Our first members article of the international break arrives this afternoon. Assessing the players by classification across the last four Gameweeks, we look at the impact made by Southampton and City’s new centre-halves, Newcastle’s raiding right-back and Palace’s big Norwegian as Alan Pardew’s defence starts to tighten up.
Pedro?
Doesn't play much
With Oscar and Willian on international duty I think Pedro might get the start at Villa.
Making a possible hit to sell him less atractive.
What do you think?
Si señor?
What's up?
You know what...
Tell him and he will sit on it
*logs off
hey Roja, how did things with the boss go today?
Hi mate.
Surprisingly gone well, was shitting myself 🙂
Thanks for asking, appreciate itGood to hear. 🙂
Where you humble or had he calmed down
The latter I think. I guess it comes down to one thing, human error, no harm intended.
Awesome. Clearly keeping you sweet til HR are finished their report and the p45 is in the post 😉 😛
Seriously though, glad to hear it.🙂
I think we all know how that went; his boss was "up".
The sky
Is Mert or Gabriel first choice now?
I'd still say Kos and Mert are the first choice. We'd obviously love Gabriel to work his way in but I don't think we can bank on that just yet. Bellerin still the choice back there, I'd say.
Gomis -> pelle and darmian -> Cedric for a hit mark?
Gabriel
Bellerin and Kosc (when fit)
Thanks all
what's going on with Mahrez? how does a guy with 5 goals, 3 assists, and 18 created chances in 7 PL appearances just get dropped all of a sudden? personal bust-up?
Tactical
Ranieri mentioned he tweaked his flanks to counter Norwich's pace - hence the start for Simpson on the right. He may well tailor his XI for the opponent away from home - clearly something we've got to watch for.
Thanks for the elaboration, Mark!
At his price point it almost seems worth keeping him and being ready with your bench than it is to shift him out, huh..
Ranieri sound tactically nuts. You dont simply bench a player like Mahrez given his form.
They did win the game, however. It's a worry for sure. I was surprised he didn't play Mahrez in the number ten role.
Yup was a surprise given that there was no genuine reason to bench him. The reason he provides sounds absolutely rubbish.
the man DID manage to lose to the Faroe Islands twice with Greece..
I'm bewildered why Okazaki always start when his form isn't as great as Mahrez. Mahrez could have started in his position instead!
He didn't get the "Tinkerman" name for nothing
He tinkered in a weird fashion. Imagine a day when Vardy gets tinkered and his owners go crazy! 🙁
flagged
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Do Pedro to Mane now and hope Mane doesn't get injured during internationals? Will be at least a 0.2 swing in price with rises and falls. How many games does Mane have does anyone know? Cheers
Would be for a -4 also.
Look above. You sure you will sell Pedro before Villa at home?
I know. This is the thing. If he starts he could do really well. And there could be a few changes after the last game. Hmm...
Do it imo. Pedro not even guaranteed a start with Willian being on form.
Depends whether it's a longer term transfer rather than just a couple of games. Chelsea will come good at some point and the next game surely Villa are sitting ducks?
It would be long term I guess as Pedro isn't really secure.
Looks like just a single friendly...
http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20151006-southampton-october-internationals-2731348.aspxanother friendly on 13th also. Thanks for link.
Nope, there are two friendlies (they are listed by date though so the second is further down).
Just need to keep an eye on his mins. Still expect him to be benched when back in the FPL myself.Yes indeed. Missed that.
So Mane plays, Monday. Should return for Thursday at latest but then Southampton play Saturday.
He's a risk but I'd say Southampton would want to maintain momentum.my logic was playing the evening of the 13th. He then has 48 hrs to return which is effectively the evening of the 15th.
Unlikely to be any training on the 16th so it could be that Koeman prepares for the game without him with using Pelle, Jrod and Long who will be back on the 15th as they are playing in Europe (means they have 24 hours to return home as opposed to Mane having 48hrs).
Seems to have form for resting him following internationals as well.
Will keep an eye on how many mins he gets tonight
A league starts tomorrow
..but I will be watching Football Today
Piers Morgan has tweeted repeatedly how jealous he is of Liverpool now they are getting Klopp. So satisfying to read
Only because he hates Wenger with a vengeance. He knows what to like to hated!
He has a point. He just doesn't know how to express it in a professional and a respectful way.
Man like Klopp klopping an Audi RS6 in Liverpool.
https://twitter.com/GraemeKelly1/status/651811486243926017BRAP BRAP BRAP Bruv.
NSFW if you scroll far enough down the comments 😥
Is it a diesel?
ey-oooooooooooooooo 😉
How long before klopp's house gets broken into?
Only in Manchester.
When he moves into ADM's house
Stop enticing one dog after another
😐
not until November 5th when they're in Russia
at what time each day does epl address rise/fall?
in roughly 7 hours and 15 minutes
In a dilemma right now.Teams doesn't look really soilid and used up my WC already in gw5! 🙁 Team as follows:_
Butland Mignolet
Darmian Reid Cathcart Azpi Huth
Mahrez hazard sanchez silva payet
Ighalo Gomis Diouf
Thinking of the following"-
1)Huth-->Dawson,Gomis-->Vardy (-4)
2)huth--->Gabriel,gomis--> berahino
3)save
4) other
also which of my defenders should I start?Hazard to whomever
Gomis to Agueroyessssssss fall Hazard, fall! I want to buy him for
Hmm That's a good one/If I have an option between gomis and diouf who should I start?also which defenders should I start?I see no clean sheet potential in any of them except maybe azpi..
Start Gomis first. Diouf might need some time for bereavement.
This
Thoughts on mitrovic and berahino? Newcastle have a really decent run of fixtures tbh...
Reid to Berty if you have the funds but it looks reasonably good. You could do Diouf and Gomis to Pelle and Ighalo. Not that keen on those 2 as long term prospects.
Sh1t just noticed you didn't have Kun. Wow that changes things. You gotta get him in. Sorry that hasn't helped much ;-(
Haha it's alright.I need better goalscoring options,I want pelle so much but gomis price drop hasn't helped me much..
Yep.
I think last week proved that Aguero its needed.Hazard and Gomis -> Mane and Aguero
I'd be worried about Diouf given the death of his mother. Not sure we'll see him for a while, even after the break.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-3262163/Stoke-City-striker-Mame-Biram-Diouf-learns-mother-died-Mecca-disaster.html
With Gomis at home to Stoke, I'd leave him alone and look at Diouf out. Not sure how you touch that midfield though. I'd even consider Darmian downgrade given United's short-term fixtures.
Is hazard to Sanchez (or Walcott) worth a hit
Or wait a week given a relatively friendly fixture for hazard. Plus wouldn't captain any of them this weekWait a week probably.
Watford defense will be though to break.Thanks. Thinking of doing him to Walcott. And using funds to upgrade martial to sturridge
Ah.
Thats another thing…
But i would wait.
Better to have 1 GW to access LIVAgreed. Sturridge fixture isn't great. Actually not great for a few weeks. By which time he will probably get injured again
A) Pedro to Mane/Mata
or
B) Martial to Pelle
Leaning towards A.
Done A myself
To Mane or Mata?
Mata is on set pieces, but fixtures will get better on GW11 onwards.
Mane is on great form, but their away form is a little inconsistent.Mane, espescially considering you allready have Martial
Thanks.
A
Definitely A
A
Get Mane. Matas fixtures aren't goodMane it is. Gives me 2.0 ITB too.
Thanks!
Does Coutinho stock rise with Klopp in charge??
I'd say it's an idea to hold Coutinho given he's got the potential to push on most should Liverpool suddenly flip form with new manager.
Probably any attacker and both FB's.
Yeah, I guess we're waiting to see what he does at the back, particularly with Can.
I think he will revert to a flat back four tbh. Can Milner in the middle Coutinho behind one striker. And Firmino and perhaps Lallana supporting DS
Can see Milner Benteke potentially being at risk in the longer term
Klopp can't turn Water into Wine
Liverpool still have a lot of bad playersBut Coutinho isn't one of them
I had him but got rid of him
He certainly is one of the brighter lights in the side but how much difference a new manager can have is being overplayed in my opinionIn the short term any manager usually has a boost. But Liverpool fixtures aren't great
But Coutinho isn't one of them.
Lots of talk that Klopp can get more from players, though. We've also seen that any new manager, regardless of what they've got to play with, offers the potential for a short-term boost in form.
I'm keepin Coutinho just because I want to have one more reason to root for Klopp against Tot
Pelle or mane?
Depends on your current midfield setup and front three. I'd say Mane is more explosive but is that little less secure.
Front 8!
KDB mahrez payet Sanchez Ritchie
Aguero ighalo vardyIf you get Mane for Ritchie, then you'd have the same front 8 as me
Pelle..
ccoz you can have other good midfielders: say a midfield of KdB, Sanchez, Payet, Mahrez isn't bad
Whereas not so many options among strikers - Aguero, Pelle, Vardy, Trollukaku are all I can mainly think of
Get your teams out, Mark is in the mood. 😉
Worth hanging on to Gomez with the new manager?
Have muniesa also who needs to go.I am, mainly because I've got Elphick, Albrighton and McCarthy in the queue for the exit door first.
I doubt Gomez will get starts but it's worth hanging around to see how things shape up.I'm hanging on to Gomez for one more match. If he doesn't start, he shall leave.
I am holding on to Gomez. He will be in Klopp's starting XI.
No. No, he won't.
Yes. Yes, he will. Liverpool's current starting defenders all suck.
Thorough analysis.
Yeah i know.
Potentially but only for Skrtel
I'd hang on. Though I heard his preferred position is Center Back?
I would think that Clyne and Moreno are far better to that style of counter counter-attack from Klopp
I'm holding, but mainly as I have Huth and Evans too
It wouldn't kill to RMT when it's this slow yeah? 😀
Myhill - McCarthy
Sagna* - Darmian - Williams - Muniesa* - Targett*
Mane - Sanchez - KdB - Mahrez - Westwood
Aguero - Ighalo - Martial
2.2 itb, 0 FTs
Now obviously I have problems at the back, used my FT this week to get Mane for Pedro and am going to take a hit on getting rid of one of Sagna/Muniesa.
Who goes first? Sagna SV is 5.2, Muniesa at 4.4
Looking at Bellerin or Bertrand. Long term, I'd like to have both.Sagna to Bellerin. Watford will not score against Arsenal.
Cheers EDHID.
Bellerin's definitely coming in, might give a shout to Sagna over Muniesa.
Sagna might be lucky to get a 1pt cameo if Zaba starts.
Perhaps Muniesa first, then followed by Sagna?
Targett can remain.I guess you know for sure that Munisea is a no-show, whereas it's perhaps a bit early to write-off Sagna from being at least a rotation option. I'd go with the former first then. Agree, Bellerin looks the way to go.
That's what I was thinking too. Zaba was also at fault in the goal that City conceded. Maybe Sagna still has a chance?
The downside of this move is that then I'd have a bit too much invested in the defence, with 4 defenders worth more than 5. That's the only thing that puts me off a bit.
Which one you fancy in the next 2, Mark? Surely Bellerin over Bertrand?
That was a bit knee jerky. Now you may be short at the back.
It was, but with Willian in form and Pedro benched and not having any impact when he came on, he had to go.
Zabaleta with the Argentian squad?!
If yes, Sagna will start in GW9
Would you prefer
A) Mata to Mane
Or
B) Martial to PelleA because Mane is simply a beast.
B.
I've done B for a hit.
B.
Mata has set pieces.That's a horrible one. I still think Martial is a risk - every striker has a downturn and dry spell and this guy is 19 so it's inevitable he'll suffer one and, when he does, LvG may take him out for a few games. Mata on the other hand, proven talent and in the mood.
Then again, I've probably got a blind spot with Martial.
B
B) by far
Thanks all
What would you do here:
Myhill / McCarthy
Kolarov, Darmian, Nyom, Muniesa*, Gomez*
Sanchez, de Bruyne, Payet, Mahrez, Westwood
Agüero, Ighalo, Diouf*
2 FT, 3.7 ITB
Muniesa, Gomez, Diouf out for a hit ?
best defenders to get ? Alderweireld/Bellerin/Williams/Souare/Janmaat/B.Davies/Bertrand ?
and Vardy/Pelle/Lukaku ?
thanks!Don't take a hit. Get Davies and bellerin if you can
thanks!
I think it's better to go with davies and monreal.
Diouf is on bereavement so he might not be playing. Vardy or Pelle are good options.
Try to avoid taking hits for a defender, but if you insist, Muniesa to Souare around the same price, or slightly more for Williams/Bellerin.thanks!
Is gomez gonna drop tonight says tomorrow but hes at 97% could he drop ?
There's a possibility yeah. About 7 hours more until price changes, think he might drop.
Doesn't need 100% as price sites don't know the full story.
Gomez owner here & expect the drop this week.I was resigned to it before the break started - it's easier to accept that way 😉
Exactly. At least I have a WC so he can go at 4.5 at the worst with luck.
Thanks for the replies
Im asking as i have exactly 0.1 in bank to do gomez-moreno but if he drops tonight i cant do it
Also worried if new manager will play moreno?
I dun think he will drop tonight but tomorrow might happen.
Probably 1 to 2 days
Butland Ruddy
Kol Williams Cedric Richards Francis
Mahrez Payet surman kdb Sanchez
Kun Ighalo Vardy
1ft 2.7 itb
A. Surman + Richards/Ruddy to Mame + cheapie def for -4
B. Mahrez to Mane
C. Ighalo + Richards/Ruddy to Pelle + Cheapie def for -4
Your views guyz?Marks posting a lot of advice today
No ScoutCast till next week so I've some free time. Nice to get involved.
🙂
I feel you need to do Gomis -> Ighalo and Albrighton -> Payet
it brings to mind a principal patrolling the playground, frightening the silly children into picking up an iota of decorum
Making up for the stickies yesterday.
Just letting the trouble makers know he's in town 😉
Myhill(SUN)
Kolarov(BOU) - Dawson(SUN) - Williams(STK)
Hazard(AVL) - Sanchez(wat) - Mata(eve) - Mahrez(sou)
Aguero(BOU) - Martial(eve) - Ighalo(ARS)
McCarthy* - Westwood(che) - Cathcart(ars) - Gomez(tot)*
+0.5m, +1FT
.
Concerns:
No KDB
No Saints
Gomez/McCarthy
Would you:
A. Save
B. Martial->Pelle
C. Mata->Mane
D. OtherI think I would do A.
I did Martial -> Pelle
B.
Similar situation here. I'd be tempted by Hazard > KDB but I have a feeling you won't be so keen.
It is probably the right move. But removing the highest scoring player in 14/15 with Villa at home? Not sure I can bring myself to do it! 🙂
I previously ignored the people saying 'Hazard isn't worth his price tag' but I have so say I firmly believe that he isn't right now.
His goal was a dodgy deflection that was arguably off target and both assists were when he was fouled for free kicks (if I'm not mistaken).
I know points are points and they all count, but he won't be so lucky every game and it doesn't seem like he has showed signs of returning to good, consistent goal scoring form.
I can understand it might be tough after watching Aguero and Sánchez banging the goals in having previously failed to, but Hazard and Chelsea just don't look like themselves. I can't see it personally, but wish you all the best whatever you decide!Thanks RB. It's a difficult call...
a
D - Hazard to Payet/Mané
D.
Hazard to KDBNo KdB is a concern, the obvious one is Hazard but I still fancy him against Villa somehow.
between A and B for me, safe to save.I like C.
Thanks guys. Pelle(LEI) is horribly tempting.
with the end of the world set for today, shouldn't all the FPL players be flagged?
also it probably doesn't matter much who you're going to buy.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/06/end-of-world-7-october-ebible-fellowshipNeed to replace Muniesa and i've got 5,1 to spend.
Rest of def is Kolarov, Dawson, Ward and Richards
Who should I bring in? Currently considering Gabriel and Janmaat, but both are risky (great fixtures, though).Davies? At least there is coverage from 4 playable defenders.
Targett replacement 5.2 to spend?
i am also being tempted Martial>Pelle?
any thoughts?2FTs? If you have no Soton coverage, then Pelle is fine.
1 ft unfortunately
Leave Targett alone since you can get Pelle with just 1FT.
If you haven't got a WBA defender then Dawson
Id say dier but hes suspended
Ben davies seems a steal for 4.5m
Any palace fans know whos gonna be starting keeper do i ship out mcarthy for hennesy??
Forget about Hennessey unless you have a WC. Speroni might just usurp his position suddenly.
Hennessey until he makes a blunder, Speroni will be waiting - McCarthy long gone
McCarthy is 3rd choice now
I own him but will need to get rid as my other keeper is Begovic who will lose his spotThanks guys,i have myhill as number one but obviously rather have a playing 2 aswell
Would you keep Boss Barkely or sell him for one of Sot/Tot mids which looks very tempting atm.?
I'd keep for now.
I'm keeping
Evening all,
a) Gomez -> Betrand/Dawson [free]
b) Pedro + Targett -> Mane + Bellerin [-4]
[NB: trade needs to involve a new defenders this week!]b
Arsenal looks good to get a CS against Watford, so B is alright.
thanks both. might make long term sense...
hate the idea of losing Pedro before AVL tho...
