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How Kane injury affects best midfield options for second Wildcards this weekend

Fantasy Premier League managers now have plenty of money to spend on their midfield for their second Wildcards.

With an injury to Harry Kane (£12.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£13.2m) still not really cutting it, there’s an opportunity to go for some truly pragmatic picks in this position between now and the end of the season.

We’ve taken a look at what impact Kane’s absence will have on his array of midfield colleagues, before going into detail to find the best options from all clubs in this position.

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  1. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Camarasa a real option this week, not seeing him in many teams with a double coming up?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Cardiff aren't great. Two away fixtures against teams who need to beat them as they are also in the relegation fight. Terrible GW35 fixture so not great for a BB.

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

      Takes up a valuable midfield spot and ties up a FT, unless you want him in 35.

      Not sure his upside is worth it.

  2. dvdguy
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    If only Arsenal could play like this away from home.

    1. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      This

  3. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Ozil working his socks off. Nice to see that.

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

    Arsenal assets playing themselves back into WCs 😮

  5. Bobby
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Why is everyone taking haz out? And taking Salah out instead of mane for son a good move?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd keep Haz instead of Mane if I could afford but I can't.

    2. Spartac Mac
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Fixtures over form...

      Unfortunately Haz has the hardest away fixture, despite his form.

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Still tinkering!
    Is there any merit in front 8 of
    Sterling KDB Eriksen Son Jota
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    Then in week 36 flexibility to get either Mané or Salah for Sterling/KDB depending on form? Or not good plan to have no Liverpool attack for 34/5

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      35 they have Cardiff going to be bloodbath!

  7. soup natsi
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Haven't seen much of a Ryan (C) talk

    + gets save points
    + less likely to get a yellow card
    - can't score

    he should be just as good a captain candidate as Duffy right?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Duffy has a slightly lower floor, but a much higher ceiling. You are basically relying on a pen save from Ryan - which is possible, but less likely than a Duffy goal.

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

      Not really. Duffy's goal threat is quite good even among all defenders.

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah he is very little below Duffy. Gets lots of save points and when they keep a CS, he is the very first to get bonus.

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      15th "most" saves in the league so doesn't get much save points

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

      Ryan doesn’t really do save points

  8. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Chelsea back to their usual crap with Barkley, Kovacic, Alonso, Pedro and Willian in the team.

  9. AllyS
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Play Mane or jiminez this week?

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

      Mane

  10. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For WC, benched this weekend

    A) Kolasinac
    B) Doherty

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

      A

  11. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    GTG?

    Lloris
    Duffy, Trent, Laporte
    KDB, Salah, Son, Erik
    Troy, Jimmy, Aguero

    Foster, JWP, Doherty, Valery

    BB35

    Getting close?

    No idea who to C, Son-Erik-Duffy ?

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

      Kdb's mins are debatable

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Tell me someone in City’s line up that isn’t?

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

          Ederson

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

            This

          2. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            I could do Lloris >Ederson, Laporte >Trippier?

            1. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              But Lloris fixtures to the end are much nicer?

  12. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A: Bennett, TAA & Jota

    Or

    B: Doherty, Robertson & Hojbjerg?

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

      Neither, gun to my head... B

  13. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Should I play:

    A) Jota away to Sou

    B) Deeney home to Ars

    Will play Jimenez if that matters...

    Thanks

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

      B

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      that's a tough one. probably B?

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        B

    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That's 2 and a half B's, so guess it's settled then

      Thanks

  14. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Would you be tempted to keep a whopping 3.6m ITB on wildcard to make more informed (probably) decisions leading right into BB35?

    For example, knowing if City are out of UCL etc.

    Quite happy with my team for this week and the general WC BB team structure, that's why I ask...

    Lloris Foster
    Robertson Duffy(vc) Laporte Dooherty (Valery)
    Sterling Mane Son(c) Pogba (Hojbjerg)
    Vardy Jimenez (Deeney)

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

      Definitely. I’ve got more than double that amount with 7.7m in the bank for Camarasa and Vardy upgrades.

      Lloris Foster
      Robertson Valery Duffy Dunk Kolasinac
      Hazard Eriksen Son JWP Camarasa
      Vardy Jimenez Deeney

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yep looking at 4.9. I can play son Erik moura v Hudd and change up to salah/sterling/kun maybe even Haz when more info arrives. May even take a hit as it will be a high scoring gw anyway

  15. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    WC Draft I
    Ryan Gunn
    Duffy Valery Trent laporte AWB
    Sterling Eriksen mane jota JWP
    Aguero Lacazette Jimenez

    0.5 ITB

    WC Draft II
    Ryan Gunn
    Duffy Vertonghen Trent Valery Jonny
    Eriksen KdB Sterling Son JWP
    Aguero Jimenez Deeney

    1.8 ITB for Sterling to Salah GW 35

    Which one & why?

  16. Sacked in the Morning
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    On WC.....

    A. Siggy & Son
    or
    B. Eriksen & Doucoure/any mid under 6.7m

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

      Son & Jota/Del

  17. @FPLDIARYFPL
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Will Son defo rise tonight?? And will erkisen rise?

    Plan to do Son -> Eriksen and can make 0.1 if son goes up and erkison doesnt. If erkson goes up and son doesnt I cant make the move... if they both go up it doesnt matter.

    Should Itil tomorrow yeah?

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

      Do you really need it??

      1. @FPLDIARYFPL
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I might... not in my plan for the next two werks.

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Eriksen rising on FFFix and Son only 50% I think this more likely accurate tbh

      1. @FPLDIARYFPL
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Oh... fpl stats has it opposite

    3. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Son will rise. Eriksson will be close

  18. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Has a celebrity died?

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

      Cheggers?

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        After Ramsey goal

  19. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Seeing the arsenal first half, why can’t they play like this away from home ?
    Ramsey looks like THE differential

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      How's Torreria doing?

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      When they are away from home the opposition play higher up the pitch, are more up for the fight and put more pressure on the ball.

      It sounds marginal, but it makes a difference.

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ramsey is gone next season. Can't understand how they let him go, and for free.

      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Gave all the money to ozil for his new deal. Can’t afford to pay Ramsey what juve offered

  20. Spartac Mac
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on Pogba...?

    Get rid or stick?

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

    1st WC draft.

    Had a lot of these players already.

    Ryan(Gunn)

    TAA/Doh/Duffy
    (Morrison/Valery)

    Sterling/Salah/Eriksen/jota
    (hojbjerg)

    Kun/Vardy/Jimenez

    0.2. I know I'm missing someone/something...

  22. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Best option to close the gaps in defence and gk?
    1) Ryan, Foster- Robbo Bolly
    2) Ryan Foster - Taa Trippier
    3) Foster Lloris - Taa Doherty
    4) Lloris Ryan - Robbo Jonny/Kiko
    5) Lloris Ryan - Taa Doherty

    X X
    Laporte Duffy Valery X X
    Salah Son Eriksen JWP (Jota)
    Jimenes Kun Deeney

  23. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I've no idea what I want my team to look like. This wild card will be the death of me

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It's a tricky one for sure. There are so many possible options. and combinations. Exciting not to see a definite template but makes the 50-50 decisions plentiful and difficult.

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

      Kane has caused a right mess.

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      😀

    4. BUZZBOMB
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Well GW19's WC killed me off!

      I feel we're all just fannying around the edges this WC swapping players from same team, def/gk options, etc

  24. JRO093
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    ...Ramsey 4th mid?

  25. Teomi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    50 points behind in my league so will need some differentials, opinions on this wc. Will have cash itb for upgrade sane to Salah in gw 36:

    Lloris foster
    Taa dunk Duffy valery taa
    Kdb sane son Eriksen jwp
    Kun jim deeney

  26. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is triple Brighton defence too much?

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

      It’s great for this week - it’s GW35 and onwards where it will cause you issues

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Too much for me. Don't want on 35 BB

    3. i am jose mourinho
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Every single brighton defender is to much

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

      Nice for 34 but I barely want one for 35, nevermind 2/3.

    5. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      High risk high reward

  27. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this chaps -

    Ryan, Foster.
    Duffy. TAA, Doherty, Kolasinac, Valery.
    Mane, Sterling, Son, Eriksen, JWP.
    Aguero, JIminez, Deeney.

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

      G2G

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

      Good team

  28. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Pogba last chance saloon.

    Anyone else w me??? Easy ditch next week if he fails v WHU

    1. i am jose mourinho
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Im with you mate

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

      I'm tempted, but only cause spare money came about. Its likely the wrong move 🙂

  29. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is it worth upgrading TAA > Robbo or bank the extra cash on a wildcard?

  30. jasistheman86
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Settled on this team thoughts?

    Ryan Foster
    VVD Vertonghen Duffy Valery Bennett
    Sterling Eriksen KDB Son Sigurdsson
    Jiménez Deeney Ings

    Will be doing Siggy and Duffy to Mane and Bednarek (-4) following week.