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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

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

    I have been looking at United vs Spurs team ratings and laughed at loud at:

    "Ben Davies (CB) - 5/10 - Slips over a lot. Weird."

    from https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-3-2-tottenham-player-ratings-2021-22

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wasn't that Son though? Son was literally slipping over all match.

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

      If Ben Davies got 5/10 for slipping a lot what did Son get?

    3. _Make
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't see the game I'm afraid. I sold Davies for Doherty so I'm happy to see Davies getting a mediocre score, not that Doherty did much better by all accounts!

  2. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Salah!

    Kane(c) vs Salah(c) is back on.

    1. Gazwaz80
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Salah’s minutes managed but could still do damage….

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      As long as there's no reaction to the cut and swelling in training today.

      Klopp will do anything to have him on the pitch.

      Hopefully the swelling etc. won't affect Salah's shooting, which foot or leg was cut?

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

    Good to hear James may be returning to training, hopefully will have a good bit of recovery time over the IB and will be well rested for GW31. Maybe this will finally be a time in the season where I can actually have a good run with a Chelsea wingback

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth the risk, won’t make the mistake of rushing him back again so will be heavily rotated imo

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

        FA Cup this weekend where he'll probably be on the bench and get a few minutes at best, followed by an IB where he won't play, he might be worth the risk. We'll see how things look

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

        it was most definitely worth the risk of getting him in and I'll continue to take risks with players with such high ceilings

  4. Vlad Tepes
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Toney or Jimenez on a FH? Picking Toney means it is possible to gamble on 3 defenders for Wolves.

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Toney

    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think both are better options than Laca

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Leeds are going to score against wolves.

      1. Vlad Tepes
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        not sure about that, they will leak though, thats why I am interested in Jimenez.

      2. Tactical Frank
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Agree wth this

  5. KEN YA DIG IT
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody care to share their fantasy picks for this gameweek, I want to take my missus to Zanzibar for our one year marriage anniversary next month but am 10,000 euros short.

  6. Hits from the Bong
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea have just asked for Middlesbrough fans to be banned as well in the interest of fairness. Seems a bit harsh in what must be their biggest game for a while

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You make it sound like Middlesbrough are like some league two team.

      They're in the hunt for promotion this year to the PL.

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Not at all, just seems a huge game within touching distance of a trophy. But then I’m a West Ham fan, and it’s been a while since we won one

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

    I see Chelsea have requested that their FA Cup tie away to Middlesbrough is played "behind closed doors" with no fans out of the interest of "sporting integrity" as they cannot sell their allocation of away tickets, despite the fact that they will finish the season with only their own season ticket holders at Stamford Bridge games and no away fans. I know they didn't ask for this scenario but I highly doubt they'll be willing to play their own games at home behind closed doors until the end of season for the same reasons.

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      They might have made a rod for their own back, would be amusing if they all ended up behind closed doors

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

      That would be totally unfair on Middlesbrough and their fans who are innocent parties in the Abramovich mess.

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

      Typical Chelsea

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Disgusting club

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Not more disgusting than your mum

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Typical Chelsea fan ^

          1. Weeb Kakashi
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Typical can't ^

    5. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Appalling. "Integrity" my bottom. Such a bad role approach - read the room ffs.

  8. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    That’s disappointing

  9. Ghost86
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would appreciate any feedback. Current playing team for this week

    Doherty
    Saka Kulu Ramsey
    Kane Watkins

    Can get 2 more with a hit so 8 playing. Still have 2 FH, WC and BB left.
    Would you use a FH on this team?
    My ranks been dropping lately because of no chip use.

    1. Bubbles1985
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No reason not to use 1 FH, gain some ground.

  10. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Tsimikas out. Good for Robertson.

  11. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    So Salah is ready to start against Arsenal?

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      .

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

      It seems like he'll be fine. I think there's maybe a chance he's on the bench but knowing him and how big a game it is he'll be most likely to start

    3. :
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm guessing that if it was Watford at Anfield then he'd be given the night off but Arsenal at the Emirates is another matter.

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

    https://mobile.twitter.com/Daily_Hotspur/status/1503713571355738126

    Daily Hotspur says Bowen is out of both the Sevilla game and Spurs game

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

      Thanks for that. Was holding off to see if he maybe was a sun v Seville. Guess it’s time to move so. Pity though he’s been a great asset this season

  13. balint84
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 1:
    Tierney
    Saiss
    Söyöncü
    Doherty

    1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Soyunçü

  14. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which 3 attackers do you think will start for Liverpool vs Arsenal?

    I'm actually leaning Mane, Salah, Diaz again. I don't think you bench Diaz after that performance.

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

      I'm inclined to agree. Klopp is fair and seems happy to go with form. Diaz might just have the edge over Jota right now, but things can change. As a Salah captainer, I hope he's fit to start.

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      think mane, salah, jota

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If Salah stays at Liverpool, there is a case for selling Firmino and using the money to buy a backup winger.

      Front three: Mane - Salah - Diaz
      Back up: Minamino - Jota - ?????

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Diaz edges it over Mane for LW. There can be an argument made to play Jota ahead of Mane at CF. I don't think Mane is suited to play CF when I've watched him

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Liverpool fans I've spoken to have been impressed with Mane's play at 9 and from what I've seen I agree.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting. When I watched the Brighton game, he doesn't look effective dropping deep with link-up play when compared to him running from the left

    5. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mane, Diaz and Jota

  15. dshv
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fh thoughts?

    Sa
    Saiss doherty tierney
    Saka son coutinho barnes
    Lacazette Kane Toney

    Coutinho or Maddison???
    Double wolves or arsenal clean??

    1. Bubbles1985
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good.

      Similar to mine, except I would have Jimenez over Laca or Toney

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        And Raph instead of Son!

    2. balint84
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure in double wolves. Not sure in any cleans btw

  16. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Salah will not start. No need to risk a player who has trained one day when Jota and Firmino is the backup.

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

      How do you know its a risk? if he is fit to play, he plays

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

        doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why it is more of a risk than starting firmino or Jota

        1. Geriatric Unathletic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I reckon Salah will decide if he plays or not! If he is fit and wants to start I don't believe Klopp will say no.

        2. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that the best player in the world will start in a must win game after being declared fit

      2. theplayer
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        No one knows if he's fit enough to start yet. They'll take a look at him in training today. If he's feeling any discomfort i doubt he'll start. But equally he might feel fine and start.

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          This is Salah we are talking about here. He has missed 2 games through injury throughout his entire playing career. And people think he is going to sit on the bench of a potentially title deciding game after a cut on his foot? 😆

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

      You don't bench a player that good for a game this important. If he's fit he'll play. And if he can train fine he can play.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He's still sore so it could be light training today, depends on the swelling how he is able to perform.

        Pain can be managed so i agree that he'll play.

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Absolute nonsense 😆

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

      I don't get this. You're saying it like it's fact. If he can train, he's fit to play and if he's fit to play, he starts in what is a very important game for Liverpool.

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

      Its not a muscle or ligament injury, its a bruised foot, playing wont do anything to it only maybe soreness, Salah plays for sure.

  17. Bavarian
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Barnes or Maddison?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      barnes

    2. Bubbles1985
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes

  18. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A. Saka
    B. Lacazetti
    For GW30 and beyond

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Saka over Laca

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

        Thanks. What are the reasons?

        1. Jebiga
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          3x more expensive and better player?

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

            Yes, makes sense

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

          Goal threat and extra points as a midfielder

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

            Perfect. Thanks again. I believe Saka is more nailed, right?

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Both are first choice.

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

                Ok, thanks

  19. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Barnes - Maddison mins has been inconsistent in recent games

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Oops failed response to Bavarian

      1. Bavarian
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

  20. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Guys i can get 10 out for GW30

    with £3.4m ITB should i swap Digne or Richardson or roll FT

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Ait Nouri, Tierney, Doherty, Digne ** (TAA)
    Son, Saka, Raphinha, Ramsey (Salah)
    Kane, Jiminez (Richardson**)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who you would bring in to replace those two players or what your plan is with 2FTs

      1. Meme2011
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        this is my problem - i already have 3 arsenal, i guess i was thinking to get another wolves defender?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Wolves fixtures after 30 is a bit mixed.

  21. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best Set and forgot Leicester DEF For the Doubles coming in?

    1. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't go there.

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No set. Just forget.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not worth going there imo. Maybe go Schmeichel instead

    4. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Schmeichel and Soyuncu

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

      I've played with the idea and think Soyuncu is perhaps the safest bet.

      I know they've been poor defensively for a lot of this season but, with some players coming back, it looks like they're improving. Two clean sheets from their last three, nice fixtures to come.

    6. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Amartey set him as third sub and forget he's there.

  22. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I'm ready to train

  23. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Yesss Salahhhh

  24. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Worth a -4 to field 11 ?

    A) Digne, Broja >> Amartey, Toney

    Or

    B) Just Digne to a 5.6 defender like cash ?

    Cheers.

  25. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What is best move:

    1. Dubravka to Schmeichel

    Or

    2. Broja to Toney

    ?

    1. Indio
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Prefer potential of 2, but does that mean you'd have no keeper for BGW?

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

    Does anyone have any stats for Maddison vs Barnes ?

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

      Wait for Thursday's game

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The main issues with Maddison - fitness, and questions over his role as Rodgers has tinkered with tactics - dont really show up in a stats comparison. Also hard to compare recent form as Maddison has been in & out the team

  27. dshv
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What do you think of eriksen over coutinho on FH??

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      An nice punt

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

      It's a risk of course, but kind of thing FHs are for!

    3. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      In my FH, I will probably have Eriksen over Son, just because I want 7 attackers from 7 different teams --- games are too tricky to call who will win / lose.

  28. Indio
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Team below looking really thin for BGW, and don't have much cash.

    Is fielding 8 for -4 acceptable, and do I have any better move than Dalot and Gordon > Amartey and Ramsey?

    Ramsdale,
    Tierney,
    Raph, Son, Saka
    Kane

    (Salah, Gordon, TAA, Rudi, Broja, Cancelo, Dalot, Idah, Foster)

    (Repost, wrong thread before - thanks all!)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not really a fan of those moves. You already have the main picks covered. I would accept the red arrow and maybe sell Dalot only rather than taking a hit

      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This

        1. Indio
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting - thanks guys (was expecting red arrow anyway but thinking 6 was just too thin)

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            When you factor in the transfer costs, how many points are you gaining with Ramsey and Armatey?

    2. space mercenary
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Always a gamble but each move is effectively a -2 (barring a yellow card etc.) Have you considered Eriksen? Only getting better and could be a differential.

  29. banskt
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best Leicester defender for the blank GW30? Its for one week only as I am on FH.

    In GW30, Leicester has the fourth best chance of a clean sheet, so my fourth defender must be from Leicester. Can't be Schmeichel because my GK must be from the team with highest chance of clean sheet.

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking Ricardo Pereira for the attacking returns.

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

      Go safe on Soy. FBs have the upside but difficult to call who will start

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Soyuncu is the most nailed. But lack of potential attacking returns. Who are the first choice full backs in the team?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Probably Justin LB and Pereira RB when both are fit. Thomas could play LB though which means Justin and Pereira vying for the RB spot. That's why it's difficult to call. Maybe after the Europa conference game it could become a bit more clear

          1. banskt
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks for explaining. Very helpful.

            One more Q: Do you think Rodgers will keep the same lineup from the European game in the Brentford game? In other words, how does the European game affects the fullback positions for the Brentford game?

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Again it's difficult. When you compare the teams that started in the Rennes and Arsenal game, BR rested a few keys players in the Arsenal game. BR could priorities Europa over the league.

              Thomas has played a lot of mins at LB in recent games.

              1. banskt
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Hmm, thanks mate..

                Looks like Leicester defense is a very bad idea. But, I am forced to buy one of them. At least, this week I will have no shortage of funds to keep a solid bench.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      On FH, I think your instinct is right, go for the most attacking FB. Think this is probably Pereira but will have to monitor Thurs night lineup

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

    Sa
    Cash
    Son Coutinho Raph Saka
    Jimi

    (Foster TAA Robbo Livra Salah Dennis Broja)

    2 FH and WC left

    A. Salah + Dennis > Kane + Barnes (-4); then take another (-4) in GW 31 to get Salah back (for Son - not ideal) and downgrade Jimi (probably to Cucho or Gelhardt)
    B. FH
    C. Salah > Barnes; then Raph/Barnes/Cout > Salah in GW 31

    One FH earmarked for GW 36. I guess the question is whether there's enough upside to FH in 33 (or another GW) to overcome (1) the (-8) over 2 weeks in A and (2) the missed points from failing to add 2 defenders in 30. Probably means FH 33 would have to beat FH 30 by ~12 pts (more if a defender gets anything in GW 30).

    Maybe FH GW 30 is the way to go given my team?

    (sorry for rambing nature of post)

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm doing A to field 9, but with a cheaper mid so I can get Salah back for free in GW31.

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

        Cheers. I guess I could also WC in 31 and avoid the second hit (whilst improving personnel at other positions). Then the later FH would only need to beat 4 pts + whatever 2 add'l defenders might get this week (not expecting much there).

    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      For me, A was an option but I went for the FH. Most big teams play in 33 and my team will have 3 Liverpool, 3 Man City, 2 Arsenal, Chelsea def... which should be good for GW33.

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

        Thanks, mate. Good points. It's going to be close between FH 30 and A with WC 31 for me. Will continue to noodle.