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What FPL managers can expect from new Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick

New Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick made an instant impact at Old Trafford on Sunday, as his new-look side saw off Crystal Palace 1-0 in a tie dominated by the hosts.

The German tactician, whose teams are renowned for playing high tempo, gegenpressing football, left his role as heads of sports and development at Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow to join the Red Devils, and has been appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season, before continuing in a consultancy role.

The game against the Eagles kickstarted a hectic, but appealing, festive schedule for United, with a run of six Premier League games, plus a UEFA Champions League tie, before the FA Cup third round break in January:

Inconsistent performances, which ultimately cost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his job, have already put paid to a title challenge, but can Rangnick make Man Utd’s assets more appealing in Fantasy Premier League (FPL)?

In this, our latest Scout Report, we’ll take a closer look.

THE HISTORY

Ralf Rangnick had a rather modest playing career, which ended early so he could start coaching before the age of 30.

Having worked his way through the regional leagues and German youth football, his first high-profile job was at VfB Stuttgart, before spells at Hannover 96, Schalke 04 – who he took to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time in the club’s history – and 1899 Hoffenheim. Across those four roles, he won a combined five trophies, including the DFB-Pokal and DFL Super Cup.

However, in addition to management, his ability to develop players caught the eye of the Red Bull group, who appointed him director of football in 2012. Over the course of the following four years, RB Leipzig ascended from Germany’s fourth tier all the way to the Bundesliga in one of the more impressive rises in modern football. The club also secured a Champions League place at the end of their first season in the top flight, having finished as runners-up to Bayern Munich.

During that time, Rangnick had two stints as RB Leipzig manager, in 2015/16 and 2018/19, where he would win promotion and then lead the club to UEFA Europa League qualification and the DFB-Pokal final.

Earlier in the year, he was linked to both Chelsea and AC Milan, but instead joined Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow as head of sport and development, before now arriving at Old Trafford.

THE TACTICS

Against Crystal Palace, Rangnick opted for a 4-2-2-2 formation, with a narrow front four and all the width being provided by full-backs Diogo Dalot (£4.4m) and Alex Telles (£5.0m), numbers 20 and 27 below.

Manchester United’s average positions map v Crystal Palace in Gameweek 15

Despite being afforded just a single 45-minute training session with his new players, there were visible signs of improvement from the outset, with a greater emphasis on pressing in the final-third.

In his first press conference, Rangnick discussed the need for ‘control’, something his team largely achieved as they conceded just eight shots and 0.75 expected goals (xG). Notably, it was their first clean sheet at Old Trafford since April, ending a run of 15 games without one there.

In an attacking sense, it was largely encouraging, though they did fail to create clear cut chances, with their 0.93 xG total bettered by 13 other teams in Gameweek 15, despite registering 16 shots.

Manchester United’s xG shot map v Crystal Palace in Gameweek 15

Discussing the formation change, and the fact he stuck with the same XI that had beaten Arsenal under Michael Carrick in Gameweek 14, Rangnick said:

“For me it seemed logical to not make many changes after the win against Arsenal. The question was how do we get possession of the ball? We had enough space with Jadon (Sancho) and Bruno (Fernandes) in those number 10 positions for our full-backs to play forwards and ask for the ball on the wings. That was the reason I decided to play a 4-2-2-2. The most demanding positions in that formation are the 10’s and I think Bruno and Jadon did well in those positions. Defensively they both did well.

Obviously, it was about keeping them away from our goal, keeping them consistently under pressure and chasing balls and winning balls. We decided to go for a slightly different formation but only slightly different. We played with two strikers, Marcus (Rashford) and Cristiano (Ronaldo) up front with Jadon and Bruno on the 10 position and for the rest of the team it was the same position as usual. I just thought it might be better to have control in the centre of the pitch with Cristiano having a partner up front and I think it worked out well.”

THE PROSPECTS

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On paper, the fixtures for Rangnick’s first couple of months are about as good as it gets, particularly in December, with no matches against the current top six to worry about. That suggests investing early could pay-off ahead of this weekend’s trip to Norwich City.

It’s also worth noting that United have already qualified as winners of their UEFA Champions League group, which should mean that some of their senior players, including Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.3m), are handed the night off tomorrow.

Against Palace, the Portuguese was paired with Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) up front and remained their focal point in attack, taking plenty of shots (five) as usual. Rangnick’s philosophy is underpinned by pressing and there were doubts over what his arrival could mean for Ronaldo, but the early signs were positive as he lasted the full 90 minutes.

“By the way, Cristiano Ronaldo’s work off the ball, chapeau.” – Ralf Rangnick

Elsewhere, Rashford himself could become an option if he remains out-of-position, but he has been a little off the pace so far this season as he slowly regains match fitness.

Behind the front duo, Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) remains expensive, especially if Ronaldo is on penalties, but Jadon Sancho (£8.9m) could be one to watch, with both players taking up central positions in Gameweek 15.

In terms of their defensive assets, a real positive from Sunday’s win was the performances of full-backs Dalot and Telles, who were positioned high and wide throughout, providing all of United’s width in the attacking third. In fact, the latter’s 66 touches in the opponent’s half was more than any other player on the pitch.

Both players have now started back-to-back games and taken their chance, though it does remain to be seen exactly who will be first-choice moving forward, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.1m) and Luke Shaw (£5.1m) alternative options for Rangnick. However, Dalot’s prospects are perhaps a little more encouraging, with Wan-Bissaka an unused substitute against Palace. If nailed, he immediately provides a cheap route into the United defence.

Diogo Dalot (left) and Alex Telles’ (right) touch heatmaps v Crystal Palace in Gameweek 15

Clearly, the system is a work in progress, though it’s hard not to be positive about by what we saw from the newly-appointed interim manager on Sunday. They did lose a bit of momentum towards the end, but all in all, this was an exciting start to the Rangnick era, which suddenly promotes Ronaldo as an excellent option for our FPL squads, while the likes of Sancho and the full-backs could provide huge differential potential.

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  1. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dont get Klopp.. Why would you risk injuries to Salah and Mane

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Money

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Surely not, 2m is nothing for a club like Liverpool

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I dont know why he complains about congestion and then does this

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

          Same as Pep moaning about needing 5 subs then using none in the next game

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

        If any of them gets injured he will blame the wind or rain or something Klopp esque.

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

        FSG forcing him to play them for the money

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 3 months ago

            That seems, just illogical if it's 2m per win? Seems like a tiny amount

            1. JONALDINHO
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              That’s been our net spend for the last 3 years. Every little matters to them

      5. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Mbappe captain 🙂

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

        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/4748585/event/15

        No idea where to even start with trying to understand my cup opponent's team...

        1. JBG
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Dead team it seems. Lucky you

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Wouldn't be so sure, if pool keep a clean sheet

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

              Dead team is one thing but this is a disaster

              Early cup exit for me is inevitable

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

            Could easily WC

          3. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Saving that 1.5itb for his first transfer

          4. OptimusBlack
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Imagine Scarlett play Brighton Scored two goals

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

              The irony is this is likely to be the only week of the season where this could well happen

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

          Bottomed, if I'm priced out of Bowen tomorrow, should I do:

          A) Kane + Raphinha to CR + Bowen -4
          B) Kane + Raphinha to CR + Fornals -4

          A is tonight, but risk that CR starts tomorrow and maybe gets injured or tired.

          B is if I wait and get priced out of Bowen.

          Hope I explained myself well enough.

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

            why not just raph to bowen tonight?

            1. JBG
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Oh yeah.. what a dummy I am.

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

          City better with Sterling over Foden?

          1. Lord of Ings
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Both start imo
            Grealish has done nothing to warrant a start over either
            And these are the 3 players who’ll compete for lw cf spot
            Mahrez Jesus for rw

            1. lilmessipran
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Jesus seems injured at the moment

          2. JONALDINHO
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Grealish Foden Jesus is the front 3 when everyone is fit. Foden a lock. Mahrez competing with Jesus and Sterling with Grealish

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

            I think the front 3 will have Sterling + Foden for sure and then one of Grealish, Jesus, Mahrez, KdB. At least while form is in for those guys. Sterling has been good.

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

          So foden is off at half time. Niggle or tactical?

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

            Unknown.

          2. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            had a bad half

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

          Foden or Bilva in my team?

          1. Eastman
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Bilva

        6. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          When does Salah get his rest?

          1. JBG
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            This GW maybe?

            1. lilmessipran
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Unlikely, Villa in good form..probably plays 60-70 today

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

            Leicester, prize money in Carabao irrelevant.

            1. FCSB
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              3 games in 8 days before that though…

              I find it crazy Klopp hasn’t rested him tonight, and he complains about too many fixtures

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

                Klopp always does this. When he was saying they need 5 subs he went into the next game and made none.

                1. JONALDINHO
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  It’s not Klopp’s choice ffs. FSG want the prize money

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

                    FSG have money and yes it’s a business but Klopp selects the team. FSG will win more prize money with those lads fit and not injured.

              2. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Thats why you shouldn't listen to Klopp complaining... He loves an unwarranted moan
                Why no Jota in squad anyone know?

            2. Qaiss
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              4 games in 12 days before that

              He really shouldn’t be playing today

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

            He said he won't rotate now, but in mid to late December he will have to see so it'll be around the Christmas period you'd imagine

        7. Milk, 1 Šuker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          With an injury to ESR, Toney out with COVID, Son potentially out with COVID and Spurs being impacted by an outbreak in the club and the subsequent fixtures v Brighton being postponed, would you be tempted to play your Free Hit chip just to get a team out? I have each plus Sanchez and Steele.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Have the same 3 attackers but 2 fts. Do you really want them back in your team next GW?

            1. Milk, 1 Šuker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Toney no, ESR a keeper, Sonny a cash cow (I might just bank his points)

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Not sure ESR is a keeper given his stats etc. I just got him last week & probably will be selling soon given the better options around.

                1. Milk, 1 Šuker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  Ah OK! If confirmed out for So’ton I will probably transfer him out too. Thanks TM

          2. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Too early to discuss that probably. But if you can field 7 or 8 decent options i wouldnt

          3. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            ESR may play on Saturday

            1. Milk, 1 Šuker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Hopefully!

          4. Pep's Money Laundry
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Play with a gk, deal with Toney maybe take a hit elsewhere

            1. Milk, 1 Šuker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah sounds like a plan

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

            Nope.

            1. Milk, 1 Šuker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              What would you advise Camry?

              1. Milk, 1 Šuker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Camzy even!

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

                  Deal with it one spot at a time.

                  1. Milk, 1 Šuker
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    2 years, 3 months ago

                    Cool, thanks. I was thinking of getting rid of Raphinha but I need all the playing players I can get at this stage! Will wait for the pressers and injury news at the end of the week

        8. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Kane, Raphinha, Armstrong to Ronaldo, Silva, Broja look good here?

          Guaita
          TAA Alonso Cancelo James
          Salah Raphinha Jota Saka
          Kane King

          Foster Lamptey Armstrong Gilmour

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            For a -4

        9. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Klopp you donkey

          1. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            This

        10. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Foden injured or just tactical switch at HT?

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            tactical. Had a bad half

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

          Martial injured and Cavani just back from injury makes me nervous of CR actually starting tomorrow.

        12. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Chances of ESR starting the next?

          Any more news on this?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Arteta should provide an update before they play in Europe. 😉

            1. Eddie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Uncalled for

        13. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Did Klopp say Jota would not be in squad or should we be concerned?

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Probably caught the koof hasn’t he, another one 😮

        14. chriskon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Is there any way of knowing if there's going to be a price rise with players??

        15. Bishopool
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Jota rested

          1. FPLtfs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Has Klopp said he is rested? Or your assumption? Read that he did not train.

            1. Bishopool
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Not starting and not on bench. Could be saving fo PL.

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

          Salah and Mane starting is so ridiculous. I guess they'll just take it easy but still, it's probably one of the only chances to rest Salah he's gonna get.

          1. gooberman
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            I've just posted the same. Honestly it's absolute madness. He also started the last Champions league game which was also a dead rubber.

          2. Eh, just one more thing ...
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Who knows how that man’s mind works. Seemed obvious to rest him and Mane.

        17. OLD Rafiki
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          foden my be benched against wolves, possible selections may be, Fernandinho, Bilva and rodri or Gündogan.......

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

            Would be quite surprised to see a double pivot v Wolves, if he didn't want Foden for the weekend I don't see why he'd take him off now

        18. gooberman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Can somebody please explain why Salah is starting another champions league dead rubber match? I'm scratching my head. Seriously what is Klopp playing at? Fixtures coming thick and fast and the busy festive period coming. Ideal chance to give him a rest. Just don't get it.

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

            Game rhythm over rest? To us, rest seems more important but maybe there's something to that.

            1. gooberman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              He isn't going to lose rhythm in a week surely?

          2. Bishopool
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            to keep them warm

          3. Bobby Digital
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            2m for the winner

            1. KanuLenoMeeMoCash
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              He rotated the rest of the squad though bar allison

              1. gooberman
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Salah is their key player who has played every league game.

            2. gooberman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              the winner of what?

              1. Bobby Digital
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                The game

          4. Bishopool
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Last PL game they were a bit off. Maybe form needs a boost. Cant see anything else.

          5. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            No clue, especially considering the way he spoke to the media last year when his players were getting injured because of the schedule. Milan can potentially get through to the knockouts today, so they'll be going for it. It doesn't make any sense at all.

        19. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Those that are going for ronaldo.....what's the thinking? He blanked against palace, could be rotated and I'm not sure utd will all of a sudden be hitting 3/4/5 goals past teams.
          Feel like antonio could be just as explosive for more than 3 mil less which can do a lot for the rest of the team.
          Any convincing arguments?

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            He might not get rotated and ManUtd might start scoring 3/4/5 goals i guess.

            1. waltzingmatildas
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Maybe.....

          2. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            I've had Ronaldo since GW5 and kept him through the tricky run of fixtures. I've got him because I will captain him in a few of the next fixtures. I already captained him against Watford when Salah had Arsenal.

            But if I had no intention of captaining, I wouldn't have him. Antonio + Foden/Jota and £1m in the bank, is far better than Ronaldo + 4.5 fodder for example.

            1. waltzingmatildas
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              OK, captaincy is something I definitely need to consider. Would I feel comfortable with a jota / antonio /TAA.
              Thanks for the interesting point

          3. Fuddled FC
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            I have both and not convinced with either!

            1. waltzingmatildas
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Good position to be in going forward though

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

            I’m not a fan either to be honest. Over 12m and personally im never going to captain him. Only 4 pts for a goal, not great for baps and doesn’t get cs pts. No reason the mid price forwards like Antonio, DCL, Bamford, etc can’t stay close to him or even match him for 5m less

            1. waltzingmatildas
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              12m I would pay for a city or Liverpool player, maybe Chelsea. I just don't know that I want that from utd. And I'm a utd fan

        20. TeddiPonza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Prioritise Bowen or Bilva in? The other will come in as well if Son is ruled out.

          Got Antonio and Gundo as well

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Silva looking pretty good now as he didn't even travel.

        21. chriskon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Foden + Dennis?

          Or

          Bernardo + King?

          1. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            B and K

          2. F4L
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            B

        22. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          IF Son is confirmed out/likely out, is Son/Toney -> Foden/Antonio worth -4?

          1. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Judging by Pep pulling Foden off at HT tonight maybe rethink your choice.

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

            Not sure Foden starts next GW.

        23. Bishopool
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Any theoretical chance Dortmund can get through?

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

            Nope, Sporting have the H2H by one goal.

          2. Bishopool
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            So then we already know who wins Europa League

            1. bench boost for every gamew…
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Leicester?

        24. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Vardy with NEW TOT and eve next 3, could easily match Ronaldo, and no less likely to benched than CR7. What are the pros and cons to both?

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

            Vardy plays for Leicester who are in really poor form.

            United in the ascendancy with Rangnick and Ronaldo is just a much better all-around player than Vardy. Fixtures are better longer term for Ronaldo too.

          2. Bishopool
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Lets see how europe game will go. If benched, I would def consider him.

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

            Not sure I'd say he's no less likely to be benched than Ronaldo, Ronaldo is a fitness monster while Vardy has had injury / fitness issues over the years. Both need rests but Ronaldo is likely to still be able for more games than Vardy in my opinion

        25. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Is that Foden subbing a no need to use him in a meaningless match or he's not 100% fit still?

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            hes played a poor game in the first half. Pep probably wanted something new from Sterling

            1. F4L
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              he wasn't great but neither was anyone else; I doubt Pep cares that much about the second half of this game tbh

        26. Not again Shirley
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Why can’t people just wait to make their transfers then there would be no rush for everyone else who wants to wait to transfer early. It’s like the UK petrol shortage when there wasn’t one.

          I want to wait but am gonna be just short of couple of players if their price goes up now.

          1. Pep's Money Laundry
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            That's one of the fun aspect of the game, the risk factor. Otherwise it becomes a game for dullards.
            I make 80% of transfers over the weekend and in the 8 or 9 years that I've played game only a very few have backfired due to injury or the like

          2. TopBinFc
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Exactly this, makes no sense transferring early with Covid and European games

              1. Not again Shirley
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Well my mate transferred in Lucas Moura already so he’s most likely gonna pay for that.

                I want both Bowen and Mount but I wanted to wait until they had at least played their Euro matches before doing it. Will probably pay an extra 0.2 for being patient.

            • KanuLenoMeeMoCash
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              It's part of the game to choose that risk, it's up to you how you want to play it

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

            A -8 is only really a -4 this GW!

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Still a -2

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

              What's a -16?

          4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            So Reguilon, ESR and Toney flags and now Covid outbreak at Spurs. Not sure where to even start with this week's transfers.

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

              Nowhere before Friday updates.

              First two could fine and Spurs might be made to play the game, who knows...