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Robertson only key absentee as Klopp names strong Liverpool side

Injury has struck owners of key Liverpool assets again as Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) is absent from the matchday squad in Double Gameweek 29.

Jurgen Klopp revealed prior to kick-off that the Scottish international had picked up a slight issue in the week.

“Robertson would have started today but then he felt [something] slightly. But it’s all good, it will be fine for Wednesday. But not for today. We didn’t want to have him on the bench and see Robbo and think, ‘Maybe we can bring you [on].’ It wouldn’t make sense today. That’s the reason and he will be fine.” – Jurgen Klopp

With Bournemouth coming to Anfield, James Milner (£5.3m) has been selected in his place, taking up the left-back berth.

More frustrating for Robertson’s 20.7% ownership is the fact that most other defensive assets are in place for this lunch-time meeting.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m) retains his place on the right-hand side of defence while Joe Gomez (£5.3m) returns alongside Virgil van Dijk (£6.6m) at centre-back.

However, owners of Liverpool assets knew they were coming into this weekend with some doubts over their clean sheet potential in light of a recent injury to Alisson Becker (£6.2m).

Klopp revealed that the Brazilian had sustained a hip muscle injury in training this week, paving the way for Adrian (£4.0m) to come back into the team.

Liverpool kept just two clean sheets in the 10 league matches that the former West Ham man was the custodian for.

Thankfully, Mohamed Salah (£12.8m), Sadio Mané (£12.4m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.6m) lead the line for Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth arrive at Anfield with some issues of their own, Josh King (£6.1m) missing the game with a hamstring problem.

That sees Junior Stanislas (£5.9m) come in to play on the left flank of a front-three, which also features Callum Wilson (£7.4m) and Ryan Fraser (£6.8m).

Liverpool XI: Adrian; Milner, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale; A Smith, Aké, S Cook, Stacey; Billing, Lerma, L Cook; Stanislas, C Wilson, Fraser.

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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Come oooooonnnn Auba !!!

  2. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Chances of Salah getting 2 bonus??

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      90%

  3. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    For those with all their chips left, assuming you FH and BB in the 2 dgw's, does Salah (AVL) in 32 look like the best TC option?

  4. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    LFC 3 wins away from being Champions pending City results.

    This early in the season is absolutely unheard of.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      They keep steam rolling teams with that rock 'n' roll football

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        22 pts is making them bored... No compition hurts

  5. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    So Mane captain over Salah worked out well at the end...

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Mane did not mother haul though.

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      4 points difference.

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Well played

      Swapped it out this week. Always a coin toss.

  6. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Will Auba outscore Mane this week?

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      hope so

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      If you capped Auba very likely he outscores Mane.

  7. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Who would you rather have for BGW 31?

    A) Sarr
    B) C. Taylor

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      A

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Anyone but a burnley defender.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Sarr

      Attack over defence always and forever unless you do not own TAA.

  8. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Sarr score prediction?

    Worries me as can see him scoring multiple times today

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      owner here, just the assist today if lucky

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Palace dont concede many at home

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Palace do not concede alot

  9. Alnair
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Firmino is rubbish.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      He is class.. You can FO

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      they need to replace him

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Poor finishing stands out. His finishing aside, I thought he was great.

    4. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      From an FPL POV you are correct

  10. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Marginal irritation at swapping C this week but I’ll take net 29. Last 2 weeks I’ve been 7 from 4 both times

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Link please.

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        See above

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Nice one Pingi

  11. faux_C
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    FPL managers claiming Firmino is rubbish making it obvious they know nothing about football.

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  13. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Auba with a 106% EO
    If I didn't (C) do I want him to blank?

    1. sovietrockettes
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      yes

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      By 6% yes

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      no as last as your captain outscores him

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        *as long as

  14. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Well my plan to bring in Firmino for BGW31 goes down the drain after tonight

  15. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Wow Salah 2 bonus, didn't expect that!

  16. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Switched captain from auba to Salah in the final seconds. Rival captained him so a blank would be divine

  17. Miniboss
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Thanks Mane, Ings your turn.