Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – West Brom vs Liverpool

The first of two Saturday fixtures gets underway at 12.30 as West Bromwich Albion welcome Liverpool to the Hawthorns.

Today’s big teamsheet news sees Roberto Firmino drop out of the visitors’ starting line-up, although Jurgen Klopp keeps faith in Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane elsewhere in the front three.

With his Golden Boot tussle against Harry Kane going right to the wire, Salah goes in search of a fifteenth double-figure haul of the season today.

The Baggies’ backline, meanwhile, have managed just a single shutout in their last 11 attempts.

Mane also boasts fine form for today’s early kick-off, with four goals and three assists in the Reds’ previous seven league outings.

The Merseysiders arrive on the back of a series of resilient showings, conceding just five times in 12 matches across all competitions.

Jay Rodriguez looks the man most likely to breach the visitors’ defence, having scored in three of the last four Gameweeks – including last Sunday’s winner at Old Trafford.

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  1. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    1 - Baines and Bellerin

    vs

    2 - Otamendi and PVA

    who wins?

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      2

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      2

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      1

    4. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      1

    5. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      1

  2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I need the Watford v Palace game to be a classic end of season goal mayhem of a match..............Therefore it will no doubt be 0-0 !!!!

  3. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Had Mili on my GW34 FH (yes a SGW, that's how I roll) and now it feels like I want more than a one night stand...

  4. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Kiko has been the 2nd best buy ever after Salah

  5. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Since when did FFS ban the S word on here?

    (Not talking about Salah)

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It was unbanned, abused and then banned again.

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Any comment with “certainty”, “mark my words” and “nailed on” should be banned.

  6. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    laughed at my ML leader because he had robbo and I had moreno lol

  7. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha brace and Hennessey pen save please

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Never gonna happen.

      I have Kiko in place for the Watford CS

  8. SkeletONv01
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is triple ManU defense (DDG, Smalling, Jones) too much, should i just stick with DDG and Smalling?

    1. SkeletONv01
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at the DGW 37 especially.

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Will Jones play both games? Plus 36 and 38.

        That’s the biggest worry.

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      They factually don’t have a great defence. Look at how many chances and shots they concede. Their CS are down to DDG and explains his save points. Smalling a rotation risk too and there are surely better players than defenders to bring in for their DGW.

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        As long as they can keep clean sheets, what does it matter?

  9. Atom&Humber
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Moving forward do you guys think son to Eriksen is pointless?

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      no

      1. Atom&Humber
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        No as in don’t do the transfer. Or it’s not pointless so go ahead and pull the trigger ?

    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      i'd do it

      1. Atom&Humber
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers was thinking that too

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It feels sideways. I think Son is a first choice for them now and even when not up front when Kane is playing, still delivers.

      1. *Reformed-Character*
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Erriksen over son all day long for the run in

  10. beetlejuice
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the most nailed City defender for the rest of the season?
    Thanks.

    1. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ederson

    2. Rsforstar
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      walker

  11. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Zaha and PVA!!

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      THIS!

      COME ON!

  12. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    There seems to be a mistake Jimmy Milner hasn't got his 15 pointer

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Klopp 😆

    They can play with their dry pitch in the Championship next season 😎

    1. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Classy.

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He;s right though. Hopefully Middlesbrough come up just to teach WBA a lesson in staying in the PL.

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Negredo DGW triggered.

  14. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So now all on FH gw35 will make Lukaku > Jesus for next game?

    1. SkeletONv01
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      +Mahrez > Sterling (after tomorrows game ofc).

    2. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes or Mahrez to Sterling

    3. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty much, probably take a hit for a city or Spurs mid and ditch Mahrez too.

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I don’t have Kak but will be bringing in Jesus... unless he gets injured tomorrow.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Lukaku to jesus

        And salad to sterling / eriksen for a hit if it's confirmed salah rested

  15. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Looking ahead to next GW & the double.

    Mahrez + Lukaku > Eriksen + Jesus

    Worth a hit?

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think so. Mahrez really not doing it, Spurs have a great GW37 coming.

      1. thunder_mike
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I have Son and Kane too, think a triple up might be worth it.

    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  16. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Went for Sterling captain over Salah - do we think that will pay off?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think so.

    2. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Think he will at least match it.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Nice jinx.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Even if he fails, it will only be 5pts difference 😮

      1. BERGKOP
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        You mean 10?

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          That’s not how it works.

    4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      If he plays. I mean, who knows, it’s Pep.

  17. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I said on here a couple of times I didn’t think Liverpool would keep a clean sheet (or anybody else ex City). So obviously I started a Liverpool defender. Mug.

    Almost hoping Burnley don’t keep a CS now so my sense of regret is reduced.

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Is there a sports shop near your house dude?

    2. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Did the same, for the price Klavan was a decent shout though.

  18. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Tarkowski? Likely to start?

  19. Caleb's Kitties
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    0-0 hennessey pen save pleaseeeee....

  20. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Karius owners what were we thinking!

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I don't even a GK for this week, so they've beat me.

  21. hogree
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Me vs Rival

    A) David Silva + Bellerin
    B) Arnautovic + Walker

    Who will win?

  22. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Quick thoughts on this GW 36 WC GW 37 BB team please?

    Ederson - Lloris
    Smalling - Cedric - Fernandez - VDH - Morgan
    Sterling - Alli - Mahrez - Arnautovic - Willian
    Kane - Jesus - Ayew

  23. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku -> G Jesus
    For free and keep until season end
    Yes or no?

    Thanks.

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yep

  24. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    It’s sad seeing my miserable non FH team come back

  25. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    liv defenders boooooooooooooourns