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19 August 2022 317 comments
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Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is drawing ever nearer and there are head-scratching decisions for plenty of FPL managers as we approach the Saturday deadline.

With that in mind, we’ve got five-time top 1k finisher and Scout’s Deputy Editor, Tom Freeman, to answer some of your conundrums 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. banskt
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What do you people think about buying high-upside but rotation-risk players (e.g. Zinchenko, Cucurella) on wildcard? Is it worth to buy them, given that you have to use FTs for selling them once the midweek games start or other players return from injury? Isn't it better to get nailed players (e.g. Gabriel, Trippier) on a WC so that the team is set for a longer term and have a few more FTs for luxury transfers apart from the unavoidable ones (red cards / injuries)?

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

      Generally yeah. The difference here is that we don't really now that they are rotation risks

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        True that. We don't "really" know. Its only in my mind that I have classified some players as rotation-risks without any objective confirmation from their managers. But, its highly likely that they are going to be rotation-risks.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      it depends also on your mindset, if you are willing to take a risk then yes but if you worry about team sheets every week then probably not

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks -- everything is about mindset and risk-appetite! I am willing to take risk with alternative players (no Jesus first two weeks, no Liverpool on current WC) and then worrying to take risk on rotation-risk players -- how crazy is that!

    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The bulk should be safe, nailed players. They'll likely be very highly owned, so you'll just be template. It's good to have a couple of risky assets to give yourself an edge if they come off, but cover them with subs you'd be happy to step up. Fortunately, minimum-priced Williams and Andreas do that job nicely.

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed. Very nicely explained. Williams and Andreas are great enablers indeed. Allows me to take a risk or two for high upside players.

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

      Think Zinc is pretty nailed. Cucu more of a rotation risk but Chilwell is made of glass and still not up to full fitness. With the upcoming fixture rush, players will get benched and subbed on.

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Well, I was not specifically talking about Zinchenko and Cucurella. They were just examples to convey the idea. There are many other players like that who have high upside but still a rotation risk.

        Re Zinchenko and Cucurella: As Reinhold said above and I agree, we don't really know anything -- its all our opinions -- not the objective truth. In my opinion, Zinchenko is more rotation-risk than Cucurella but frankly, I have doubts about game times for both.

    5. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I have Walker and Zinchenko on a WC this week.

      Im worried about Walker because Gomez could come in and push Cancelo over.
      Im worried about Zinchenko and could just decide to go Gabriel.
      I stayed away from Cucu because of rotation.

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        See my reply to the comment above. I was not specifically talking about Zinchenko and Cucurella. They were just examples to convey the idea. There are many other players like that who have high upside but still a rotation risk.

        Re Walker: Again, personal opinion and I could be grossly wrong, but I doubt Gomez will get minutes in the PL. I think he will play the cup games to save the legs of Cancelo and Walker.

    6. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think their pricing makes them tempting targets. I'd get one or two in

  2. Cheeky Onion
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed...Deciding between a 433 or 442

    A) KdB + Toney + Mitro (or other 6.6 fwd)

    B) Haaland + 8.0 mid + 6.1 mid - have Mount and looking to bring in Gross/Rodrigo/Aaronson

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I would say 433 with Haaland, Zaha, Toney. Form, fixture, penalties.

  3. Xna
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Kane cap playing it too smart? Thinking whether owning him is differential enough. I own Salah and Haaland as well.

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      no go for it. early captain police will be on to ya

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I always hate captaining early kick off game

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        lol see!

  4. fish&chips
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Play 1:

    A) gross (whu)
    B) neco (eve)

    I know it should be gross, particularly as I just brought him in but somehow my gut is saying neco

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

      A

  5. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Based on Brentford manager comments, dasilva should start right? So who to start among these?

    A) dasilva
    B) andreas
    C) neco

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      he won't be dropped after 2 goals

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      always have doubts when managers praise players in press conferences

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

        "Yes, obviously you saw him play last week and he was great (but...)"

    3. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm starting Andreas and I own all three

  6. Jones Town
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Best Rashford replacement?

    6.1 available just go Rodrigo or others to consider?

    1. fish&chips
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Gross

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    what's the news on periera? still a doubt?

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

      I guess no news is no news. I dont know Silva's pressers history though.

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      if he's still yellow flagged then yes a doubt.

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      From our team news...

      Marco Silva says that the Fulham team news remains “the same as last week”, with Manor Solomon and Harry Wilson both out with long-term knee injuries.

      That presumably means that Andreas Pereira is fit to feature, with Silva previously saying that the injury that forced him off in Gameweek 2 was “nothing special”.

  8. tryf88
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Start Andreas v Trippier ?

  9. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on changes to this team (banked the GW2 transfer):

    Ward Sanchez
    TAA Robertson Cancelo Trippier Neco
    Salah Mount Martinelli Bailey Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Archer

    ITB: 0.5

    Thinking of getting rid of Mount and Bailey but not sure for who. I originally went with Mount instead of James and kinda looking at James but not sure if it's worth bringing him in for Trippier. Anyone getting rid of one of TAA and Robbo?

  10. Lucas8406
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Robbo and Bailey to Cucurella and Gross?

  11. Dacra
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Triple 4.0 defence WC anyone?

    Sanchez (Ward)
    TAA - Cancelo - Patterson/Neco (4.0 fodder)
    Kdb - Martinelli - Kulu - Diaz (Andreas)
    Jesus - Haaland - Toney

    0.1itb

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

      James>Toney

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

        This time I mean James is better than Toney with ">"

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

          Toney to Mbuemo and 4.0 to Cucu also option.

          1. Dacra
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I have James currently bought at 5, but just not sure..

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

              I think he meant to sacrifice Toney to get Reece James in at the back

          2. Dacra
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Cucu/Mb seems a good idea.

    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, it works

  12. user.n
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    1. Mahrez
    2. Kulusevski
    3. Foden?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      1

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      you didn't ask a question

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

      3

    4. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2 Spurs coverage

    5. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2

      1. user.n
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you all

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

    Captain?

    A: Jesus
    B: Salah
    C: Haaland
    D: KDB

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      billy de bruyne

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

      Haaland

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

      C

    4. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      or bobby haaland

    5. PelePelz9
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Still Jesus

    6. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    7. Hattrick Harry
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Jesus rules

  14. MamboNumberOne
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Afternoon all, need an alternative for Darwin for a few games, would you go for Toney or Mitrovic?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      look at fixtures. toney obvs

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

        Yeah but two good home games for Mitrovic where he could get a couple.

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          toney better

  15. Skout
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Any changes needed lads 1 FT, 0.5itb

    Ward
    TAA Robbo Cancelo James Perisic
    Salah Mart Rodrigo
    Haaland Jesus

    Ive Andreas Bailey Archer

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

      Think Perisic will start and play 60?

      1. Skout
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Probably not but is it worth getting rid now? I think the more he plays the more likely he is getting more mins per match

  16. Hagnus
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Toney or Zaha + 1 transfer?

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

      Zaha +1

    2. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha for sure, nailed on up front.

  17. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Read murmurings on VVD having an injury yesterday, anyone know if he was pictured in training?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      hmmm if that's the case and it's for a few weeks I might use my transfers to get rid of trent

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

  18. Teror
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A. Trippier > Cucurella

    B. Pereira > Gross

    C. Save FT

  19. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Toney a better option than perceived?

    Started last season slowly and only stepped up fpl wise over the 2nd half after Eriksen came in.

    He did produce some nice and regular returns over this period, and seems to have taken up where he left off, with nice fixtures coming up..

    Better than or a match for 8m mid options?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      always has potential to score or assist

    2. Teror
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No whey he's a match for 8.0 mids

      1. Make FPL Casual Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        It would be interesting to his ppm for 2nd half last season, when he got most of his 12 goals and 5 assists

  20. Santi sensei
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Martinelli as alternative to Jesus for Captain?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      due a blank

    2. Teror
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No

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

        They're going to attack down the left, and Zink, Marty and Jesus should get joy, but I'd still go with the forward.

        1. Santi sensei
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Bou will start with back 5 i guess. If that's the case.. i think Martinelli will get more chances from the flanks than Jesus at the middle.

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

    Rodrigo or Gross until international break?

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    anyone going for onana?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      lol what

  23. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Start Ward or Sanchez?

  24. Addick
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which would you prefer:

    A Salah and Zinchenko
    B Sterling and Diaz

    Cheers

  25. motit
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    FPL Draft Mode -
    Pick two :
    1. Jimenez
    2. Firminio
    3. Martial

    Thanks!

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      F,M

  26. Nazz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Start 2 of KDH, Andreas, Neco?
    Is this G2G?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Perisic, Walker, Neco
    Sarah, KDB, KDH, Martinelli
    Haarland, Jesus (c)

    Ward Andreas, Archer, Tripper

    0 OTB 0 Transfers

    Many many thanks

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don’t get bench Neco threads, he was understudy to Trent & now we get a bargain 4m wing back that shoots on sight of goal 🙂

  27. Pukkipartyy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So is Andreas fit?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      we don't know

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

      I tried calling, he wont pick up

  28. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bench correct & no idea who to Captain?

    Raya
    Trent, Walker, Neco, James, Saliba
    Martineli, KDB, Salah,
    Jesus, Hauland

    Ward, Andreas, Bailey, Taylor

  29. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A Ben Davies
    B Cucurella
    C Walker

    Who to go for?
    Replacement for Digne, Got Cancelo already, Mendy in goal

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      C

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      C

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

      C

  30. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Rolling a FT for two next week...

    Play one from Andreas or N. Williams ?

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Neco