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5 December 2020 1724 comments
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Timo Werner (£9.5m) is back in the Chelsea line-up following his midweek rest in the Champions League.

The former RB Leipzig forward is deployed on the left-hand side of the attack again, this time supporting Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) who found the net four times against Sevilla.

That sees Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) drop to the bench while Hakim Ziyech (£8.3m) provides width on the other flank.

Kai Havertz (£8.3m) and Mason Mount (£6.8m) are in central midfield with N’Golo Kanté (£4.9m) while the back-four lines up as we have come to expect on Chelsea’s recent run of three clean sheets in four.

Ben Chilwell (£6.2m) and Reece James (£5.2m) are the left and right full-back respectively, stationed either side of Kurt Zouma (£5.6m) and Thiago Silva (£5.5m).

Leeds are as we would expect them as well. Marcelo Bielsa has gone with a 4-1-4-1 formation once again with what looks like Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) in a central midfield role and Ezgjan Alioski (£4.4m) at left-back, considering wingers Jack Harrison (£5.5m) and Raphinha (£5.4m) are both in the starting line-up.

Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): E Mendy; Chilwell, T Silva, Zouma, R James; Mount, Kanté, Havertz; Werner, Giroud, Ziyech.

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Alioski, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; Phillips; Harrison, Dallas, Klich, Raphinha; Bamford.

  1. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech and Kane to Bruno and Bamford it is then.

  2. Neves say Neves
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like I’m doing Ziyech + Kane —> Salah + Bamford then

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Kane out ahead of Palace?!

      1. Begbie.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        It's hilarious how determined this place is to sell Kane and Son despite them being the highest scoring FWD and MID.

        1. Calculated Risks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Worked for those who sold them last week ...

        2. Neves say Neves
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          I’d say that the likes of Salah, Bruno and KDB are more important than Kane and Son

      2. Neves say Neves
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I’d rather have Salah vs Fulham. Palace can park the bus pretty well too

  3. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Chilwell have 5 other returners so far

  4. BENOIT
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Pulisic time?

  5. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech and Chilwell to Salah and 3.9(-4)? Was set on doing it before the game and the injury helps. Already have Reece James and don’t fancy double up. Gives an attack of

    Salah • KDB • Bruno • Son • Grealish
    DCL • Bamford

  6. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Which way to fit salah in? 1FT & 1.8itb

    McCarthy
    Justin - Targett - Chilwell - Dias - Douglas
    Son - Kdb - Bruno - Podence - Bissuma
    DCL - Vardy - Adams

    A) Vardy & Bissuma —> Salah(c) & Davis (-4)
    Or
    B) Son & DCL —> Salah(c) & Bamford (-4)

  7. Sean
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Did JRod to Pulisic when he was injured, then did Pulisic to ziyech when Puli was injured, who would you like me to ruin next?

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Freakish

    2. Steve Chance
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno fernandes. Please. 😉

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Jota please

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

    How many bonus points is Bruno finna get?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      3

      1. estheblessed
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Result!

  9. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    When Ziyech plays, James is undoubtedly first choice, but if Ziyech is out for a while, I do worry that Frank will switch to CHO & Azpi on the right...

    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Need James to keep feeding Giroud and keep his place!

    2. Flair
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Stop it!

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Take your own advice 'You can't worry about something that may or may not happen.'

    4. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      No way, puli in

  10. Kryptonite666
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Unable to watch the game. Did Ziyech get injured ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      hammy

  11. Sid1891
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Guys not watching
    Ziyech injury bad?

    Thanks

    1. Party time
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Sell

      • ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Pulled hammy or glute

      • The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Don't think so, walked off easily and almost bounced down the steps. Mild hammy by looks of it. But physio in its infancy back in 12th century.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      KDB has only scored 11pts more than Soucek to date.

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

        You go and get Soucek to cover KDB then

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Much much better to have both, as I do!

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      I posted a month ago warning people against Ziyech and said he would get injured in December and was told to shut it.

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/11/07/werner-survives-rotation-fears-to-start-on-chelseas-left-against-sheff-utd/?hc_page=18&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_22766264

      1. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        This is the way

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Any stock tips?

        1. DickFranDyke
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          EUA and TILS

          1. Burger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Horse has bolted on EUA

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Vindicated, but not incredible to guess more players will. Get injured in December.

      4. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        You are so clever

      5. JONALDINHO
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        What colour is my hair

        1. Steve Chance
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          White?

      6. Party time
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Who should I captain next gw?

        • diesel001
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          The Mandalorian knows because Baby Yoda told him.

      7. Feloh
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Chilwell stinking my team and ML leader has Bumford and Reece james.

      8. Flair
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Between Ziyech and Rodriguez I'll probably be very cautious when managing these types of players in the future.

        1. GENERATION X
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Assist the assisters

      9. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Chelsea’s attackers have no reference points, they have no idea where their teammates are or when they are making a run.

      10. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Not watching, whats with Ziyech?

        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Hamstring

        2. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Hammy

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

        Come on Klich!

      12. Orion
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Giroud is becoming a great option again 😀

      13. Party time
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Come on Bamford! Haul now

        • Desi Gooner
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Wrong to say that there are shades of Liverpool before VVD in this Leeds side?

          1. Rainer
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Beautifully manic.

            For non-supporters...

            1. Desi Gooner
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              Atleast they’re playing football for what it means - can’t say that for my Gunners 🙁

        • Begbie.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          How is that not a booking for Bamford?

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Should have been

        • have you seen cyan
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Werner is a rich mans Zaha, am I wrong? Probably harsh on Zaha tbh

          1. Vazza
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            I’m hoping zaha doesn’t read this

        • Vazza
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          It’s all about Mane next week not Salah

        • Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Bamford feeling tough...

        • Bennyboy1907
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Need a 6.7 mil or below budget striker to enable Salah transfer

          Is giroud an option now??

          1. marcos11
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Wilson or possibly Bamford i would say

          2. Bennyboy1907
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Already have bamm

          3. marcos11
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Probably Wilson so, bit dodgy with the Covid stuff but potential double gameweek sometime soon

        • Jdpz
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          What's wrong with Ziyech?

          1. Gringo Kid
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Hamstring injury 3-4 weeks at least

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            injured

        • marcos11
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Early thoughts on Ziyech replacement?
          a) Havertz -4
          b) Pulisic -4
          c) Mahrez -8

          1. Begbie.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Why are they -? Have you made a FT already lol?

          2. marcos11
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah I’ve to get in Grealish as part of a plan from last week, and ive have to take a hit for Mahrez as im 0.1 off

        • Sterling Archer
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Ziyech to jota will be popular!

        • how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Kane and ziyech to salah and bamford -4 looks the way forward.

          Hits every week is a new thing for me.