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Thursday team news: Salah returns as a substitute for Liverpool

The final two matches of Gameweek 24 take place tonight, with Liverpool v Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal kicking off at 19:45 GMT.

The big team news comes from Anfield, where Mohamed Salah returns as a substitute, having missed the Reds’ last six games in all competitions due to his participation with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Sadio Mane, however, is not involved as expected, but January signing Luis Diaz is handed a first start, and will feature alongside Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino up front.

For Leicester, Brendan Rodgers makes five changes to the side that lost heavily at Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sunday, with the likes of Caglar Soyuncu, Youri Tielemans, Harvey Barnes and Kelechi Iheanacho dropping to the bench.

That means Patson Daka leads the line, having been directly involved in seven goals in just nine Premier League appearances so far, with James Maddison, Marc Albrighton and Ademola Lookman in support.

At Molineux, Francisco Trincao returns from Covid for Wolves, whilst Romain Saiss is back after AFCON.

Marcal is preferred to Rayan Ait-Nouri, who is a substitute, along with Jonny, who hasn’t played since last March because of a serious knee injury.

Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, welcomes back Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka from suspension, plus Cedric from injury, who starts at right-back with Takehiro Tomiyasu missing out.

GAMEWEEK 24 LINE-UPS

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Jones, Diaz, Jota, Firmino

Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Milner, Keita, Salah, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Tsimikas, Elliott

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Justin, Amartey, Ndidi, Thomas, Dewsbury-Hall, Soumare, Maddison, Albrighton, Lookman, Daka

Subs: Ward, Soyuncu, Vestergaard, Pereira, Choudhury, Tielemans, Barnes, Perez, Iheanacho


Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semedo, Dendoncker, Neves, Marcal, Trincao, Podence, Jimenez

Subs: Ruddy, Hoever, Ait-Nouri, Silva, Jonny, Chiquinho, Toti, Hwang, Cundle

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Lacazette

Subs: Okonkwo, Smith Rowe, Holding, Pepe, Tavares, Lokonga, Elneny, Nketiah, Awe

1,328 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Points for everyone!

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

      Not me. Just sinking deeper into the sofa.

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Erm no

  2. Junglist95
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Diogooooooooo

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

    Anyone but Jota =[

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

      He’s been useless all game then grabs a goal

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

        Because he is being played out of position. Put him central there, scores.

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

        Unless until the 34th min lol

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

          *Useless

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

          Strictly speaking that is still all game haha

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

    Jota is the last person I needed to score haha, damn

  5. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Here we go Salah captain Jota Vice haha

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

    As a TAA + Robbo + Salah owner that goal couldn't be worse! Shared to check my rank

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

      *scared

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

      I own the two, Robbo & Trent.. not ideal

  7. dark91
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    The number of times Jota missed similar chances made me not celebrate too early

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

      Thankfully he had no time to think about it.

  8. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Maddy likes scoring vs Liverpool doesn't he ?

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

      I hop so

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You don't always get what you like

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

    People been slagging jota off all week saying Robbo the better option

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I was one of those

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Good comment. Love it

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

      Their all good options.

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Time to avoid Salah?

  10. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Own Jota
    Rival has him captain

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

      Your rival is a good player.
      Everyone owns Jota.

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        No.

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

          Sorry, every good player owns Jota 😉

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Haha

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

            So true. *emotional*

  11. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I cant believe how good Jota has been for Pool, at Wolves I didnt think he was anything special. Same as Mane at Saints. Dont get me wrong I know Mane was always good, but with Liverpool both these players reached a difefrent level that I struggle to comprehend.
    Whoever made the choice to buy these players is a genius, same with Salah.

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

      Klopp.

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

      I am half to admit I had Jota in my GW1 squad when Wolves first got back into the league #hipster

      I did however kneejerk him out for Neves, even though he got an assist though!

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Calm down bro just a tap in my grandfather could do it

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Its his output though, unprecedented levels.
        People could worry with no Mane or Salah, but that is not the case.

    4. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Its how a Liverpool scouting system works, they buy players up front that are 24-25 with the same kind of profile, often with one or two seasons they shown promise, but not world class. Liverpooll are very good at identify players that are Just about to breakthrough.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Oxlade and Minamino didnt work out I guess, but yea still its great recruitment.
        Even Origi is a legend

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Ox was very good in that season when we reached the final in CL. Minamino was a bargain buy because of the clause.

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            True, but I dont think Ox's level has really improved since Arsenal. I can see him ending up at Newcastle

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

    Jota killing me this season. Can’t understand how I’m still without him.

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

      I’ve owned him for 9 GWs and he’s blanked for 7 of them..

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

      I got rid of him on my wildcard. Very frustrating fpl player to own.
      I think my old team is doing better than my wildcard team.

  13. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Sold Jota and bought VVD. Not sure how I feel.

    1. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sad I reckon.

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not yet.

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

    Rank goes from +14% green arrow to -20% red arrow from that Jota goal alone, EO can be painful

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Stopped looking weeks ago. Way more fun.

    2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What's this feature? A live OR tracker?

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

        Fpl live

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks 🙂

          I wonder if there's a correlation between those using the site and being hacked. I just opened the page and had an immediate hmmm reaction haha.

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

            That site is not asking your password and is certainly safe.

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

      Jota EO is slightly over 100% But I decided tobelieve that Jota cappers are thick and poor casuals whom I will win anyway, so decided to be happy about his goal 😉

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

        That's me a thick casual Jota capper. On the plus side the goal puts me in the top 1k according to FOL live.

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

      I have jota and it’s bringing me up the rank only 600 places for every point he has. I’ve Martinelli with one point and that brought my rank up 3000 places. Not having jota would’ve destroyed all the points gain from Mahrez and KDB last night

  15. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Jota done f all the whole time I've owned him, and then goes and bangs when I sell. I'm starting to feel some of these guys aren't loyal to me 😛

  16. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Maybe harsh points wise,
    But for me TAA doesnt look as good last couple of weeks.
    Sloppy and less attacking.

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

    Captained Trent over Jota in last minute change. That corner could not have gone any worse

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

    Just realised Jota only 98% owned at my rank

    Juhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      4mil+?

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

        No, 5-6m

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

      Bargain

  19. Salarrivederci
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Exact funds for DCL, Gray and E. Royal -> Ronaldo, Sancho and Dalot (-4)
    Will FH in 26 and 30 and swap out Sancho and Ronaldo to bring in Salah in GW28.

    Worth it?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Dalot
    Sancho - Jota - Maddison - Bowen - Ramsey
    Ronaldo (C) - Kane

    (Foster, King, Coufal, Lowton)

    1. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The risk you run is Salah's price going sky high before you buy. But if you can make it work then sure.

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

        He could rise 0.8 before it would be a problem to switch Ronaldo and Sancho -> Salah and DCL.
        I don't bother about his price at this point tbh. No WC and no BB left.
        Just need him to stay quiet against Burnley next GW. Then I will FH him in 26 and avoid owning him in his blank in 27.

  20. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Plan is to TC 26, FH 27 & WC 28

    Sanchez ¦ Steele
    TAA Cancelo Cash Dawson Lowton
    Bruno Foden Bowen Gallagher Ramsey
    Ronaldo DC-L Dennis

    0.9 ITB

    Surely getting Salah in for Bruno in 26!
    Leaving me ~0.2 short.

    What should the downgrade replacement be, to afford Salah?

  21. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    All week C between Bowen and Cotinho ... C ended on kane to ruin the party 😀

  22. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Wolves might not score again this season.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Reverse psychology?

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

        Reverse jinx

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They still have good players, Neto, Podence, Trincao, Jimmy. But yea, its mute.

  23. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Jota denied an Assist

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

      Jota EO > 100% 🙁
      Well, at least my rival hasn't got him.

  24. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Lively Luis

  25. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who had the 45th minute for Xhaka yellow then?

  26. Willy040188
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which trio for GW 26, using FH on 27:

    A) Bruno Fernandes, Salah, Eduard,
    B) Kane, Salah, Eduard

  27. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Might get a big score if Pool and Wolves keep their CS's. On 67 currently with Jota, TAA, Robbo and Sa in play 🙂

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wolves CS ?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        oh wtf they conceded how did I miss that lol

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

          Still a nice score!

          Got 54 with TAA, Jota and Maddison in play.
          Need a Maddison goal.

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            yea im worried for my CS's. Albrighton or someone will probably score lol

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

      woah

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Think you're already on a big score! I'm was on 28 before tonights games (salah captain)

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        :l
        I can see Salah scoring from the bench tbh. Didnt he get a hatti once form the bench? Or was it a brace.
        Plus you have Salah vs Burnely and many wont

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

          Many will

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

      67 points!

      I'll be lucky to break 40.

  28. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    This Wolves vs Arsenal the perfect dress rehearsal for the return match in GW26. At the moment I favor getting double Arsenal defence over going for an attacker.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Its not a bad shout actually. Already got White but Tierney over Martinelli is worth considering

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

        Yeah, team specific really. I could lose Trossard in GW26 for an Arsenal midfielder. Question is which one?

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

      Are you going to free hit 27 when arsenal blank?

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

    VVD just has to head straight at the keeper from point blank range to deny Trent (C) an assist and give Jota a goal. Just a sickening sequence of play and yet again I'm mudded.

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

      I have Jota and TAA but capped TAA.

      Wasn't sure how much time Jota would get if Salah started.

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

        I also have both but thats not the reason I capped TAA. I dont see Jota making way if Salah comes on. More likely Diaz or Firminio

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

          Originally had it on Jota but changed it a few days ago to TAA.

  30. Chalobah's Witness
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    ML rivals lucky as always, currently on top captained TAA
    8 other players chasing, 4 captained Jota of course!

    Hate this game

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Luck for them, skill for you?