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Chelsea v Spurs team news: Cucurella starts, Doherty and Perisic subs

14 August 2022 1556 comments
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The second and final Premier League match of the day is a big one, as Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur in a London derby.

Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 16:30 BST.

Thomas Tuchel makes two changes for Chelsea, with Marc Cucurella and Ruben Loftus-Cheek coming in for Ben Chilwell and Cesar Azpilicueta, both of whom are substitutes.

That suggests Reece James will feature as a right-sided centre-back alongside Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly.

Mateo Kovacic, meanwhile, misses out because of a knee injury, while Marcos Alonso is absent as he finalises his transfer to Barcelona.

As for Spurs, they are unchanged from Gameweek 1, with Matt Doherty and Ivan Perisic on the bench with new signing Richarlison.

However, they are without the injured Clement Lenglet and Oliver Skipp.

GAMEWEEK 2 LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Mendy, James, Silva, Koulibaly, Loftus-Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Cucurella, Havertz, Mount, Sterling

Subs: Kepa, Pulisic, Chalobah, Broja, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell, Ziyech, Gallagher, Azpilicueta

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Sessegnon, Kulusevski, Son, Kane

Subs: Forster, Doherty, Sanchez, Richarlison, Gil, Perisic, Tanganga, Moura, Bissouma

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  1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Think my moves this week will be Mount and Neco to Gundo and Cucurella. -4.

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Mount will be great over the next few.
      So advanced

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      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        He hasn't been that advanced today. Only when we've been out of possession.

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    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You have shinny knees

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Unless Mount does something worthwhile in this game

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  2. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who from Brighton?

    1. Veltman
    2. Dunk
    3. Sanchez

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      1

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      1. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

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  3. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So another YC and OG for James too much to ask for?

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Red and a cheeky wink at the camera on the way out

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  4. Game of Throw_ins
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    DaSilva & N. Williams on Bench while 1 pointer Bailey plays.
    Some things are unavoidable in FPL 😐

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    1. Babit1967
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Same mate

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    2. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      last week I have full of 1 & 2 pointers, with DaSilva on the bench.
      this week, history repeats.

      I bet DaSilva will score 1 or 2 points when I play him next week.

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  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Those who bought Dasilva ahead of his rise last night, have you bought Cucurella yet?

    If not, why not?

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    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Hang on, finger almost to the keyboard

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      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Have you fit Awoniyi in too?

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It is a good week to do some transfers when many will.

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    3. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      What about Awoniyi?

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      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Need more players with unsustainable returns & unreliable minutes!

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    4. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Planning on it actually. He’s going to be great value.

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  6. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If you have both Bailey & Mount, what would you do? Keep for a few more weeks or shift, Bailey I guess is more of a concern.

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping Bailey this week only because I have a bigger concern in Rashford to deal with first.

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    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I have them both.
      Mount can wait I think, but I need money to get out Ward and Bailey might be a downgrade to DaSilva

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      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Had them both myself but already moved Bailey and Dalot to Walker and DaSilva. Mount may have to wait, I feel he'll get a goal or two soon.

        Not sure what I want to do with James. Don't really want to take a hit but he's not filling me with much confidence

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        1. Eze Really?
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          James can definitely wait. Such a waste at CB though.

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    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It's fair to look at the 5.5m price points for a Bailey replacement. Some of the good ones have a tricky next fixture though. Tricky to do if you want to move Mount to another 8m player, too.

      You could always bench Bailey for Neco(?) this week & with two transfers shift Bailey & someone else next week.

      Or of course keep Mount & rid of Bailey via a downgrade elsewhere somehow.

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    4. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      at 5m Bailey is benchable so not pressing

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  7. balint84
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Castagne, Mee or Dier?

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    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Dier mee, those are some horrid options

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  8. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Tweaking with W.C.

    Son & Dias Or KDB and Kulusevski????

    Have Haaland and Nunez.

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      KDB is next level

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    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      K&K

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    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You will be told you are a joke for playing your WC.

      I think KDB and Kulu

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  9. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I have learned more about who not to get in today.

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  10. Jackie Moon
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Cucurella looks a steal at 5m! Pretty sure I’m going to want him long term.

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    1. Dammit_182
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not watching it but was poised to bring James in. Would you get him instead of it as well??

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      1. Jackie Moon
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        James is still the premium choice, but I’m happy to take the cheaper one.

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  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Reece James yellow card magnet!

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  12. Bavarian
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    James to score the second soon

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    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      *into his own net

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      1. Bavarian
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        let's wait and see

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    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yaaay

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  13. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I can feel the Cucurella bandwagon starting already! ALL ABOARD!!!

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    1. Gross Blank Point
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I was asking the other day why no one was picking him and not being nailed seemed to be the consensus.
      Pretty sure he is.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Probably all the Perisic owners telling you Cucurella is not nailed 😆

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      2. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        nailed at WB though?

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Choochoo

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    3. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking about it myself. If he is taking corners. Also took a free kick in first half
      Frees up some funds

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  14. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Has Kane looked like doing anything at all?

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It's August

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    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He was close to the ball around the 23rd minute!

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        😆

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  15. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Spurs are so passive.

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    1. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Love to see it

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  16. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I made a big mistake getting Son from GW1 - waste of 12m

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  17. subhojit123
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which one looks a priority transfer out -
    1. Bailey
    2. Digne

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'd bite the bullet and get rid of both ASAP

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      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This

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    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Digne, better replacements!

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      1. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        this

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    3. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B-o-t-h, boaf.

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  18. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kulu making 60'?

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yep. Sess off

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  19. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Richarlison incoming

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  20. NUFCAndrew
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Trippier to Cucurella looks a good move

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    1. Big Mac 24
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Why ditch trippier

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      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        City and Liverpool in the next 3

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        1. Big Mac 24
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I see that but it turns bench not strong enough to hold?

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          1. Big Mac 24
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Wol CRY whu BOU Ful BRÈ mum EVE otherwise in next 9

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        2. popey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          If you have the popular fodder, play Neco v Eve next week, 4.5 mids have good fixtures in gw5

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      2. Kane Train
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Because he has Liverpool & City in 2 of his next 3: assuming you have Salah & Haaland/KDB he will concede or these players most likely blank and being higher price u don’t want that. Good transfer

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    2. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Trippier is a keeper at 5

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Technically he is a right back.

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    3. I am 42
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      thinking of the same too

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  21. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Sess owners in the mud

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    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Almost got a CS... Oh wait.

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  22. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Perisic getting a goal here would be wonderful, even if he's on my bench

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Needs to be on the pitch

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  23. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bonehead on

    Sessengnon off

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  24. jonny77
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Missed the first half, how has Mount looked?

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    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Better than last match at least.

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      1. jonny77
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        stick or sub?

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        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I'm sticking, but only because of fixtures and need to get rid of Bailey.

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    2. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Like he wouldn’t get into the Utd side

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    3. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Starting things off in midfield rather than being involved around the box.

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    4. Tomerick
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Seems to be playing very well and has had a couple of chances.

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  25. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    R9 on

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  26. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who is the better striker turned defender or defender turned striker?

    A. Koulibaly
    B. Kane

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thats not fair on Kane as hes not playing

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  27. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Timid team selection by Conte. Buy Perisic? Use him.

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  28. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling Sitter

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  29. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Fingers crossed Periera is fit so I can stick to my plan of playing him over Trippier next week.

    Ederson
    TAA Robbo Cancelo James
    Salah Martinelli GroB
    Haaland Jesus
    Ward Trippier Colback Greenwood

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  30. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kane 1v1 miss

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