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FPL Question Time – Consult our panel after Kane injury

The Fantasy Premier League community is now full of questions concerning one man: Harry Kane (£12.5m).

The Tottenham forward was taken off with a serious-looking injury in Tuesday night’s Champions League win over Manchester City.

He had become the staple of many a Wildcard draft in recent days, but is now unlikely to play in Double Gameweek 34.

That has left Fantasy managers wondering what to do with the spare cash.

Thankfully, we’ve assembled another panel for you to consult in Question Time.

Who’s on the panel this week?

Simon March – Fantasy Premier League champion in 2014/15 and regular guest on the FPL Show.

Ben McNair – One of Australia’s finest Fantasy minds, with four finishes inside the top 5k.

Holly Shand – Founder of Fantasy Football Community and regular guest on the FPL Show.

Submit your questions here

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  1. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Double Liverpool and double man city defense, g2g? (at least until the pressers)

    Ederson Gunn
    Laporte TAA Robbo Trippier Duffy
    Son Eriksen Doucoure JWP Mane
    Deeney Kun Jimmy

    1.1itb

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I like Laporte still but surely Lloris is a better option that Ederson?

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I have three spurs already, I do want a double man city defense, so it sort of has to be Ederson and Laporte due to nailness alone

        1. chilli con kone
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Ah yeah ok fair enough. I’d be worried about KWP getting the Huddersfield game though

  2. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Here you go. Rip it apart please:

    Lloris, Gunn
    Laporte, Robbo, Doherty, Duffy, Valery
    Haz, Mané, KdB, Son, Jota
    Vardy, Rashford, Deeney

    Vardy + Rash could become Firmino + Jimenez when needed.

    0.4m to change it around.

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Rash is very unlikely to play both games in the double with the niggled he’s had for a while now. Probably avoid IMO and go straight for Jim

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This. Otherwise looks decent, different, but I like that.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Haz, Mane & KDB over Eriksen & Sterling?

  3. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I really want to keep Salah, however, this set-up is tempting leaving 0.0 ITB!

    Ryan
    Laporte Duffy Dunk
    Sterling Eriksen Son Mane
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    Foster Robbo JWP Valery

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I’m not sure on the double spurs mids with no Kane. Not as many goals in that team now so just Son IMO

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Huddersfield says different. Who else would you suggest?

        1. chilli con kone
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I personally prefer Jota and the Salah upgrade but it’s can see it’s hard to argue that. It’s the spurs double in 35 where I wouldn’t want both Son and Erik

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Fair point. I do have Jota/Salah in another draft to consider

      2. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Didn't they score more, especially Son, when Kane was injured before?

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Very similar to my current line up, feels like a good team also for the run in

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That BHA defensive triple up - you won't enjoy following the live ticker of their matches 😉
      Nice setup though!

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Happy to keep Ryan and Duffy for 35, will shift Dunk with my FT for BB..

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nice team!

    5. Infamy, Infamy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Would be tempted to put Højbjerg in for JWP. Gives you funds to upgrade Dunk after doubles.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Great point! I have had Højbjerg since GW10 so might just keep him. JWP obviously has the upside but Højbjerg has a lethal shot on him

        1. Infamy, Infamy
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Yes. And with that line up you’ll probably only start whichever one you go with in week 35.

  4. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone tempted by De Gea for the run in??

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hell no.

    2. some witty pun
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      United's defense dosen't impress me

    3. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I like him but better options

    4. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Do they ever keep clean sheets?

  5. Powerplay
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Two teams for WC GW 34 then BB GW 35

    A TEAM (Leaves 3.2M ITB)
    Ryan
    Robbo Duffy Dunk
    Salah Sterling Son Pogba
    Kun Jimmi Vardy

    Foster Doherty Valery Hejbj

    B TEAM (Leaves .4M ITB)
    Ryan
    Robbo Duffy Dunk
    Eriksen Sterling Son Jota
    Kun Jimmi Vardy

    Foster Doherty Valery JWP

    Leaning towards Team A as it provides more flexabillity to swap players from Pool and Man U

    Would appreciate any thoughts.
    Cheers

    1. Powerplay
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      apologies..A team leaves .4M in the Bank and B Team 3.2M ITB

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I prefer A as well. Pog could be pushed forward against West Ham and who knows for the double but atleast he’s nailed

  6. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best DGW pair?
    A) Lloris & Watford Defender.
    B) Foster & Spurs Defender.

    Which defender & why?
    Thanks in advance! 🙂

    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Foster Vertonghen for nailedness imo

      No Watford defender is really nailed on to play all games

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I agree with this, Trippier does have more upside and should be considered as long as you have a bench. For example, if he is rested vs Hudds this weekend, i'll have Deeney come in which i am more than fine with

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I'm not on a WC and these two players won't be coming in until next week (my choice, however, does influence this week's plans). So Trippier rotation this week wouldn't be a problem.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Which Spurs defender?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Vertonghen reluctantly

    3. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I prefer A and Cathcart for goal threat

      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Don't fancy Holebas?

        1. chilli con kone
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Masina likely to get a game in the double so not for me

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A with Holebas if fit

      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Sounds good, reckon he's nailed?

  7. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Definitely going with Eriksen, but wanted another Spurs attacker.. With Kane out, who's the best option out of Alli and Son? Is one more likely to be rested at the weekend than the other?

    1. KingOllie
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lucas Moura is the one

    2. Powerplay
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      with an injury to Alli, i think Son will play plenty of minutes over the next few weeks

    3. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Son

      Although I’d be interested to hear anyone’s opinion on whether Alli is likely to be moved further forward now as a goal threat to compensate Kane?

  8. Just Been On Loan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Exact money for the below WC, any major issues??

    Foster / ?
    TAA / Duffy / Laporte / Dunk / Valery
    Sterling / Mane / Eriksen / Son / JWP
    Aguero / Jiminez / Deeney

    1. Just Been On Loan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      ? = Lloris...

      1. Dave Dreamer
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Very similar to my thoughts, I am on Leno/Ryan as they rotate well.

  9. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Lloris
    Laporte TAA Duffy
    Son Salah Eriksen Jota
    Aguero Jiminez Murray

    Foster JWP Kolasinac Valery

    Murray -> Deeney next week, any thoughts?

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      dont book in a transfer, just get Deeney from the get go

    2. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd treat Murray as a SGW player. Cross fingers and hope I guess, could do well!

  10. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Well last night changed the landscape on things! Kane, Aguero, Deeney conundrum solved...

    Wildcard active, BB DGW35, 4.5m ITB

    Ryan
    Doherty Duffy(c) Robbo
    Salah KdB Son CAMARASA
    Jimenez Aguero Deeney

    Foster JWP Valery Bennett

    a Camarasa + 4.5m for DGW35 transfer & JWP for BB
    b Eriksen & Hojberg BB
    c Pogba & JWP BB

    Can't decide on Camarasa. Worth a punt for DGW, then out for a DGW35 player? Means booking in a transfer which I never like on a wildcard. Or go with someone else? I'm a little worried having sold Pogba and Rashford with West Ham looming. Could get Pogba back? And hold JWP? Or even go as is, and get Hazard back for GW36?

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think if you've got double Bri def you've got to hope for the best and avoid Cam. How about a 1 week punt on Murray instead if Jimenez?

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I agree re Camarasa, kind of hedging bets. Can’t sell Jimi as got him at 5.6!

  11. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which, if any, Spurs defenders are nailed on for the next 3 games?

    1. Infamy, Infamy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Personally don’t think any are. One of Alderweireld and Vertonghen likely to be rested for Sanchez on Saturday. Davies in for Rose. Possibility of KWP for Trippier too. Lloris safest option.

  12. JBG
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Current WC team after Kane injury:

    Ryan-Foster
    Trippier-Duffy-Robbo-Valery-Doherty
    Mane-Eriksen-Son-Pogba-Jota
    Aguero-Jimenez-Murray(Deeney dgw)

    Thoughts? 0.3 itb.

  13. as33
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Morning, RMT please on WC, do i need any changes: Ryan
    Laporte, TAA, Doherty, Duffy, Valery
    Mane, Eriksen, KDB, Jota, Camarasa
    Kun, Vardy, Jimmy

  14. Farke in hell
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else going for Deeney as a differential?

    1. marrog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      From what I've read, rather a lot of people are (myself included at the moment). He's thus not really a differential.

      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yes in for Kane, and brought Son in.

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, definetly a good enabler.

  15. FishFromParish
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Ryan
    Doherty Duffy TAA
    Son Sterling Camarasa Mane Eriksen
    Aguero(C) Jimenez

    Subs: Foster, Deeney, Valery. Holebas

    1. FishFromParish
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      What do you think?

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero captain is a risk most arent willing to take but could work. Team looking strong to me.

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good on the whole. Obviously Robbo over TAA ideally and I'm clueless on whether Holebas is a good punt.

  16. aidmata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on WC? Will BB GW35.

    A)

    Lloris Ryan

    Valery TAA DUNK Laporte Doherty

    JWP Mane Sterling Eriksen Son

    AGUERO Jimenez Deeney

    B)

    Lloris Ryan

    Valery ROBERTSON DUFFY Laporte Doherty

    JOTA Mane Sterling Eriksen Son

    VARDY Jimenez Deeney

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

  17. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Lloris - Gunn
    Robertson - Duffy - Dunk - Doherty - Bednarek
    Salah - Sterling - Son - Eriksen - Hojbjerg
    Lacazette - Jimenez - Deeney

    0.0 itb

  18. Klein
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who to go for son?
    Brooks or frazer?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Brooks

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Draft #1 Post Kane disaster.

    How would you shave 0.1 off this?

    Foster. Ryan
    TAA. Laporte. Duffy. Boly. Bedna
    Sterling. Mané. Eriksen. Son. JWP
    Agüero. Jiménez. Deeney

    1. ceerus
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      duffy>dunk or jwp > hojbjerg boly > doherty

  20. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Pogba to SOn for free.

    Do it?

  21. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Assuming Lacazette gets a full rest in Europe, who do you go for now on the WC?

    A) Lacazette

    B) Vardy

  22. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this wc draft?

    Lloris
    Laporte Duffy Dunk
    Sterling Mane Eriksen Jota
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    Foster Robbo JWP Valery

    1.0m itb for Dunk -> Doherty in gw 35

  23. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Sterling or Eriksen?

    1. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Already have Son and Aguero so essentially double up on Spurs or City attack?

  24. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Chances of Sterling starting this weekend?

    1. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      50/50 I would say, Aguero was taken off early so he is more likely to start if you're debating between the two

    2. ceerus
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      99%
      bilva injury, mahrez is bad

    3. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      my guess is Sane and Sterling on wings...City would want to bounce back from a loss, in title race, Sterling got rest vs Cardiff

      Bernardo out also means more likely start for Sterling, City would want their strongest possible side against the team that beat them at home

  25. Patrick Bateman
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Gone for it in midfield... what do you think of this WC team?

    Ryan,
    Laporte, Robertson, Duffy
    Sterling, Mane, Alli, Son, Jota
    Aguero, Jiminez

    Subs: Foster, Deeney, Valery, Bennett

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Very very nice

      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Watch out for Alli injury though

        1. Patrick Bateman
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Thank you indeed

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Very strong - wishing I'd kept my wildcard for a team like this 🙁

      1. Patrick Bateman
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks mate

  26. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is Alli likely to be fit for the weekend?

  27. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    1) Mane + Eriksen
    2) Salah + Jota

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Leaning towards 2 mate

      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, saw your latest draft. Exactly same as mine but with Salah + Jota (and Hoj)

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      1

    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      2

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I like all 4

    5. Napster03
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'm going 1

      Too much money on Salah imo

  28. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A. Alli + Jonny
    B. Jota + Vertongen

    Currently on:

    Ryan Foster
    Jonny Dunk Robertson Duffy Bednarek
    Hudson-Odoi KDB Alli Son Salah
    Jiminez Vardy Agüero

    No BB so all out starting 11.

  29. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best Spurs defensive cover except Lloris?
    With the match Rose played, is Bavies an option for the coming GWs?

    Walker-Peters might grab some minutes from Trippier

  30. Phil's Stamps
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Done, I guess it's pretty template but solid right?

    Lloris Ryan
    Robbo Laporte Dunk Jony Valery
    Sterling Mane Eriksen Son JWP
    Kun Jimenez Deeney

    BB 35 0.1 ITB

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'm looking at Hoj instead of JWP. Frees up some funds to offload/upgrade any duds.

      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        And I'd go for Lloris/Gunn. You'll play Lloris most weeks so no need to be tempted otherwise.

        1. Phil's Stamps
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks. I think you may be right about Gunn. Wanted Ryan for the first double but likely they'll be nothing in it between him and Lloris.