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Dugout Discussion November 20

Leicester v Chelsea team news: James and Chilwell start, Azpilicueta benched

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There’s a busy Saturday of Premier League football ahead of us, with Leicester City v Chelsea the first of eight matches.

Kick-off at the King Power Stadium is at 12:30 GMT.

Thomas Tuchel and Brendan Rodgers have both made two changes for the lunchtime game.

Daniel Amartey and Marc Albrighton are brought in to replace injured pair Youri Tielemans and Ricardo Pereira, which could mean that the Foxes are turning to a wing-back system – as Rodgers has done in the past when facing the Blues.

Jamie Vardy, the most-owned Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player in this fixture, starts.

Mason Mount is back in the Chelsea starting XI after his recent teething problems, while Trevoh Chalobah starts as the right-sided centre-half.

Ross Barkley and Andreas Christensen are the men to make way from the 1-1 draw with Burnley, while there is a fourth successive league benching for Cesar Azpilicueta.

The fit-again Timo Werner is also among the substitutes.

All of that means that there are further starts for Reece James and Ben Chilwell, with the former now the most-owned Chelsea asset in FPL overall (24.2%) and within the top 10,000 (60.1%).

The ownership figures of Vardy and Antonio Rudiger have taken a bit of a tumble in the top 10k (see below), which is often a better gauge of active Fantasy managers than the ‘selected by’ numbers we see on the FPL site.

Vardy and Rudiger had top 10k ownership figures of 52.7% and 35.0% in Gameweek 11.

GAMEWEEK 12 LINE-UPS

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Amartey, Evans, Soyuncu, Albrighton, Ndidi, Soumare, Castagne, Lookman, Vardy, Barnes.

Subs: Ward, Bertrand, Vestergaard, Dewsbury-Hall, Choudhury, Maddison, Perez, Iheanacho, Daka.

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, James, Kante, Jorginho, Chilwell, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Havertz.

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Alonso, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Loftus-Cheek, Barkley, Ziyech, Pulisic, Werner.

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  1. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    CHO clear in if Havertz passed. Another week of ruing what could’ve been as an owner, shame….

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James earlier too. Did it a bit vs Burnley as well... clearly doesn't play FPL!

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  2. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Benched Rudi to play Vardy. Also have Chilwell.

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

    James is real sickner. Stealing Chillers free kicks aswell and wasting them..

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwells turn next.

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  4. AIRMILES
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Going with Rudiger, Chilwell and James making up for my 8 point hit.

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    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nice!

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      1. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        It wasn't so nice last week when they conceded. That's the risk.

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    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      and then some...

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

      Wow that basket full of eggs paying off big this week!

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  5. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Was on Rudiger all week, switched to ESR this morning... switched back to Rudiger at 10:58! Phew!

    Got Chilwell too but always scared of James as a non-owner (and former owner, more frustratingly).

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    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What an epic tale. Had me hooked

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Didn't realise the bar had been set quite so high on here!

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        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          😆

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        😀

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  6. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Already on 16 points.

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  7. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can’t wait to sell Schmeichel, horrible pick

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    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Unfortunate how bad he has been!

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    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Switched to Mendy GW8

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    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Try owning Sa

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      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        But the assist?

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      2. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Schmeichel much worse
        Sa is only 3 points behind Emerson and Alisson

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    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      He got me 9 points BB gw 1 won't have a bad word said about him!

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  8. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Have 2ft and don’t know what way to go. Focus on getting Jota, Cancelo or Son/Kane

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Cancelo is the priority here

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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  9. Moose™
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best 5.5 mid?

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Go down to 4.4

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Or this

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    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Hudson Odoi

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

      I’m going Normann

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      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sure he starts over Gilmour and Cantwell?

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        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          He’s been nailed on so far and one of best performing players so would have thought so

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          1. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I have my doubts. Good luck 🙂

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            1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Thanks, I might have a change of mind anyway.
              Clouded by wanting both James and Chilwell

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    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Kovacic when fit

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      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        On that note: Doucoure when fit. Absolutely nailed, box-to-box like Gallagher, makes the entire Everton team tick

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  10. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    James and Chilwell owner here, v. happy with the 2 assists, but really annoyed that Rudiger scored

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      TAA Cancelo Chilwell James Livra/Gallagher rank above Rudiger, imo

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudiger and James owner delighted Rudgier scored a lot got rid of him it seems,

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  11. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Would you go for James (have Chilwell) or Jota?

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James.

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James. Man U is worse than Leicester

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

      Jota. Fixtures are tougher now for Chelsea but he should be high on your watchlist.

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Looks pretty easy to me :/

        MANU, wat, whm LEE, EVE, wol, avl, BHA

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        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Have to consider some of the non-PL fixtures e.g.
          Juve 23 Nov
          Man Utd 28 Nov
          Watford 1 Dec
          West Ham 4 Dec
          Zenit 8 Dec
          Leeds 11 Dec

          Watford would seem a good match for rotation given the games around it

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

      James and chillwel Will score 150+ this season.

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      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        That's being modest

        They are on for TAA seasons already, along with TAA and Cancelo

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        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Honestly if they were guaranteed the minutes I'd say they would outscore Trent's highest

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            1. jackruet
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              We have lots of Leighton baines now. Just get them

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      2. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm, interesting.
        It's
        A) Duffy and toney to James and broja
        B) Mbeumo and toney to jota and davis

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    5. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Any news on Havertz? No where to be found?

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      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He Had few good chance to score. Looks decent.

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      2. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Stealing & getting in the way, not needed get him off

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      3. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Leicesters best player in the first half.

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      4. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Havertz playing the Heskey role

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    6. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Skysports just analysing that Rudiger goal - it was completely a training ground move, from Rudiger's position on the line to Kante's block of the Leicester defender. Amazing to see in slow-mo and to see the thought and execution that went into that goal.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Quality coaching.

        It still amazes me how bad United are at both attacking and defending set pieces. They even bought in a specialist coach this year...

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          United's solution to everything is to spend, rather than put in actual work on what they have and then improve from there

          Even Chelsea, the big spenders, have a well-oiled academy producing monsters that they can tap into

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yep, all about the quality decision making at the top level. Chelsea, Liverpool and City are run intelligently, adapting to modern innovations. United are stuck in the past.

            And Maguire is such a dangerous set-piece weapon they aren't utilising properly.

            Thinking about United never fails to piss me off... 😆

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

          I can understand that they needed that because of OGS, but the results 🙁

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Rodgers tactical limitations being shown up by Tuchel here (still miles better than OGS tho').

            After Foxes mugged United over Slab, I can see a repeat where they let Rodgers go to United and replace him with the superior Potter.

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    7. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who are you're preferred Chelsea defenders for your team;

      A. Chilly
      B. James
      C. Ruddy

      I have AB but think I might go ABC

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      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        45 minutes to change your mind?
        I see your view but Rudiger has dropped two thirds ownership in a very short space of time.
        Double up on Chelski and Citeh yes.

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      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        That order.

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      3. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Get all of them. Around 18m. Will score 400+ this season. Best value

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        1. MikeS
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Agreed

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      4. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Have only C at the moment, and will probably stay like this bcuz congested period is close and both James/Chilwell will surely be rotated with Azpi/Alonso for at least a couple of PL games over christmas period, while Rudiger will probably remain

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      5. moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I have Chilly, James, Christensen on the basis that 2 out of 3 will play most weeks. But Chilly, James, Rudy is a better (if more expensive) combo.

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        1. kempc23
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          In that order, I think. The only thing to note is that James and Chilly have both had injury issues in the past, whereas Rudiger rarely seems to miss a game.

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    8. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      0 from 11 in starting lineup, 7 from 4 on bench.

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    9. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone good to follow on Twitter for early team news or rumours etc

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Plenty but none reliable

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      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Feel free to follow my Twitter List. Has a few decent account on.

        https://twitter.com/i/lists/1321729918531764224

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Followed and pinned, thanks

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          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            All good! Few non 'ITK' accounts on there but all FPL related.

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    10. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone have the net EO of Chelsea defenders?

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        ~123%

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        1. CrouchDown
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers mate.

          Rookie question, does that if we only own 1 that we want them to concede?

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          1. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, you'll drop when CS points added.

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

            It depends which one you own

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      2. BooYaKasha
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        fplgameweek.com

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    11. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nacho on, our CS chances in danger now.

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        (As well as Maddison)

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      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Vardy blank confirmed as well

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I am not sure how you could say that - those two above just said Madison and Iheanacho - either could win a pen.
          And who takes pens? Answer = Vardy.

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    12. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Maddison and Nacho on
      Lookman and Barnes off

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    13. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James' ankle okay then?

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Moving alright.

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      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Off anytime after 60 minutes suits

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    14. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Interesting faith kept in Vardy by Rodgers when needing a goal.

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/24374774

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      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nacho added

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      3. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Y

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Because Vardy has not been in form and yet Rodgers refuses to sub him.
          I am a Vardy owner by the way.

          Just wondering what it will take for Daka/Iheanacho (or both) to start and Vardy on bench. I think it will reach that stage sooner rather than later.

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    15. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James playing CM right now

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    16. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      James casually playing CM and did so well.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Sign of a quality player.

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    17. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell close. Save Schmeichel.

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    18. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell unlucky.

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

        Again 🙁

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        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Again again.

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    19. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do how many benched Rudiger ?

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      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        21% of owners

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        plenty sold

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

        Defenders whose main goal threat are corners, are very difficult to field and bench. Their goals are almost impossible to predict.

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      4. Big Mac 24
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I benched, and sold him for Reguilion as soon as gameweek started. He’s served me well since gw1 but you gotta move on eh.

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    20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Never seen the appeal of Maddison. A lot of hype but never really impressed me. 25 in a few weeks and also seems to have a bit of a chip on his shoulder

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      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Leicester should have sold him to Arsenal when they've had a chance.

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      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed

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    21. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell SHOT!

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Will he live to make 60'?

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      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ohmygod wtf!! Is he okay? Where'd he get shot?

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Don't worry, he lived beyond 55' minutes of that game.

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        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          'Chill' he's 'Well' 😀

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    22. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Foster | Sanchez
      TAA | Cancelo | Livra | Coady | White
      Saka | Gallagher | Foden | Salah | Benrhama
      Kane | Antonio | Scarlett

      How do I get James/Chilwell in? Have 1 FT and 1.0 ITB. Downgrading Antonio to Wilson will give me just enough to do Coady to James. Wait a week though since Chelsea have United and I wouldn't have to take a hit. Going without Chelsea defence is really nightmarish right now...

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      1. kempc23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Dont sell Antonio. Does Benrahma to ESR/Gallagher give you enough for Coady to Chilwell?

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        1. gellinmagellan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Unfortunately not, falling .1 short. Gives me enough for Rudiger only :/

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    23. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell CF

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      1. moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This Chelsea system really makes a mockery of FPL classifications. Double wingbacks essential.

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