertz Vardy Ings OUT

    WC or not?

    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I mean stay with the same team or get these players by Wcing

    2. totaalvoetbal
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think hold, although I’d want Salah

    3. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can make a case for it cause that defence needs fixing. I'd also try and get Sterling in case you do WC

  20. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My word, this bench: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2351655/event/4/#/

    Somebody bleach my eyes.

    1. totaalvoetbal
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      And still 30k rank oh my

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Surely he'd be top 5k if he got that bench order right.

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Top 1k

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What a f casual!

    3. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wow, I hope he has a good support network around him

  21. Schigung1
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi everyone
    What are you thinking about WC at the moment? Does someone know when the DGW are?

  22. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Feel like on of Grealish or Watkins needs picking up. Villa look great. Thoughts?

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watkins looks a quality finisher. I'm bringing him in for Werner. Not sure if I want to double up just yet, but I think one of them is worth a punt.

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

      watkins straight in last night ,easily passed the eye test ,bye bye mitroshit i was warned...

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

      Not conviced yet on Watkins...Grealish looks class

  23. Mo Mane No Problems
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    To WC or not to WC? Already taken a -4 to get to this this week but still tempted to WC as will probably need to take hits again.

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Justin Ayling Taylor Chillwell
    Salah KDB Son Podence Soucek
    Jimmy Mitro Adams

    1. Dellman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Save WC, defence and midfield looks fine, just sort the fwd line with free transfers

  24. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Ayling James
    Salah Son(C) Podence KDB Hamez
    DCL Ings

    Steer, Mitchell, Davis, Johnson.

    0.1 ITB.
    Save FT?

  25. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you drop Zaha or Barnes (for Son)? Leaning Zaha but fixtures are more tempting than Barnes'

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Barnes

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yea it does feel stupid selling Zaha after bringing him in with that fixture run. Barnes stats though..

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah gotta keep Zaha for those fixtures

  26. Podorsky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi there,

    Is it possible to make transfers now and then activate wild card if more transfers are needed.

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes!

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

        Thanks

  27. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Let the "minor injuries" begin.

  28. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which for the 4th MID spot?

    A) Zaha
    B) H.Barnes
    C) J.Rodriguez
    ..?

    1. thetommy14
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      JRod

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

  29. thetommy14
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Lamptey, Grealish and Brewster
    or
    B) Chilwell, Bissouma and Watkins

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I assume Brewster & Bissouma are your bench boys?

      Chilwell & Watkins for me

      1. thetommy14
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes exactly bench boys thanks

  30. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Havertz Egan Castagne KDB sell order?

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think you have put them in that order to lead us in to giving you the answer in that order!

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Lol nice thankss