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Brighton v Chelsea team news: Lamptey + Mount return, Trossard + Maupay subs

Double Gameweek 22 continues at the Amex Stadium this evening, with Brighton and Hove Albion hosting Chelsea at 20:00 GMT.

Tariq Lamptey was only a substitute at the weekend because of a minor groin issue but is fit enough to start against his former club.

Steven Alzate and Danny Welbeck also come into the starting XI, with Adam Lallana, Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay dropping out. The latter two, however, are substitutes.

Elsewhere, Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy remain out.

As for Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel makes three changes from the 1-0 loss at Manchester City, with Jorginho, Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi replacing Malang Sarr, Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic, all of whom drop to the bench.

Andreas Christensen, who has Covid, misses out, as well as Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell and Reece James.


DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Webster, Burn, Cucurella, Alzate, Gross, Lamptey, Moder, Mac Allister, Welbeck

Subs: Maupay, Trossard, Scherpen, March, Caicedo, Roberts, McGill, Leonard, Ferguson

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger, Hudson-Odoi, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso, Mount, Ziyech, Lukaku

Subs: Kovacic, Pulisic, Werner, Loftus-Cheek, Bettinelli, Saul, Havertz, Sarr, Hall

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  1. SEXY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like I picked the right week to delete my team

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      There’s never a bad team to delete your team and forget about this whole thing tbh

      Probably time to stop posting on here and put the time to Better use

      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Couldn’t even go out with a bang 🙁

    2. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Finally...

      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I’ll be back….next season

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

    Best 5th defender I'll sparingly play?

    A) Ait Nouri
    B) Lowton

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

      A

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

      Ait-Nouri - except I'd be playing him so better as a 3rd/4th defender I think

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

      B. Ait Nouri will get occasional rests and hauls, probably not especially predictable ones either. Lowton will give you at least as many points and half the stress

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

        Ait-Nouri
        9 starts since gw9 (missed 3 in a row to injury/illness)
        51 points - 5.6 per game.
        with 2 blanks - max of 11 points

        Lowton
        9 starts since gw9 (Brighton blanked on 3)
        37 points - 4.1 pts
        5x blanks - max of 14 pts

        Lowton has a higher high and more lows, and averages less than Ait-Nouri. So exactly the opposite of that ^ as it turns out.

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

          Only if you’re playing him most games. The problem with someone like Ait-Nouri as your 5th defender as you’ll always feel like you should be playing him more. It will be as stressful as owning Soucek was last season

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

          Lowton, you’ll play him for his doubles, he may get you 6 pts if you need him in an emergency, and you can greet his twice a decade Cafu impressions with a rueful shrug if he’s on your bench

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

    Just seen this quote from Ralf...

    Rangnick: ‘We have now decided to play a 4-3-3 like we did against Aston Villa, with one holding six, two eights and three offensive players.’

    What does this mean to the line up?
    Two of Sancho, Rashford, Greenwod flanking Ronaldo?
    Where does Bruno play in this formation?

    Hoping to learn more tomorrow I guess.

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

      The right side of the 3 I guess.

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

      I think his interpretation of 433 will be more of a 4312. Not sure Cavani will be dropped so Bruno in behind him and Ronaldo. Harsh on Sancho, Rashford has been awful and Greenwood’s form has dipped a bit too. All guesswork of course!

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

        hmm that makes some sense to me.

        guesswork is fun sometimes...

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno benched hopefully

  4. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I have 1FT and £3.3m ITB

    I'm thinking BSilva to Saka?

    DDG
    AA, Cancelo, Rudiger
    BSilva, Bruno, Maddison, Bowen
    Antonio, Dennis, Watkins

    Foster, Gallagher, Reguillon, Manquillo

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Unless some Doubles get announced, I see Saka more of a 'Hold' than one to buy right now.

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

        Any advice on what to do with my team? I'm reasonably happy bit BSilvas gotta go I feel.

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Jota or Raph

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

      I think either Rudiger to Robertson or Silva to Sterling/Foden. If Villa dgw then consider Digne and Coutinho as alternatives.

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

    Ronaldo in the squad but not seen on the flight. This will go down to the wire.

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

      Flight?! Surely to god teams aren’t still flying from Manchester to London when it’s a short drive / train ride away and the climate is collapsing around us?!

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

        He was abroad at the fifa awards I think

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

        Cringe at the thought of United players all on over £100k a week being unable to take a train there

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

          Jesus, I honestly find that inexcusable

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

      https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-squad-vs-brentford-22794875
      They claim he's been dropped off at the airport in the photo here

  6. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which combo?

    A) Watkins
    B) Ings

    Plus

    1) Cash
    2) Digne

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A2

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

      A2

  7. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    WC draft. Thoughts welcome!

    Ramsdale - Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Laporte - Tierney - RAN
    (Salah)* - Jota - Foden - Coutinho - Bowen
    Watkins - DCL - Antonio

    *Raphinha placeholder until Salah back

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

      You only get one bench boost you know! Benching one those front 8 each week is going to be tough!

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

        Haha! Yeah I know! But early WC gives me a strong squad for future doubles and blanks. Will rotate based on fixtures mainly.

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

          Strong 15 is vital this season. Just prepared to be frustrated some weeks! I don’t think Dcl is worth it. I like the look of 442 on WC. If I were on it I’d do something like:

          Sa
          Trent, Robertson, Cancelo, Laporte Salah, Kdb, Bowen, Raphina
          Watkins, Antonio

          Foster, Broja, Nouri, Saka/Martinelli

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

            That’s a nice draft and have a similar one with Robbo instead of Jota too and Broja as back up! Still tinkering. DCL fixtures and doubles is the temptation currently…?!

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

              Everton are pants. Unless Rooney comes in, I wouldn’t be bothered. Wait and see for me regarding Everton assets.

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

            I expect DCL to be worth it, but I have doubts about Antonio. Time will tell. Not in love with Watkins either. Foden is another one that i don't like, but getting KdB for him costs perhaps too much. All those 3 strikers wouldn't be my choice.

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

      solid draft. It's going to be difficult benching one of those attackers each week, but it's nice to have the strong bench

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

        Thx mate! Quite happy with a strong squad for now given all the mayhem! And easy to downgrade a fwd to jump on Son and revert to 3-5-2/4-4-2

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

          What are your chip plans? 2 FH's left for upcoming blanks/DGW's?

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

            Yeah got all chips still currently. FH 27 and 30, TC 26, BB 36 is the current plan!

    3. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Raph worth hanging on to. Nice run coming up. I'd move Jota for Mo I think, what with Mo, Mane and Bobby all available soon.
      Nice front line.

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

        Thanks mate! Have considered losing Jota so could easily switch who goes for Salah. Gives me options with the money in the bank!

    4. adam wigan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’d downgrade DCL to Broja and upgrade foden to Son. Pep roulette is too high with foden, and Everton are rubbish! I have foden and DCL and looking to move them on.
      Also I’m not sure about ramsdale and tierney- they will be great for the next 2 games but then 2 blanks close together after that. Transfers waiting to happen- in gameweek 17 you’ll have 5 players out as things stand

      1. adam wigan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Gameweek 27 I mean sorry

      2. adam wigan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Southampton play Norwich in GW 27 when all your Liverpool and arsenal players will be out so that works nicely for Broja

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

          Sorry, I'm not the original poster but you've brought up great points.

          Regarding Son- he's gotten solid returns lately as the opposition was weak. I don't think he's worth owning before GW 27. I was big on him this year, stating he'd outscore CR7 and Lukaku by end of season. But I don't believe he's worth his price at nearly 11 million. I'm interested to hear opinions

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

            I am planning to have KdB over him for now. For those who can afford he should be better pick.

        2. Andy Mac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I will be FHing in 27 mate. That’s a given!!

      3. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thx Adam. DCL to Broja is an option I’m considering as want Son back when he’s fit. Allows me to do Foden to KDB too which I like. I have cover for arsenal blanks so that doesn’t worry me tbf…

    5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      4 Liverpool when Salah is back?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Mixed up Firm and Cout just like the old days. Tired

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

          Now you’ve got me doing it!! Haha! Thought I had Robbo in this draft when you said that!! 🙂

      2. Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Good spot! It would be Jota to Salah in this draft. Sorry!

  8. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Gee Brighton were unlucky to only nab a point, was exciting to watch.

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

      Hope potter sticks around and doesn’t get poached by Everton.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Prospective FPL players? Sorry did not watch today 😉

  9. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dont think there is any skill this season

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      There’s only skill in the seasons in which I finish well. The season’s where my rank is rubbish it’s all luck

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        There are some that genuinely think this way and keep a straight face

  10. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bring in for James?

    Current thoughts are:

    A. Ait nouri
    C. Coast
    D. Digne
    E. Other (state- have taa-cancelo-dias-dier)

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

      *C. Coady

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

      A interests me the most.

      Who is Coast?

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

        Yer he's good value.. coady is c, was a typo

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

          Ah - i'd go RAN over him. I think he's nailed. But if you're unsure then Coady is a god one.

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

            Ahh I am not familiar with the RAN acronym- makes sense now though rayan ait nouri? Yer think I'll make the move.. cheers