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Eliteserien Fantasy 2026 preview

10 March 2026 1422 comments
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Norwegian top-flight football is back this weekend – and Eliteserien Fantasy 2026 gets underway, too.

In this article, we’ve compiled all of The Mentaculus’ excellent team previews into one place.

If you want to know how to play Eliteserien Fantasy, check out this beginner’s guide here.

Bodø/Glimt

Easily the most settled side in the league. No transfers during the break (except Brynhildsen‘s loan ending, so Helmersen is once again the Høgh deputy). A clear first 11, with Evjen/Auklend the only slight question mark:

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Haikin
Sjøvold Bjørtuft Gundersen Bjørkan
Evjen Berg Fet
Blomberg Høgh Hauge

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Doesn’t look like Saltnes is going to regain the place he lost to Fet during his injury.

Glimt will be strong favourites to recapture the title, with the only major question being how they handle competing on multiple fronts, especially if they continue to progress in the Champions League. Ordinarily, starting with at least two of Høgh, Hauge, Blomberg, Berg, Bjørkan or Sjøvold would be a given for most teams. But the big issue here is obviously the initial schedule.

The Gameweek 1 fixture v Sarpsborg is postponed (no current date). Gameweek 2 is in doubt due to the scheduling of the Norwegian Cup. Gameweek 3 is set to take place only 1-2 days before a potential UCL quarter-final first leg, while Gameweek 4 could be sandwiched in between quarter-final ties against Arsenal. So, the first leg result against Sporting on Wednesday could still have a significant impact on Fantasy strategy, particularly whether it’s worth parking one (maybe two) players on your bench or whether to risk an entirely Glimt-free starting squad, perhaps with money in the bank or an early Wildcard plan.

Viking

  • Transfers out: Kristoffer Klaesson (Aalesund), Sander Svendsen, Nic D’Agostino
  • Transfers in: Lubomir Belko

Belko is likely to take over as first-choice goalkeeper. Otherwise, Viking come into the new season with a settled squad, if not quite as obvious a first 11 as Glimt. We will actually get their Gameweek 1 lineup – not to mention 10 minutes of the match! – before deadline, but I’ll have a go at predicting it anyway:

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Belko
Bjørshol Stensness Falchener Auklend
Askildsen Bell Kvia
Fuglestad Mikaelsson Tripic

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

The central midfield spots alongside Bell are far from set in stone and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Hansen or Alte. Fuglestad and Mikaelsson are likely to deputise for the injured Austbø (with Tripic moving to the left wing) and Christiansen; ditto Stensness (or perhaps Bærtelsen) for Roseth.

I’d expect Viking to make a decent title challenge again and probably finish a comfortable second. Falchener looks to be highly owned despite a big price hike. The injuries to Christiansen & Austbø mean it’s the Tripic show in attack, as much as ever, plus a bunch of lucrative short-term mid-priced punts like Mikaelsson/Fuglestad/Kvia, who could easily get flocked to if they nab a goal before the first deadline.

Brann

  • Transfers out: Emil Kornvig, Eivind Helland, Japhet Sery Larsen, Mads Hansen
  • Transfers in: Jon Thorsteinsson, Kristall Ingason, Simen Vidtun Nilsen

An overhaul at centre-back looks slightly concerning, with Helland and Sery Larsen both departing. It looks like Boakye will have to step up to partner Pallesen. Injuries to Castro and Magnusson have prompted the loan signing of Thorsteinsson from Hertha Berlin, who looks set to start on the left wing. Ingason replaces Kornvig in central midfield. Vidtun Nilsen looks like back-up to Dyngeland.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Dyngeland
De Roeve Pallesen Boakye Soltvedt
Ingason Sørensen Horn Myrhe
Mathisen Noah Thorsteinsson

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

New season, same old Soltvedt dilemma… will it be Dragsnes for defensive solidity in the tougher fixtures, permanent rotation, or will Soltvedt get a good run in Brann’s appealing opening four fixtures? The rest of the 11 looks fairly straightforward, at least until Magnusson and Gudmundsson return to fitness, although Finne will be pushing for a spot in any of the front three positions.

Generally, I’d expect Brann to be around the top three/four once again, although probably falling some way short of Glimt and Viking. They haven’t really spent any of the €10m raked in through sales yet, so maybe a big signing or two could give them a boost.

Magnusson made an instant impact last year and would surely have been a popular pick if fit. The same can’t really be said of Noah Holm, although Brann’s early fixtures and a shortage of forward options to start (especially with Høgh & Karlsbakk blanking, Christiansen injured) put him somewhat on the radar. Thorsteinsson has a few pre-season goals (including a penalty) and could be an interesting punt. Horn Myhre has recently broken into the national team and will be a key part of their midfield, even if his Fantasy returns haven’t quite been prolific or consistent enough to compete with, for example, an in-form Magnusson. Soltvedt and De Roeve offer plenty of attacking threat to justify their premium prices.

Tromsø

  • Transfers out: Vegard Erlien, Ieltsin Camões
  • Transfers in: Lars Olden Larsen, Mathias Tønnessen (KFUM), Troy Nyhammer (Haugesund), Victor Ekblom, Jesper Grundt

Two huge blows to their attack, with last season’s most-used forward partnership wiped out. Erlien did seem to be drifting out of favour, but the loss of top scorer Camões could be massively detrimental (perhaps not surprising that he might have wanted to move to a bigger club, but technically it is a loan deal to Al Ahly, albeit with an option to buy, which I don’t really get…).

Olden Larsen joined at the tail-end of last season and seems to have inherited Erlien’s second striker role (with Nyhammer for competition). Like his predecessor, he is classified as a midfielder. Ekblom will be competing for Camões’ place, although youngster Daniel Braut has mainly been playing there in pre-season. Tønnessen adds depth at centre-back but may not be a regular starter; ditto Grundt in central midfield.

PREDICTED XI

(3-5-2)
Rønning Haugaard
Vådebu Guddal Kinteh
Cornic Edvardsson Y.Jensen Hjertø-Dahl Warneryd
Olden Larsen Braut

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Last season’s third-place finish will be tough to replicate with the loss of Camões and the more demanding schedule of Conference League Thursdays (assuming they make it through the qualifying rounds), and I imagine they could well slide back down towards mid-table.

The recruitment in attacking positions doesn’t seem to have inspired Tromsø fans, who are already busy plotting Camões’ return (apparently out of favour at Al Ahly already). Hjertø-Dahl, Olden Larsen and perhaps Braut could be decent mid-priced options. But it’s primarily the defence that looks as ripe for investment as ever, with some very highly-rated young centre-halves (particularly Kinteh), as well as the attacking threat of wing-backs Cornic and Warneryd. Double Gameweeks in rounds 4 and 6 present early opportunities to load up and deploy Park the Bus.

Sandefjord

  • Transfers out: Stefan Ingi Sigurdarson, Christopher Cheng, Loris Mettler (HamKam)
  • Transfers in: Nikolaj Möller, Xander Lambrix, Jakob Vester

Another major blow to our forward pool with Sigurdarson off to Eredivisie. But an intriguing addition too, with Möller scoring in every one of his four pre-season appearances so far. Lambrix looks set to slot in alongside Smajlovic.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Hadaya
Carson Smajlovic Lambrix Walle-Egeli
Sundbø-Pettersen Risan-Mork Vester
Patoulidis Möller Dunsby

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Last season’s fifth place was a significant overachievement (and I think their highest ever finish), largely built on their superb home record. Maintaining that level without Sigurdarson will be challenging but I don’t see them regressing all that much. Their recent recruitment has been excellent and the early signs for Möller are encouraging. This still looks like quite an exciting attacking side to me, with Patoulidis and Dunsby among the league’s stand-out wingers and some promising young midfielders. Defensive solidity is the main question, although 42 goals conceded last year was only bettered by four other sides, so they could potentially offer some value at 4.5m almost across the board. The one exception is Smajlovic, whose set-piece threat justifiably sees him priced 0.5m more.

Våleranga

  • Transfers out: Vinicius Noguiera (end of loan)
  • Transfers in: Ole Sæter (Rosenborg), Magnus Westergaard

PREDICTED XI

(4-4-2)
Hedvall
Sjåtil K.Olsen Näsberg Finnsson
Thorvaldsen Westergaard Lange Sørensen
Bjørdal Grundetjern

Ambina is suspended in Gameweek 1 but will come back in for Lange. Bjørdal has been ‘out of position’ (OOP) as a second striker in pre-season. Grundetjern looks likely to start ahead of Sæter for now. A long-term injury for Ofkir should give Thorvaldsen and Sørensen free rein on the wings.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

After a turbulent start to their Eliteserien return, Våleranga played some electric attacking football in the second half of the season and wound up in sixth. If they continue to play like that, they could even find themselves in contention for European qualification this year.

Bjørdal’s OOP shift could see him rival the Fantasy appeal of last season’s top scorer, Elias Sørensen, while the pace and direct running of Thorvaldsen could easily be overlooked among such attacking riches. Although probably not an option to start with, I think Sæter could be an excellent signing, particularly if restored to a more classic #9 role.

Rosenborg

  • Transfers out: Ole Sæter (Våleranga), Ulrik Yttergård Jensen (Lillestrøm), Erlend Dahl Reitan (Start), Sander Tangvik
  • Transfers in: Amin Chiakha, Mads Bomholt, Jonas Svensson, Leopold Walhstedt, Johan Bakke

A typically busy transfer window for Rosenborg. Wahlstedt will replace Tangvik in goal. Veteran full-back Svensson returns to his old club; capable of playing on both sides, he has been filling in on the left with Pereira largely absent from pre-season. Bomholdt looks likely to start in central midfield, at least until Bolkan Nordli returns to fitness. The big name signing is Amin Chiakha, evidence of Rosenborg’s considerable pull in the market as they saw off the likes of Sevilla, Rennes, and Borussia Mönchengladbach.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Wahlstedt
Witry M.Ceïde Singsdal Volden Svensson
Bomholdt Fossum Chiakha
Duris Islamovic E.Ceïde

Nemcik misses the start of the season with a knee injury but should replace Singsdal Volden when fit.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

A truly bizarre 2025 season. Unbeaten in the first seven, with just two goals conceded, Rosenborg seemed to be flirting with a title challenge until the 4-0 defeat to Glimt began a quite spectacular derailing that peaked with 4-1 defeats to Kristiansund and KFUM and a 4-0 humbling at HamKam. The one bright spot in the second half of their season was Dino Islamovic finally clicking with 13 goals in the latter 16 games.

It’s very difficult to gauge expectations for the coming season. Certainly, the individual quality is there to furnish some exciting Fantasy options, but an iffy pre-season, culminating in a 4-2 cup defeat to Bryne on Sunday, suggests a ‘wait and see’ approach might be prudent. The most obvious target, Islamovic, has played 587 minutes in pre-season without an attacking return, but Chiakha fans might be encouraged by three goals in his last four.

Molde

  • Transfers out: Magnus Wolff Eikrem (KFUM), Alwande Roaldsøy, Jacob Karlstrøm
  • Transfers in: Trent Kone-Doherty, Victor Bender, Mads Kikkenborg, Sivert Sira Hansen, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl (Strømsgodset)

Kikkenborg replaces Karlstrøm in goal. Dahl will compete with Kabini. Sira Hansen joins the centre-back ranks, among whom there’s plenty of uncertainty as to who will start as the preferred pair. Right-back also looks a little unclear.

PREDICTED XI

(4-2-3-1)
Kikkenborg
Stenevik Sira Hansen Risa Kabini
Christensen Møller-Dæhli
Eriksen Breivik Zady Sery
Gulbrandsen

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Molde’s transition from their classic 3-5-2 set-up has been long and gruelling, but perhaps they are finally starting to find glimpses of form in the current 4-2-3-1. Interim manager Martin Falk is, however, scheduled to be replaced in May by Sindre Tjelmeland, which could bring further disruption.

Kristian Eriksen still hasn’t really gelled in their new system, but Emil Breivik put himself back on the Fantasy radar with his performances as a 10. Caleb Zady Sery also looks quite a threat on the left wing, where he should be fairly nailed until the return to fitness of highly-rated 18-year-old Oskar Spiten-Nysæter.

Fredrikstad

  • Transfers out: Maxwell Woledzi, Johannes Bjartalid
  • Transfers in: Samuel Leach Holm, Fredrik Holmé, Max Nilsson, Aleksander Andresen

Allsvenskan afficionados should recognise Leach Holm, who looks like he’ll slot straight into the midfield.

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Børsheim
Owusu Fredriksen Holmé
Eid Leach Holm Shein Sørløkk
Øhlenschlæger Skogvold Laghzaoui

A couple of positional changes from the end of last season – Owusu moves into the back three, while Sørløkk is now established as the left wing-back. Laghzaoui‘s spot looks the most uncertain at the moment. Nuñez could play there, or centre-forward, depending on Skogvold‘s form, but has had limited opportunities in preseason.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Although their status as a defensive powerhouse probably peaked a couple of seasons ago under Fischer & co, Fredrikstad’s defenders retain some of the old allure. In the wing-back roles, expect more of the same from long-throw specialist Eid, while right-footed workhorse and shot-machine Sørløkk will still have abundant goal threat from the left. A moderately successful debut season for Øhlenschlæger saw him established as the go-to attacking option. Skogvold has had an outstanding preseason and will hope to finally translate that into consistent output in the league.

KFUM Oslo

  • Transfers out: Sverre Sandal, Mathias Tønnessen (Tromsø), Momodou Lion Njie (Sarpsborg, loan)
  • Transfers in: Magnus Wolff Eikrem (Molde), Rasmus Eggen Vinge, Eirik Saunes (Bryne), Krzysztof Bakowski, Tore Andre Sørås, Martin Tangen Vinjor, Magnus Grødem.

PREDICTED XI

Some extensive squad building, largely drawn from the First Division, plus the headline name of Eikrem, who is yet to be involved in their pre-season. This is probably the most difficult line-up to predict with so many new faces, orange flags and a lot of positional tinkering in their friendlies.

(3-4-3)
Bakowski
Schneider Berglie Saunes
Sjökvist Hestnes Vinjor Hjørth
Eggen Vinge Haltvik Kristensen

Hjørth missed the cup game with a knock and is a doubt, so Hoseth/Nouri may start there. 5m mid Haltvik is enjoying a run up front and scored two against Tromsø in the cup.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

A well-organised side without much obvious star quality, KFUM’s attack has been heavily reliant on Nuñez for the last few seasons and will be looking to their recruits for a new spark. Punts galore here if you like your attackers cheap and dubiously nailed.

Left wing-back Hjørth showed some attacking promise last season, while our friend Eytexi is bullish on Sjökvist’s creative numbers in the First Division.

This season could be quite challenging for them and I’m not sure they can hope for much more than avoiding a relegation battle.

Sarpsborg

  • Transfers out: Harald Nilsen Tangen
  • Transfers in: Sigurd Rosted, Claus Niyukuri, Noa Williams

PREDICTED XI

(4-2-3-1)
Ndiaye
Wichne Utvik Rosted Hiim
Nibe Sher
Sørli Berget Halvorsen
Karlsbakk

Sarpsborg are likely to alternate between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3, with Berget (now reclassified as a midfielder) sacrificed in the latter set-up. The left-wing spot is still being contested by multiple players following the sale of Sondre Ørjasæter.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

A solid start to last season saw the 4m-priced Ndiaye quickly established as a popular pick, but his hike to 5m and the loss of Tebo toward the end of last season render their defence a distinctly less appealing proposition this time around.

Further forward, the mid-season signing of Sondre Sørli from Glimt has gone some way toward addressing the void of creativity left by Ørjasæter‘s departure. But the main draw here is undoubtedly last season’s Golden Boot winner Daniel Karlsbakk. As long as they can keep hold of him, Sarpsborg should continue sailing comfortably into another mid-table finish.

Lillestrøm

PREDICTED XI

(4-3-3)
Dahlberg
Ranger Moen Foss Garnås Ottesen
Karlbakk Ibrahimaj E.Kitolano
Va Lehne Olsen Drammeh

Gabrielsen (CB) and Paintsil (LB) will miss the start of the season through injury. New signing Yttergård Jensen (from Rosenborg) might be thrown straight in at LB. Lehne Olsen should start if fit but was benched for the cup game at the weekend following limited pre-season minutes. If he doesn’t start, expect Va up front and Jebara on the right.

2026 PROSPECTS + BEST PLAYERS

Following their surprise relegation in 2024, Lillestrøm’s sensational unbeaten season in the First Division surpassed even the dominance of Våleranga the prior year. They averaged 2.9 goals per game with four players registering 20+ goal involvements (Lehne Olsen, Kitolano, Drammeh and Markus Karlsbakk). A fortunate opening schedule, with a Double Gameweek and fixtures against the other two promoted sides all within the first four rounds, will see them draw plenty of Fantasy interest. This is, however, now complicated by a blank in Gameweek 2.

The big question mark is how their defence will navigate the transition to Eliteserien level, especially for those eyeing up Park the Bus in Double Gameweek 4, although fans have been encouraged by new keeper Dahlberg‘s pre-season performances.

Among the attacking options, veteran talisman Lehne Olsen currently stands as the second-highest-owned forward, but it remains to be seen if his fitness will hold up, or if younger players like Va or Arierhi may find themselves with more opportunities to lead the line. Creative responsibility will rest primarily upon Eric Kitolano, while Drammeh’s stellar 2025 season and Va’s ‘OOP’ potential make them well worth a look.

HamKam
Kristiansund
Start
Aalesund

I’m going to round this up with a much briefer look at the remaining four teams who head up the odds for relegation and are unlikely to generate much Fantasy interest at this point.

HamKam and Kristiansund both have horrendous opening fixtures. Kristian Lien would have been worthy of mention for the former after his 11 goals last season, but has now departed for Djurgården. With no replacement signed, Udahl and Gonstad look set to start up front. Goalkeeper Sandberg has fared well for save and bonus points but at 5m looks slightly overpriced.

Sander Kilen showed glimpses of quality for Kristiansund last season but starts the season flagged. If anyone is to emerge as a Fantasy prospect here, it’s likely to be him or fellow joint top-scorer Mustapha Isah (both with five).

Start’s Håkon Loretzen could be a better budget forward pick, if pre-season returns are to be trusted. But their promotion took most by surprise and the odds point to a bottom-placed finish. Anyone seeking a 4m defender could chance Jebali, though, who looks the likeliest starter at that price.

Play-off winners Aalesund had the second-best defensive record in the First Division last year, but achieved promotion without any individuals featuring prominently on the goal or assist charts.

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  1. Prinzhorn
    • 5 Years
    29 days, 9 hours ago

    Game just started and everybody already putting their wildcards , I mean….. I know we get two but there are still 16 weeks to go before we get the second one.

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      29 days, 9 hours ago

      wrong article mate, we are already in GW18

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    2. AAAFootball
      • 1 Year
      29 days, 4 hours ago

      I just got my second one a few weeks back

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  2. Jet5605
    • 12 Years
    29 days, 9 hours ago

    I'm currently 7 hours ahead of UK time. What time do price changes take effect UK time tomorrow morning? Is it 2am? Want to make sure I'm up early enough tomorrow morning to get transfers done ahead of price changes,

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      29 days, 9 hours ago

      bookmark: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/price-changes

      17hrs from now

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      1. Jet5605
        • 12 Years
        29 days, 9 hours ago

        Perfect - thanks!

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  3. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    29 days, 6 hours ago

    All footie postponed at least three days cos of Haralds death, ie. games will be held midweek, probably, but the cup is in the way, so there may be postponements as well. The players have been informed, according to Disku, but no official word aka NFF are prolly still trying to find out how to solve this.

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      29 days, 5 hours ago

      Seems like all Saturday's games are simply moved to Sunday.

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      1. Men in green tights
        • 8 Years
        29 days, 5 hours ago

        Nothing ever that simple in this league.

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          29 days, 5 hours ago

          Ha! Confirmed by Klaveness, though. 48 hours has been deemed sufficient, it seems!

          https://www.tv2.no/sport/bekreftet-eliteserien-spilles-sondag-kamper-flyttes/19169861/

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          1. Men in green tights
            • 8 Years
            29 days, 4 hours ago

            Just seen that . Thought they would of cancelled to the full weekend. Good news they play on Sunday , sad news about the death.

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            1. Punned It
              • 1 Year
              29 days, 4 hours ago

              The late king would've wanted the joust to commence as planned!

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  4. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    28 days, 21 hours ago

    They're just doing transfers for the eff of it now. Bassi to LSK, Ranger to Glimt!

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      28 days, 21 hours ago

      I mean, 5.0 for an attacking Glimt defender would be nuts. Remains to see what sort of spot he grabs in the team, though.

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      1. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        28 days, 21 hours ago

        Oh, seems like the move isn't till January, though. Being sensationalist, soz!

        https://www.tv2.no/sport/pa-plass-i-bodo-for-a-fullfore-overgang/19172658/

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  5. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    27 days, 2 hours ago

    Blomberg being benched changed my plans, used my FT and did Blomberg to Larsen. Leaves me enough in the bank for Breivik to Chiakha next week - I considered getting him this week, but went with Larsen because of an easier fixture. Tripic (c).
    Good luck people!

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      27 days, 1 hour ago

      Didn't really mind that rest as I don't own him yet & was considering getting Breivik/Ofkir for one game first anyway

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      1. Captain Mal
        • 2 Years
        26 days, 1 hour ago

        I had to sell him because my bench was terrible, but I'm also wondering if that rest will turn out to be a one-off or a sign of things to come? It's crazy to go without a Bodo attacker, but I don't know who is safe enough in terms of expected minutes - except Berg, of course, but he isn't the most explosive or exciting pick.

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 5 Years
          25 days, 7 hours ago

          Expect it'll only be very occasional rotation. I'm 99% sure I'm still getting him back, although I kind of agree that maybe none of the Glimt attackers are really essential now. There are other cheaper options in midfield who can probably get fairly close to his points

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  6. AAAFootball
    • 1 Year
    26 days, 6 hours ago

    Team gone to sh*t lol, wildcard now or wait till they stop doing transfers?

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 2 Years
      26 days, 1 hour ago

      If the transfer window is your main concern, then it's safe to WC now. It will be closed before the next matchday begins.

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      1. AAAFootball
        • 1 Year
        25 days, 3 hours ago

        More thinking about the impact of transfers, like who is going to become good two weeks after signing.

        And i still have Hogh somehow on my team...

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        1. Captain Mal
          • 2 Years
          24 days, 23 hours ago

          Well, dynamics could change and some new picks may or may not emerge. Is that a reason to delay your WC? I'm not sure. Besides, playing the WC usually means you can roll for the next few weeks, so you should be able to react if such an opportunity eventually arises. If looking at alternatives, GW23 would make sense in view of the international break - that's when I'm considering playing mine.
          One thing to keep in mind: When you should play your WC depends on the players you plan to buy, but also on the players you plan to sell. If your team is in poor shape, the WC could be what you need.

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  7. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    25 days, 13 hours ago

    As I have NFI what I am doing on this WC, some help would be appreciated.

    Have 2 chips left, Attack Attack and Two Captains.

    Team below has 0.6 itb

    Dahlberg (Larsen)
    Sjøvold Hoseth Lambrix Warneryd Rafn
    Chiakha Castro Tripic Larsen Sorensen
    Helmersen Christiansen Cornelius

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 2 Years
      25 days, 5 hours ago

      Looks ok. Maybe Reed instead of Cornelius to save some money? The chip strategy complicates matters, but I'd still be tempted to invest as little as possible in the FWD line. Defence feels a bit light and I'd want a 5th MID - I guess Osenbroch if you are going cheap.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      25 days, 5 hours ago

      That AA chip is going to be a pain. Could go with Reed though if you want to spare some funds for defence (I really rate him). As an earlier owner, I'd say Lambrix is a bit of an underwhelming pick (prrefer Mikkel Ceïde for same price). I guess many will have someone stronger as 3rd defender like Heggheim/Soltvedt/Bjørtuft. Although I do like & own Castro, if I was spending more up top like you kind of have to, I might also consider him a sacrifice for defender funds or to upgrade Sorensen

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    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      25 days, 3 hours ago

      Thanks for the feedback, how about this lot. 0.0 itb.

      Dahlberg (Larsen)
      Sjøvold Bjørtuft Warneryd Rafn Krogelien
      Chiakha Breivik Tripic Larsen Lange
      Helmersen Christiansen Reed

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      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        25 days, 3 hours ago

        Could swap Breivik to Ceide?

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 5 Years
          25 days, 2 hours ago

          Could do. Both options seem good to me. Molde fixtures are nice & Breivik might play as a 10 next game with Granaas suspended, but I think Granaas has done enough to claim that spot longer-term. Rosenborg have got their worst fixtures out of the way now & I feel pretty confident they'll go on a strong run

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  8. Jet5605
    • 12 Years
    25 days, 13 hours ago

    Thoughts on this triple premium WC draft? Plan to move Cherki to Rogers in GW4 then roll as if my life depends on it.

    Hornicek
    Cala - Konsa - Dedic - Ajer - Egan
    Bruno - Palmer - Cherki - Sangare - Slater
    Haaland - JP - Wissa

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  9. The Mentaculus
    • 5 Years
    24 days, 23 hours ago

    Nirvana down? I'm not getting that upstream message, just address not found

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 2 Years
      24 days, 23 hours ago

      Fine on my end

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      24 days, 23 hours ago

      Never mind. Back now

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      1. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        24 days, 8 hours ago

        'Twas down a short while on my end as well.

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  10. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    24 days, 23 hours ago

    43 points and a red arrow for me. Low-scoring week from a Fantasy perspective, the classic "a good week to have a bad week" applies. Left some points on the bench with Posiadala and Hilm, but they were never truly under consideration. Funnily enough, I may play both this week. Hestad's injury was unfortunate both in terms of points lost but mostly because it might affect my transfer plans. I can sell him instead of Breivik for Chiakha, but the money saved could have been useful down the road - I don't think that Breivik is a better Fantasy asset than Hestad assuming both are fit. Captaincy not as straightforward as usual, Chiakha a decent alternative to Tripic.

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      24 days, 23 hours ago

      Woeful 38 for me. Benched Øy for Jenssen 😳

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    2. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      24 days, 8 hours ago

      41 and a bit of a drop. I played Dahlberg over Øy, not a winner that one either. Otherwise 0s, 1s and 2s all over. I agree to capping Chiakha. I'm contemplating a hit to move Castro and Moreira to Osenbroch and Helmersen, though. The latter seems to be getting plenty of minutes and delivering on his promise.

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      1. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        24 days, 8 hours ago

        Heggheim out is quite imminent as well, might just go cheap with a RBK defender.

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  11. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    24 days, 8 hours ago

    Oh my, rumours of Erlien back to Tromsø. Will he and Camões be essential before long?

    https://www.tv2.no/sport/tv-2-erfarer-tromso-henter-tidligere-profil/19184007/

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  12. Óró Sé…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    24 days, 8 hours ago

    I’d you hit wildcard, do you not get the price rises? How does that work?

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  13. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    24 days, 4 hours ago

    Landed on this for my WC team.

    Have 2 chips left, Attack Attack and Two Captains.

    Dahlberg (Larsen)
    Sjøvold Bjørtuft Warneryd Rafn KrogelienChiakha Breivik Tripic Larsen Endre Osenbroch
    Helmersen Christiansen Reed

    G2G?

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      24 days, 1 hour ago

      You've formated it a bit oddly, but after deciphering it, it looks good. Any itb? Squeezing in Soltvedt for one of your cheapos wouldn't hurt. A lot of similarities to my own team, which I personally wouldn't call a bad thing (I've a Glimt mid over second defender, which is subject to change).

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      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        23 days, 15 hours ago

        No money left over, have tinkered some more and have this locked in.

        Can downgrade a forward after Attack Attack chip used if need be.

        Dahlberg (Larsen)
        Sjøvold Bjørtuft Warneryd Rafn Krogelien
        Chiakha Ceide Tripic Larsen Osenbroch
        Helmersen Christiansen Reed

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          23 days, 3 hours ago

          I like Ceide over Breivik, Hestad may be injured last I heard as well, so could spell out a bit of trouble for Molde's attack. Just not sure if Ceide will be worth it ppm in the long run. I also think everyone has that front three, so it's not like you're taking any unnecessary risks. It's a good team by the looks of it!

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  14. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    21 days, 22 hours ago

    Osenbroch on bench!

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    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      21 days, 15 hours ago

      Typical as I just got him.

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  15. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    21 days, 22 hours ago

    1 FT used, Hestad to Chiakha. As said before, I'd rather sell Breivik than Hestad, but the update regarding the latter's injury wasn't particularly encouraging.
    Starting Potsiadala over Dahlberg, even though it means I'm likely setting myself up for another round of regret. Chiakha (c).
    Good luck people!

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      21 days, 18 hours ago

      Not capping Trips is the right choice this week.

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      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        21 days, 15 hours ago

        Yep, a 2 pointer for him

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Pretty close to -1, I'd almost call it a stroke of luck, both for him and Viking in general.

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  16. Danstoke82
    • 12 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Which one would be more important on a WC?

    A) Raya (own Calafiori and Konsa) could downgrade to Verbruggen

    B) Isak (own Szoboszlai) could downgrade to Wissa/Barry/Franco/DCL

    Thanks in advance

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  17. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    The Tromsø saga, then: Camões out on loan. I'm looking at you, then, Erlien!

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  18. AAAFootball
    • 1 Year
    21 days, 2 hours ago

    So lost now I don't want to wc I'm just confused

    Is 2 weeks a good window? Maybe a bit more predictable?

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      20 days, 23 hours ago

      Not really any major fixture swings standing out to me right now. Maybe Viking get slightly worse in 2 weeks but not so much that it'd affect my plans personally. Guess you could see how UCL rotation hits next week

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  19. The Mentaculus
    • 5 Years
    21 days, 1 hour ago

    Keep spotting signings I didn't know about. Ofkir to HamKam!

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      20 days, 18 hours ago

      Soz, knew about it, been a bit lazy updating.

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  20. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    20 days, 16 hours ago

    WC has gone well so far, 63 points with 2 to go. Chiakha captain!

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    1. Onz
      • 9 Years
      20 days, 7 hours ago

      Good Kaptain choice 🙂 Only 41 here this week, blank for my Kaptain, a suspended striker, and only one to play
      Good luck with the wc squad. I blew mine last week, with an abortive attempt, due to lack of time. Still got a couple of chips to play and not much idea. Maybe 2xK in GW25 if that is the double?

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  21. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    19 days, 9 hours ago

    Are there any double game weeks? Thinking of attack attack this week with - Reed Helmersen Christiansen

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    1. Captain Mal
      • 2 Years
      18 days, 1 hour ago

      No doubles left.
      There's something to be said about playing it in a week where there isn't a standout captaincy option - taking a quick look at the schedule, maybe GW12 stands out in that regard- but I think I'd rather play it now. First, because everyone is fit and available, which might not be the case in a couple of weeks, and second because it grants extra flexibility to your future transfer plans - e.g. you can downgrade a striker and invest that money in defence/midfield.

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      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 days, 2 hours ago

        Thanks, I played the chip

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  22. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    18 days, 1 hour ago

    62 points and a green arrow for me. This round was all about captaincy, as I had Chiakha, Posiadala - I guess you learn something new every day, I never thought it was possible to get points from him - and 9(!) players who blanked. The likes of Breivik, Larsen and Castro have been mildly disappointing lately, but there's no rush to sell any of them.
    Fairly straightforward week coming up, as I won't make a transfer and there aren't any benching dilemmas, so the only decision left is captaincy. Tripic at home is hard to resist and I don't think I will.

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      18 days, 1 hour ago

      65 - mainly Blomberg and (C)hiakha amid a sea of 1 and 2. I made some minor adjustments to my team, and I'm considering capping Vá cos it's a derby and VIF are just giving away goals lately. Tripic is deffo the safe choice, but I need some differentials putting me ahead, been hanging out just outside 3K for ages.

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      1. Captain Mal
        • 2 Years
        16 days, 22 hours ago

        Question: Is "minor adjustments" code for -12 or something?
        Seriously, though, the differential part has been on my mind as well - not necessarily in terms of captaincy, just feeling that my team is structured in a way that doesn't give me many chances of making progress rank-wise. Looking at my gameweek history, I broke into the top 2k all the way back in GW14 and have been walking through quicksand ever since: my arrows have been red-green-red-green-red-green. I could use my WC to move away from the template, but I don't see many opportunities right now. If anything, it's more likely to backfire, as it's clear which are the best picks and most managers already own them. The plan is to wait and hope a more advantageous opening presents itself. If it doesn't, I could end up going all-in in the final two rounds with something crazy like WC29 RU30 and try to win the Fantasy lottery.

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          16 days, 21 hours ago

          Er, well, I'm down to zero FTs, at least. And I've spent my WC. Got angry at Heggheim and wanted som LSK. You've been doing better than me, but I recognise the frustration. I think it'll be a RU for the ages GW30, and an even itchier trigger finger the weeks to come.

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  23. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    15 days, 17 hours ago

    Haikin subbed off at half time with injury but conceded zero, sub conceded five. Better keep an eye on Glimt defence.

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  24. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    14 days, 1 hour ago

    Straightforward week. Saving my FT, playing Posiadala over Dahlberg, Tripic (c).
    Good luck people!

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  25. Punned It
    • 1 Year
    13 days, 21 hours ago

    This RBK - TIL game is nuts. Eight goals, and Tromsø look a bit like they could make a draw.

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  26. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 days, 18 hours ago

    A humble brag.

    Attack Attack chip has gone well, 96 points!

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  27. AAAFootball
    • 1 Year
    11 days, 13 hours ago

    97 points attack attack for my first good week in a long time, ovr rank 36 this week but still 5k+ overall.

    Benched asen Larsen 10 pointer... could have been...

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  28. AAAFootball
    • 1 Year
    11 days, 9 hours ago

    With this team, 1ft, 0itb

    Dahlberg
    Waneryd sjovold m.ceide
    Asen larsen tripic kvia chiaka e.ceide
    Helmersen Christensen

    Jensen reed rafn ranger

    Is kvia to kone-doherty the best move here?

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      11 days, 6 hours ago

      Depends. Are you worried about Kvia's minutes and/or about getting in on Molde? The former may be more reason for concern, but I'm not entirely sold on Molde, and I'm not sure he's the one even if he just had a hatty.

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      1. AAAFootball
        • 1 Year
        11 days, 5 hours ago

        Both tbh, I like the Aalesund game and Kvia not good mins. Who would you pick from molde then? Or would another similar price player come to mind?

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        1. Punned It
          • 1 Year
          11 days, 3 hours ago

          Well, if you fancy Viking, I've been eyeing up Bjørdal. Heck of a start! Vá doesn't look too bad either, and if Molde, Hestad, but he's out for a month or so.

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          1. Punned It
            • 1 Year
            11 days, 3 hours ago

            Granaas could possibly be a good punt meanwhile, but then you might as well punt on TTKD.

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            1. AAAFootball
              • 1 Year
              10 days, 7 hours ago

              True, yeah maybe granaas is the best pick there, I think bjordal is great but I don't like the fixtures at all, lsk then brann away.

              Any other ideas?

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      10 days, 8 hours ago

      Still not really sure if Kone-Doherty is nailed tbh. Could try it as a punt but I'd be more confident with Spiten-Nysæter or Granaas

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  29. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    10 days, 21 hours ago

    69 points and a red arrow for me. Funny how I said there were no benching dilemmas this week, yet benched Dahlberg's 7 points and Gabrielsen's 15 (!). The former was a conscious decision, but the latter was due to laziness/lack of research - maybe I wouldn't have played him anyway, but I didn't even know he was back. Larsen was a pleasant surprise, while Reed's and Breivik's contributions were also appreciated.
    On the other hand, I can't quite put into words how bad of a pick Castro has been. Poor form and poor fixtures, might be time to consider selling him. Haven't ruled out the possibility of a defensive transfer either, or I'd have to play one of Soltvedt/Eid. Saving the transfer in view of the international break is also a reasonable option. In other words, I have no idea what I'll do.
    On a more positive note, Helmersen might be the differential I was looking for - well, reverse differential to be exact. Pretty much every engaged manager has him, so ignoring him could give me an edge - or spell doom for my OR.

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    1. Punned It
      • 1 Year
      10 days, 19 hours ago

      Marginaly better at 75 and a teeny tiny green. My super diff cap Vá wasn't as super as I'd thought. Could have chosen better in a GW with 37 goals.

      Helmersen, eh? Yeah, most have him, but there certainly seems to be a reason for it. No changes for next week, I am actually rolling one (1) FT so I'll have two in the bank come next deadline. Chucked Castro before this GW, I thought I could smell it going nowhere. This is typical me, I'll jump on a wild hunch and then get rid after two or three bad weeks. Usually it just wastes time and FTs.

      I seemed quite levelheaded there, but I actually fancy taking a hit and getting more RBK - Kristiansund are absolutely flailing. The Ceide bros are quite tempting.

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      1. Captain Mal
        • 2 Years
        10 days, 5 hours ago

        I also expected more goals in Lillestrom-Valerenga. That being said, losing 5 points to Chiakha and 6 points to Tripic wasn't a complete disaster, considering that Rosenborg scored 5 and Viking scored 8. It could have been much worse.

        Helmersen’s a good pick. If I were satisfied with my rank/protecting a lead, I'd definitely buy him without putting much thought into it. The main idea behind ignoring him would be similar to going against Hogh for the first part of the season, namely that he is an expensive player – actually, I hadn’t realised he is only 8.6m, buying him still requires some compromises but not what I had in mind - who a) has good but not great mins, b) could be on pens, but far from a guarantee, c) is listed as a FWD, d) is never considered a captaincy option. Admittedly, it made more sense in Hogh’s case because he was way more expensive, so you could use all that money for a much better overall squad, but on the other hand Hogh was a regular in captaincy debates. The other side of the coin is that all the above apply to Christiansen, too, who is also more expensive, so maybe selling Christiansen would be another option.

        Yeah, I'm interested in Rosenborg, too. Soltvedt and Castro to Pereira and Ceide is such an obvious way to use my 2 FTs....

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      10 days, 8 hours ago

      So annoyed with Castro. The Start game was final, final chance for me. Have you considered Botheim? I think he could be a nice differential in that Helmersen spot. Looks like he might be squeezing Christiansen out to the right

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      1. Punned It
        • 1 Year
        10 days, 8 hours ago

        Do you reckon PC will do worse on the wing? Seemed to be a concern on Disku, at least. If so, I think PC > Botheim'll be my future move.

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 5 Years
          10 days, 7 hours ago

          Probably won't get quite the same volume of big chances, and he wasn't really profilic out there a couple of seasons ago. But I think it'll be slightly different role now where he drifts into central areas more often - looking at the heat map from the weekend he wasn't really wide, more like just inside the right side of the penalty area. At this stage I'm also not sure if Botheim will be fit enough yet for regular UCL & league starts so I'll leave it for a couple more weeks. Might also consider just tripling on the front 3 at the expense of Heggheim (and Helmersen)

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      2. Captain Mal
        • 2 Years
        10 days, 5 hours ago

        Actually, I was wondering about Botheim. Exciting option, but what's up with the minutes? He was regularly playing 90 minutes for Malmo.

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 5 Years
          10 days, 4 hours ago

          Just being eased in I guess. And although he was starting regularly for Malmo this season, according to transfermarkt he was out for (at least) May - Nov 25 with a lower leg fracture

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    3. AAAFootball
      • 1 Year
      10 days, 7 hours ago

      25% still have Hogh...

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      1. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 days, 23 hours ago

        Celtic Fan here.. You can have him back...
        Loved him at Bodo - was so excited when he signed - hit the ground running - but he's gone missing last few games....

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  30. Captain Mal
    • 2 Years
    8 days, 5 hours ago

    3 price drops for Castro within a week! Always leaving your transfers for deadline day is asking for it, but it's still impressive how he keeps finding ways to remind me what a poor pick he's been.
    Well, I guess the good thing about it is that it saves me the trouble of choosing between E. Ceide and Blomberg as his replacement - I can't afford the latter anymore.

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      8 days, 3 hours ago

      Yeah I didn't even notice them til today >:(

      Can still just about afford Blomberg but didn't have much choice for my defender replacement now that the remaining budget dropped to 4.3

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