Champions League

The best players to own and captain for UEFA Champions League Fantasy Matchday 4

UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 (MD4) gives us the reverse fixtures from MD3. Whilst this certainly gives a statistical headstart, as all these teams have played each other recently, we need to be careful not to fall into traps of hindsight.

So, here’s a run-through of what you need to know for your UCL Fantasy captains and the player picks ahead of MD4.

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TEAMS TO BACK

REAL MADRID

Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid beat Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in the reverse leg and it really could have been more. Karim Benzema (10.1m), Vinicius Junior (8.1m) and Rodrygo (7.6m) are starting to work together brilliantly and David Alaba’s (5.6m) El Clasico goal showed that he’s settling nicely in the Spanish capital. Real have good Fantasy options across the park ahead of welcoming the Ukrainians to the Santiago Bernabeu.

MANCHESTER CITY

The English champions swept aside Club Brugge last time and will come into this game angry after their disappointing loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend. Pep Guardiola knows he needs every point he can get in a group with Paris Saint-Germain and he won’t take any risks against this plucky Belgian side. Pep will be particularly keen to shore up defence, having conceded seven goals in their first three UCL games.

CHELSEA

Chelsea have scored eleven goals without reply in their last three Premier League games and Thomas Tuchel’s men visit a Malmo side with the worst record in this season’s UCL. Their defence has only conceded three league goals from ten matches, two of which were penalties, and their own 26 goals is only bettered by Liverpool. Despite the absence of Timo Werner (9.0m) and Romelu Lukaku (10.6m), Chelsea have quality Fantasy options across the pitch and an incredibly kind fixture.

INTER MILAN

MD3 proved that Sheriff weren’t invincible and Inter are constantly improving under Simone Inzaghi. They’re unbeaten in their last four games and will know that Sheriff are there for the taking on MD4. Nico Barella (7.1m) has failed to register a goal or assist in the UCL this season but has six assists and a goal from 11 Serie A appearances

SPORTING LISBON

Sporting have won their last six games in all competitions and swept aside Besiktas during their meeting in Turkey. They now have all key players back to full fitness and should have too much for Sergen Yalcin’s side, who fell to a disappointing 1-0 loss to Hatayspor at the weekend.

CAPTAINCY

TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER

Captain Sensible: Robert Lewandowski (11.7m)

Lewandowski has scored five UCL goals this season, adding to his 12 Bundesliga goals and one assist from ten games. Since a shock 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on 3rd October, Bayern have won their last five games, scoring 23 goals and conceding three. Despite a slow start to the game, Bayern revved into gear and scored four in the reverse fixture in Lisbon two weeks ago. Lewandowski is an outstanding captaincy choice this week.

Captain Differential (less than 10% owned): Ben Chilwell (5.5m)

Unlike my poor prediction that Marcos Alonso (5.1m) would start last time Chelsea played Malmo, we have a better idea that Chilwell will start this time round. More importantly, we get to see the Chelsea line-up before deadline, meaning there’s only so much trickery Tuchel can produce. Chilwell has scored in three of his last four league games and is a constant penalty box threat. Malmo have comfortably been the poorest side in the competition so far, failing to score yet conceding 11 goals. With a high chance at both scoring and keeping a clean sheet here, Chilwell is a great captaincy option.

WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER

Captain Sensible: Mohamed Salah (10.6m)

Many will pick Benzema in this spot but his domestic form hasn’t been great over the last four games, and he’s finding himself sharing the spotlight with Vinicius Junior more often. The same cannot be said for Salah. The Egyptian King scored twice at the Wanda Metropolitano and has nine goals and four assists during his last six Liverpool matches. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are obviously a renowned defensive side, but nothing can seem to stop Salah of late.

Captain Differential (less than 10% owned): Riyad Mahrez (9.1m)

Despite his lack of Premier League game time, Mahrez has played every minute of UCL football so far this season. He’s on penalties for Man City when he plays and was brilliant in their 5-1 drubbing of Club Brugge in MD3. Pep will be looking to shake things up after Saturday’s Crystal Palace defeat and Mahrez could provide the spark for another big win.

SPOT THE DIFFERENTIAL

A selection of players who are less than 5% owned to help your team climb the ranks on MD4.

  • Noah Okafor (RB Salzburg – 2% – 5.0m) – Although Wolfsburg are now under new management, it remains to be seen whether that will be enough to turn their fortunes around on the European stage. Florian Kohfeldt, their new head coach, has never coached a UCL or Europa League game before. Starting out-of-position as a striker alongside Karim Adeyemi (7.3m) in their last game, Okafor grabbed a brace and the Player of the Match award. He’s got two goals and two assists in the three games since, across only 191 minutes.
  • Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich – 2% – 9.6m) – When Lewandowski is an option in the Bayern frontline, it’s easy to see how players like Thomas Müller get ignored from a Fantasy standpoint. However, Müller has now registered two goals and five assists in his last three Bundesliga games – form which is almost too good to ignore. Ahead of Benfica’s visit to the Allianz Arena, Müller is an incredible Fantasy differential from a team in brilliant goalscoring form.
  • Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan – 2% – 5.1m) Anyone who followed this summer’s Euro 2020 saw what Dumfries can do. Despite not yet nailing down his spot in the Inter Milan line-up, the Dutchman has three assists from five starts and grabbed one in the 2-0 weekend win over Udinese. Inter proved that they can beat Sheriff Tiraspol last time out and Dumfries will be key in their attempts to do it again.
  • Pedro Goncalves (Sporting Lisbon – 0% – 8.0m) Despite his campaign so far being marred by injury, Pote – as he’s better known – is Sporting Lisbon’s key attacking piece. His form last season, grabbing 23 goals and four assists in 32 league appearances, shows what he can do and he also got a goal against Besiktas on MD3.
  • Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund – 0% – 8.0m) – Dortmund were beaten by Ajax last time but it’s hard to envision it happening again. With Erling Haaland (11.0m) out injured, Hazard seems to have replaced him up top, grabbing a brace off the bench against Ingolstadt in the Pokal last week and scoring against Köln at the weekend. If Dortmund are to get anything out of this game, Hazard will be involved in it.
397 Comments Post a Comment
  1. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio to Toney this week?

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      see below

      1. CheesyZoot
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Can’t see anything, enlighten me

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not seen much from Toney. Has he been passing the eye test?

  2. Jerse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Listening to experts yakking about the latest new toy that has arrived at Spurs and now suggesting get on Son/Kane early in advance of GW12.For a team as dull as anything and with no stats evidence that it a huge leap of faith. They also suggest a potential double up on Brentford in advance of Norwich and Newcastle. Not sure about that one either. People said they were unlucky against Chelsea and Leicester, but quite frankly all they did was lump long throws and long balls into the box. For a split moment I thought Tony Pullis has become manager. Unfortunately I have Mbuemo who seems to struggle hitting barn doors from 5 yards. The woodwork is meant to be missed !

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      All you have to do is not follow their advice and you will achieve an extremely good rank if you think they are wrong whilst us sheep will follow

      Baaaaaaaaaaaa

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Meanwhile, I’ve had Kane and Son since the start pretty much LOL

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I actually also had Mbuemo in the first 3 weeks too

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          And as a result I’m around 2.5m rank!

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I have Son.

      He and Kane are deadly when they are in the mood. Most people assume that under a new manager those two players will bloom again. That's not an unrealistic expectation, especially when you see how Conte has influenced players wherever he has managed

      As for Brentford, I'm losing patience with and interest in Toney and may well sell on my WC. If I do I'm not sure I'll be getting any of their other players now that Raya is injured.

    4. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I got Son & Mbuemo since wildcard and they have no returns so far lol

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        More confidence Son will return than M'Buemo.

  3. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How doe Eddie Howe keep getting linked to good jobs like Newcastle and Celtic? If he hadn't have quit after Bournemouth had been relegated under him he'd just be another manager languishing in the championship.

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You become a better manager by not taking any jobs

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Good young manager, but a team like Bournemouth were going to drop inevitably.

      Getting relegated with a small squad on smaller budgets than other more established teams does not necessarily mean that you are a bad manager.

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Never said he was a bad manager but how(e) is he so revered? Dyche isn't getting linked with these jobs.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          My apologies then

        2. Goodfeathers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I agree completely. Find it totally baffling that Dyche name doesn't get thrown in the mix more.

          1. panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            It's to do with the style of football his team plays

          2. Yes Ndidi
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Dyche embodies the old-school 'dogs of war' attitude. He works well with what he's got, and certainly gets the best out of Burnley by and large, but I don't think his abrasive style would be welcomed everywhere. I quite like his belligerence sometimes to be fair, but I wouldn't employ him.

  4. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering Rudiger Chillwell James triple up?

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Who would you lose from Trent, Cancelo and Livramento to accommodate the triple up?

      1. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cancelo probably

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Losing Cancelo to get Rudiger isn't good idea. MCI will start keeping clean sheets and Cancelo will outscore Rudiger.

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            So much sense spoken here

          2. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Tbh honest (or brag) I believe that about optimal defense is:
            TAA, James, Chilly, Cancelo and Livra
            Livra is worth every £, three of them are obvious and Trent is probably the one to monitor, but I prefer having solid almost set and firget defense and use my tranfers with attacking players. There are more fixture swings and price rises etc to catch.

        2. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No way, Cancelo > Rudiger.

    2. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would rather a Man City defender than Rudiger. They’re still strong defensively.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        But they didn't score 21 points last weekend!

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Point chasing at its finest.

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            You know it!

    3. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’m on it and dropped cancello for it. Looking at the CL line up might even captain one of the wing backs this week.

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        It was for James BTW and not Rudiger (he was already in squad)

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

      I have already have these 3

  5. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Mount, Manquilo to ESR, James for -4?

    1. krawiecus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you do not have Chilwell, yes (although probably about 2-3 days ago)

  6. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Need to buy two sofas this weekend. One for James and one for Chilwell.

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sofas from IKEA are cheap

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I have Chilwell, so do I only need one sofa, or will I be OK?

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        You'll be fine mate. I'd rather have Chilwell out of the two.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      😀

    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Party round yours then? I'll bring the cans

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

    5. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      After being burned with Alonso and James earlier, having both Chilly and James last week was fun tbh. Wouldn't be happy to have neither.

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        29 points from 2 defenders! At least Havertz got an 'assist'.

    6. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      With you there mate. Brought in Chilwell on WC in GW4 thinking he'd come back in, he didn't, moved to James, he was rested, then played and got injured. Since then I've said I'll likely stay clear and just stick with Rudiger. Causing myself problems I'm sure, but with Tuchel it can only take one game to make him flip and go from nearly alienating a player to them being set for a good batch of games so it will give me less of a headache longterm.

      Or at least that's what I'm telling myself.

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I hope you are right mate 🙂 I own Rudiger too.

  7. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    In UCL, is Mbappe a risk to play tomorrow? He is flagged but news sites say he is back in the squad.

  8. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is the situation with the Brazilian players needed to quarantine on return during the international break, still the same?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Main issue was south American teams playing too close to the gw starting, shouldn't be an issue this time

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Ah cheers, Yh just seen their fixture against Argentina is on Tuesday 16th November.

          Was just wondering if Raphinha will be back in time for the Spurs game, hopefully he will.

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Reece James has 4 goals from an xG of 1.00.

      xFPL points 36
      Actual points 56

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Unsustainable

      2. luk46
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        shows xG is just a stat, doesnt it? dunno how some people care so much about it

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          That's where your own judgement and how you analyse information comes into it. I deliberately didn't draw any conclusion.

        2. tangtastic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          XG is a pretty important stat. Gives texture to performance.

          But its just an indicator.

          But a pretty good one too. Knowing how to read information contextually is part of the game.

      3. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That's still a v good xG for a defender. Agreed though, anyone expecting more than half of the output so far will be sad. But also, he has not had an assist in a while, and that's where he usually strives.

      4. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He will regress for sure, that level is unsustainable. But if he were to regress to his xStats, he would still be ridiculously good value, so it shouldn't stop anyone hopping on.

      5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        FPLTed put up a nice diagram today that showed that 5 of the 6 goals scored between Chilwell and James in the last 6 GWs were from small chances. I just caught up with the highlights from the weekend and could certainly see that from both of James' goals. Still, he likes a shot and is well capable of scoring from distance and is great at getting into good spots around 20-30 yards out.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Chances of these guys staring this week?

      Havertz
      Christensen
      Rudiger

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think Havertz and Rudiger will start and Christensen will be benched.

        1. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          This

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        99
        60
        75

        1. krawiecus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          This. 90 instead of 99 and 80 instead of 75 but same thinking

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Fwiw team vs Burnley

          Mendy
          Chalobah Christensen Rudiger
          James Jorginho Kante Chilwell
          Mount Havertz CHO

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        80%
        50%
        100%

      4. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        90%
        50%
        100%

    4. Jerse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      My rank is ok thanks. I choose to be selective in choosing which podcasts to listen to and do take note of any valuable insights and stats. Unfortunately, I have time on my hands to listen to too many !!

      One of the last new toys, Ronaldo trashed my wildcard, when had I been sensible to follow my own instincts I would not have played it until GW9 or 10. I was ranked 21k pre playing my wildcard. Add a nought on for my current rank.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Still a good OR.

    5. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2 fts.. no other pressing concerns, best option?

      A Dias + Cancel to Chilwell + James
      B Dias To Chilly save ft
      C Dias to James save ft

      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cancelo*

      2. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely B or C. Take your pick with James v Chilwell. Chilwell historically less rotated and less cameos; but also has a clearer competitor in Alonso.

      3. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        B

      4. nolard
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Same concern as me, leaning B.

    6. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Brentford reminds me of tony pulis stoke city

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think having one of Toney and Mbeumo is enough. I don't fancy having both. If Toney can't score in the next couple he's not a difficult sell.

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Was your mouth out. Tony Pulis' Stoke was exemplary

    7. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Does anyone still have their WC? What is your strategy now? I'm thinking about having a punt this week then wildcarding over the IB. Maybe Jota to Son.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes.

        Thinking of using it this IB as I really need to ditch Meslier, Digne, Townsend and Gilmour at the very least. Probably Toney too.

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          You deserve a medal of some kind for holding Digne this long. Townsend is a sell too. Everton without Doucoure and DCL aren't as attractive.

      2. ShaunGoater123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        yep still have mine.

        Depends on how your team is set up. I always like to have a punt the week before wildcard with the knowledge they can be taken straight out and that there is enough to "fix" or there is a good enough fixture swing.

        if you are set up nicely for after the IB, don't wildcard just for the sake of a punt.

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I'm probably fine not to WC to be honest. Have enough in the bank to do Havertz to Son. Have enough of the players you need. Missing a Chelsea fullback has been carnage lately but Rudiger will keep chipping away.

          1. ShaunGoater123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            if you don't need to WC i'd hold it if you can for when really need it. Can understand the temptation and also feels nice doing it over an IB but the price rises never materialise as much as hoped so i'd hold.

            Could be a great weapon for the busy December period

            1. BeWater
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Holding until December was the plan. Going to try and stick to that. Thanks for the input!

      3. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        If you're having a punt I'd go for an Arsenal attacker.

      4. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        My original plan was to go this next international break but did it GW4 following a heavy drinking sesh. Which player you fancy punting on?

        1. BeWater
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Jota to Son and maybe even captain him.

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

        My plan is waiting for gw 15. Some of my players´ fixtures turn dramatically (raphinha, Jimenez for example) and i want to jump on Man Utd, Man City and get Trent.

    8. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hi,
      Is Mbappe a risk to play tomorrow? He is flagged but news sites say he is back in the squad.
      Worth taking a -4 for transferring him out for Haller? Or risk it with him?
      Cheers.

    9. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      UCL fantasy, am i mad for considering Sane over Lewa as captain? feels like a decent differential, or too risky?

      1. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        It's a risk, but one that could pay off if he has been in good form. Definitely a differential. Do you know what the Mbappe situation is? Will he play?

        1. artvandelay316
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I had Knabry instead unfortunately last time!

        2. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          messi is out apparently, but mbappe is in the squad from what i could see online, so i'd hold, if he starts, can be brutal

    10. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Newcastle expexted to appoint Unai Emery before their match against Brighton
        ~ Mail Sport

        1. badgerboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Good ebening.

          1. My heart goes Salalalalah
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Ebening lad

    11. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea defence EO last GW was 117%
      Something like 150% this GW?

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, game becomes even less enjoyable

    12. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Suggestions on the best move here with 2FT and 1.4m itb. Would hate burning a FT

      Ramsale
      Taa Cancelo James -- Duffy Liv
      Salah Raphinha Mbeumo Foden -- Brownhill
      Vardy Antonio Jiminez

      A: Any of my strikers >> Toney...if so, which one
      B: Vardy >> Kane. Can do Taa/Foden > Reg/Son if I want later
      C: Mbeumo/Vardy >> Son/Toney

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Duffy out. Either upgrade to have two proper bench players or downgrade (e.g. Manquillo / Ait Nouri / 3.9) to get rid of a player who has likely lost his spot and gain some pennies at the same time. If any other changes, then Foden or Antonio out; but realize you might want either back soon.

      2. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Brownhill to Gallagher and roll 1ft

      3. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Duffy to Lamptey. Bit sideways but should pay off later on once he's up and running.

        1. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I think this is a good move. I’d also be tempted by James to Chillwell unless you think James is more nailed. They have similar upside, and short James cameos blocking Livra points will get annoying

    13. grennans2
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Worth ditching Ronaldo to get Son or Kane?

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        In the abstract, yes. Might not be worth it if blocks other moves / brings hits soon.

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        The fixtures suggest yes, over the next 4. Current form suggests otherwise.

        When do you reckon you'd want Ron back - gw15?

    14. Hktrader88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm a member here, but I cannot find anywhere to replicate the tables that Mark and Az use on FPL Blackbox. In the videos the graphics are all in white and cyan blue which is nothing like this site. But also the data is different for example one of the charts he uses for Forwards has Accuracy, Conversion, Mins/Big Chance none of which are available in the stats tables to build. Any ideas? thanks

    15. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Livramento to R.James?

      Gives me Rudiger, Chilwell, Cancelo, TAA, R.James backline

      1. krawiecus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        No. Why so much money in defense + you will not want a 3x (maybe not even 2x) Chelsea defense soon enough.

      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hold, your backline is very strong and he's a great budget option. When you need funds later on for different moves further up the pitch you'll likely regret it

        1. krawiecus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Exactly. The only exception I'd say is if you have no planned transfers and 2FT--could get rid of Rudiger for a 4.0 next GW. But again, agreed with the above.

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Nah. Livramento is insane value -and- he has Norwich in GW12.

    16. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Remember in previous years going with three Pool defenders, is it time to consider James, Chilwell & Rudiger?

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Nah, isn’t James always a rotation risk anyway?

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I've never gone triple defense. So risky. Two is enough IMO.

    17. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1FT 0 ITB any suggestions please.. thanks

      Sa
      Christensen Cancelo Trent Livra
      Salah Raph Mbuemo
      Antonio Vardy Kane.

      Steer D.Luiz Sissoko Williams.

      1. Geordie19
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Christensen to James or Chilwell?

        1. krawiecus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not enough money right? You put yourself in a pickle, but you knew or should have known you have no good way to get to more expensive Chelsea defenders. I'd hold and get 2 FT over IB. Any downgrade to get James/Chilwell could easily backfire

    18. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Any Chelsea fans have an opinion on whether Azpilicueta stays back in the side vs Burnley?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Both Chalobah & James being rested doesn't bode well, but it doesn't 100% mean he'll miss out necessarily.

        1. Geordie19
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you. Tempted to do Azpilicueta to James but feels a bit sideways but have had Dave sit on the bench for 2 games…expensive sub

    19. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      https://mobile.twitter.com/AbsoluteChelsea/status/1455587991100043277

      Thomas Tuchel on resting Ben Chilwell and Reece James:

      "Was a tough one, they have been so good and decisive. It is an intense position, they cover everything up and down. They played a lot of matches, we got a little bit worried."

      "We have good guys, it's the moment to let Marcos and Azpi start."

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        interesting - Wonder if Azpi is now considered more of a wingback?

        I guess with Rudiger, Christensen, Silva, Chalobha & Sarr they have plenty of CB depth.

    20. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Limitless chip going great so far - dropped Baku from my team....doh.

    21. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dias to?

      a) Chilwell
      b) James
      c) Another
      d) hold

      Backline is:
      TAA. Rudi. Dunk, Dias

      1. BeWater
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hold would be first choice. Chilwell second choice.

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks!

    22. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think i'm about to make this ridiculous move. Please don't talk me out of it.

      Vardy -> Iheanacho
      Sarr -> Foden
      Coady -> Chilwell

      -8

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        wonderful. good luck!

      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        OK, good luck big doggo

      3. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you kind doggos

      4. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        go dogs.

      5. nolard
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'd do move 3, then the rest next week for -4

    23. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      James (c) is tempting...