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The deadline for Double Gameweek 28 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is less than 24 hours away and the questions are, as ever, coming thick and fast in our comments section.

Most of these are requests for advice on transfer dilemmas or Wildcard drafts and so it’s with that in mind that we’ve asked five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of them over the next 60 minutes.

He’ll be on hand to first reply to requests from Premium Members in the Hot Topic below the line of this piece and will get through as many as he can until the next article goes up.

If there’s time, Tom will also turn his attention to other requests in the comments section.

As ever, you can chip in with your own opinions on the raft of RMT requests filtering through – and naturally, feel free to ignore the article subject matter and talk about any other wider FPL topics that you’d normally be musing on.

Don’t forget that, if it’s an algorithmic answer you’re after rather than an opinion-based one, we also have a â€˜Rate My Team’ tool available in the Premium Members Area.

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  1. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys, hope you guys are having a fabulous start of the weekend. I would really appreciate if you would take some time and rate my team which I took a devastating -12 hit to assemble.

    Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Rudiger* Kilman*
    Salah KDB Raph* JWP
    Broja
    Ramsdale Maupay Bowen Gelhardt*
    ITB 1.0
    Took the -12 to bring in the players marked with *.

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a good team. The hits should pay off, even if only by a few points once all is done. Obviously I don’t know who you took out to get them but I’d say worth it.

      1. Original Sin
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for taking the time and write such a good thoughtful reply. However, for your knowledge, I made the below changes:

        Laporte+Roberts+Cornet+ Weghorst= Rudi+Kilman+Raph+Gelhardt
        Actually I wanted to get rid of the Burnley boys and took this opportunity. Even if the hits don't pay off entirely, at least I am saving some future moves.

  2. MGD
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I can manage the doubles and blanks with -12 and get:

    GW28: 5 DGW
    GW29: 7 DGW
    GW30: 10 playing

    GW 28 Cancelo James
    GW 28 Cornet Ramsey (-4)
    GW 28 Trossard Raphinha (-8)

    Team for GW 28:

    Ramsdale
    James* - TAA - Robertson - Tierney
    Ramsey* - Raphina* - Salah - Foden
    Dennis* - Waktins*

    DDG - Bowen - Dalot - Antonio

    After that:

    GW 29 Foden Kulusevski
    GW 29 Dennis Lacazette (-4)

    GW 30 Dalot Reguilón

    Pretty well set up for FH 33 -> WC34 -> BB36

    Viable strategy or should I just WC?

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t WC. Strategy is solid and by 31 we should have a better idea of gw33 rearrangements etc.

    2. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      looks good

  3. marcos11
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which combo?
    a) Rudiger/Raph/Lucas
    b) Silva/Raph/Bowen
    c) Rudiger/Ramsey/Bowen

    Third player will be on bench this week

    1. Dee Lixon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B or C is close

  4. iL PiStOlErO
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    WC team. Plan is to do JWP to Saka next week and then get GK in gw30 and upgrade one of the mids or even FH. Any other changes?

    Mendy
    TAA T.Silva Kilman
    Salah JWP(C) Wilock Ramsey
    Kane Adams Jimenez

    Dubravka White Cancelo Gordon

  5. tabby98
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Should I WC this team?

    Ramsdale, Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, VVD, Tierney, Keane
    Salah, Coutinho, Bowen, Raphinha, Saka
    King, Edouard, Antonio

  6. Golazo1357
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    1 WC left. 1 FH left. Plan has always been to WC in 31 and FH in 36. 0.0 in the bank.

    Current XI:
    Foster, TAA, Cancelo, Cash, Jota, Bowen, Salah, Bruno, Saka, Laca, Dennis

    Bench: Guita, King, White, Johnson

    Worth a -8 to do the following:
    Bruno to Coutinho
    King to Broja
    Johnson to Rudiger or Reece James

    Thanks for doing this! Cheers!

    1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would probably just do a -4 and not do the King to Broja.

    2. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Worth it for me

  7. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which of the cheaper wolves defenders are most nailed? Kilman?

    1. Steinburg FC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      yes

  8. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Havertz expected to start ahead of Lukaku?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Will share minutes

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Does that mean havertz not a great pick ?

        1. CheesyZoot
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He's a risk, but so is Mount, take your pick

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He’s a good pick and we play better with him but he’s not great up too with Lukaku so they’ll more likely share minutes.

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            *top

    2. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  9. FPL_Tekkerz
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    RMT
    1FT 1.5ITB
    Want to play bench boost this week or next.

    Foster
    TAA, Cancelo, Tierney
    Salah, Jota, Martinelli, Son
    Jimenez, Broja (C), ASM

    Bench: Sanchez, Lamptey, Bowen, Reguilon.

    1. FPL_Tekkerz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      (No other chip left)

      1. FPL_Tekkerz
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        (120k OR. 29 points behind my mini league leader who has an extra free hit. Time to risk more?)

  10. lewis274
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    livramento or KWP on a wildcard?

    and raphinha and havertz and no son on a wildcard?

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would go with KWP always looks lively go forward when I watch. Hopefully he is not out for too long.

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Kilman.

  11. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do Southampton ever tend to release training pics / videos? Can't find anything from yesterday or today

  12. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Awful question but on my draft i have Elyounoussi in my team. Is it worth getting him out for one of the below?

    A) Pulisic
    B) Kante
    C) D.James
    D) Armstrong
    E) Podence

  13. gart888
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any new or good wisdom on the Rudiger vs. James. Vs. Alonso debate?

    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Rudiger probably more nailed but James could score more if he plays both

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just the same chatter. James more exciting pick, Alonso don't bother Rudiger good safe pick.

  14. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On FH so just for this week (good to hear your reasons too):

    1) Mount, Ziyech or Havertz?

    2) Kane or Adams?

    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Havertz Adams

  15. Freund88
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Better to captain Rudiger or James?

    1. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      James

  16. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think James plays both games? Did Tuchel say anything?

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think he will start both games.

  17. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best midf for up to 5.6 who plays gw30? Really struggling! Albrighton, norgaard, partey, hojberg?Thanks

    1. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Martinelli.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks do you think martnelli will play ?

        1. DavvaMC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, can't see him not starting.

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks sorry should have said got him already

  18. sacana12
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Currently on WC:

    1) Kane - Ramsey -Kulu
    2) Broja - Son - Coutinho

    Considering A just because gives me 1 more player gw 30.

  19. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    SO confused about some WC positions if BBing in 29 and no 30 FH...

    Have been struggling this season at 400k and think this is the point to push on so really want to get this right. My WC team right now:

    Dubravka (Ramsdale)
    TAA James Kilman (Cancelo White)
    Salah Saka Ramsey Raphinha (Kulu)
    Kane Broja Jim

    A. Coutinho or Havertz or Kulu
    B. Double Villa mid? Coutinho AND Ramsey? If Coutinho, then change Ramsey to Willock?
    C. 5 mids or 4 mids with Hwang instead of Jim
    D. Worth risking ASM instead of Jiminez?
    E. Do White > Amartey to upgrade Kilman to Saiss?

    1. Veni Vidi Vialli
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn’t go double Villa. Would risk ASM instead of Jimi though, especially since he has another double GW coming. Live a little!

      1. Toonmad
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Asm who hasn't trained all week?

        1. Veni Vidi Vialli
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          As I see it, worst case is that he will be rested 1 game and play 3 in GW28-29.

          Howe said that they will make a late assessment (on his injury/match fitness) and as an optimistic lad I think that sounds somewhat promising.

          1. Toonmad
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            He will miss tomorrows game and then will be on the bench for the next. He won't go straight back into the starting 11. Then he will start at Chelsea away which isn't the best fixture

            1. Veni Vidi Vialli
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Maybe, who knows. Still think there’s a chance he’s playing if fit and I’d rather risk a benching than go for Jimi.

  20. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Already for rudiger but considering add A) James b) t silva c) havertz d) just rudiger? Thanks

    1. lewis274
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      c or D

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A or C

  21. lewis274
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    WC:
    Sa
    Livramento Taa rudiger
    salah coutinho havertz raphinha willock
    kane broja

    foster hwang cancelo white

    thoughts ?

  22. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Mount or Coutinho on WC?

    1. lewis274
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      easy coutinho

    2. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mount

    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mount.

  23. Lucky Z
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Sa
    Robertson • Coady • Digne • Bednarek
    Salah • Son • JWP
    Kane • Jimenez • Adams

    Dubravka • Kulusevski • Tierney • Gordon

    On WC. JWP => Saka for GW29

    1. Lucky Z
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts?

    2. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

  24. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How do I make a post for Plebs only, I don't want the members to see?

  25. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you get for the dgw?

    A) Kilman
    B) Livra

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A as he plays 30 as well and also nicer fixture

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

  26. Juwmad
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    WC
    Dubravka - Ramsdale
    Trent - Reece - Rudiger - White - Saiss
    Salah - Son - Ramsey - Raphina - Kulusevski
    Jimenez - Lacazette - Broja
    Bb 29.
    Gw 30 dubravka -> matthews
    Gw 31, 2 FT and 0.5 in the bank
    Any changes?

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice

  27. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best Semedo replacement for under 5.0? Wanting someone who has a fixture in GW30, so thinking it might be Coady/Kilman.

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Secondarily, is Gabriel + Semedo > T.Silva + Kilman worth a hit? Would be losing a fixture in GW30, but troubled with not Chelsea cover.

    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I went with Kilman, stats very similar to Coady and cheaper.

  28. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Alonso or Thiago Silva for the next 3? (Burnley, Norwich, Newcastle)

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thiago, pedigree, a total man mountain.
      Best defender in the league, sorry Virg.

  29. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo, TAA, VvD,
    Salah, Trossard, JWP*, Cornet
    Kane, Broja*, Weghorst
    Sanchez, Dalot, Bowen, Tarkowski

    1 ft, 2FH, 1WC, 1BB

    Time to hit the WC button, right?

  30. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Cancelo -> James looks good. But how to start him?

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Ait Nouri - Digne
    Salah - Saka - Son - Coutinho - Ramsey
    Kane - Broja
    Bench : Cancelo, Weghorst, Amartey

    Better save FT for next GW?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Do you feel Ait Nouri plays both this GW? Considering him as a Semedo replacement. At a push, I would bench Ramsey for James.

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        With the gap between games, I think the chance for Ait Nouri to start both look good. There still risk anyway.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Save.

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers