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The headline FPL team news from Thursday’s press conferences

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There were nine Premier League manager press conferences held on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

The headline team news came from Liverpool, where Jurgen Klopp provided fairly positive news on Sadio Mane (£11.5m) ahead of Friday’s encounter with Norwich City.

Klopp said:

Looks fit. Yesterday was his first session with the team. Yesterday now with the team first time, looks absolutely OK, in good spirits. Yes he’s an option, but we will see.

The Reds’ boss said of James Milner (£5.5m):

Millie trained yesterday with the team, 100%. He will be fine.

The Reds opponents have problems at centre-half, with stoppers Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose (£4.5m) sidelined for Gameweek 1.

Defensive midfielders Alex Tettey and Ibrahim Amadou (both £4.5m) are also unavailable for tomorrow’s encounter.

On the subject of newly promoted clubs, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder revealed a clean bill of health at today’s presser.

Dean Smith only ruled out James Chester (£4.5m), meanwhile, as Villa prepare to take on Spurs.

Robbie Brady (£5.5m) looks set to miss out for Burnley against Southampton, whose manager Ralph Hasenhuttl didn’t disclose any injury concerns.

Gerard Deulofeu (£6.5m) was passed fit by Javi Gracia but Danny Welbeck (£6.0m) won’t be ready to feature against Brighton.

The Seagulls will be without Jose Izquierdo (£5.5m) and Yves Bissouma (£5.0m).

Mark Noble (£5.0m) hasn’t recovered from a dead leg in time to face Manchester City but Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) is fit to face the reigning champions.

We’ll have updates on Friday’s 11 press conferences in advance of the 19:00 BST deadline.

 


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  1. George Sillett
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Aware that this is really scraping the barrel but does Hanley start for Norwich. ?
    Asking for a friend ......

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Almost certainly. 🙂

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      1. George Sillett
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        How's things with you now ? Been good to see you around more often again.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
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          Not too bad - thank you! Good to see old friends around here, too!!! 😀

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          1. George Sillett
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Good man. Us oldies need to stick together ( although I'm just a few years shy of you ☺).

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    2. George Sillett
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      5 years, 2 months ago

      What an effing shitty top page post.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
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        - to the point though ... 😉

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    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Think he may as they have a backline injury crisis. He's my last sub so shouldn't need him.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        This.

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  2. One Man
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    5 years, 2 months ago

    Best 4.5m defender ?

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    1. DavidKent
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      • 6 Years
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      I’m on Montoya

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    2. Neves say Neves
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      O'Connell for a bit of a punt
      Think the general consensus is Montoya

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      There are many. I have settled on Max Aarons.

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      1. Paganoi
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Same. I expect an established team to snap him up after this season.

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    4. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Montoya

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    5. noahzark22
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      adam smith?

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  3. TOBY1
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Any idea who starts for chelsea up front? Batshuayi could be good option at 7m?

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    1. rookie manager
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      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I thought Tammy was looking most likely but I may be out of the loop

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    2. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Tammy most favourable to start. Most playing time in the final friendlies and given No.9 shirt.

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    3. Paganoi
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Tammy but I expect him to share minutes.

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  4. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    final decision for me now:
    A. Play 4 at the back with Zinchencko or KWP
    B. Play 5 across the middle with Trossard?

    Cant decide! thanks!

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B but would be easier knowing the rest of your team

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      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Pope
        Digne VVD TAA
        Salah Sterling Moura Perez
        Wilson Jota Greenwood

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  5. JoeSnowUK
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Drinkwater could be a steal at 4.5. If he plays a similar playmaker role to the one he had at LEI

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  6. Don Kloppeone
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Trying the RP

    I am set with this team:

    Heaton
    Robbo, VVD, Digne, Zinch
    Salah, Sterling, Moura, Perez
    Wilson, Jota
    (Button) (Dendo, Greenwood, Lundstram)

    But then I happened upon this sexy little number and don’t know what to do:

    Heaton
    Robbo, ZOUMA, COLEMAN, Zinch
    Salah, Sterling, MCGINN, Perez
    Wilson, KANE
    (Same bench)

    Stick or twist...?

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Stick

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      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the sense slap 😉

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
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      stick

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      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 7 Years
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        Nice one cheers. Sticking to my guns!

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    3. Holteenderinthesky
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      First team is very Similar to mine.
      TAA, Ake, Bernardo Vs VVD, Zinc, Moura

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      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Aké is an interesting one. Could work out!

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        1. Holteenderinthesky
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          5 years, 2 months ago

          A punt for the first few GWs. Zinchenko doesn't convince me and can see Cancelo or Walker playing there instead.

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          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Cancelo has played LB 5 times in 170 appearances. Zinch is a LB. Walker is the one at threat

            Not saying Zinch is amazing but it’s a way into any MCI clean sheets

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  7. :
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    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bournemouth odds AGAINST to beat Sheffield United on Saturday.

    I would have thought 8/11 would have been a more reflective price for this game.

    Bookmakers giveaway's are invariably Fools Gold.

    Say Bye Bye to King, Wilson & Fraser folks if you know what's good for you.

    Hello Mr Robinson!

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      They’ll struggle if they play both Ibe and Fraser. No bite in midfield.

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    2. Gentle_Turks
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I'll take a 4-3 loss, or a 3-3 draw.

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    3. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      They're only just past evens, always hard to call at the start of the season and Sheff are a bit of an unknown quantity

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  8. CelticBhoy1
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    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Wilson and Jimenez

    B) Vardy and King

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  9. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    great so lundys a doubt

    stearman?

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  10. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Montoya or Balbuena as a 4.5?

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    1. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Montoya. More attacking

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Montoya

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    3. JoeSnowUK
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Montoya. If west ham choose Diop

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      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thx guys

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  11. Aubamewho
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Going 5-3-2
    G2G?

    Pope
    TAA Gomez Digne Zinc KWP
    Salah Sterling Perez
    Kane King
    ( Heaton, Wickham-Hayden-Dendoncker )

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  12. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Fraser (have king) +1m itb

    Or

    Upgrade to B Silva or Pogba

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    1. TomSaints
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      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Or upgrade king to Jiminez haha

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    2. Volley127
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      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      i like fraser - maybe can use the 1m in def?

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      1. TomSaints
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        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Have Robertson / VVD / Digne / 4.5 /4.0 atm

        Tempted by Tierney as 2 week punt with the extra cash

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  13. phynix_uk
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all,

    I'm losing the will to live here, sure you can relate. Thoughts and help please?

    Ryan
    KWP VVD Zinch
    Bark Salah Stirling Martial
    Jota King Kane

    Button Dendonk Kelly Simp

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    1. TomSaints
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      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      2 defenders with a short shelf life. So you’re committed to early transfers there before any other team changes. I’d get rid of one for more long term choice

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      1. phynix_uk
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Tom, which 2 defenders have a short shelf life?

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  14. Klaren
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Of all the deadline day transfer, Besic might be the most relevant for FPL. It seems like there are no 4.0m defenders left who is likely to start games.

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    1. Gentle_Turks
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      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Rico.

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  15. Scratch
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    FPL is bad for my health

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  16. Ci Siamo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    I’m suprised not more people are talking about Soyunco at 4.5m for Leicester.

    Surely nailed?

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    1. Klaren
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure if nailed as they have Morgan as well?

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    2. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      he's in my team, I think if you can rotate around the harder games he's a nice option

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    3. Scratch
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester defence was fairly grim with the £80m man there last season, can only imagine what it'll be like now. Remember Liverpool's defence under Rodgers

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  17. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Walker pieters no go or go?

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    1. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Go

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  18. JoeJitzu +42
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    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which striker for second spot in my team?

    Deulofeu Jota or Kean?

    Thanks

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    1. openerhm
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      jota

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      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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  19. Master Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Is a 4.5m FWD with a higher TSB% likely to drop in price quicker than one with a lower TSB% ? Wondering if it is better to avoid Greenwood as bench fodder?

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    1. Klaren
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes but price drop for min value players tend not to be very quick so I wouldn't worry that much about it. As far as I know he is the only 4.5m striker who is likely to get some minutes throughout the season coming in as a sub and 1 point is better than 0, so I'd still keep him.

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      1. Master Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. No other 4.5m FWD I can see getting mins

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    2. Littlest Hobo
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      What about Wickham or Martinelli..?
      Zero minutes too...?

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  20. One Wheels Enough
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A, TAA - Coleman

    or

    B, VVD - Digne

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    1. Wally711
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    3. One Wheels Enough
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

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  21. Wally711
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Please help, I need a 5 value mid that will play.

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    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Norwood

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  22. openerhm
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Fraser + Jota
    OR
    B) Siggy + King

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    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  23. Littlest Hobo
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    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone think Martinelli will get some minutes now Iwobi is gone?

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    1. abaalan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      highly doubt it im afraid

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  24. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Martial, Fraser
    B) KDB, Perez

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    1. openerhm
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      b

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    3. Dakers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B imo

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    4. One Wheels Enough
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Martial/Perez

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  25. Dakers
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    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Ok. To start the season (because I’m not yet convinced by any 6.0mids):

    A) Haller Jota (433)
    B) Wesley Richarlison/Sig (442)
    — Both leave 0.5 ITB. In B I can’t decide on the mid.
    C)Jota Richarlison (442)
    — less keen on this as there’s no real punt in there, but another option

    Pope
    TAA VVD Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Perez
    Wilson

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  26. UKG
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    R.Sess 5.5m spurs mid...an option?

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    1. Dakers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Only if he starts which he may not. Wait and see imo

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    2. Scratch
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nah not yet. Likely a supersub for now

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    3. skeptical
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      As a Spurs fan I really don't see him getting any real minutes in the main competitions this year.

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  27. JoeSnowUK
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Drinkwater or Dendoncker??

    I think Drinky is a great signing for Burnley

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    1. Kante FC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Stick with Dendoncker for now Don’t think Drinkwater will go straight into the side.

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  28. Neves say Neves
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who are the best bench fodders for each position?

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    1. Kante FC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Button, Rico, Dendoncker, Greenwood

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  29. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Last piece of tinkering....I've had enough!!

    A) 3-5-2 with Zinchenko & Trossard - (Diop and Montoya on the bench)
    B) 4-4-2 with Laporte & VVD - (Hayden and Montoya on bench)

    1) Wesley
    2) Deeney

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  30. rusev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Fraser Deulofeu
    B) Martial King

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    1. rusev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Already have wilson

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    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
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      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A for me I’m on Deeney tho because of pens

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