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UCL Fantasy Matchday 9: Ed’s team reveal

9 February 2025 78 comments
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The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns on Tuesday with Matchday 9 – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game.

Here, Ed, another one of our resident European football doyens and a co-host of the official UCL Fantasy podcast, drops by to give us his team reveal.

You can get his weekly thoughts in more detail via a weekly UCL Fantasy newsletter.

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In case you aren’t aware, everyone gets unlimited free transfers heading both into and out of these play-off weeks.

So choose your 15-man squad based purely on Matchdays 9 and 10. Furthermore, the Limitless chip cannot be used in Matchday 9, explaining why I haven’t done my usual hypothetical draft for it.

MATCHDAY 8

 

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  1. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    1FT 0ITB Please help!

    Moyes AM

    Sels
    TAA* Kerkez Munoz
    Salah Palmer Kluivert Mbeumo
    Halo Isak Wood
    Fab Bruno Hall VdB

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    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Isak

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        FML

        Gakpo

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    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Sell Halo.

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    3. Conners
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Downgrading Hall to Neco Williams (or another cheapie with a game in 29) could be an option.

      Gives you enough to switch AM to Emery if that's what you're considering?

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Yes I would like to switch Moyes to Emery, Hall downgrade definitely worth considering, could be a better option than downgrading Bruno.

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    4. iFash@FPL
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Are you leaving your AM on Moyes?

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        No choice unless I make a downgrade

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  2. bobicek92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Raya
    Munoz Konate Robinson
    Rogers Palmer Mbeumo Salah Bruno
    Isak Gakpo
    Fabianski Wood Hall Greaves

    A. Roll
    B. Bruno to Kluivert

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    1. Conners
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      If you don't plan to FH in 29, I'd roll this week, then get Kluivert in GW26 for Rogers.

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      B

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  3. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Bournemouth have been awarded 8 penalties in all competitions this season.

    2/8 penalties have been awarded since Evanilson's injury

    Penalties taken:
    Kluivert 6/6
    Semenyo 1/1 (FAC without Kluivert on the pitch)
    Evanilson 0/1

    Penalties won:
    Evanilson 5
    Semenyo 2
    Kluivert 1

    https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afc-bournemouth/elfmeterstatistik/verein/989

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    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Evanilson has it in his game to look for it. Semenyo and Dango not that type of players imo.

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Potentially but they have still won penalties without Evanilson.

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  4. mookie
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    ITK or in the getting likes game?
    https://x.com/sr_collings/status/1888940321339248671

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Arteta did mention he could be available after the break (assuming training camp)

      https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1886789769822081294?t=mfOydzIqjDg9ZWmF3cgFQA&s=19

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Also aligned with Ben Dinnery potential RTP forecast

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      2. mookie
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Cheers!

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Saka should be under consideration in 2 weeks.

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Doubt it, seen a number of posts recently suggest April at the earliest

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        1. _Greg
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          That's ridiculous Tony. He doesn't need to do strength and conditioning training for 7 weeks.

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          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 1 month ago

            Remind me what the injury was and the grade level...

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            1. _Greg
              • 16 Years
              1 year, 1 month ago

              It was a grade 2 hamstring tear.

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              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 7 Years
                1 year, 1 month ago

                Not sure about that, I've seen info to suggest it's grade 3

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                1. _Greg
                  • 16 Years
                  1 year, 1 month ago

                  Hmm if its grade 3 then that's a different matter.

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                  1. mookie
                    • 12 Years
                    1 year, 1 month ago

                    My money is on grade 3
                    https://x.com/ESPNUK/status/1888957899063312468

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                    1. _Greg
                      • 16 Years
                      1 year, 1 month ago

                      it's an impressive scar sure but he's just returned to light training after 7 weeks out, usually a grade 3 is three months minimum in my experience.

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  5. Pumpkinhead
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Any news on Trent?

    (Sorry for being lazy)

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    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Did some training yesterday and Slot said he'd expect him to train today and that he will decide after whether he'll be in the squad against Everton.

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      1. Pumpkinhead
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Thanks

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I think they are expecting him to be on the bench vs Liverpool.

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      1. iFash@FPL
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Versus Everton.

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        1. _Greg
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Correct.

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  6. jammie26
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Can you TC someone in 25 if you activated AM chip in 24 ? Thanks

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    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Nope

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      1. jammie26
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Ta

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  7. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Trent looking good in the full team training photos

    https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/training-photos-liverpools-preparations-final-trip-goodison-park

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    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Nice. If he had been doubt for 25, I probably would have sold and bought Slot.

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Should be fine for 25 imo. Take the 0-1 pointer tomorrow

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  8. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Ben's Spreadsheet
    https://imgbox.com/cJXQrKgc

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    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      It's quite confusing - is he saying there could be dgw's in 34, 35+ 36?

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Top row is the legend

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        1. tbos83
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Oh yeah - thanks

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      2. _Greg
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Gw36 is a bit up in the air, depends on how proactive the PL are.

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    2. HadiSLIM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Wait…. So only blank is 29?
      Im confused here

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      1. HadiSLIM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Oops sorry nvm

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  9. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Amad to:

    A; Rogers
    B: Kluivert
    C: Semenyo

    Unsure if i will FH in 29 yet

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'd go Kluivert and not FH29.

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I'm playing Amad over Mbeumo this week.

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      1. Strike me a Gakpose
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        lol

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  10. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    A) Wood + Rogers
    B) Watkins + Wissa

    Looking like I'll have to pick one of the two combos.

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Why is it 1 MID + 1 FWD vs 2 FWDs

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Because I can only play 7 players.

        In A, Wissa would be benched.
        In B, Amad is benched.

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        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 1 month ago

          Ah Ok, I think I would start Wissa over Wood due to the fixture but it's close and understandable with pens.

          Assuming Watkins is fit, I would prefer B

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      I like A.

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      A. Watkins not at last season's consistency level yet, but a better attacking threat than Rogers.

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    1. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      95% of the time play the attacker. I would play Amad, big game player.

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      1. Thicksolidtight
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Nice. Was leaning that way too, thanks

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    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Credit to you for making sure females are not left out....

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  12. Dr Funk
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Disasi gonna start for Villa next game?

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    1. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Almost definitely.

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      1. Dr Funk
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Promise?

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Probably comes in for injured Konsa

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    3. notlob legin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Probably yes - don't forget he can't play in week 26 though as he's only on loan (Chelsea), then blanks in 29.

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  13. Heavy Data
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Is it worth taking trent out and swapping for slot on the AM chip? My thinking is that trent is not guaranteed to play both games where as slot is. Currently have the AM chip on moyes this week.

    Thanks

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      No

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      Moyes is a good hedge. Why wouldn't Trent start both games if he's fit.

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      1. Heavy Data
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        If he's fit

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  14. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Official FPL have upped their game with info on blanks and doubles this season

    https://x.com/OfficialFPL/status/1889358654681371128?t=EjjHqWZwOM8S3t2E5CVNqQ&s=19

    https://x.com/OfficialFPL/status/1887867797834707255?t=p5fcBc96w0LW0X1zrNxXcA&s=19

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    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      “Waaa spoonfeeding casuals waaa”

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      1. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Wish they’d up their graphic design, that second one is especially bad (why are “none” fixtures the same colour as non-blanks?)

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  15. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    Hand on Breast

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  16. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    No assist CL game for handball?

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    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 1 month ago

      “Players that win a penalty don't get points for an assist – instead, they get 2 points for winning the penalty (except when the penalty is awarded for handball).”

      I’ve got Dembele (C). Robbed!

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        I have him too. Guirassy captain.

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      2. tutankamun
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 1 month ago

        Dembele scores. Redemption.

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  17. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 1 month ago

    It's basically FH BGw29 v bgw34?If can field 11 bgw29 probably hold?

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