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FPL injury news: James out for two months

16 October 2022 359 comments
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The news that many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers had been expecting and possibly fearing arrived on Saturday evening.

It’s now been confirmed that Reece James (£6.0m) faces two months on the sidelines with the knee injury he picked up in last week’s clash with AC Milan.

That will not only put him out of domestic action until Gameweek 17 but also very likely the World Cup, too.

A Chelsea club statement read:

“Following the knee injury sustained in our away match against AC Milan, Reece has received treatment from the Chelsea medical department and visited a specialist this weekend.

fter consultation between all parties, Reece will now undergo a rehabilitation programme and is expected to be out for eight weeks.”

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  1. tristanabc
    4 years, 9 days ago

    2 FTs, 2.2ITB, which do you prefer?
    A and C allow Bilva -> Foden for gw13.

    A) Madi, Kane -> Salah, Solanke
    B) Madi, Kane -> Salah, Darwin
    C) Madi, Emerson -> Trossard, Gomez/Dunk

    Guaita
    Trips Kilman Neco Emerson
    Bowen Zaha Andreas
    Kane Mitro

    Ward Cancelo* Bilva* Haaland* Madi*

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  2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Considering FH more and more now this week

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    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      4 years, 9 days ago

      Me too mate!!! Who would be the 3 forwards you’d go for???

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      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        4 years, 9 days ago

        Mitro, Kane and Firmino probably

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        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          4 years, 8 days ago

          Nice!! Would you have Salah??

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          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            4 years, 8 days ago

            100%

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            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              4 years, 8 days ago

              Same mate!! Think I’m going to do it!! Already on a -8 TAA, James and Maddison out

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              1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
                4 years, 8 days ago

                I’m very tempted. It’s whether a -12 over two GWs is worth saving free hit for.

                I’m just unsure right now

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                1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                  4 years, 8 days ago

                  Yeah years what it would be for me!! And then would impact my transfers moving forward, think I’m going to do it!!

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                  1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
                    4 years, 8 days ago

                    I’ve just worked out that as I’d lose my FT, and I need James out anyway. I’d be taking a -8 next week to get Salah and Foden in.

                    So it’s actually not worth it for me.

                    No FH.

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                    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                      4 years, 8 days ago

                      Sensible move mate!!

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                      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
                        4 years, 8 days ago

                        Cheers. Good luck with what you choose to do!

                        Work out the team you want in GW13 and the hits needed if you FH in 12.

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                      2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                        4 years, 8 days ago

                        Thanks mate!!! Going into 13 my plans were Saka and Foden In for Trossard and Martinelli -4 so if I FH I can do that!! Or even just Trossard to Foden or Saka fro free, have money in the bank so FH is actually a sensible option for me !!

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                      3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
                        4 years, 8 days ago

                        Why lose Martinelli?

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                      4. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                        4 years, 8 days ago

                        Actually that was wrong Maddison and Trossard to Foden and Saka are the moves mate, don’t want to lose Martinelli, midfield would be Foden, Saka, Bowen, Martinelli and zaha

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                      5. Jonesy5
                        4 years, 8 days ago

                        Do you still have WC?
                        I’ve got 7 out for 12 so deciding between WC/FH or -12 to get 11 playing…

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                      6. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                        4 years, 8 days ago

                        Unfortunately not mate!! Having a dreadful season so far, you’re in a good position then mate!! WC could be shrewd!!!

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  3. The Philosopher
    4 years, 9 days ago

    Who scores more next GW?

    A: Trossard
    B: Neco + 4 points

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    1. mdm
      4 years, 8 days ago

      A=B=6

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      1. The Philosopher
        4 years, 8 days ago

        So, your guess is an assist and one BP for Trossard?

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  4. Il Capitano
    4 years, 9 days ago

    2FT 2.3m ITB

    Pope
    Webster Trippier Neco
    Zaha Andreas
    Kane Mitro

    Ward - Haaland Maddison Cancelo Martinelli Foden Patterson*

    Totally missed price changes last night, but will probably do Patterson > Guehi, does Maddison > Trossard (then Trossard out to Saka in 13) make the most sense?

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    1. GoonerSteve
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Been considering the exact same moves lol.

      I sold Patterson last night for Guehi. That allows me to field 9. Looking at Maddison out and have up to 9.8 to spend on replacement but leaning towards Trossard. Then Saka week after.

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      1. Il Capitano
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Was also considering Bowen, but would mean dropping Zaha for Saka instead and that could backfire given the Palace fixtures

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  5. Khalico
    4 years, 9 days ago

    James ->
    Already own Cancelo, Trippier, Neco, Dalot

    Any suggestions for replacement 6m or less ideally for long term.

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    1. mdm
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Perisic

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  6. DavvaMC
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Castagne or Tarkowski

    Need a Patterson replacement, already got Guehi, Trippier, Webster

    Thanks

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Tark

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I went Castagne as he was playing in such an attacking position yesterday and only wanted for home to Leeds in 12

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  7. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Made some early moves that I didn’t like, Zaha and Kane in when I’d much prefer Salah and want Jesus back.

    Am I best just sucking it up, taking a minus 8 and then -4 next week - or free hitting?

    Jesus, KDB, James and Maddy sold so far.

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    1. Bobby Crush
      4 years, 8 days ago

      to me, sucking it up would be to play the lads you got in

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  8. Zidane's Floor
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Jesus was reported as a doubt for the game, but no yellow flag

    Same happened with Anthony Gordon, he was suspended for the game. but didn't have a red flag

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Arteta's comments about Jesus only came out on Saturday (embargoed from Thursday) so I guess there was no point doing it then given the GW had begun. Gordon is a weird one though

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    2. Third Eye Vision
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I saw a red flag on Gordon. Maybe it was added late.

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  9. Dain Bramage
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Feel sorry for James missing World Cup also such a great player for fantasy football.

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    1. The Philosopher
      4 years, 8 days ago

      *such a great troll

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    2. BERGKOP
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Can be great in patches. Incredibly frustrating and inconsistent due primarily to injury or rotation.

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    3. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Yeah agree. Shame he has been getting rotated a bit and picking up these injuries recently. Just not had that solid run of form we've been used to enjoying!

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  10. FDMS All Starz
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Quite obvious to WC these lot for GW12 right or would your use 2FTs to work around it and WC gw13 to bring in city/arsenal?

    Ederson*
    Cucu Botman James* Cancelo*
    Bowen Maddison* Martinelli*
    Kane Haaland* Jesus*

    Ward Andreas Neco Dasilva
    (2FTs & 1.2itb)

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I’d use 2FTs, maybe a -4 for Salah Captain and then WC next week.

      You’re in a great position

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    2. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      No, use wildcard for GW13. You can do fine with those 2 FTs.

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  11. Khalico
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Jesus ->
    Already own Mitrovic, Haaland

    Looking to get one week punt on a GW12 replacement then get Jesus back in at GW13

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    1. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Solanke?

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    2. Team Bobcat
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I week gamble up top then i suggest one of

      Firmino/Kane

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  12. jammie26
    4 years, 8 days ago

    3 city, Jesus, James, Madison. I'm going to have to free hit right ?

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    1. The Philosopher
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Would generally advice to save FH for later, but yeah, you may have to use it.

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    2. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I'm pretty much in the same boat but not considering a free hit. Do you have 2FT?

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    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Depends on what your team reverts back to.
      Jesus could be suspended.
      James will still be injured
      Maddy is a poor pic

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    4. Team Bobcat
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I am in exact sameboat qnd FH not an option in my eyes. But i have been having a mare of a season so far so take anything i say with a pinch of salt

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  13. Jones Kusi
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Thoughts on Robbo if he plays 90 min today?

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    1. The Philosopher
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Will probably start today but rested next GW. I'd avoid for now.

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    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Prefer VVD, not enough upside for the serious risk to his minutes from Tsimikas over the next few at least

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      1. Team Bobcat
        4 years, 8 days ago

        If you are prepared to gamble on VVD then Konate must be in the equation and much cheaper

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        1. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          4 years, 8 days ago

          Not nearly as nailed and less attacking threat, I think VVD’s well worth the extra

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  14. Mufc202020
    4 years, 8 days ago

    9 players for GW12 including Neco Williams…

    A) Play the 8 & a half players.
    B) Take a hit for 10
    C) take 2 hits for 11
    D) free hit

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    1. Team Bobcat
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I think a hit may pay off. I wouldn't not FH

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    2. GoonerSteve
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Hit for 10 is what I'm probably doing, in similar boat.

      Fixtures aren't great so 4pts is max I'm willing to lose though.

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    3. Bluetiger1
      4 years, 8 days ago

      B

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  15. Team Bobcat
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Who to replace Coyfal with

    Jonny Castagne Cancelo Tripp

    Edging towards

    Konate, Cucurella

    Thoughts

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Coufal might play midweek for what it's worth, he's been playing in the EL right?

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      1. Team Bobcat
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Okay. I might just worry about Mads for this week then

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    2. GoonerSteve
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Worth a hit but not sure about Bowen vs Liverpool.

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      1. GoonerSteve
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Reply fail lol

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      2. Team Bobcat
        4 years, 8 days ago

        I dont fancy Bowen either against Liverpool but worth a hit (-2) if planning on holding onto him long term.

        They seem to have gotten their act together also

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  16. rozzo
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Maddison to Bowen worth a hit, effectively a -2, or just roll with Maddison after his suspension?

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    1. Team Bobcat
      4 years, 8 days ago

      If you are thinking of getting rid of Madds now is a good time as it is a (-2) at worst..

      Mads has three away games in the next four and a home tie with city

      I dont fancy Madds away to Wolves either whom are pretty tight at the back anyway

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    2. Bluetiger1
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Take hit

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    3. GoonerSteve
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Maddison out is worth a hit but not sure about Bowen vs Liverpool. He's the obvious pick otherwise. Considering Trossard this week then Saka for 13.

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      1. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Assume you already have Foden?

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        1. Team Bobcat
          4 years, 8 days ago

          Foden may be part of the problem this week

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  17. theodosios
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Maddison to:

    A)Bowen
    B)Rodrigo
    C)Mount

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    1. Team Bobcat
      4 years, 8 days ago

      All three are decent picks, gambling man may suggest Rodrigo

      Guimarães worth considering also

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    2. GoonerSteve
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Trossard?

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      1. Team Bobcat
        4 years, 8 days ago

        I dont like Trossard next three fixtures after forrest

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  18. Athletic Nasherbo
    4 years, 8 days ago

    -12 here we go baby

    Martinelli, Maddison, Sterling, KdB, Jesus > Rashford, Trossard, Bowen, Salah(C), Darwin

    Will get Saka in next week for Saka. Foden for GW15.

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    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      4 years, 8 days ago

      *Zaha > Saka gw14

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      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Ffs Gw 13

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    2. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      -12 ouch!

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    3. AC Yew
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Personally, i would not get rid of Martinelli.

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  19. 03farmboy
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Bowen or saka??

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    1. DavvaMC
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Saka

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    2. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Saka has no game lol

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    3. Make United Great Again
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Saka

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    4. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Saka (after the blank of course) edges it, but I wouldn't seek out Saka over Bowen with multiple moves if I had the West Ham man and 3 other Arsenal, if that makes sense!

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  20. DavvaMC
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Looking at Cucu or Koulibaly, Koulibaly stats are slightly better and less of a rotation risk?

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    1. JT11fc
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Wel find out today I guess, I bought him in so heres hoping, him and Silva are 1st choice

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  21. Make United Great Again
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Is Antony worth the money over Rashford?

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I think so personally, not a ManUtd fan little unsure of Rashford's spot, but I like the look on Antony, looks very selfish and likes to shoot a lot which for FPL is generally a good thing. Getting him either this week or GW14

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  22. The Polymath
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    4 years, 8 days ago

    saka or Jesus long term? Have Martinelli

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    1. DycheDycheBaby
      4 years, 8 days ago

      I would've said Jesus but he does have 4 YC and I'm not sure when that resets.

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Saka for me

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  23. Jet5605
    4 years, 8 days ago

    If Robbo starts today does that make him the preferred James replacement? Not sold on Dunk or Webster given GW13&14 fixtures

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    1. Make United Great Again
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Not worth the money. Liverpool won’t keep clean sheets

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  24. dshv
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Pope
    Trippier neco dunk
    andreas gordon gross
    Kane solanke

    Ward haaland jesus martinelli foden cancelo james

    WC ,?

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  25. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Have one dead def spot (guaranteed 0 points) Worth changing to Webster/Guehi/Castagne for -4?

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  26. Eleven Hag
    4 years, 8 days ago

    So who did the experts come up with as the best replacement for James?

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Take a look at the trends for the most popular transfers.

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home/RelationshipMB?dts=D

      For this week I'm sure the 'expert' / 'best' choice would have been Peresic or Doherty, other than Dunk/Guehi for the fixtures play.

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      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Most went with Doherty, some other options Guehi, Dunk/Webster. I went with Kilman and will probably add one of the above for Patterson this week

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      2. Eleven Hag
        4 years, 8 days ago

        I didn't make the movie this week as I had Trippier, Saliba and Cancelo

        Am still looking for who is the best option until the WC break.

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  27. Indio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Is -4 to shore up this weak 9-man team enough to scrape through GW12?(Was planning GW 13 WC)

    Moves would be Maddy, James > (C) Salah and best possible defender.

    Sanchez
    Neco, Trippier, Kilman, *James
    Andreas, *Maddison, Bailey
    Mitro, Toney,

    (Ward, Martinelli, Haaland, Foden, Cancelo; £7.4M itb)

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    1. Fuddled FC
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Sounds reasonable.

      Who is the best possible defender though?

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      1. Indio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks - that's the thing... will have roughly £8M so tempted by Robbo (especially as I can WC him out), but might just play the fixture with one of the Brighton lads. Spurs also tempting me.

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    2. Bluetiger1
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Looking at team - Yes (-4) hit to replace James & Maddison & possible one out of
      Martinelli/Haaland, Foden or Cancelo with enough money ITB to get back in GW13 WC

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      1. Indio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 8 days ago

        Thanks for feedback - was thinking same, but reluctant to take a -8 with WC in my pocket, feels like one or the other! Good luck with your team.

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  28. Going Home
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Anyone considering FH when you’re carrying James and/or TAA…

    Don’t. You’re just kicking that can down the road.

    Anyone considering it because they’ve got 5/6 city and arsenal and/or Maddison…

    I think it’s a sensible move. Fixtures to target and you keep your gun players into the following week when city are rested and arsenal have great fixtures.

    The difficult one is people with 3/4 players with no fixture. My bench of Cancelo, Foden and Haaland is painful to look at

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  29. el polako
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Due to other fires I still own TAA, should I ride it out now hoping he'll pick up some points and regain value or just cut my losses?

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    1. Bluetiger1
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Depending if TAA fit again & if yes might as well keep
      & look at dealing with the other fires

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    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Depends on how near a return he is. I would loathe to sell him ahead of NFO in GW13

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    3. el polako
      4 years, 8 days ago

      Thanks guys!

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  30. SKENG
    4 years, 8 days ago

    Can I please get your early thoughts on this messy team for GW12? WC used, got 1 FT & 1.9 ITB.

    Pope
    Trippier Dunk Neco Emerson*
    Zaha Andreas KDB* Maddison*
    Mitrovic Bamford

    Ward Haaland* Cancelo* Martinelli*

    Currently fielding 8 so I am thinking about a -8 hit:

    KDB, Maddison, Emerson > Salah (C), Trossard, Guehi/Gomez

    Trossard will become Foden in GW13 with my FT. Thinking the Guehi/Gomez hit should also work as I wouldn't have to play Dunk (mci, CHE) in GW13 and 14 and it would allow me to bring Jesus for Bamford down the line.

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