Scout Notes

Key Wolves assets rested in Europa League ahead of Gameweek 2

Wolves 4-0 Pyunik

(8-0 on aggregate)

Goals: Pedro Neto (£5.0m), Morgan Gibbs-White (£5.0m), Rúben Vinagre (£4.5m), Diogo Jota (£6.5m)

Assists: Patrick Cutrone x2 (£6.0m), Neto, Raúl Jiménez (£7.5m)

Owners of the key Wolves assets were delighted by the outcome of Thursday night’s win over Pyunik.

With the first leg already won by a 4-0 score-line, Nuno Espirito Santo was able to make nine changes to the side that drew with Leicester in Gameweek 1.

The ever-present Conor Coady (£5.0m) kept his place at centre-back while Joao Moutinho (£5.5m) featured in the central midfield trio.

That meant that Diogo Jota (£6.5m) and Raúl Jiménez (£7.5m) were handed all-important rests before Wolves host Manchester United on Monday night in Gameweek 2.

Gibbs-White was one of nine changes from the side that drew with Leicester

The fact that nine of the Nuno’s first-team players did not start against Pyunik should also dispel any suggestions that Wolves will be tired when the Red Devils arrive at Molineux.

They had an excellent record against the top six last season and with many of the key individuals getting a break of seven days they should be refreshed and ready for the big game.

“I am pleased with all the team. Everybody did a very good job. They’ve got to keep on going, keep working. We have a small squad, so all the help is good.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Admittedly, Jota, Jiménez and budget midfielder Leander Dendoncker (£4.5m) came on in the second half, the latter registering 38 minutes and the two forwards 18 each.

However, these spells on the pitch can definitely be classed as ‘effective rests’ as the tie was already over when they came on, Wolves’ 3-0 up on the night and 7-0 on aggregate.

Jota and Jiménez’s owners were also treated to a taster of what the pair are capable of in the 87th minute.

The Portuguese forward played a pass into his Mexican colleague, who lofted a chipped bass back to him over a defender. Jota then fired the ball into the net with a spectacular bicycle kick.

That was in stark contrast to his disappointing display against Leicester, where he got into good positions but couldn’t find the

However, the fact that he has looked dangerous in his last two matches should encourage his owners ahead of Gameweek 2, especially considering Wolves’ record against Manchester United.

As already mentioned, the fact that the key Wolves players were able to get welcome rests was down to Nuno’s largely second-string side taking control of the tie, especially in the second half.

Jota scored the most impressive goal of the night

His summer signings Patrick Cutrone (£6.0m), Pedro Neto (£5.0m) and Jesus Vallejo (£5.0m) demonstrated that the Wolves boss now has better strength-in-depth than he did last season.

The latter was deployed alongside Coady and youngster Max Kilman (£4.0m) in the back-three, while Rúben Vinagre (£4.5m) and Adama Traoré (£5.0m) were the wing-backs.

Moutinho was joined in the central midfield trio by the versatile Romain Saïss (£4.5m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (£5.0m) while Cutrone and FPL midfielder Neto were the two centre-forwards in the 3-5-2 system.

After a relatively tight first half, those two strikers combined for the first goal in the 54th minute.

A ball over the top unleashed Cutrone running down the right-wing, who controlled it with an excellent first touch. His cross was perfectly weighted for Neto to crash home from inside the six-yard box.

The second goal was almost a carbon copy of the first, coming from the left side of the pitch instead.

Ruben Vinagre scored Wolves’ third goal on Thursday

This time it was Neto who pushed out wide, after a ball from Gibbs-White. The forward then threaded a pass across goal for the promising midfielder to convert.

Traoré was the next Wolves player to cause problems down the right. Using his pace to get away from the defence on the right, his ball across the face of goal was flicked on by Cutrone, allowing Vinagre to arrive late in the box and stab home.

“It was good, but because of the shape, the boys play organised and some mistakes and some adjustments were required. After they felt this first impact, they did very good work. They’ve played many times together in training sessions, many hours together.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-5-2): Ruddy; Kilman, Coady, Vallejo; Vinagre, Saïss, Gibbs-White, Moutinho (Dendoncker 52′), Traoré; Cutrone (Jiménez 72′), Neto (D Jota 72′).

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. BigBillyBass
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Start 1:

    A) Lundstram
    B) Dendoncker
    C) Zouma
    D) Greenwood

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Dendo

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

    Wonder if Sigurdsson will drop deep with Schneiderlin and Delph out and Gomes doubtful.

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don't think so.

      Gbamin + Davies I'd guess.

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

        That doesn't seem good for Everton. Davies has energy, but he is not disciplined. He'll be in the box when he should be more defensive.

        1. Psychedelic Fish
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Yep, it's certainly a threat to Everton CS

          1. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I'm hoping for some attacking returns from Coleman and Digne this week. Predicted a 3-1 home win.

        2. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Davies is underrated in a defensive role - reads the game well and can tackle. Got enough pace too. Card magnet yes, but so is Schniderlin 😉 Will be a tough game whoever we select next to Gbamin - against Docoure (who is bound to score opening goal)...

    2. Psychedelic Fish
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Could be, but it's more likely that they play Gbamin and Davies there according to some Evertonian fans I know

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Given Davies was brought on after the red I'd say so.

  3. FootballDog
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    simple quesiton who will win here, for this weekend only:

    a:king
    b:wesley

  4. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What to about Adrian? Im on wildcard. Keep? Pool got no more keepers

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      VVD in goal

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Oxlade-chamberlain fancies himself at arsenal in goal. Or was that Gibbs?

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Both

      2. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Think that was Gibbs

    3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Heaton 2 points locked.

    4. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      There's not even an option as Longeren as a backup?

      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Supposely they have a 35yo keeper who'll play if Adrian is out. Why haven;'t FF listed him?

    5. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Klopp said Adrian is fine. Does not need to go for a scan. Some swelling which has gone down already.

      If he does not need to go for a scan then cannot be that bad.

      It is media making a big fuss. If you are on WC then you not goint to lose points for transfers so you can puck up another 4.5m GK.

      Geuss it comes down to your gut.

      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        True my friend but it'd mean spending a transfer to get Adrian back.

    6. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Your on wildcard lol and u been here eight years. Wow

      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        In the old days there was a section who could make most money out of year. I still do that a bit and this week suited me.

  5. OLDHERMAN
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Place a bet on Newcastle at Norwich an go out for a good dinner, then.

  6. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Do you think Emerson will start 3 games in 7 days?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Agree.

  7. In a Rush
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any thoughts on this lot please
    My main concern is Haller should I stick or twist

    Heaton
    Digne lundstram Robertson
    Salah(c)Perez martial sterling(v)
    Kean Haller Wilson

    McGovern Montoya Dendoncker lowton

    Cheers

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If Halker does not play then your first sub is Montoya. Sure you will be fine.

      1. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers you’re probably right think I will save and 2 for next week.

    2. CranberryBoat
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Stick, you have good bench to cover no-show

  8. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Please help - WC and Any betterments here?

    Adrian
    VDK Laporte Digne AWB
    Mane Sterling Martial mcGinn
    Auba (C) Pukki

    Button greenwood Lund Deb

    1. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No pretty good, just doubts over Adrian now so I would pick another.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I thought I would take that punt on Adrian as it wud cost another transfer to but him back

        1. jayzico
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Just do it. What's the worst case scenario we lose a few points but better thn using a transfer to get him bak

    2. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If you have Button then it makes sense to have Ryan as your other GK, that way you're covered if you lose your first pick to injury.

      It seems very questionable to pick a doubt GK on your WC if you know that your second keeper won't play. Especially if it's to put someone in who might only have another 3 games anyway...

  9. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I won’t laugh at injuries but anyone who bought in Adrian, unlucky it was a bad move anyway tbh

    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Explain.

      1. Joyce1998
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        adrian injured

      2. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What’s to explain? People bought in Adrian thinking they smart and now he is injured and a doubt.
        Bringing him in the first place was a bad idea anyway. Because all your doing is setting yourself up for another keeper transfer when Alison is back and by that point you would have spent the extra 1.5mil so you can’t even afford to get Alison again, then you have to transfer Adrian to another 4.5 like Pope, Ryan or heaton which you should have just done in the first place soon as Alison got injured.
        Wasting transfers, potentially injured keeper, and potentially risking have anon player keeper for a week.

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Getting a Liverpool GK at 4.5 for potentially 6-8 GWs is never a foolish move I reckon - most of these transfers have come from a 4.5 goalie and Allison owners seemed to have moved to ederson accd to Fplstatistics

          1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Free tranny was wrong move.

        2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Just trolling buddy.

        3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Only good move if on Wc.

    2. Stoneleigh
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      you're the worst

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        For talking sense? Ok then, many stupid managers around clearly

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Sounding a little like Trump there. He's the goodest manager ever. Very smart. Great Guy.

          1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I like him already.

          2. FLAT-TRACK BULLY
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Share your team link KEEP TROSSARD FOR GW2, so we can all see how a pro works for the season.

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Well I can tell you my team how about that
              Heaton
              lundstram - ake - vvd
              Moura - Fraser - Trossard - salah - sterling(c)
              Vardy - Wilson

              Saved my transfer this week. Pretty slow start tbh 73 in GW1, not bad though considering only three of my players made decent returns and four flat out flopped and one didn’t even start. So it can only get better!
              I’m not pro btw but some things are obvious..

              1. Stoneleigh
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                That's a really, really bad start - you have missed the boat for WC too - you'll learn from this though.

                1. have you seen cyan
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Rofl ok let’s see me smash it in GW2

              2. FLAT-TRACK BULLY
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Thanks Trossard, appreciate the honesty. And I know, man, but in general people on here are just trying to help each other out, for good or for bad.

              3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                I like it.

                1. have you seen cyan
                  • 4 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Thanks well it’s a good team, as I said only three players got good returns and two did bang average. My team massively under performed and still got a far above average score. It’s not a bad team, hence keep transfers. My defence is potentially shocking though

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Some news on Adrian/Alisson?

  10. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    "Find it bizarre how undervalued the goalkeeping role is when Liverpool, the champions of Europe are fielding a 35-year-old jobber who couldn't get a game for Middlesbrough a year ago. Imagine someone like Steve Morison getting a call to replace Mo Salah?"

    I too am 35 and didn't get a game for Middlesbrough a year ago. Perhaps I could be considered for the job?

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Get your gloves on mate.

  11. Fletch365
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Bench either:

    A: Montoya
    B: Lundstram

  12. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    most people still planning on keeping Salah as captain? (dont have Aubameyang)

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      100%. Saints going to get battered.

    2. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I am at the moment but have had it on sterling as well. I think Klopps comments are pretty positive though.

    3. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’m scared he will have to be goal-keeper this GW

  13. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So basically Salah and Mane both start. Klopp knows he can't leave one of them out.

    1. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes I reckon

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Based on what?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          4 years, 7 months ago

          His comments about them being the players who coped with the supercup match the best

          1. In a Rush
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Exactly klopps comments and the fact they’re integral to the team and two of the best players in the league.

    3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pep is bringing Bendy back.

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I heard it as not this week but soon. Off bench for last 10 if they're a couple up.

        1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Most with Zinho will be on Wc by then Gw4.

          1. Lazaretti
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Yes of course one player dropped = instant WC

            1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Happens every year on IB.

      2. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Did he say in presser?

        1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Has been talk.

    4. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      What to do here? My bench is terrible. Zero funds and 1 FT:

      Allison,
      Zinchenco, Digne, Wan-Bissaka, VVD
      Sterling, Salah(c), Martial, Perez
      Wilson, Wood

      McGoven, Long, Mendy, Stearman

      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I think "terrible" is seriously underplaying the bench situation here.

    5. Dave Dreamer
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Should i drop Wood now? Made a mistake with him King and Fraser.

      I'm thinking Pukki or M. Kean

      1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        One more Gw.

      2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Total knee jerk.

        Wood was on fire in pre season. Arsenal defence not up to much.

      3. CONNERS
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        They've played one game...

    6. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      How are fellow Wesley owners feeling? I reckon he'll grab atleast an assist this week but if nothing then probs gone.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Would like something obviously but not getting rid yet if he blanks.

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Will keep tabs. Got brought off after 70 I believe and didn't do too much. See how Maupay etc perform imo, or if I have other larger problems

          1. In a Rush
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Yes I think Maupay is 1 to watch, I don’t own Wesley but would keep him for Bournemouth.

          2. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I watched, Wesley did ok holding the ball up but wasn't very threatening, him holding off Sanchez led to the goal, hard to judge when he's only been away to Spurs.

    7. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don't know if this is useful but no mention of Haller in West Ham training photos

      https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/august/16-august/pictures-west-ham-prepare-premier-league-trip-brighton

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

        Could it be that West Ham's photograper has Haller and is using nefarious methods to win his mini-league? Would be a cunning plan, Milord.

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Haller is taking the photos whilst training because he needs the challenge, being so fit and strong and indestructible. I hope.

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Nightmare. At least it means fornals will get a start

      3. In a Rush
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers for this.
        I own Haller and it doesn’t look good umm what to do!?

        1. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Me too, I'll kick myself if I transfer him and he scores though. Donck against ManU for me I suppose.

    8. Spartac Mac
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Perez (chelsea) or Lundy (Palace)?

      Thanks

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

      2. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        PEREZ!

      3. LSK
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Perez

    9. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      All good for tomorrow? Planning to save FT this week.

      Pope
      Digne, Robbo, Montoya
      Salah(C), Sterling, Fraser, Trossard
      King, Jota, Vardy

      Button, Guilbert, Dendoncker, WalkerPeters

      Also any news on Trossard or Guilbert? If they don't play this week, they are main candidates for selling.

    10. snipsnap369
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      SKY have just informed me that the team I originally entered and is visible in my mini league is dead to me.....

      It exists and will remain in the league, but I cannot log in to change it in any way......no reason offered.

      The problem occurred on Friday evening when I kept just getting the select team page so auto selected a team to try and bypass it, assuming my original team would be there.

      It wasn’t and the new team is now my only team - you can only imagine how poor it is!

      Anybody else had this? I’m quite frustrated.

      1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Retired myself two seasons ago with similar issues.

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

      Anyone know if Delph will threaten Digne's place???

      1. POLSKA GOLA
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Not in a million years

    12. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      BSilva > McGinn or just save the FT?

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        If Silva is due a drop I would

        Too much up in the air with him and Mahrez

      2. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Save

    13. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A) Digne, mcGinn
      OR
      B) Coleman, 6.0 forward (who)

      TIA

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wait a game or two more see who emerges in the 6 mil

        A if pressed

    14. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Play 2:

      A. Dunk
      B. Diop
      C. Neves
      D. Holebas

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        AC

    15. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Zinchenko to Cancelo now Mendy needs to prove fitness?

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Why do you think that Cancelo will play?

    16. fakelund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      So what are people doing with Haller?

      my bench isn't great this week either...
      (Greenwood, Zinchenko, Dendoncker)

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

        Is it definite that he won't play? I was hoping to captain him.

        1. fakelund
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Hasn't been pictured in training

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I'm hoping it's mind games from MP but clutching at straws here probably!

      2. AuFeld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        WC.

    17. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pep on Mendy: "What I want is for him to be fit. To be available for training sessions every week.

      "He’s had almost two years out and he needs to play. The first target is be fit rather than to play. To train regularly for a month then he has a chance to play."

      Is he in training now? Interested as a Zinchenko owner, if he's only recently back then then he could still be a while away.

      1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Will have been training pre season.

        1. Concrete
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          He's not been with the first team squad judging y watching MCFC TV

          1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Not hard to get match fit for an athlete.

            1. Concrete
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Hahaha brilliant

              He's not played football for months, hasn't been around the first team for months both in training and on match day so hasn't been reintegrated back into the first team squad as per a probable specific training plan

              It's not Sunday league

              1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Lol.

    18. SHOWSTOPPERRR
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Repost

      Hai guys a doubt..is it not possible to view other members number of transfers for a particular gw?we can do this on previous years..

      1. AuFeld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        New season. New restrictions.