Captain Sensible

Which Liverpool player is the best FPL captain for Double Gameweek 24?

Liverpool are the main focus of the Double Gameweek 24 captaincy debate as their promising assets have two relatively appealing fixtures to play in.

However, selecting someone to trust the armband with has been a difficult decision for many of us.

To help decipher the puzzle, we’ve been running the rule over all the candidates ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, using their underlying data as well as the defensive data of their upcoming opposition.

As this article uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those signed up via either a season-long, monthly or discounted package can access it in full.

Captain Poll

Following his toplessly-celebrated goal against Manchester United, Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) is the front-runner in the Double Gameweek 24 captain poll.

So far, he has accrued the support of 42.5% of the voters, 17% more than his price-mate Sadio Mané (£12.4m), who sits on 25.5%.

The Senegalese international’s cause may have taken a hit after back-to-back blanks against Spurs and Manchester United, matches in which Salah registered an assist and a goal.

Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) comes in as the best-of-the-rest having earned the support of 15.6%.

The right-back has not blanked since Gameweek 16, registering either a clean sheet, an assist or a goal in every match since then, averaging 10 points per game in that time.

Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) is further below the main pack, backed by just 4% of the voters.

That may be of great encouragement to those considering the Brazilian, who has been involved in more away league goals than any Liverpool player this season (eight).

Jack Grealish (£6.6m) is the most popular single Gameweek player so far, earning 2.4% of the votes ahead of Aston Villa’s meeting with Watford on Tuesday night.

Five goals and one assist in the last two matches for Sergio Aguero (£11.9m) has not convinced many to look past Liverpool for Double Gameweek 24.

The Manchester City man, who faces Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, has been selected as the best captain option by just 1.5%.

Kevin de Bruyne (£10.7m) and Divock Origi (£5.2m) are the only other options on more than 1%.

Meanwhile, only 0.6% have the voters have gone for Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) as the best captain candidate despite the Double Gameweek on offer for the left-back.

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1,298 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Really really torn on Salah v Mane TC

    Salah on pens could swing it, but I feel Mane is due a haul. Literally a coin toss situation

    1. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I feel like they both can haul but Salah being on pens makes me go with him

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mane has blanked 2 games in a row. That has only happened one other time this season. Can’t see him blanking 3 let alone 4 in a row - which does tempt me to go Mane

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        We usually apply the opposite logic, though. Follow patterns. Someone scoring a lot is more likely to score. Someone blanking a lot is more likely to blank

    3. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah playing more central. And pens too. Less ownership.

  2. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is McCarthy now Southampton number 1? Their fixtures look great and I am looking for a keeper.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes he’s nailed!

  3. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Have Taa/Lundstram/Holgate. Interested to hear which is the better defensive upgrade next week...
    A. Soyuncu to Baldock
    B. Soyuncu to Ritchie
    C. Kelly to Lascelles/Clark/Fern
    D. Kelly to O'Connell/Egan
    E. Kelly to other (wat/sou/Williams)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A is lit. Also look at Stevens

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ah yes - bit of a differential

  4. Will Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Possibility of an Ings benching tonight is really getting inside my head. Already used my FT though and none of my bench players (Cathcart, Lundstram, Cantwell) are really screaming at me to say I should play them ahead of Danny. There's a crazy voice in my head suggesting Ings>Jesus for a -4 but I think I'm going to ignore it.

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m a Saints season ticket holder and Danny looked knackered against Wolves so I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he is rested tonight. Don’t forget that Ings played (when he wasn’t injured) for Liverpool so will want to play and score against them in the next game too.

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I think the resting is very likely. It's just a case of whether I try to do anything about it or just hope he comes on for 20 mins and bags a goal. As I said none of my subs are very inspiring and taking a hit to do something about it means I'd need to be really certain I'm going to make back the points. So probably will just hope for the best.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cathcart and Cantrell are decent backups

    3. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Which would upset you more:

      - Ings being rested and you not transferring him out; or
      - you transferring Ings out for a -4 him starting and hauling

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        The second one! Honestly, if I wasn't so bored at work I wouldn't even be thinking about stuff like this!

    4. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not every player will haul, a 2 pointer off the bench is fine if needed.

    5. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I sold him for a punt on Haller, cashed out 0.1 after just the one GW owning him... feels so wrong but yet so right, DGW fever baby 😉

    6. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He won't be rested for the whole game anyway - just start him. Can easily nick a goal from the bench.

      1. Will Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for sensible advice - plus just seeing your gravatar of Richie has cheered me up!

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          He's great isn't he? Reminds me of a misspent youth.

  5. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Help please.

    A) Soyuncu & Mane -4
    B) Robertson & Son -4
    C) Soyuncu & Son (no hit)

    I have TAA & Salah

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. FPL_Liger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A-,Mane is a much bigger threat than Robertson for attack

    4. Super salah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely b, robertson will get you clean sheets and attacking returns, and i feel son will run riot against norwich

    5. Johnny Leghorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mane and somebody else. Plenty on offer in Soyuncu price range.

  6. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A) KDB —> Mane
    B) Abraham —> Firmino (will mean going without Mane for DGW)

    Have TAA and Salah

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B - can’t see losing KDB being good.

      Yes he blanked last week but he hit the bar and his team mates missed several of his assists - another day would have been a 15 pointer and you wouldn’t be asking this question

      Firminio is a great pick for the DGW I think, but I’d look to get rid of him quickly afterwards

    2. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  7. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    G2G?

    Henderson
    TAA(TC) VVD Kelly
    Mane KDB Mahrez Maddison
    Abraham Vardy Maupay

    Button Cantwell Targett Lund

    1FT / 0.0ITB

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gtg

  8. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    https://twitter.com/FFScout/status/1219524071504990213?s=20

    I like the new Twitter admin FFScout appointed this season (or recently?)

    Much more playful and casual, and involved with "influencers". This is a game, FFS

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      This would be funny! 😆

      Klopp: We have couple of knocks, we will have to see how they progress in next session.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        End of the world, that 😀

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It's not a game...it's a way of life! 😆

  9. Arlyz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Have Mane - AAT
    Should I switcc Vardy to Firmino ?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably not the right week but can work. don't have any other player to change?

  10. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    How does this look please folks?

    How's this look;

    Guaita
    VVD TAA(TC) Soy
    Salah(vc) KdB Martial Maddison
    Aguero Ings DCL

    Lund Cantwell Rico

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell ahead of Lund on the bench I’d have thought given fixtures

      1. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers, will look at that, think you're right.

  11. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I officially cannot decide myself on TC so I will put it to the group.

    A. Mane
    B. Bobby
    C. TAA

    I’ll go with the most votes!!

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm on C

    4. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Main Man Mane

    6. Bumbaclot
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Need one more 😉

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

      C

    8. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      c

    9. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Just read all the posts from the last few days, and let me know if you are any wiser?

    10. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino it is then.... 😆

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

      A

  12. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    G2G? 1FT and 0.5ITB

    Ryan
    TAA (VC), Robbo, Soyuncu
    Mane (TC), KDB, Martial, Maddison
    Vardy, Jimenez, Ings

    Button, Rico, Lundstram, Cantwell

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good to go

      1. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks!

  13. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Looking for a Sarr replacement for 1-2weeks, pick one:

    A) Doucoure
    B) Noble
    C) Trossard

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Noble. Because you said two weeks

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

      C
      A
      B

    3. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Have a go with Noble.
      W/Ham may get a penalty...

      1. Nespinha
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        that's the only reason why Noble is here haha

  14. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    In which order would you put these two on bench:

    A) Lundstram (MCI)
    B) Rico (BHA)

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      The order you have

  15. enrico.palazzo
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Double pool defence or firmino?

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Bobby. In form.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  16. Lav
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TAA(c) with me anyone?

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TAA(tc) here

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes! (see below lol)

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

        I am to scared to do that, panicked this morning already on capping him over Salah, but settled down lol.

    2. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm one of the crazy brave, with you brother.

  17. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Gonna triple captain TAA, I need an edge over my mini-league rivals, that could do it!
    GTG?

    Ryan
    TAA (tc) Soy Rico
    Salah Mane KDB Grealish
    Vardy DCL Ings
    (Button/Cantwell/Lund/Ramsay)

    1FT, 0.1ITB

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If you’re looking for a cliff edge then sure!

      I joke, seems a good move to me. Good luck for the GW 🙂

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate. Good luck to you!

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Very nice.
      GL with Trent T/C and avoiding the Salah/Mane coin toss...

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Really like it! Good luck with TAA (tc), I am doing the same 🙂

  18. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I looked into my crystal ball and saw the future

    Wolves 1-0 Liverpool
    West Ham 1-2 Liverpool

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Think you might want to get a refund on your crystal ball, it’s not working properly

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah getting a brace and full bonus vs West ham. Guess it'll do 🙂

    3. WD27
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I've also got an feeling about wolves winning this one for some reason

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Well VAR did rob them at Anfield

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That's half time score, isn't it?

    5. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It’s broken.
      Get a refund.

    6. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Are you sure it was a crystal ball you were looking at... 😉

  19. rodragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Traore replacement
    Doucoure or Grealish?
    Feel that Grealish might not fetch any points against a decent Watford defence
    Ty
    Between Trossard and Doucoure,who would you choose.....

  20. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Im considering selling KdB for Son.

    Yeah, thats how I roll.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I really need to decide about Son to know what to do (see above)

      He has the potential to get a huge haul this week and if spurs start firing he is awesome to own....but... will spurs start clicking?

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Considering and doing it are 2 completely different things

      I consider a lot of things that I never do

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I have a gut feeling it might be worth it for next 3
        Son has 2nd most GA's and 2nd most SoT in last 2 of all the Mf's

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Spurs just haven’t impressed me under Mourhino but if you think he will do well in the next 3 then go for it. Spurs v City next up will be fun for you

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            yep, I can get Kun for Vardy next week

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Moura here

      Gives cash for Aubameyang as well : - )

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I prefer Son, and will still have money for Auba

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

      Hold KDB

    5. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’ve thought about this but the value I lose. 0.4m is it worth it?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Im not worried about 0.4m at this late stage.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I’m not but if one wants KDB back!?

          I’ve already took a risk dropping Vardy.

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            There is always a way.

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              PS....someone famous that I know is also probably selling KdB...

              1. The 12th Man
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                Pep selling him?

            2. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              True.
              Might go there you know. Might as well try something different on WC.

              Aguero,Ings,Greenwood front line worries me a little for mid week. Might get Bobby and DCL in.

    6. Tinmen
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      For a hit?
      I’m thinking the same

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        no, for free

        McC
        TAA Soy Rico or Lundy
        Mane Salah Son Martial
        Vardy Ings Ayew

        1. Tinmen
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          In that case I would do it, especially given KDBs fixtures next 6

    7. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck. I sold KDB for his 19 pointer, too scared to ever do it again

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        thats when he played striker. Thats no longer happening.

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Kun was out then

          1. Will Kane
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            True. Hope it works out for you

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

      Even I am.

      Considering Martial too.

  21. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather play Kelly (SOU H) or Rico (BHA H)?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Toss a coin

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kelly

    3. FPL_Liger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kelly

    4. carlosice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think Kelly, but hear he may lose his place

  22. carlosice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A) play Rico or Kelly

    B) or transfer one out for B Williams (for free)

    Many thanks

  23. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guaita
    Sidibe Soyuncu Taa
    KDB Salah Mane Martial
    Ings Vardy Mason

    Bench:Button,Todd,Lundy,Hanley

    0 ITB 1FT

    My plan is if I find anyone to be rested I will swap them out (KDB,Ings)

    Thanks 🙂

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Would expect Mahrez to start.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        If he does and KDB is benched I will get Son...!

  24. Totally J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Maddison to Son for a hit?

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

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

      Wouldn’t do it this week, Leicester have a good fixture

  25. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    How am I looking then good people?

    Pope
    Trent/Kelly/Rico/Lund
    Mane(Tc)/kdb/grealish
    Vardy/bobby/ings

    Button/cantwell/Stephens/rich*

    Thanks guys

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gtg

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Swap Stephens for Rico. Gtg.

  26. Lav
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Think I am locking in. Unsure on TC, especially when I am inside 10k.

    Guaita
    TAA(c) Soy Holgate
    Mane Salah KDB Grealish
    Vardy Jimenez Ings

    Button Lund Cantwell Baluta*

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck everyone 🙂

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Fell wolves on break can sneak one.

      1. Lav
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wont matter, I reckon Trent can not only get a clean sheet against West Ham, but run riot. Can get something against Wolves too in what will be a close match.

        1. SB007
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          He may get rested.

  27. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TC...

    Mane or Salah??

    First to 2 and reasons why.

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah. Pens. Less ownership. Central role. Ecstatic after Utd win.

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TAA - I expect a clean sheet and an assist worst case. Mane or Salah worst case could be 5

    3. Fernando Torres
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Interesting, Mane better away

      1. SB007
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Past away performance stats irrelevant

    4. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mane - has blanked the last 2, ha so my down so once this season, is inconceivable he blanked me 3 or 4 in a row

      He came off early vs United whereas salah played the whole game

      (Disclaimer: I’m probably going Salah, but this is just a personal choice, I think the ‘logical’ choice is Mane but not a huge amount in it)

  28. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Good luck everyone!

    Ryan
    TAA(TC) Sidibe Soyuncu
    Salah(VC) Mane deBruyne Mahrez
    Vardy Maupay Martinelli

    Woodman Guilbert Rico Nakamba

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      User name to captain choice aligns perfectly!

      Great team - Martinelli an interesting punt.

      Good luck for the GW! 🙂

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers !

  29. SB007
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jesus my differential.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Who is your differential?

  30. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which GK to play this GW only

    A) Guaita (Sou h)
    B) McCarthy (CP a)

    ....starting Ings up top for the record.

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Guaita. Bednarek is a big loss.