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FPL team news: Klopp’s latest quotes on Salah

The five Premier League managers whose teams are in action on Wednesday night – both domestically and in Europe – are holding pre-match press conferences today.

While there’s nothing that we Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers can do about the new information for Gameweek 29, there are still some noteworthy updates to bring to your attention, including the latest quotes on a certain Mohamed Salah (£13.3m).

SALAH ‘READY TO TRAIN’

2pm kick-off team news: 1

Mohamed Salah is due to return to training on Tuesday, after making a swift recovery from the foot problem that forced him off at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Talking to reporters ahead of his team’s trip to Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp said he believes the Egyptian will be ready for the second part of Liverpool’s Gameweek 29 double-header:

“Mo is a tough cookie and he was only a little bit cut, we were quite lucky with it. It was swollen, painful, yesterday a little less swollen, less painful.

Now I got the message before the press conference that Mo is ready to train and we will see how that looks.” – Jurgen Klopp on Mohamed Salah

Meanwhile, Klopp also confirmed that Ibrahima Konate (£5.1m) is fit again after missing the last two matches, but James Milner (£4.9m) and Kostas Tsimikas (£3.7m) are sidelined due to illness.

“Ibou is back. Millie and Kostas, I understand in this moment, are out, and that’s it.”

Following Manchester City’s goalless draw at Selhurst Park on Monday, Liverpool can cut the lead at the top of the table to just one point with a win at the Emirates.

ALONSO & AZPILICUETA ‘READY TO START’

Chelsea v Spurs team news: Alonso, Royal, Reguilon + Moura benched

Ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League second leg tie at Lille, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Marcos Alonso (£5.6m) and Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.6m) are ready to start.

A decision will also be made on Reece James (£6.2m) after today’s training session.

“Marcos Alonso is ready to start, Cesar Azpilicueta is ready to start.

We will try to have them (Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi) later in training but it will be a very tight race. We will take the decision after training.” – Thomas Tuchel

236 Comments Post a Comment
  1. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    probably 8 players (without a -4 plus a faint chance antonio) for bgw30.
    Still have FH, WC & BB remaining
    still best to hold onto these chips right ?

    1. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I would hold, if you have only 1 FH.

      I am using mine but only because I have 2.

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Similar position to me 9 players (including Bowen), with same chips available, and I'm holding FH for GW37, with WC in GW35 and BB in GW36 before it.

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

      8 should be more then enough if you've got the usual suspects.

      FH'ers will of course probably win out if they get the right Leeds, Brentford or Leicester players. Who they might be is anyone's guess

      1. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Having 8 players in bgw30 is fine

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who the 8 players are.

  2. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    I want a Leicester attacker for this GW, on a FH, feel thats the game where the most goals will be. Who should I get? Ibe or Daka?

    1. tokara
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs should have more goals in them

    2. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      What about Barnes?

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Tricky to call between them. I'd say Daka is prob the slight favourite but I might back whoever doesnt start on Thurs night. Barnes may be more reliable

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I think Daka is the preferred CF over Nacho but I wouldn't go there.

      Barnes would be my pick

  3. boc610
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    wow, suddenly everyone's a qualified pyhsio on here now. who knew.

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Psycho? Yes, there's a few about

      1. nolard
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        you talking to me?

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Moved on from infectious disease epidemiology.

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

        I thought you were an expert in shiney metal helmets?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          I am an Eastern European geostrategic specialist these days, Dave.

          1. NorCal Villan
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 1 month ago

            EEGS

  4. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Starting DDG over Guaita looks bad now.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Hindsight is a wonderful thing

      1. Feanor
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Cancelo hitting the post was particularly tough as a Cancelo owner/Guaita bencher.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          I think it's the right decision, just unfortunate with the outcome

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      You picked one of the top shot stoppers in the league ahead of a GK coming up against the team averaging 2.3 goals per game. Not a bad call going for DDG.

  5. rnrd
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering rolling the FT on 30?
    I won't be playing FH and I'm really considering playing with 8/9 rather than making a transfer. I really don't like any of the possible options for 30.
    I actually prefere the prospects of having 2FT after an IB rather than brining a barnes/maddison for that GW30

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      A lot of managers who have the main picks covered for 30 are looking to roll FT.

      As per usual it's team dependant but I like the move to bring in Barnes this GW. Good fixture and double later.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, share your feelings exactly. Was planning to bring in Maddison / Barnes but once I looked ahead to GW31 I decided to roll FT & reconsider Leicester mids in 33. Have 10 (incl. Gelhardt & Ait Nouri) for this week anyway whether I use/roll FT

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I have 8 players for gw30 and I'm ok with that. I'm keeping my FH

  6. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Sa
    Doherty Digne*
    Saka Kulu Raphinha Bowen*
    Kane Laca

    (Ramsdale Salah TAA James Livra Broja)
    1 FT & 0.2m

    Bowen ➡️ Barnes for free?

    Also thoughts on when to use wildcard? Don’t have BB.

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Bowen > Barnes looks good.

      I may use my WC in 31 (BB also played).

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I'm considering the same move.

      For WC, wait for GW33 fixtures which will be confirmed by GW31.

  7. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Sa
    Kilman White Doherty
    Saka Martinelli Coutinho Raphinha
    Kane Jimi

    10 players with 1FT and 1.5m ITB

    Happy to sell either Targett or Borja. Who would you bring in?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Just save FT

  8. Haalander
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Is Ashley young nailed in place of digne until his return anyone know?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Likely yes unless Gerrard starts Konsa and shift Chambers LB

      1. Haalander
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers bud thanks. Might be worth a punt for the week

  9. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    7 players + Gelhart so really want to use FT. Any thoughts welcomed.

    A. Broja to £6.2m striker (no idea who however)
    B. Mount to Barnes/Maddison
    C. Mount to Martinelli (have Saka)

    Did think about Mount & Broja to Laca and a £5.3m mid but can't be Martinelli (have 2 other arsenal) and don't want any of the other sub-£5.3m mids beyond GW30 and think it's a waste to take a hit for this week and want to shift them again next week.

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

      B

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Save FT

  10. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    With the injuries to Digne and Hwang I'm down to 5 players. Guess I should use my free hit.

    Tierney
    Son, Raphina, Saka
    Kane

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      How many chips you got? Looks FH worthy but think you have the heavy hitters so don't think it scores you loads more

      1. Feanor
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Just one FH left, and my WC.

        1. Biggsy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          Would hold it then

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I'd play them. You have the main players. I definitely wouldn't waste a FH

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Probably FH unless you can make a couple moves which setup your team for the next few GWs

    4. Monty123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Don't use the FH, we have GW 33 and 36 which should be more opportune in my opinion.

      Get Sa or Ramsdale and Barnes for a -4 and you should be OK

      1. Feanor
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Unfortunately, I don't have the cash for that unless I remove Cancelo, TAA or Salah, which I don't want to do just now.

    5. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      with only one FH, i would keep.
      get two players in for a hit.

  11. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Is son the best midfielder to get GW30?no issues with budget.

    1. banskt
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

      But, I am not buying him on a FH. Crazy me!

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

        Thanks I am looking at either him or the Leicester lads

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Son or Barnes. West Ham have quite a few FB injuries. Assuming you have Saka already?

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

        No I don’t have Saka - thought Leicester and spurs have best chances of winning

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          Fair enough. Like Saka long-term & fancy his chances against Young but its not the easiest fixture this week. Son vs a tired Johnson/Fredericks also appeals

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

            Thanks, sounds crazy but doing Salah to son to then change back GW31!

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      yes

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

        Thanks

  12. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    I don't think it's worth taking a hit to replace any of the players below to field 11, already have 10 players this week.

    Rudiger & TAA - 2 premium defenders worth keeping for run in.
    Livramento - good for playing and benching and cheap and has a DGW still to be scheduled
    Salah - it's Salah he's staying.

    G2G?

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

      Livra is worth replacing imo. He's not nailed so can't be expected to show up for both DGWs.

      You have options like Amartey who will save you some money and has a game this week.

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Livra only one but not for a hit. 10 will be more than most non-FH have

    3. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, you kind of need to replace Livra, same as me with RAN.
      You need a 5th defender who plays.

  13. banskt
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    This is my FH team:

    Ramsdale
    Johnny | Pereira | Doherty
    Coutinho | Eriksen | Barnes | Raphinha | Saka
    Kane | Jimenez
    (Martinez | Lacazette | Saiss | Cash)

    Many of you have similar teams using transfers over last few weeks. Well done!

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Mate i hate to say it but... Just get Son 😀

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I know right.

        But, I decided to go with one attacker per team. Wanted to spread the risk as it is difficult to call this week's games. So, I will not double up with Kane and Son.

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

      Do you have the best 7 attackers?

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        No, I don't have the best 7 attackers.

        But, I have the best attackers from 7 teams.

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

          Toney is probably the best attacker from Brentford IMO.
          One Spurs attacker seems low but I guess you don't think they will score much.
          If you captain Kane, that sort of makes less sense imo.

          1. banskt
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks for the heads up. Very helpful. I am confused between Toney or Eriksen. Toney is getting the goals recently. But Leicester concedes a lot from set pieces, which is the forte of Eriksen. But yes, I agree with you. I think I should get Toney instead of Eriksen. Then, I will have Son first on bench (recipe for disaster).

            I will captain the Wolves attacker because they play Leeds.

            The problem is, this is a tricky gameweek and very difficult to call games. So, theoretically, I will maximize my chances by getting attackers from all teams. Getting a second attacker from any team would mean betting on six teams instead of seven.

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

              The bench attacker means nothing, it's like not picking them. Son is more likely to score points compared to most of your attackers rendering your FH a fail if he does. Can't say captaining Jimmy sounds great. I'd bet on quality attackers than getting an extra team.

              1. banskt
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 1 month ago

                Thanks TM. I agree completely with what you said.

                Quality attackers would mean Kane, Son, Saka, Lacazette, Barnes, Coutinho and one from Raphinha / Jimenez - that's how I rate them. That is double Spurs and double Arsenal. Probably that's a better strategy than going for 7 teams.

  14. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking either Willock to Barnes, or Livra to Amartey. 1ft 2.7itb. 2x FH in hand. Or any better ideas? My team for bgw30:

    Sa
    Doherty Dier
    Coutinho Saka Raph
    Kane Jimenez

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

    Last Man Standing Update (282 teams)

    Current safety score = 54 including autosubs.
    Top score = 87
    LMS average = 65.01 (-4.28) = 60.73
    Players played = 3.2/12.59

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

  16. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Which one? Thanks all

    A- Dennis to Toney
    B- roll and do Coutinho to Havertz for free in GW31?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      B

  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you add with FT to this team?

    Ramsdale
    Doherty
    Saka/Kulu/Martineli/Ramsey
    Kane/Jim

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Toney?

    2. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Wolves defender as no 5 in your squad?

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Any defenders you want to sell?

    4. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Duffy to Wolves def on the cards

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Thats the one then

  18. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Before the Digne injury i was looking at putting out 9 players (10 if Bowen is fit) and so I was just going to roll with it and avoid a FH. However the worst case scenario of 8 players is now likely with both Bowen and Digned out. Current team:

    Ramsdale
    Doherty Ait Nouri Digne*
    Son Saka Ramsey Bowen*
    Kane Toney

    So, FH or just roll with the team that I've got?

    1. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      roll. 8 is more then enough worst case, waste of a FH

      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, was think that

        1. Sun God Nika
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          would say get rid of bowen tbh, a minus 4 is no issue this week.

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

      Sell the deadwood.

      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Tempted to take a hit to move Digne (for Coady possibly)

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Roll, or Bowen - Barnes. Bowen ruled out of Spurs game I believe

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

      yes, no FH.
      if you have a FT, use that, if not a hit for Bowen to someone you want after GW30 could be worth it.

      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Yes thanks for the feedback - I've already used my FT to bring in Toney.

  19. nolard
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Currently have 7 playing, with RAN the 8th.
    I guess two moves max, to get to 9/10. But which ones? RAN?

    Mount I want for later, so options are limited. Suggestions are welcome!

    Rams
    Tierney, RAN,
    Ramsey, Saka, Kulu
    Kane, Ings

    Foster, TSilva, Robbo, Cancelo, Mount, Salah, Fodder

    1. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be reluctant to switch any of those players out. Do you have any FH's in tact?

      1. nolard
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        I have both FH's.
        But not using this week.

        1. CRAZY TRAIN
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          Similar position to me above then.

          1. nolard
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 1 month ago

            yes, commented on your team now

  20. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Bowen to

    A) Barnes
    B) Maddison

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Barnes, more nailed.
      Rodgers have been, weirdly, rotating Tielemans and Maddison.

    2. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      I'll be swapping for Barnes if Bowen confirmed out (and not using my FH)

    3. sulldaddy
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes

  21. Henning
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Save ft?

    Ramsdale
    Tierny Doherty Coady
    Raphinha Kulusevski Saka Coutinho
    Kane Jimenez

    Dubravka Salah TAA Rudiger Broja

    1. nolard
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      yes, only think could be broja to someone, as he is not playing now

      1. Henning
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Thanx. Just have 0.6 m in the bank. So dont know if ther is any option to get in for Broja at max 5.9 m
        Could sell Sallah to get Barnes and ghen get Sallah back bext gw for Raphinha or Coutinho. But guess that is waste of ft.

        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          i usually don't bother with moving players out and back in, unless very special circumstances
          eats up transfers you will need

  22. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Key differentials for GW30? Asking for mine friend!

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Fornals? See a lot of FH teams ignoring WHU entirely but I like their chances of scoring & think he edges it over Benrahma

    2. Dennis System
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Bamford and Chambers?

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Podence has looked good lately too, though I suspect it might not necessarily translate to FPL points

  23. Poison Apple
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    A. Son + wilock + weghorst > Kane + J. Ramsey + Barnes (-8) and captain Kane. 9 playing

    B. FH

    Rest of the Team
    Ramsdale
    Doherty kilman
    Saka Kulu
    Laca

    Dubra Salah TAA Cancelo Rudiger Broja

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

      Depends on the FH team. Son is due a haul but Kane(c) is the safe play.

      1. Poison Apple
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Kane Jim toney
        Son saka barnes Coutinho
        Tierney doherty Coady
        Sa

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Going to be tough going into this week on a -8. Not keen on losing Son or buying Ramsey either

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

        The -8 is the easy part.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 2 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          How so? Appearance pts vs Willock/Weghorst? Was just thinking that if average scores are 45ish the 8 makes a much bigger difference than, say, last GW