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The start of Thomas Tuchel’s reign at Chelsea couldn’t have gone much better, with the Blues still unbeaten under their new manager.

Tuchel’s troops are second in the Premier League form table since his arrival, yet interest from a Fantasy perspective remains modest.

Using LiveFPL’s top 10,000 ownership figures as a good gauge of popularity among active Fantasy Premier League managers, only Antonio Rudiger (£4.6m) sits in more than 10% of squads.

There are a number of reasons why this is the case: a tricky-looking Double Gameweek 26, a lack of a fixture in Blank Gameweek 29 and off-putting rotation – more of which below – will all have played a part.

But for those Fantasy managers already thinking ahead to beyond the March international break, there are fewer teams with better runs of matches from Gameweeks 30-34 than the Blues:


Which Chelsea assets should be entering our thoughts over the coming weeks, then?

We assess Tuchel’s influence at Stamford Bridge since he succeeded Frank Lampard and highlight the players who are flourishing under his management.

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

    May as well captain Bogle and be done with it!

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

      Reply fail and top post! That is a fail of the highest order.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        That takes some talent!

  2. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Chances of starting today?

    a. kdb
    b. gundo
    c. both

    1. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I'd say fairly high.

      I triple captained Sterling in what was an extremely bold (and ridiculously dumb) hail mary move.

      Reckon we see Bernardo and Aguero start, probably Sterling gets benched but could potentially be KDB i guess

    2. CapK
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Bernado / Foden to start, and some change to defence.

      Marhez and Kevin to make way.

  3. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Is this crazy?

    Gundo + Pereira -> Bale + Bryan(SHU) for a -4

    So much upside with Bale..

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Sorry Digne instead of Pereira.

    2. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      completely depends on the rest of your team- if you can afford to have fodder, maybe.

      Gundo's high ownership could punish you after gw29 though

    3. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Why Bale? He will be rotated a lot and hasn't shown much in big games. One or two starts doesn't mean he is guaranteed a 1st team spot.

      1. Dennis System
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Maybe cus he's on top form

  4. GreatCarragherReef
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Would you start Bamford, Raphinha or Dallas (CHE) instead of White (sou)?

    Was going to start White but I have to go for Bamford right?

    1. TKC07
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I would go with Bamford (2 points + possible penalty) than White's 1 pointer (doesn't look like a potential CS fixture).

      1. GreatCarragherReef
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Leaning towards Bamford now I reckon.

        What makes you say White's fixture doesn't look like a potential CS? Soton have only scored 6 in their last 7

    2. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Close between Raph + Bamford.
      Benching Bamf atm here but may change that before the deadline.

      Putting my Brighton defender (Burn) last on my bench this week after starting last week. Never again except 29!

      1. GreatCarragherReef
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        mm, Bamford pens are swaying me

  5. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Who do we fancy from the Chelsea defence if buying this week with?
    1. Rudiger (Cheapest and some would have said safest until last game).
    2. Azpi (Seems the most nailed- a little pricey).
    3. Alonso (If we have decent back up he is a good pick too IMO).

    Areola, Martinez.
    Stones, Shaw, Dallas, Burn my other current defenders.
    May end up bringing in Cresswell/Wolves guys down the road too.

    1. TKC07
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I would wait and pick one (or even two) from GW30 onwards.

      But if I have to pick one now I might still pick Rudiger.

    2. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Personally cresswell is my priority over Chelsea defs

    3. joey
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I've got Rudiger but quite keen on Azpi, may double up from 30, I'll be wildcarding after that anyway. Their fixtures aren't brilliant in the run in but they are playing so well defensively it could be worth it. So many good options at the back this season

  6. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Martinez
    Cancelo Robertson Shaw Coufal Strujic
    Raphinha Sterling Fernandes Gundogan Barnes
    DCL Kane Bamford

    1 FT 1.0 ITB

    What should I do?

    1. GreatCarragherReef
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      depends on your chip strategy. Looks like you'll FH 29?

      If not, get rid of Barnes or DCL this week

      1. gellinmagellan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        No FH left 🙁

  7. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Hello folks.

    This looks OK for next GW?

    Martinez
    Dias Stones White
    Gundogan Bruno Salah Son
    Watkins Bamford Kane

    Pope Raphinha Mee Dallas

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I would play Raph over Bamford but that’s only my personal preference. Rest looks good. Good luck!

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers. Making up for a terrible GW.

    2. CapK
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Only way I see Leeds scoring is with a raph assist > Bamford pen.... Why im going with bamford personally

  8. CapK
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    martinez
    Stones / Dunk / Pereira
    Kevin (V) / Salah / Gundo / Soucek
    Kane (C) / Bamford / DCL

    Pope / Raph / Coufal / Dallas

    Roll transfer then for GW29 have 2 FTS then;
    Pereira > Regulon
    Salah > Bale
    DCL > Antonio

    Thanks lads!

  9. Gunners in Haaland
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Morning folks,

    Good to save the free transfer for gw29?
    Only WC left.

    Martínez
    Cancelo | Dias | Cresswell | Shaw
    Salah | Bruno | Son | Gündogan
    Kane | DCL
    --------------------------------------------------
    Fabri | Raphinha | Bamford | Struijk

    Cheers

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Yes

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers Holmes

  10. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    I'm free hitting in 29 so need to use an FT this week. Looking at Cresswell or Rudiger/Alonso.

    Who would you bring in for the run in?

    Martinez.
    Ricky P. Digne. Dias.
    KDB. Bruno. Son. Gundo. Raph.
    Kane(C). DCL.

    4.0. AMN. Burn. K.Davies. 1.4ITB.

    Thanks all.

    1. CapK
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Ricky > Cresswell for assist potential vs utd,

      By the time GW30 comes around we will have hopefully a better idea of Chelsea's preferred backline...

    2. jimmyharte
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      You want to bring in Alonso who has started 1/3 games? Bring in Coady.

  11. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Robertson
    Salah Son GundoganRaphinha
    Kane DCL Bamford

    Pope Konsa Soucek Coufal

    1FT, 1.8itb

    1. Save FT so I have 2FT for 29
    2. Something else?

    Thanks.

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Save

    2. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Play Konsa

      Better option than Raph BamBam and Robbo!

    3. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      I’m looking at Cresswell in possibly.

      Timing may look odd but if you rate WH as top 6 side then 0-0 at Old Trafford seems plausible. Also think WH are much fresher than United and can easily produce there. Have done well against big boys.

  12. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Even with their current form, Salah has to be a better captaincy shout than Mount, right?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Nope

    2. Dennis System
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      No chance terrible

    3. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Not for me ... Mount has armband for me currently.

  13. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Are we gonna have another DGW and if yes,when?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      30 could be a DGW for Everton and Villa. 32 most likely for Spurs and Southampton.

      1. Chrisitis
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 12 days ago

        Spurs wont have dgw32 if Everton beat City in facup

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      likely to be after GW30, probably GW34 and 37

  14. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    An early goal for Leipzig tonight would be interesting...

  15. Rog.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 12 days ago

    Best for just GW28?

    A) Auba & Foden
    B) Salah & Saka
    C) Auba & Saka

    Cheers

    1. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      Wait for EL to decide regarding Arsenal assets.

    2. jimmyharte
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 12 days ago

      No Arsenal till gw29 don't be stupid

  16. Bobby's Teeth
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 days ago

    Hey legends, needed your advice:

    Had transferred Bruno out for Son in the last GW (hoping City will be City, but we all know how that turned out). Since I want to not use my FH for GW29, reversing this transfer makes scant sense to me. However, can also downgrade KdB to Bruno for this GW. Thoughts on this?

    TL;DR - Scared to go without Bruno for this GW but there are good reasons to do so. Thoughts?