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How a tactical change affects Salah’s Wildcard credentials

Liverpool’s formation change earlier this season holds the key to whether Mohamed Salah (£13.2m) deserves a place in Wildcard squads for Double Gameweek 34.

After going six Premier League matches without a goal, the Egyptian finally found the net against Southampton in Blank Gameweek 33 – just in time to cause a dilemma for managers overhauling their teams.

Judging by the relief he showed at St Mary’s on Friday night, there is a case to be made that Salah could now return to his incredible points-scoring form from earlier in the campaign.

However, we have uncovered a few tactical factors that could have a bigger impact on his chances of impressing between Gameweek 34 and the end of the season.

As we have used data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members’ Area, only members can read on to enjoy our analysis.

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  1. Offside Trapattoni
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This week Fraser or Wilson?

    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      King IMHO.

  2. MGD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    First draft, shred it to pieces.

    Foster / Ryan
    TAA - Doherty - Laporte - Doherty - Trippier
    Sterling - Mane - Eriksen - Jota - JWP
    Kane - Deeney - Jimenez

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Trippier is a trap,

      you have two dohertys,

      TAA small rotation risk

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Shouldnt we all? 😉

        Doherty is Duffy

        1. KingOllie
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Id swap trippier to Vertonghen.

          If trippier plays tonight, i really feel like KWP will get a start vs Huds.

          Then potentially even Brighton in the DGW.

          Obviously Trippier can get big scores, but id feel so uneasy before every team sheet

          1. MGD
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Thats true, and i want life easy...

            Or, i can go for someone else even and avoid Spurs defence

            1. KingOllie
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Personally iv gone for Lloris with Foster, i think theres quite a few clean sheets to be had for spurs (lots of home games) and i know Lloris is gonna play them all. Plus hes only 5.4 (cheaper than the CBs who dont rly carry much attacking threat)

      2. MGD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You think? May be on alot of set pieces and is pretty attacking. His spot seems pretty secure as well

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      One Doherty is a misjudgment two is possibly genius

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        One on each wing!

  3. KingOllie
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This team is like 103 TV, so you may all copy me. Your welcome

    Lloris / Foster
    Robbertson / TAA / Dunk / Duffy / Valery
    Sterling / Mane / Eriksen / Jota / Deulofeu
    Deeney / Kane / Jimenez

    Dunk -> Wolves/Sou/whatever defender in 35

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Literally seen this about 10 times 🙂

      1. KingOllie
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        FFS template.

        Good for us boys in the top10k anyway

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Aim higher...

    2. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Perfect team.

    3. gunthourinho
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Don't understand the love for Lloris

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        4 home fixtures till the end.

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      14 Same players 😮

  4. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How is that look?

    Ryan • Foster
    Robertson • Doherty • Duffy • Dunk • Valery
    Sterling • Salah • Son • JWP • Jota
    Kane • Deeney • Jimenez

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lose Salah and get City def cover.

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        TC Salah vs Hudd makes me think I want him now

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I'm keeping my TC for 38. need to win my ML.

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            It may be a way to go but I sold Salah on my WC this season...it was a disaster!

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You copied my team 😀

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I didnt but think its a complement 🙂 Cheers!

  5. anish10
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Lucas Moura anyone?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Considering it. If he plays uptop against Hud or Brighton then he could be a v nice enabler and differential

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

    Thoughts on this Wc 34/BB 35 team please

    Ryan Foster

    Laporte Duffy Dunk Valery Taa

    Mane Son Sterling KDB Jota

    Kane Jimenez Deeney

  7. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Just can't decide re Aguero. Had him in for a fair while, but Kane is essential to me this week with Hudd and DGW35.

    Any love for going Deeney, upgrading Doucoure to Eriksen for double Spurs, then bringing in Doucoure for DGW35 for Camarsa. Leaving myself open to a hit but I can handle that.

    This also gives the fact that I will have Kane/Eriksen, Deeney/Doucoure and Salah/Robbo vs Hudd in successive weeks which seems to me to be the way to harvest points. And KdB is perhaps the least likely to get rotated at this stage?

    Wildcard GW34 / BB DGW35

    Ryan
    Doherty Duffy Robbo
    KdB Salah Camarasa DOUCOURE/ERIKSEN?
    Jimenez Kane(c) AGUERO/DEENEY?

    Foster JWP Valery Bennett

    1. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe KDB to Kun instead Eriksen? I just dont fancy KDb, he is injury prone and City midfield is minefield

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I agree, but he's reasonably fresh, and we still have transfers if needed after DGW35.

    2. gunthourinho
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You need triple Spurs

  8. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Draft WC team, 0.5 ITB

    Lloris, Foster
    Laporte, Robertson, Duffy, Dunk, Valery
    Jota, Sterling, Eriksen, Doucoure, Mane
    Kane, Jimenez, Deeney

    Would you spend the 0.5 on any upgrades or G2G?

    1. gunthourinho
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't go for Mane personally. Better to go big for Spurs assets.

  9. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Need to stop reading comments here. My team is getting more template by every day.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      😀

  10. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How is she looking for gw 34 ?
    (WC team)

    Lloris • Foster
    Robbo•Taa•Laporte•Duffy•Valery
    Mane•Sterling•Eriksen•Jota•Deulofeu
    Kane•Jimenez•Deeney

    1. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Template :p

      1. fenixri
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But strong!

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thank you

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nice

      Assume you’ll hold a transfer for Mo but with this set up I’d much prefer Murray and then Deeney in 35. But not sure either is worth the spot really with rotating flip flops in play. I’m steering clear of Watford outfielders

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        😮
        I think Watford offers great Points buddy.
        Their dgw is awesome so ..
        And yes I'm saving FT next gw

  11. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    give me 5 bob and I will tell you what this article says on Salah.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Stats Stats Stats
      © Salah (He's due)
      😛

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Without intending to cause offence, you can already tell it's cherry picked to suit an agenda, be it in favour of owning him or against.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I think many posts over the last few months have been written to serve a purpose. That's just my opinion also

      2. Jedi_Reed
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I could see that. Although it does mention it, it seems to underestimate how much confidence is a factor. Perhaps as that’s a lot harder to quantify.

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not a member but I suspect it’s telling people that Salah hauls are back on the menu again.

  12. lindeg
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    anyone tempted to just ignore all arsenal players, even though they have favourable fixtures

    1. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I am. Owning Auba was painful through season. Kolasinac is a no no for me, midtield I dont see anyone except maybe Ramsey and Laca is rotational risk and there are much better options in fwd position

    2. gunthourinho
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes - COYS

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah.

      Only Auba, Laca or Kola are worth picking but there are equally good options cheaper.

      If you, like me, feel Kane is absolutely essential this weekend then Auba becomes an expensive luxury for 2nd striker spot. Factor in that Arsenal away from home are pants and it diminishes the appeal further.

    5. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. One away clean sheet since Jan 2018. Cant win away. Mids are a minefield. Lacazette takes a spot away from Kane/Aguero/Deeney/Jimenez etc.

    6. Offside Trapattoni
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes feel they are all a trap and will disappoint.

    7. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Most of their games are away...they're awful away from home.

      Not many goals...no clean sheet...no thanks!

  13. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcard for GW34 & GW35 good to go?

    Ryan
    Duffy / Dunk / Laporte / Robertson
    Eriksen / Jota / Maddison / Sterling
    Kane / Jiminez

    Sub:
    Patricio, AWB, Doucoure, Deeney

    3.9m ITB, BB & TC available

    1. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Will look to get mane for GW 35 potentially

  14. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How do i save 0.5 to get this WC team (BB 35):

    Foster, Ryan
    Robertson, Duffy, Kola, Doherty, Bednarek
    Sterling, Mane, Eriksen, Jota, JWP
    Kane, Vardy, Jimenez

    Do i keep 3 x SGW's (Robbo, Mane, Vardy!?)

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Drop Kolasinac... arsenal aint getting any away clean sheets

  15. Starky22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Are people overlooking Holebas? Seems a great option for 4.8 considering fixtures?

    1. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me

    2. kinghenry14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      played 2 of the last 6, has a knock and is a YC magnet

      1. Starky22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        2 of those due to a ban. When available surely plays. Most attacking returns of any defender this season and some great fixtures..

  16. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    This was my first opinion:

    https://twitter.com/gwhizz420/status/1114822863863857152

    I'm now thinking it may be better to take money out of defence and bring in Hazard and try 442.

    Ederson (Foster)
    TAA, Robertson, Duffy, Laporte (Cathcart)
    Mané, Sterling, Hazard, Son (Holjberg)
    Deeney, Kane (Quaner)

    WC34, BB35, £0.0m ITB

    Which do you prefer?

    First thoughts or this latest draft above?

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard's away form though 😮

    2. kinghenry14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      bb with quaner??

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, I weighed it up versus Jimenez.

        Seen too many drafts where the sole concentration is on BB35 whereas I like to look a little bit further than that...

    3. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would downgrade Robbo and Ederson and try to squeeze playing fwd

    4. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why on earth would you pick Quaner and use a BB. Downgrade elsewhere to replace him. Lol

    5. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Double City defence aint doing it for me

    6. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What is Quaner doing there on a Bench Boost?

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe the sacrifice to bring in Hazard isn't worth it afterall...

        *Back to the drawing board*

  17. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Currently considering Lucas Moura, Maddison, Vardy and Bilva. Hmm

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why not?

  18. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyway to see if my Rival has used his wc?

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If he's made 0 transfers and his TV changed a lot, then you know he's on WC

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He has.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Did we bow out of L m s. ?

      2. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ty

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Who's your rival?

    3. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Go to his page, look at transfers bottom right and at bottom of that page should say what weeks WC was used/active

  19. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    All WC teams almost same, and for good reason. Had hoped to use the WC as chasing in ML, but as I suspect rivals also follow FFS forums, a couple of strong differentials and shrewd captain picks needed. For those chasing, who are you seeing as strong relative differentials to the template?
    Throwing out a few candidates:

    KDB
    Lukaku
    Lacazette
    Rashford
    Trippier
    Ramsey
    Vardy
    Firmino

    Who's your cheeky differentials for the DGW and run-in?

    1. Giroud Depardieu
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone for Captain Lukaku for GW34

    2. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think Lukaku is the best differential this week.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hard to fit in , though.

    3. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero!

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Could a differential as most going Sterling it seems. But he's been nursing an injury, and we all know how that usually goes

    4. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah

    5. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lucas Moura, Maddison, Bilva, Martial?

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Liking Moura and possibly Martial if any indication they'll play sufficient minutes. Maddison not for me considering no DGW.

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Fair enough

    6. Jedi_Reed
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’m holding onto Vardy and making a decision come GW35, if becomes Deeney.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sold Vardy on WC, but considering buying him back now. £ loss matters little at this point

    7. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking about Sané. Don't see Sterling getting a lot more minutes and frees up some nice funds.

  20. Godfrey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    No one going for KDB? Seems a good option (3.6% owned)

    1. JBG
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He's in my team so far..

    2. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      There was an interview I read with him over the weekend (Times I think) where he basically said he can't play every game at the moment so would be wary

  21. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A City loss tonight or no away goal would see Pep rotate somewhat imo. Sheikh Mansour has made it clear he wants to win the CL.

    The cool kids don't own Aguero or Sterling.

    The cool kids are also trying to justify it by mentioning Sheikh Mansour.. 😉

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Im really tempted to go City-less and get Hazard in instead. After the last few DGW's i just want players who are gonna play :'(

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Do you think Spurs can beat city ?
      I don't think so.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        On their day they can easily. Even Chelsea have done it this season.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Hmm
          I'd love that, and you Know that 😉
          Just don't think Spurs can

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Neither do I.

        I can see City doing a number on them though.

  22. Giroud Depardieu
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all,

    RMWCT for GW34, please (and go easy):

    Ryan (Foster)
    Laporte Duffy Kolasinac (Bertrand Boly)
    Redmond Bilva Sterling Son(VC) (Ward-Prowse)
    Lukaku (C) Kane Murray

    My mini league rival with almost certainly captain Kane for GW34 & 35 and he has a 66pt lead on me.

    Thanks!!

  23. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Just found that Ecuele Manga, a Cardiff defender has scored more FPL points that Kolasinac 😯

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      😀

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      And has also played more games 😉

  24. Offside Trapattoni
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Spurs City tonight?

    I expect a very entertaining match and just hope my assets all remain healthy..

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs City sounds like a line dancing club.

      I’ve got a feeling Spurs could pull off an upset

  25. Big Ping
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fellas,

    Salah + Wilson > Kane (c) + Delo this week?
    No WC I'm afraid but my rival who I'm 60 ahead of will almost certainly bin Salah off and captain Kane this week.

    Cheers

    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Careful, what chips does your rival have left?

  26. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    On WC, would you rather have Ryan/Vertonghen or Lloris/Dunk?

    The latter combo saves a bit of money and removes the problem of having to field a keeper away to either Chelsea or Arsenal in 37. Leaves a lot of funds tied up in GKs, though (Foster is my other).

    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      The latter for me.

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Latter

  27. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thanks for all the great advice....Now got this....GTG?

    Lloris, Foster
    TAA, Duffy, Dunk, Doherty, Bednarek
    Salah, Son, Jota, JWP, Deulofeu
    Kane, Kun, Jimi

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mid a bit weak imo

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      G2G

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      delefeo injured?
      Kun fit?
      salah overpriced

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Keep an eye on Deulofeu ....can easily become someone else
        Kun will be fit no problem....City want the Premier
        Doesn’t matter about Salah’s price...can fit him in and they also want the Prem...no rotation

  28. Rahulio
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Who?

    A) Kane
    B) Duffy
    C) Sterling
    D) Jimenez

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kane v Huddersfield.

      Why would you look anywhere else?

      If you can’t captain Kane at home against Huddersfield then why have him?

  29. lufcMOT
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Etheridge
    Trippier Robertson Peltier
    De Bruyne Pogba Son Mané
    King Jiminez Kane

    Boruc, Monreal, Valery, Redmond

    using my wildcard this week, any suggestions to improve the team? Maybe robertson to TAA and upgrade somewhere else

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Murray insteaf of king
      Boruc has to go
      Laporte instead of trippier ?

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      KDB, Pogba, King, Boruc, Monreal could all be taken out on WC.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Mmh i disagree for the first two. Pogba could sti produce the goods and kdb is a great pick. Imo 🙂

      2. lufcMOT
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Boruc to Foster
        Monreal to Kolasinac

        Are spurs not a bit more likely to keep clean sheets in the next few weeks?
        Murray is a good shout

  30. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Does 7th place get a Europa League spot?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      cheers

    2. Rahulio
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If Man City win the bloody FA cup! With the squad they've got it will be a surprise if they don't win