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Traore benched for Wolves as Nuno switches up front three

Having dislocated his shoulder early on in Wolves’ 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United in Gameweek 34, Adama Traoré (£5.6m) is only a substitute for today’s clash against Everton.

The rapid winger did manage 78 minutes at Bramall Lane but drops out in favour of the returning Pedro Neto (£5.0m).

On the other flank, Daniel Podence (£4.9m) replaces Diogo Jota (£6.0m) while Joao Moutinho (£5.4m) joins his countryman on the bench as Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) starts the game.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s chosen widemen Podence and Neto play either side of Raul Jimenez (£8.1m), who is on a run of three consecutive blanks.

Mason Holgate (£4.4m) fails to make the Everton matchday squad due to injury, despite Carlo Ancelotti being hopeful that the defender could make a quick return to action after picking up a shin problem in GW33.

The Italian manager has also made three line-up changes, with Leighton Baines (£4.9m) earning a rare start in place of the benched Seamus Coleman (£5.3m).

Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m) replaces Andre Gomes (£5.2m) – another player who is absent through injury – while Theo Walcott (£6.2m) earns his first post-restart minutes in place of fellow ex-Arsenal man Alex Iwobi (£5.6m).

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.3m), who has yet to register an FPL return since the return of the Premier League, partners Richarlison (£8.2m) up top.

Ancelotti was not in the mood to give much away in his pre-match interview on Sky Sports but was pushed to reveal that Everton will use a wing-back system.

Eleven players that I would like to see defend well and attack well. It’s not a clear line-up for you.

For the players and for me, we didn’t have a lot of time to try but I hope it’s going to work.

Three at the back, I think so. Sometimes three, sometimes five, it depends. – Carlo Ancelotti

Nuno was slightly more insightful as to why he has changed around the Wolves line-up and on Traoré’s benching.

We created a lot of situations [v Sheffield United] that required finishing the action, shooting on goal. Bad positioning, bad passing, something that we have to improve.

[Traoré is] available. He’s been dealing with his shoulder problem. He’s been struggling with pain but he’s available. If we consider that we can use him, we will do so. – Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; Podence, Jimenez, Neto.

Everton XI (3-5-2): Pickford; Baines, Keane, Mina; Digne, Gordon, Davies, Sigurdsson, Walcott; Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.

1,339 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What is that hairstyle Adams? FFS

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Better than Davies!

  2. Iggypop
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hold onto the clean sheet please wolves! X2! And no more jimenez goals!

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This

  3. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Everton... Really need this clean sheet to be wiped...

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I want to punch you in the eye

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Podence has made a case for himself!

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

    Those with no City or only KdB, what are you doing this week?

    I’m debating whether it’s worth using a FT or hit to get any in given such a short turnaround in upcoming games for them.

    I own both Salah and Mane but think I’m going to keep the faith, I think Arsenal will want to play them and get exposed at the back rather than a park the bus team.

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus in. Not sure about Razza yet.

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

        You think he starts?

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

        That would allow me Vardy to Jesus as a FT

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

      Arteta parks the bus

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

        Arsenal don’t have a bus to park though

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

      I do own KdB and given he came off at 62 minutes I fancy him to start so thinking I may captain him to try and hedge the risk somewhat

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

      Literally no idea, kinda de-railed me this week, been top of my league for most the season until this gw. Not having sterling killed me. Salah just looked desperate for goals but his quality of finish wasn't there, wouldn't be surprised if he gets his rest next gw. Do I get sterling for Salah? Looks like a point chasing move and the threat of rotation is arguably larger for him next gw. currently have Mahrez who clearly isn't as explosive. I'm at a loss..

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

        It’s tough, Klopp just doesn’t rotate as much as Pep, and they don’t have cup to worry about, just records to chase.
        Think I’m going to stick, it’s then weighing up whether Vardy to Jesus is worth it

  6. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Adama to win another pen off Digne for Jimi to slot? Anyone?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Neves' turn

  7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This waiting on double cleansheet again is nerve shredding

    I wonder should they award defenders SOMETHING at he 60 minute mark, just to take away the extreme all-or-nothing-ness of it

    Even 1 point banked if 60 minutes is reached with a CS, then the other 3 at the 90 minute mark

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I hate watching games where I have double defence.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yep - agree

        I had treble pool defence from GW20 until lockdown, it was honestly painful watching games, even though they were racking up the CS’s

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very silly. Clean sheets aren’t handed out for free

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It’s all relative though - silly in relation to what? Avoiding Vardy while he scores a billion points?

  8. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    get Doherty off

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      via red card

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

    Does Jimenez simply never need a rest?

    He's played almost 90 minutes every single game since the restart

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

      yes he never gets rested

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn't move much tbf

    3. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      that's only 5/6 games though.

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

        it's the quick turnaround though

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

    Digne almost goal

  11. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Digne just wide

  12. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is a Doherty assist for Jimenez (or, even better, the other way) too much to ask?

  13. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How has Jiminez played?

  14. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Digne close.

  15. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sold Salah before.his 18 pointer. Then sold Jimenez and Doherty before this gw. You're welcome

    1. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who are you selling this GW?

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What's your next transfer ?

    3. Reg83
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Got sterling in this week. Stuck with Jimenez.

  16. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    JOTAAAA GOAL

  17. Reg83
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Lol. My main rival last week benched Willian, this week Jimenez. This is what happens when u have 8 attacking players. Atleast 1 should be fodder like saka, Connolly, etc.

  18. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Everton best attacker is actually Digne

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah easily Rich, Digne second though

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah thinking this myself lol

  19. DMP
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    “ Jota sucks “ lol

  20. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Please just make this gameweek stop

  21. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    JOTA

  22. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What a goal!

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nice

  23. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What a pass Neves!

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Brilliant

  24. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What a goal

  25. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Quality goal that

  26. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wow Jota

    What a finish son

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Oh Jesus on the replay it was all Pickford - yuck

  27. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Messi style goal

  28. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope > Pickford

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone>Pickford

  29. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wolves not scored much recently
    Eve defensively been ok
    Now 3-0
    Took jimmy out for Vardy

  30. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimmy miles away from baps now 🙁