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UEFA Champions League (UCL) Fantasy: Scout Picks – Matchday 2

Matchday 2 of UEFA Champions League (UCL) Fantasy kicks off on Tuesday evening. As usual, we’ve got our Scout Picks to bring you ahead of the deadline.

Remember, these selections are for the upcoming Matchday in isolation.

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Goalkeepers

The injury to Marc Ter Stegen has provided budget goalkeeper Iñaki Peña (€4.5m) an opportunity to step up. A home fixture against Young Boys could be a perfect chance to collect a clean sheet on the first night.

If that isn’t the case, we could look to Marco Carnesecchi (€4.5m). He impressively kept a clean sheet against Arsenal in Atalanta’s opening fixture. While things haven’t started as well in 2024/25, the Italian side kept a commendable 15 league shut-outs last season.

Defenders

 

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  1. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Sup ginas

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      All good. What bout you, moho

  2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Konsa to VDB a decent transfer this week? Other defenders are TAA, Porro, Greaves and THB.

  3. F4L
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Isak likely to drop to 8.2 this GW 😯

    1. PogChamp
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Seems crazy when you consider the pre season hype.

  4. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    On wc, which one for the medium/long term?

    A. Solanke, Semenyo, Lewis & Davis (3rd & 4th defenders) + 0.7 itb
    B. Solanke, Semenyo, Gvardiol, Greaves, 0.0itb
    C. Delap, Jota, Gvardiol & Greaves + 0.1 itb

    I was really impressed with Delap yesterday, so slightly edging towards C at the moment

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I like B but C looks good too!

      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Thanks

    2. PogChamp
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      B

      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Thanks

  5. confused01
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Reposting here... Would you WC this team? 2FT, 0.4itb

    Original plan was to bring in Haaland with 2 FT (not keen on selling Salah + watkins), now thinking maybe to get Palmer instead

    What do you all think?

    Raya
    Gabriel TAA Gvardiol
    Salah Saka Rogers Eze ESR
    Watkins Jackson
    (Val ESR Konsa Muniz)

    1. confused01
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Sorry 2nd ESR should be Harwood Bellis

    2. PogChamp
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I think Haaland is worth a WC. They have great fixtures too.

      1. confused01
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Would've loved to keep wc til after IB

    3. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Can you do Salah Watkins and Jackson (-4) to get Palmer Haaland Stewart?

      1. confused01
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Not enough funds for that plus I feel Watkins could feast against man u

  6. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    So my route to Palmer would be Isak to either Delap or Strand Larsen and Jota to Palmer for - 4. Would you do that? Secondly Delap or Strand Larsen?

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      your just chasing points , not worth a hit. he's not playing a defence made up of clowns next week. forest have conceded very few chances for a bottom ten side

      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        I'm not sure that the chasing points analogy applies to Palmer though. We aren't talking about a Dwight McNeill who has just scored a haul that he isn't likely to repeat very often if at all. More hauls are likely to come from Palmer. He is in the same category as Haaland and Salah. The fixture's aren't that difficult either. Forest, Newcastle and Utd aren't top tier teams.

        1. HelmutCool
          • 2 Years
          2 months, 4 days ago

          I do get your point but in many cases people are kneejerking Saka->Palmer for example.
          Saka plays Southampton.
          Palmer will play Forest who blanked Liverpool and are quite decent to defense.
          Is it really worth it?

        2. PogChamp
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 4 days ago

          I agree. Getting in Palmer seems sensible as he’s a seasons keeper. I would need to WC to get him in so -4 doesn’t seem that bad. Would definitely be selling Isak.

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I think that’s a good move, I guess Delap is flavour of weeks I’ve a soft spot for Raul Jiménez?

      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Yeah there is Raul in the mix as well but the City fixture puts me off as well as the rotation with Muniz.

      2. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        If Joao Pedro is fit again, I'd still probably stick with him over others in that price range

        1. gooberman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 4 days ago

          I have him already. So would be adding another 5.5m forward.

    3. space mercenary
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      It's not about the knee-jerk for Palmer. His Xgi is up there with Haaland and Salah. Saka is not quite justifying the price tag at the moment. Chelsea are beginning to click as a team, so the uncertainty surrounding their assets and performance is also waning.

  7. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Any update on Robertson's injury?

  8. Feanor
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Potential Delap buyers - let's wait till tomorrow before jumping on the bandwagon. At least get thru Tuesday's games

    1. No Luck
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Evanilson bandwagon tonight

  9. Supersonic_
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Need something massive from Semenyo

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Very much this - to outshine Palmer 5+ goals - not a lot to ask?

      1. Supersonic_
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Not at all. 6 is realistic right?

        1. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 4 days ago

          If he cared about us at all, he’d do it for us!

    2. Kaneyonero
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Need to stay quiet to be quiet Frank

      1. Supersonic_
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Hell no

  10. Supersonic_
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    I know alot can change. But Saka to Palmer might be the one. Not yet, but in a couple of weeks. Already gone Maddy as a differential. So expecting nothing from him

    1. Inverted into midfield
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      This or a Saka Palmer Haaland set up with cheaper defenders

  11. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    A) JP to DCL
    B) TAA/JP to Porro/Solanke (-4)
    C) TAA/JP to Lewis/Solanke (-4)

    1. FFS ManU
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      A), because if I had TAA then I would want to keep him.

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Bad fixtures for Liverpool to come though and good ones for Spurs

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Solanke is nice but not at the cost of losing TAA

    3. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Maybe hold to see if Joao Pedro is back fit... I'd rather keep him if he is

  12. Jrot94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    On WC

    Raya 4.0
    Porro. Lewis. Davis. Justin xxx
    Palmer. Xxx. Mbeumo. Rogers. 4.5
    Haaaland. Havertz. Xxx

    A).Saka/vardy/Robinson
    B. Watkins/Maddison/van der berg

    Love your thoughts
    J

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      A

    2. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      A

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      A

    4. Fahrad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      A

  13. Sharkytect
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Pretty sure my FPL screen time goes up when I have a good gameweek. The amount of times I log in just to look at my lovely high scoring team.

    I have barely looked at it at all for gameweeks 2-5.

    I don't have haaland.

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      That's how it should be. Disengage when it's getting you down, admire your good work when you're doing well.

      Best of luck, especially if you're adamant you're not getting Haaland.

  14. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Raya (Areola)
    Romero, XXX, Mykolenko (Robinson, THB)
    Salah, Palmer, Rogers, XXX (ESR)
    Joao Pedro, Solanke, Haaland

    10.6 for the 2 players. Should I do:
    A:Colwill & Semenyo
    B:Konate & Kluivert
    C: Timber & Carvalho

  15. Triple Free Bench Hit Boost
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Is there any knowledge of Joao Pedro's injury being so bad that he is out for more games? Seen a few people talking about other striker options in that price range (below 6m) but think he is still the best option.

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I agree I've held him hoping he'd be fit but cant find anything on it

    2. AlleRed
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I'm holding. Seems sensible if you have a viable 7 playing that you like. Could be a nice differential(ish) whenever he is back. Delap looks like a fun pick though so I get why others will move off as well

  16. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    I was 20k overall now 60k after I traded Palmer to Saka lol.

    Would you hold Saka for the next 1 or 2 weeks then go back to Palmer or just do it now ?

    1. AlleRed
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      It's a hold but go with your gut!

  17. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Current team - 3 FT & 0.0 ITB
    Sanchez
    Robbo Robinson Mazaroui Lewis (Greaves)
    Eze Salah Saka Adana (Franca)
    Haaland Havertz (Joao Pedro)

    Doing terrible, inspiration much needed please

    1. JBG
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Get Eze, Robinson and Adama(I assume that's Diallo from MU) or J.Pedro.

  18. BOATIES FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    How nailed is Martinelli?

    1. AlleRed
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Suppose others are lurking, but seems to almost always start even when he goes tons of games without scoring. Assume Arteta likes his ball carrying. Personally think the time to punt was beginning last week but could do well in the short term, just think he's always not far away from being a transfer out

  19. AlleRed
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Do you think there will be openness to going TAA->Konate in the coming weeks? I wonder if there's just enough goal threat there to stomach it. Feels like one of the sacrifices that may be necessary for a Haaland-Salah-Palmer structure

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Quansah to take his place after the mistake

      1. AlleRed
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Is this informed or speculative lol?

  20. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    after this week, to fund Palmer who should go:
    A) TAA
    B) Saka

    1. AlleRed
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Saka

    2. Costaplenty
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Arnold

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      B

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I guess more specifically:
      A) TAA, Diaz > Vande Ven, Palmer
      B) Saka, de Ligt > Van de Ven, Palmer

      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Losing 2 good players in A, losing 1 good player In B and both players get upgraded

    5. FDMS All Starz
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      You really wanr Palmer against liverpool? While Saka has bouremouth?

      1. AlleRed
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Right, these are moves that make more sense in 9 or 10. The answer might be clearer by then as well

    6. Fahrad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Saka

  21. Silecro
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Anything wrong with this WC? Having 8 attacker is unpopular strategy I know but im still gonna give it a go.

    Sels
    Saliba, Van de Ven, Greaves
    Palmer, Mbeumo, Johnson, Semenyo
    Watkins, Haaland, Havertz

    Johnstone, McNeil, Mykolenko, Ait Nouri

    1. space mercenary
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Would prefer Gabriel over Saliba

  22. KeanosMagic
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Hey all, struggling to fill the blanks, which do you prefer please?

    Raya Valdimarsson
    Trent Gabriel Aina Lewis Greaves
    Mbuemo Rogers ESR _____ ______
    Haaland _____ _____

    Weak bench
    1) Salah Winks Watkins DCL
    2) Palmer Winks Watkins Havertz

    Stronger bench
    3) Salah Semenyo Havertz DCL
    4) Palmer Saka Delap DCL

  23. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Which one would you rather have?

    A) Smith Rowe
    B) McNeil

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I own A and I'm thinking of moving to B due to Everton's fixtures and McNeil's form

    2. AlleRed
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Tough one. History and stats suggest McNeil doesn't score many, but maybe the new role changes that. ESR has goals but he's not a buy this week. I'll probably move off Semenyo for one of them in a couple weeks. Probably just about ESR, but if the savings helps do something else McNeil's perfectly fine to pick

    3. Stimps
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      b

  24. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Cole Palmer will retire as one of the greatest english players of all time.

    1. FFS ManU
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      If he stays both fit and focused for long enough.

  25. Heavy Cream
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Jota or Diaz for the coming weeks? No Salah.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      Jota

      1. Heavy Cream
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Thank you

    2. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      The 4th highest scoring asset; even when Jota gets two assists its only an 8 pointer

      1. Heavy Cream
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 4 days ago

        Sorry I don’t know what you mean. Is that choose Jota or Diaz?

        1. Make FPL Casual Again
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 4 days ago

          Choose Diaz...

  26. Fahrad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Diaz

  27. lugs
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    did my UCL transfers last weekend thinking the CL was on midweek, annoying since Courtois is now a doubt for me, oh well, anyway moves were, Hakimi, Bogarde ----> Lewis, Kolasinac

    Schmeichel
    Timber, Lewis, Kolasinac, Can
    Salah, Wirtz, Yamal
    Haaland, Havertz, Gyokeres

    Courtois, Rogers, Musiala, Upamecano 0.5itb

  28. Heavy Cream
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Any glaring issues at all guys, or G2G?

    Sanchez
    Konate Lewis Konsa
    Jota Mbeumo Saka Palmer Rogers
    Solanke Haaland

    Fabi, J Pedro, Johnson, Harwood-B

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      I like it

  29. Stimps
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Thoughts here? 2FT - 0 itb

    Raya
    TAA Gabriel Davis
    Saka Diaz Mbuemo McNeill Rogers
    Haaland Jackson

    Kepa Wood Faes Myko

    A) Save - G2G (ignore Palmer for now)
    B) Jackson, Diaz -> Palmer, 4.5 fwd fodder (and play Wood)
    C) Diaz, TAA -> Palmer, Van den Berg

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      It’s so hard and I’m in same predicament but C seems mad to me and it might be best to hold tight and go with A?

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      C

  30. FDMS All Starz
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 4 days ago

    Quite stuck on what to do here, appreciate any help. Still have WC

    1FT & 0.0itb
    Henderson
    TAA Vvd Saliba
    Eze* Saka Mbuemo Rogers
    Haaland Havertz DCL

    Fabianski ESR Robinson Barco

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 4 days ago

      WC seems crazy as you’ve a good 8-10 template 11