Saudi Fantasy continues with a quick turnaround, as the next round gets underway later today.
With the deadline fast approaching, we’ve asked several of our Fantasy experts to reveal their latest teams and explain the thinking behind their selections.
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@DrWaleedKhokhar
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- Round 4’s Double Round ended with 90 points and another red arrow. It’s still early in the season, though, so the plan remains consistency and patience.
- I took a hit to bring in Mohammad Mahzari for the Double Round, and he keeps his place. The initial plan was to roll the transfer, but Merih Demiral’s red card could force a change. If he goes, I’m currently considering an Al-Nassr or Al-Qadsiah defender.
- Marcin Bułka starts in goal, with Mahzari, Danilo Pereira, Demiral and Kalidou Koulibaly in defence.
- Rúben Neves, Julián Quiñones, Ângelo and João Félix continue in midfield, while Ivan Toney partners Moussa Dembélé up front.
- Al Otaibi, Al Duwaihi, Al-Dawsari and Al Shanqiti remain on the bench.
- Toney currently has the armband, with Neves as vice-captain.
@FPL_Chubbs
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- With one free transfer and no Ivan Toney, who I think is the best captain this week, it looks like my first aggressive hit of the season. There isn’t an easy route to bring him in. Toney faces Al-Riyadh at home. The away side have already shipped plenty of goals this season, while Toney remains Al-Ahli’s talisman.
- The easiest way to fund the move is by selling João Félix, who faces Al-Ittihad away. I’m willing to take the gamble given the harder fixture.
- That leaves £5.9m to spend and there aren’t many inspiring options. I think I’m going to punt on Lazaro of Al-Fayha after his brace last time out. He’s also playing out of position. I’d like to start Marin Petkov too, but I’m not sure who I’d replace, so he stays on the bench.
@FPL_Abdullah
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- What a Round 4 that was, finishing on 163 points. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to head into the next one. I’ve activated the Wildcard for Round 5, so it’s time to reset and go again.
- I’m currently doubling up on the Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli attacks. Julián Quiñones is looking unlikely to make the squad. His price makes it difficult to fit him in.
- Captaincy remains wide open, but Ivan Toney is currently my front-runner for the armband. The squad is set for now, so hopefully the Wildcard delivers and the green arrows continue.
@hassanelolemy
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- For Round 5, I’ve brought in Ollie Watkins for Abderrazak Hamdallah. Watkins faces Al-Shabab, while Al-Hilal are in excellent form. I think he has the potential to score against any opponent.
- Sadio Mané gets the captaincy against Al-Ittihad. They’ve looked poor defensively, so I’m backing him to score.
@Dr_Abdullah_MRM
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- I will transfer out Theo Hernández, who is injured, with R. Solan, Seydouba Cissé and Oliveira currently my three replacement options.
- I’m then planning to take a hit, either bringing Crysencio Summerville into midfield or replacing Roger Martinez with Ollie Watkins. The latter currently looks more likely.
- Ivan Toney gets the captaincy, although Watkins and Summerville are also excellent options for the armband.
