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Here, two-time Indian FPL champion Lateriser compares Brighton and Hove Albion midfielders and picks some exciting midfield differentials.

The FFS Pro Pundits 34

We’re almost there. You’ve only got 16 more days of FPL thinking to do and after that, you can give your brain a well-earned rest.

The Solly March (£5.3m) injury has definitely dented some plans and I’ve been wondering which is the best route to go. If you ask me, the Brighton asset I’m most convinced about is Julio Enciso (£4.6m) but the problem is that he’s a forward and, given the fixtures, using a transfer on a forwards needs to go on one of the Newcastle United strikers.

I wrote my thoughts on the Magpies’ pair last week and we covered the entire conversation in way more depth than I had predicted in our latest episode of The FPL Wire. We had Pras from Burning Questions join Zophar and me, playing a fun scenario game with regards to Alexander Isak (£7.0m) and Callum Wilson (£7.1m). For that reason, I won’t be covering them here.

JULIO ENCISO

Back to Enciso, I think he’s a really good player on the eye, is always direct and usually places himself in and around the box. I think he’s good for game-time due to his versatility – he can play on either wing or as the number ten – but March’s absence makes me even more bullish on the youngster as I like his expected minutes for the remainder of the season.



  1. Pylynen
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone keeping Watkins? Really feel he can do well against Spurs

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      It's him atm, or Wilson (-4)

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Thinking of moving him, Spurs are improved, Watkins in a funk.
      Perhaps go with your feelings and give him one more week?

    3. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, more out of necessity after the Rash news if anything though

    4. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't take a hit to not play him but can't see any logical reason not to take him out for a Newcastle striker.

  2. HD7
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Do you think Jota starts in the remaining games ?

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Diaz might get one of them. So, not sure.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not all, no.

    3. Il Capitano
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No

    4. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      If they don’t have anything to play for 38 would expect a goodbye game for Firminho

  3. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    2 FTs no money, BB next week, then FH.

    Steele
    TAA, Dias, Trippier
    Mitoma, Mac A, KDB, Gakpo
    Haaland, Isak (c), Watkins

    Kepa, Konate, Mings Rashford

    Currently considering Watkins to Wilson, but would not mind some differential/cover for next week, Enciso/Ferguson, or city, but it requires more moves. Will get Shaw/DDG next week.

    Rashford could also go, as I think he might be out proper.

    What would you do?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Well done on keeping your chips until now.

      Yes to Watkins --> Wilson, and rest is good until next GW.

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, make the Wilson move.

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for the help, both!

    4. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Get Wilson

  4. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    For this GW only. Willock or Mitoma?

    Cheers

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Chasing, Willock. If not, Mitoma.
      Both are very involved, and should get returns.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Very much agree with this.

      2. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Brighton have tough opposition though.

        Care to help out above?

      3. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

        I am 12 points ahead in my ML so not chasing, but this move would be for a hit (or play 10) and he has Mitoma so that doesn't feel too clever.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Willock

  5. Il Capitano
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Ederson
    Trippier Schar Estupinan Shaw
    Mitoma Salah Mac
    Isak (C) Haaland Watkins

    Kepa - Grealish Rash* Mee

    Chance Grealish/Rash or GTG as is?

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      GTG.
      I assume no more FTs?

      1. Il Capitano
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah 0FTs, did the boring March > Mac move last night.

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          I would hold then.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      GTG

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Good side. Isak (c) an obvious capitano for you?

      1. Il Capitano
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yes, unless we get shock early news that he's benched, Haaland or Salah (C) if that's the case.

  6. Skengzema
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    which TWO should I bench?

    a) Mings
    b) Gabriel
    c) watkins
    d) grealish

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A and D

      1. Skengzema
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I was somewhat confident of a Villa cleanie, I’m even playing Martinez over Raya

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      AD

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      D and A

    4. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Bench A for sure. Between B or D for other, but I feel Gabriel sways it so would bench Grealish.

  7. Mike82
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Help needed, too much for a hungover brain, used my transfer already do I have a -4 to get Rash out? Also who to captain, Salah, Haaland, Trips, Isak or Wilson?

    Raya
    Trippier, Shaw, Trent, Estupinan, Akanji
    Salah, Mitoma
    Isak, Haaland, Wilson
    Iversen, Grealish, Rash, March

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No hits.
      Go with your gut on captain, all options are good.
      But a doubler I reckon. Wilson more explosive, Isak more safe.

      1. Mike82
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah reckon Isak am gonna go for, just wary Akanji or Grealish won’t start and leave myself with 10 players

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Akanji should get some time on the pitch.
          If you think Rash is out longer, you could do the March to Mac.

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I'd do March to Mac (or a New mid if you prefer), personally even for -4. I'd also play Grealish before Akanji. I don't think he'll start, but more upside if he gets minutes.

    3. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Don’t take a hit.
      I’m captaining Wilson and crossing my fingers!

  8. BS03
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    hi guys trent + march + alvarez -> schar + mac10 + isak this week? (-4)
    frees up $$ for salah + gakpo -> kdb + bruno next week

  9. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    2FT - really struggling with find a worthy transfer. Any ideas?

    Steele
    TAA -- Trippier -- Estupinán -- Shaw
    Salah -- Martinelli -- Mitoma
    Álvarez -- Haaland -- Isak

    Iversen -- Grealish -- Rashford -- Botman [2FT + 1.9m ITB]

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Struggling as well. Great team. If Botman is 3 deep on the bench then turn him to Toti for a little extra £?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you - yes, indeed that's what I'd do if I can't think of anything.

        Getting MacAllister in would need me to ditch Steele and probably downgrade Grealish or Martinelli.

        Thinking of Salah + Grealish --> KDB + Bruno (FT) next GW.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      If not playing Botman, then maybe use a FT on him for a GW36 or GW38 pick rather lose your FT.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        *GW37 or GW38 pick

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Very good team for this week.

      Question is then if you want to do something to prepare for next DGW?

      A punt is also possible, like Grealish/RF to someone Newcastle or City starter?

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thing is, though I'm not playing Grealish this GW, and tempted to move to KDB next week, other things may come up hence I'm not sure if it's worth removing Grealish this week in case I'm stuck without City midfield next week.

        But yes, for me it's either Botman --> GW37/38 DEF or Grealish --> MID but can't be Willock due to 3x Newc, so only really Mahrez.

        Rashford also might be needed next week.

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          I see.
          I wonder about RF, and how serious it is.

        2. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Likewise - thank you for the help - good luck 🙂

          1. Bobby Crush
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks, same to you!

    4. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Grealish to Mahrez?

  10. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Who do you prefer this GW?

    A. Jesus (BRI)
    B. Watkins (TOT)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

      Both good and at home but Jesus might edge it on Sunday afternoon.

      That said I think Villa will win.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Contemplating Watkins to Jesus as my FT.

    2. Cantonascollar7
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

    4. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A for me.

  11. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Robertson to Trippier -4?

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Only if you’re then gonna captain Trips I’d take a hit for

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting, never considered captaining.
        Would you over Isak?

  12. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Best 3.9 GK, will be sub but still:

    1. Forster
    2. Iversen

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1

    2. Cantonascollar7
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1 also

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1

    4. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1

  13. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Interesting article on the Liverpool line up that predicts Núñez up top in a ‘compromise’ arrangement that allows both Jota and Gakpo to start as well

    https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-team-leicester-nunez-klopp-26899590?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

  14. Better off with a pin and a…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is anyone else having problems with the Sky game app and website? I keep getting SSL related errors when I try to use them.

  15. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all. 1FT and 1.7m ITB. My worry this week is Rash, Grealish and Dalot not playing.

    Edersen
    TAA - Estupinan - Trippier
    Salah - Rashford - Mitoma - MacAllister
    Haaland - Isak - Wilson

    (Iversen) - Grealish - Dalot - Coufal

    A) Grealish > Mahrez
    B) Dalot > Shaw
    C) Save

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Will mean I keep Mahrez till end over Grealish

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez also might not play (never know with Pep) so safest move would be B out of those I'd say.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Means I only have 1FT for next week

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          I think Mahrez is more likely to start on the right but Grealish could too.

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            It's GW 37 which worries me for Mahrez

    3. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

  16. Skengzema
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone captaining Trippier?

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Tempting isn’t it

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Cant see cleans relying on attack returns

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nah not for me Isak or Wilson or even Salah appeals more then Tripps

    4. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      he is mine atm

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Bold

    5. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Lots seem to be - seems a bit odd to me though

      - Has scored a total of 37 points in last 14 games (average 2.6 points per game)
      - only scored more than 2 points twice in 14.

  17. Cantonascollar7
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all!

    2FT 0.9 itb

    Kepa
    TAA Botman Estupinan Trippier
    Salah Mac Fernandes Mitoma
    Haaland Isak(c)

    (Raya, Shaw Rashford Greenwood)

    Not much I fancy in terms of changes but don't want to lose transfer.

    Estu & Greenwood to Akanji & Enciso for free?

    Or something else?

    1. SKENG
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Raya > Ederson for the DGW and save.

      1. Cantonascollar7
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers for getting back to me. That did cross my mind but I don't rate Ederson as a keeper and there is talk of him getting dropped.

        1. SKENG
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Your transfers look good as well. I would just appreciate the 2 FTs a lot.

          1. Cantonascollar7
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Completely agree, would love 2 for next week also!

  18. Prinzhorn
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Whole world is capping Isak?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      14,6% owned...so
      no

  19. sunzip14
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    If you knew Wilson is starting today and Isak is on the bench, Would you do do Isak> Wilson or leave it as it is, because Isak will probably start next game?

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I’ve got both and it’s a headache cz never know which is starting so just keep Isak I would, he will get game time both games anyway

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Even in that scenario, I'd leave it.

      I really can't see Isak being benched though. If Wilson starts then it's because Howe is playing Isak at LW ahead of ASM and Gordon.

  20. Sun God Nika
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Solanke or Watkins for Wilson?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Solanke to Wilson?

    2. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Solanke

  21. HD7
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Best set-up pr maybe just start Grealish instead of Rashford?

    Also should I start Estupinan at the expense of somebody in the first 11?

    Steele 

    Trippier Stones Shaw
    Salah Rashford* Martinelli Mitoma 
Wilson Haaland Isak

    Kepa Grealish Estupinan Henry

  22. SKENG
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    DDG
    Trippier (c) Botman Estupinan TAA
    Mitoma MacAllister Salah Fernandes
    Isak Haaland

    Raya Rashford Akanji Greenwood

    GTG?

    1. Cantonascollar7
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good to me! Good luck.

    2. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Are you chasing in your league cz am really tempted by captaining trips, have a 16 point deficit to gain on.

      1. SKENG
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        I'm actually leading by around 40 points, but not considering covering rivals yet. Simply have a feeling Trippier is a better captain than Isak this GW.

        1. SKENG
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          If difference is only 16 points, I would look at just maximizing points until last GW tbh. Captain who you think scores most.

  23. focaccia
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    What’s my most pressing move here? Am ok this week or do I need to sell Rashford / Zinchenko?

    Kepa
    TAA Trippier Estupinan
    Rashford Salah Ode MacAllister
    Haaland Solanke Isak

    Raya Grealish Pinnock Zinchenko

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Gotta hope Grealish starts.

      Is it for a hit?

      I'd be inclined to play Raya over Kepa too.

      1. focaccia
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah it’s for a hit. Would you bother transferring out Zinchenko? Part of me pretty happy with Trent, Trips and Estu for rest of season

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Hold your defenders.

          Sell Rashford first imo.

          1. focaccia
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Sell rash for a hit though? Or just start Grealish hoping he starts and bench rash?

  24. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    With Rashford out, does Martial start or big Weg?

    And space for Sancho in the starting 11?

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Being a united fan I hope neither lol but think ten hag likes Martial, hoping Nacho gets a game.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Is Rashford confirmed out mate? Unsure on the Man U line up tbh

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        He's pretty much confirmed by the manager.

        Many would have kept it quiet so he's given us a heads up.

        It's wishful thinking to think otherwise imho.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah true, thanks. I’m looking to ship Grealish to Bruno or Mahrez. But could also ship Rash hmm

      2. Mike82
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        More than doubtful was ten hags words

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks

  25. Skogen89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Start rashford, grealish or shaw?

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Shaw

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Grealish higher upside?

        1. Mike82
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah though not sure he will play with Real coming and just played 90 mins versus Real.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Grealish might start.

      Shaw covers Rashford anyhow but can't see him featuring at all.

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Think ill just start grealish and pray he wont get a late cameo if he is on the bench.

        Problem is that he is a controlling player, and if city arent 2-3 goals up,he might come in..

  26. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Current team:

    Steele
    TAA/Trippier/Shaw
    Salah/Mitoma/Joelinton/Rashford
    Toney/Isak/Haaland

    Raya/Grealish/Mings/Gabriel

    A) Rashford > MacA
    B) Grealish > MacA
    C) Grealish > Odegard
    D) other

    * Using free-hit in GW37

    1. Mike82
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      If was you I’d go for MacAl just cz of double games

  27. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Start Fofana or Dalot?

  28. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    A. Watkins > Alvarez
    B. Watkins + Schar > Wilson + anyone

    1. sunzip14
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      B for a -4?

      If yes, A. Otherwise B.

      1. Gandalf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        For free, but possible -4 down the line if go aggressive and try to bring in e.g. Bruno

  29. sunzip14
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Do we know how long Rashford will be out for? Playing FH37 so will keep him only if he will be available for gw38, otherwise want to use this weeks FT to replace him.

  30. HD7
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Any Newcastle line up news?

    Will you captain Haaland or one of Isak/Wilson?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson