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FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

The deadline for Blank Gameweek 30 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is 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 chip strategy 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 ‘Rate My Team’ tool available in the Premium Members Area.

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

    What's the latest on Raphinha? Reference covid rumours

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

      Wait for photos later i guessed

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

        Ok, thanks

  2. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Does Trent start v Watford? If anything it's a game where Klopp can rest him ready for the champ league game and busy schedule. Just thinking he might be worth selling this week:

    2 April - Watford
    5 April - Benfica (away)
    10 April - Man City (away)
    13 April - Benfica
    16 April - Villa
    19 April - Man Utd

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Trent's out for multiple weeks.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        And by "multiple" I doubt Klopp means "two".

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

      I presume no (if he is actually injured). No point in risking him vs. Watford.

  3. ArseneAllTheWay
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Willock + Broja > 4.5 mid playing this week + Toney (-4)....

    Yay or nay?

  4. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Cash or Gabriel?

    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Cash send to be in blistering form

      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Seems\\

  5. TKC07
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    A) TAA + Willock to RPereira + Madi for hit
    B) TAA + Willock to Amartey + Barnes for hit
    C) Any other suggestions?

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

      Wolves Def and Barnes and option?

  6. rdpx
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    FH COMMENTS PLEASE

    Sa (Schmiecs)

    Cash, Coady, Amartey
    (Tierney, Mings)

    Coutinho, Son, Madisson, Saka(VC)
    (Kulusevski)

    Kane, Laca, Jiminy

    Not sure about Madisson, Amartey, or whether to play or bench Kula....

    Any help much appreciated!

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

      if u own kulu u gotta play him. instead of triple spurs attack im on a def too, also wouldnt play cash if u starting saka and laca …heres my FH…

      Sa
      Saiss Reguilon Perreira
      Son Barnes Maddison Saka Coutinho
      Kane(c) Laca

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

    hey guys! what move should be done? 1ft and 2.4m itb.

    ramsdale
    white doherty
    saka raph ramsey
    jimenez kane

    (dubravka taa rudiger targett mount salah broja)

    a) mount -> kulu or maddison/barnes ?
    b) broja ->?
    c) targett -> coady
    d) save.

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

      A with Kulu

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        cheers.

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

      a- kulu

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        cheers.

  8. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Bachman to Schmeichel for a hit for this week and beyond. Yes or No?
    Foster is the other GK

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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

        Thanks

    2. Sarri-ball
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      If no wildcard yes xould you go ramsdale?

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

        Have got WC intact. I think Aston villa will score.

  9. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Are these nine players enough for GW30

    Ramsdale

    White Kilman

    Saka Kuluveski Ramsey Barnes

    Kane Jimenez

    or should I take a -4 to get rid of one of Digne, Rudiger, Keane, Salah, Dennis as well

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      GTG

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

      Id consider selling Keane.
      Can you get Doherty?
      A -4 hit is really a -2 of you sell a zero and bring in a player with a game

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

        Keane has a DGW right away so it's not worth imo

  10. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Hi All.

    I have 7 players this week, with 1x FH, WC, BB chips left.

    Options:
    A) Play 7 (keep Foden for Burnley next week) - no hit...
    B) Broja -> Toney - For 8 Players - no hit...
    C) Foden and J.King -> Barnes and Jiminez (-4 hit) - For 9 Players.

    Cheers!

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

      C

  11. yanky
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    FH team, thoughts?

    Sa
    Saiss Reguilon Perreira
    Son Barnes Maddison Saka Coutinho
    Kane Laca

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on hwang?

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

      Sounds like he's recovered as Large said in his presser yesterday that only 3 players were out: Semedo, Hoever and Neto. Didn't mention Hwang so gotta assume he is fit.

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

        Cheers bro

  13. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Any new on Raphina?

  14. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on FH? Laca first sub

    Sa
    Jonny, Tierney, Pereira
    Son, Kulu, Saka, Maddison, Barnes
    Kane(C), Jimmy

  15. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Reguilon or Doherty on a FH?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Reguilon.

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

      Regulion, this week.

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

        Sessegnon out for at least 4 weeks. Reg this week and beyond

  16. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    TAA and King>Coady and Jimenez (-4)?

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

      I'd do

  17. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League

    This is usually fairly up-to-date search by players or use team menus.

  18. DARE TO BISCAN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Think I'm saving my FH. Leaves:

    Doherty
    Ramsey, Kulu, Son, Saka
    Jimi

    (Pope, Sanch, TAA, Rudi, Robbo, Cucu, Salah, Broj, Weg 2.0)

    a) Cucu > Coady
    b) Son, Broj > Martinelli, Kane (-4), then TAA, Saka > James, Havertz next GW?

    Would prefer to do Son, Jimi > Hav, Kane next GW.

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

      b

  19. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Is Thomas nailed?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Thomas?

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

        Leicester defender

        1. Belli2007
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 1 month ago

          The only risk to this is if Brenda decides to play Justin left back as he can play both flanks. Thomas has played a lot of games but Brenda likes the link up between Thomas, Dewsbury Hall and Barnes so he may leave it be

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

            Thanks a bunch

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

    I have this team. 2 x FT in the bank.

    Ramsdal
    Diet, Doherty
    Coutinho, Martinelli, Raph
    Kane (c) Rodrigo

    Robbo, Havertz, Broja, Dubravka, Salah, Rudiget, Holgate

    If Raph out...

    Raph to Saka or keep transfer?

    1. Reacher
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Keep

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

      You have two FTs, right?

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

        Sorry, 2 free hits. 1 FT

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

      If you have 2 FT, you gotta use one or lose it.
      TBH id sell Raph either way for Saka

  21. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    https://twitter.com/TheSpursExpress/status/1504818384285974528

    Sessegnon out for at least 4 weeks. Reckon that makes Regulion a better pick for this week and beyond?

  22. adams2318
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Best Leicester defender for gw30 and then to cover upcoming doubles:
    a) Thomas
    b) Amartey
    c) Fofana
    Thanks

    1. Reacher
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      D, Pereira if you have the funds

      1. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Or Justin

    2. adams2318
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks but no funds for any others. An option is to double up on Spurs with Davies (already have Doherty) but not keen long term with that, no WC.

      1. Reacher
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 1 month ago

        Amartey then, cheap as chips

  23. Reacher
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon guys,

    A Cash & Coutinho

    Or

    B, Cash & Jiminez

    Plus should the defender be Periera over cash with doubles in mind?

    Any advice appreciated

  24. Lennox142320
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    My team: Ramsdale, Kilman, Doherty, Raphinha, Kulu, Martinelli, Ramsey, Kane (C), Jimenez
    Bench/not playing- Mendy, Digne, Salah, Broja, Robbo, TAA.
    I’ve already done JWP to Kulu. If Raph is out would you suggest Raph to Barnes/Saka for a -4 to keep me at 9 players? I’ll likely FH33.

  25. RossoneriHammer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    FH team?

    Ramsdale
    Tierney Saiss Coady
    Son Kulu Coutinho Saka
    Kane Toney Jimenez

  26. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Reguilon or Doherty on FH?

  27. Golazo1357
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    GW30 Squad on a -4:
    Foster, Cash, White, Son, Barnes, Coutinho, Saka, Kulu, Laca, Kane

    Who to captain?

    Drop TAA with his injury news for a -8?

    Using the WC next week as I dropped Salah for the blank this week.

  28. LeicesterA
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    I have 7 players for this week. I’m thinking to save FH and just bring in a couple for some hits. HOWEVER... I don’t have Kane and can’t get him without major changes. On that basis, is FH worth it?

  29. PScholes18
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Which Leicester defender to bring in for Digne? No FH and will be stuck with the one i choose to WC in GW35.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 1 month ago

      Soyuncu or Fofana, imo

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

      Could be a lot or rotation with Castagne and Evans also due back soon. Fofana is a great defender if he's 100% fit

  30. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 1 month ago

    Best midfielder to bring in? Considering shipping Mahrez.