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What to do with Jiménez after third successive FPL blank at Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd 1-0 Wolves

  • Goals: John Egan (£4.5m)
  • Assists: Oliver Norwood (£4.7m)
  • Bonus Points: Egan x3, Chris Basham x2 (£4.6m), Dean Henderson (£5.2m)

So soon after Wolves were declared a side to triple-up on, they have now lost two matches in a row and scored in neither of them.

It is no secret that Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have been playing progressively less incisive football with each passing week and it is having an adverse effect on Fantasy favourite Raúl Jiménez (£8.3m).

Even as he was nodding his 15th league goal of the season past Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) in the Gameweek 31+ win over Bournemouth, the Mexican was in the middle of a laboured performance which yielded just one effort on goal.

Since then, Jiménez has now blanked for three matches in a row, hardly encouraging ahead of a Gameweek 35+ meeting with an Everton side that has two clean sheets in their last four.

With each passing Gameweek, the mid-priced forward has looked ever more peripheral and hit a new low at Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening.

Against Aston Villa and Arsenal he was guilty of drifting too far wide but at Sheffield United, his positioning was far too deep. As a result, across the 90 minutes, he did not register a single attempt on goal.

There was only one moment in the first half when Jiménez looked like having a shot, as he collecting an Adama Traoré (£5.7m) cross with his chest, only for Chris Basham (£4.6m) to clear.

Sheffield United were certainly in better defensive shape in this one, with Jack O’Connell (£4.5m) finally back in the starting line-up but, as already mentioned, this lack of clinical edge for the Wolves attack has been going on for several games now.

On Wednesday evening, Jiménez dropping deeper did allow for Traoré and Diogo Jota (£6.1m), selected either side of him at the front of a 3-4-3 formation, to make some exciting runs, although it was rare for them to find anyone else in the box when they got there.

“We’ve created chances but it’s very difficult to play against Sheffield. It requires different things from us, a little bit more deep. We had a lot of situations where we unbalanced Sheffield, we had good movements and good chances that we should be more clinical from, but our counter-attacks must be better.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

One man who might feel frustrated not to have been involved more often against Sheffield United was Matt Doherty (£6.4m).

With Jota and Traoré full of running at the very least, there were several occasions when the wing-back was free in a dangerous position either in or around the box, arms outstretched but was ignored.

Knowing that he is still getting into the right areas might be of some encouragement to Doherty’s 12.7% ownership as Nuno goes about trying to find some solutions to Wolves’ recent issues.

It is certainly worth holding onto the wing-back, or any of his defensive colleagues, for Gameweek 35+, especially as it is Everton who come to Molineux.

Not only have the Toffees been largely toothless in attack away from home since the return of the Premier League, Wolves did not look particularly likely to concede at Sheffield United on Wednesday.

They had managed to hold out for 92-and-a-half minutes before John Egan (£4.5m) nodded home a gut-wrenching winner as virtually the last kick of the game.

Up until that point, Rui Patrício (£5.2m) had been largely untroubled. Before limping off, Oli McBurnie (£5.5m) nodded his first-half header straight at the visiting goalkeeper before Billy Sharp (£5.4m) was clearly offside as he netted in the 53rd minute.

George Baldock (£5.0m) headed a Richairo Zivkovic (£4.7m) cross around the post with 15 minutes to go before Lys Mousset (£4.4m) went on a run blasted an effort high and wide.

The first time that owners of Wolves defensive assets really had hearts in their mouths was in stoppage time when a game of pinball took place in the penalty area, leading to Ben Osborn‘s (£4.7m) deflected shot. 

With just seconds left, the resulting corner seemed a routine one for Wolves to clear and claim an eighth clean sheet from a possible 10, but Egan rose high enough to secure his second goal in as many Premier League outings.

Galling for backers of the Wolves defence, especially the double-uppers, but at least encouraging enough to warrant going with a similar set-up for the visit of Everton next time out.

It’s Chelsea up next for Sheffield United, who have scored at least twice in each of their Project Restart fixtures. That may be enough to put off investment in the Blades’ defence, but their display on Wednesday might prove a sufficient dampener on interest in Christian Pulisic (£7.2m) and Willian (£7.3m).

As already mentioned, the return of O’Connell brought an instant calm of the Sheffield United backline as if he had never been away, the overlapping centre-back at the heart of much of their approach play too.

Sander Berge (£4.7m) and Osborn are also forming a decent partnership in central midfield, offering decent protection for the three-man defence even with John Lundstram (£4.6m) and John Fleck (£4.7m) out of the team, although the former was fit enough for the bench tonight.

As a result, Henderson was largely untroubled in net, other than Ruben Neves‘ (£5.2m) free-kick striking the bar.

Sheffield United XI: D Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; McBurnie (Mousset 49′), Sharp (Zivkovic 71′).

Wolves XI: Patrício; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; D Jota, Jiménez, Traoré (Dendoncker 79′).

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  1. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    No news on Mendy?

  2. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Henderson
    TAA AWB Saiss
    Salah KDB Fernandes Mahrez Foden
    Rashford Jimenez

    Pope Lascelles Connolly Lundstram

    1FT, 0.6 itb

    1. TAA Jimenez >> Digne Vardy (-4)
    2. Rashford Jimenez >> Greenwood Vardy (-4)
    3. Save

    Thanks aLL.

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2 then bench foden

  3. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    62 points behind ML leader.

    KdB + Kane -> Sterling + Vardy (-4)

    Go ahead with the transfer, if I plan to TC one of Sterling or Vardy?

  4. No Totti No Party
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    who would u choose for this week Sterling or Vardy ?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Vardy

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have had Vardy past few weeks but Sterling looks like he is going to ruin a few teams.

    3. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Vards as I think you can attack City w/o Raheem

    4. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      sterling and mane are the players that scare me most this week

  5. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    And third red arrow in a row.
    Nice to watch Foden, he could have a brace easily, have Mane over Salah and double Wolves defence.
    Rival has Salah and Egan first on bench coming on.
    33points and 3 to go. Anyone worse?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      32 points 4 to go. Although one is Kane so let's call it 34 points 3 to go.

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      31 points and 5 to go

  6. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Seriously consdiering this -8 this week? Is this just too mental?

    Mahrez Jimi TAA and Doherty to Sterling Vardy Digne and Kiko?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez, Trent and Doherty out as part of a -8 hit when they all have good fixtures is pretty mental

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        of course. Just trying to get ahead of the curve I guess. Wolves not looking quite as good and TAA worried he has a benching soon.

        Its obviously more to try and get Vardy and Sterling in this week

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry dont like - find another way to get Vardy and sterling

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        thanks Bobby yeah don't think I can with current team no one else I can lose apart from Salah to fund it!

        Pope Martinez
        TAA Doherty Maguire Aurier Fernandez
        KDB Mahrez Salah Martial Bruno
        Nketiah DCL Jimi

        1.2 ITB

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Your defense is strong so i would downgrade Fernandez > Lampety and upgrade Jimi > Vardy. Next week get DCL out

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only one upgrade there imo

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        cheers WR. Is that Vardy I guess?

    4. Roysgotnoboys
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Could just do Mahrez > Foden and then the Vardy move.

      I have Mahrez and not sure it’s worth the extra cash over Foden. He shoudo of scored 2 last night

  7. Steiger
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys, looks like another red arrow for me this week.

    Not took a hit for a while and thinking of these moves after tonight’s games.

    Jiménez/Hayden/Maguire > Greenwood/Pulisic/Digne -4

    Good moves..?

    ROT with those moves

    Patrício
    TAA/Digne/Doherty
    Salah/KDB/Fernandes/Pulisic
    Rashford/DCL/Greenwood

    Martínez/Foden/Lascelles/Holgate

    TIA

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

    Would you do KDB + Jimmy to Mane + Maupay for a -4 or mad to even be thinking it ?

    1. Roysgotnoboys
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mad.

  9. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. Anyone like any from the below please? 0.3m ITB and 2FT. CHeers

    Patricio
    Lascelles - Doherty - TAA
    Mane - KDB - Fernandes - Mahrez
    Greenwood - Jimenez - Rashford

    (Martin) - ASM - Holgate - Kiko

    A) Doherty + Jimi > Saiss + Vardy
    B) Patricio + Jimi > Ederson + Ings
    C) Anything else?

  10. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimenez hasn't blanked for 4 games in a row all season

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What a lovely time to start

  11. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    My goalkeeper’s points since the restart

    13, 10, 9, 2, 8

    😆

  12. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Need 0.3m to do jimmy > Vardy. Who would you downgrade?

    Ddg
    Taa Doherty aurier
    Salah kdb Bruno Mahrez Foden
    Rashford Jimmy

    Martin Taylor Connolly ngakia

    1. Roysgotnoboys
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tough. I’m in a similar situation

      I may just play Ings instead

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers bud. Is he nailed though? Need a playing fourth defender In case of rotation, already have ngakia.

    2. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Taylor to Lamptey?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Rf to g banger. Cheers bud. Is he nailed though? Need a playing fourth defender In case of rotation, already have ngakia.

        1. G Banger
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          He played well against pool, and got the assist, also has played 90, 45, 90, 90 in the last 4 if that helps

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Worth a look. Thanks!

  13. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning guys, 2 FT and 1.4 ITB. Feel like I need to do Jimi > Vardy but don't have the cash and need to downgrade someone.

    A Jimi & Rash > Vardy & Greenwood
    B Jimi & Boly > Vardy & Saiss
    Other suggestion?

    Patricio
    Azpi / Boly / Masina
    KDB / Sterling / Bruno / Martial / Sarr
    Rash / Jimi

    Martinez / Holgate / Lascelles / Nketiah

  14. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Quick poll please:

    (a) AWB + Jimenez + DCL => 5.1 DEF + Vardy + Greenwood (-4)
    (b) Jimenez + Rashford => Vardy + Greenwood

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  15. Roysgotnoboys
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Everyone was doubling up and captaining Wolves players a couple of weeks back.

    Is Jiminez really that bad? Not seen wolves play thatching recently

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      of course he isn't. wolves have looked a bit predictable attacking wise, and Jimenez has started drifting wide and dropping deep, hasn't looked dangerous at all. still a very good player.

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      They don't look like they have any threat whatsoever. It's give it Traore and cross our fingers.

  16. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A)Salah >> Sterling
    B) Save

    Patricio
    Doherty,TAA,Azpilicueta
    Salah,KDB,Fernandes,Pulisic
    Rashford,Greenwood,Vardy(c)

    McCarthy,Saka,Taylor,Lascelles 0.0m itb. 1FT

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      considering the same move. just don't see salah starting. Firmino first, then mane, surely it is Salah's turn. that being said he should still get 30mins and could still score.

      i'd only do the move if you captain sterling.

      nice team btw.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks.
        Vardy captain is hard to ignore and I took a hit this week (Jimmy > Vardy in preparation for that.)

        Just think Sterling has better fixtures over the last gameweeks than Salah.
        Can’t go Foden or Mahrez as the two above me in my main ML have them.
        I could always give Salah the Burnley game then decide but will Klopp give him a rest?

        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          i think Salah is benched yes.

          i will probably do the same. and kane to vardy. chasing so need to go balls deep.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Now is the time to punt if chasing.

  17. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Do spurs have another fit Right Back hoping for a Aurier benching and staying there tonight

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, esp with Dier suspended - Aurier starts I'm afraid

    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Toby has played as a right back before.

  18. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone brave enough to do Sterling (c) v Brighton rather than Bruno (c) v Southampton?

  19. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    DDG
    TAA - Doherty - Kiko
    Salah - KDB - Bruno - Son
    Rashford - Jimenez - DCL

    (Button, Lascelles, Simpson, Guendouzi)

    2 free transfers;

    Rashford + DCL ---> Greenwood + Vardy ?

    Yes or No ?
    Tnks.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looking at this for a hit. See how Rash/Greeny do tonight. My teams a mess tbh

  20. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth a FH here?

    Martinez will likely concede. As will Kiko/Lascelles/Holgate. TAA could be benched and Doherty in terrible form. Looks like Salah, KDB, Foden could all be benched. Jimmy and DCL will also probably blank. Only 1FT and a bit lost!

    Martinez
    TAA • Doherty • Kiko
    Salah • Martial • KDB • Bruno • Foden
    Jimmy • Rash
    (3.9, DCL, Holgate, Lascelles)

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You make a good case to FH. If you want the big hitters you can't get without hits this week go for it.

    2. Macam Dave
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have almost same team and i am FH 35

      Always planned on 36 but my team will be fine for 36 with carry added. Of course 38 always an option but unless early team.sheetsbwhich can't guarantee 35 feels best option.

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

      My midfield and 2/3 forwards are the same.

      Tempted to FH too, but only problem is if they don't get benched this week, they will next time, and the chip will be wasted.

      Gonna try to find out as much as possible RE: Salah, KDB, TAA & Foden first.

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

      If and when you free hit, a strong bench is essential at this time. Dont load your bench with non players just to accomodate big hitters who may be rested.

    5. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’m the same boat as u mate with similar players, I think I’m going for the fh and go with Robertson mane and sterling as the main entries instead of KDB Salah and Trent

  21. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why so much love for Rashford on here, just becuase we now think he'son pens?
    It seems Bruno, Martial, Greenwood and even Wan-B are more profitable, no?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Agree. Already own so giving him 1 last look tonight. He’s still the best striker they have, just not working out as an FPL asset right now

  22. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Planning to do Jimenez to Vardy/Jesus

  23. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    boy do i not like the look of this GW. Don't have the 3 players that look the most likely to go big (and are captainable), and can only get them in by removing my big hitters.

    Don't like it at all.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which 3? Free hit time?

    2. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Which three?

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sterling, Mane and Vardy in my opinion. First 2 rested with juicy fixtures. Vardy playing the whipping boys after scoring 3 in 2.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mane.
      Sterling
      Vardy

    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Damage limitation then. Captain the best option you have and hope those options don’t do so well.

  24. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Lascelles to Cresswell or Justin for -4?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Should play at the weekend and we should have a lot more of our team back. Expect a 0-0 tbh

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for info

  25. FPLShaqiri
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best way to generate the £0.2 needed for Jimenez to Vardy?

    Pope
    TAA - Doherty - VVD
    Salah - Kdb - Fernandes - Pulisic - Martial
    Greenwood - Jimenez

    Martin - Holgate - Taylor - Nketiah , £1.5ITB

    Tempted to just drop Nketiah to Connolly. Salah to Sterling also in my head, although I correctly resisted dropping Salah this week!

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doherty, VVD or the Nketiah move yeah. Mo looks excellent last night

      1. FPLShaqiri
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. Yep those 2 also the ones I'm thinking about, due to high risk of rotation. Both also scary players to drop though 🙂

        Now I think about it I don't think I will drop Salah. Even if he's due a rest, BUR, ars, CHE, new are still decent fixtures attacking wise, and can always do damage off the bench. Worst case he is benched once and gets 30 mins.

    2. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Taylor to Lamptey?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Madness

  26. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which transfer is best, Son and Jimenez to....

    A)Vardy and Sterling

    B) Jesus and Mane

    c) Keep Jimmy at all costs

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A looks great

    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A looks really juicy!

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

  27. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If FH this week, who would be your top 3 attacking players in it?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Vardy
      Sterling
      Mane

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah this

        1. Macam Dave
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sterling over kdb or you mean both?

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Probably both

    2. Macam Dave
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why mane not Salah? Risk of bench? But Salah in form now and of plays would likely fire

  28. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning guys, points forecast for Kane and Son tonight?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      How much will Kane get for a Clean sheet?
      Only joking.
      Kane 9
      Son 3

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I’ll settle for that after capping Kane over KdB

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2
      11

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Interesting

  29. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Repost as looking for a few comments:

    Henderson
    TAA AWB Saiss
    Salah KDB Fernandes Mahrez Foden
    Rashford Jimenez

    Pope Lascelles Connolly Lundstram

    1FT, 0.6 itb

    1. TAA Jimenez >> Digne Vardy (-4)
    2. Rashford Jimenez >> Greenwood Vardy (-4)
    3. Save

    Thanks

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Digne / Azpi / Doherty *

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2 would tempt me

  30. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    That Nuno keeps talking about counter-attacks is part of the problem. He needs to come up with ways to make Wolves more incisive when they have the ball. Watching him against Arsenal and Sheff Utd, he was clueless.