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Can new Everton signing Allan improve the Toffees’ FPL clean sheet prospects?

Everton completed the signing of Allan (£5.5m) from Napoli a week before the start of the 2020/21 campaign, with the Brazilian putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.

The central midfielder will be reunited with Carlo Ancelotti, who coached him for 18 months in Serie A.

While the subsequent capture of James Rodriguez (£7.5m) has perhaps overshadowed it, Allan’s move to Merseyside is still worthy of note from a Fantasy perspective.

The 29-year-old Brazil international likely won’t attract much interest in Fantasy Premier League himself, it should be said: a total of 12 league goals in a career spanning more than a decade is a strong indicator on that front.

The ex-Napoli man only once registered more than five assists in a single season in his eight-year stay in Serie A, meanwhile.

But it’s his potential impact on other Fantasy assets from Everton that we’ll be examining here, a topic that is perhaps even more pertinent given that Ancelotti’s troops sit near the top of our Season Ticker until December: the Toffees face all three newly promoted clubs and five teams who finished tenth or below in the Premier League last season in the first 11 Gameweeks of the new campaign.

PLAYING STYLE

A combative, all-action central midfielder, Allan was a much-needed capture for Everton given their woes in the middle of the park in 2019/20.

The sale of Idrissa Gueye and long-term absence of Jean-Philippe Gbamin (£5.0m) left the Toffees desperately short of defensive shields last season and Ancelotti’s persistence with a 4-4-2 only added to the problems, with Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.0m), Andre Gomes (£5.5m) and Tom Davies (£5.5m) all failing to convince when they were used in a two-man central midfield.

The immobile Sigurdsson especially isn’t suited to such a deep role in the middle of the park, while it’s no coincidence that Gomes’ form suffered without a Gueye-type anchor alongside him.

It soon became blindingly obvious that reinforcements would be needed in the engine room, especially if Ancelotti was to continue with his preferred formation.

He may not be exactly the same type of player as Gueye but Allan nevertheless fits the bill, with the player himself describing his playing style upon signing for the Toffees:

A strong part of my game is marking and the desire to go in to win absolutely every ball.

That is definitely a differential in my game and I believe with my desire I can put in really good performances to win over the fans.

I’ve been very competitive since I was a child; always wanted to win.

Everything we do in midfield and defence – winning a 50/50, winning a tackle or a one-on-one, clearing the ball – a lot of the time it’s like scoring a goal.

In the game, sometimes these things are very important.

At times it all seems so natural but a tackle, winning a one-on-one, clearing a ball; if it’s quite a tight game, we celebrate as if it’s a goal.

That’s about dedication and giving everything on the pitch.

Ancelotti said of his new recruit, meanwhile:

I think Allan is a fantastic player, he has fantastic energy and quality in midfield. I know him very well and he knows me.

Our supporters will love him because he plays with a lot of passion. He is a fantastic signing for us.

Tactically he is really good. Really strong defensively, he wins a lot of balls. He is aggressive and he is Brazilian, so he is able to do both – [contribute] with the ball and without the ball.

For sure, with Allan we are going to improve.

THE HISTORY

Born in Rio de Janeiro in January 1991, Allan’s senior career began in earnest with Vasco de Gama in his homeland.

After making 51 league appearances (without scoring) for the Brazilian outfit, Allan made the move to Udinese in July 2012.

Swiftly becoming a regular in Francisco Guidolin’s overachieving side, Allan spent three seasons with Il Bianconeri – helping them to a fifth-place finish in the first of them – before Napoli won the hotly contested race for his signature in July 2015.

His first three years in Naples were spent under Maurizio Sarri, with Allan very rarely used at the base of the midfield.

Rather, he was more commonly operating in the sort of role we saw N’Golo Kante (£5.0m) in during Sarri’s season-long stay at Stamford Bridge, playing to the side of a ball-playing ‘regista’ – namely Jorginho (£5.0m) – in a 4-3-3.

His attacking returns rose modestly as a result but, following Ancelotti’s appointment as Sarri’s successor in July 2018, the Brazilian was tasked with a more disciplined role in the central midfield two of a 4-4-2 – a system he may again be operating in on Merseyside.

Allan arrives in England off the back of his worst season in years.

A stop-start campaign that was littered with fitness issues ended badly, with Ancelotti sacked in December 2019, Allan falling out with new coach Gennaro Gattuso and losing his place, and Napoli slumping to their worst finish (seventh) in over a decade.

Allan in Serie A
SeasonStartsSub AppsGoalsAssists
2012/1333305
2013/1430303
2014/1533215
2015/1632335
2016/17191016
2017/1832645
2018/1928513
2019/2016721

Source: whoscored.com


Belatedly making his international debut in November 2018, Allan has been capped nine times by Brazil at the time of writing.

ALLAN V OTHER EVERTON MIDFIELDERS

Allan in Serie A
SeasonTackles won per 90 minsInterceptions per 90 minsClearances per 90 mins
2015/163.51.20.4
2016/173.91.40.8
2017/183.40.90.4
2018/193.61.30.9
2019/203.51.10.7

Source: whoscored.com




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1,314 Comments Post a Comment
  1. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just looking at Wilson's good season. He had an insane amount of big chances - and was really wasteful - proportionately he had almost as many big chances as Vardy last time around

    1. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah it's a tough one he should be better imo but does he just not have it

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

      He also won a lot of penalties?

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        3 fantasy assists

        Where he stands out though is the number of assists he made. The Fraser Wilson double act worked both ways. He looks pretty duff as a goal scorer the more I look at it. Question is whether he'd create for anyone at Newcastle

  2. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is going without Liverpool defence worth risking? Their fixtures seem too difficult for a clean sheet

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      They can get a cleanshhet against anyone, and attacking returns.
      That said, I'm only having TAA until week 10 and then I have Van Dijk flagged as a potential transfer to double up.

    2. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's not a huge risk but i wouldn't. You don't own them for clean sheets. You do it for attacking returns so you could miss out on some huge scores from Trent and Robbo.

    3. Gareth nose
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For me i'm toying between a liverpool midfielder OR a liverpool defender. Don't think its worth getting both

      1. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Could be very true. Its difficult to cover all teams

      2. Old Bull
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Don’t imagine that Liverpool will have it so easy this season so I think you are wise. I’m planning to only have Trento start with.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Worth noting that I didn't think Pool looked great last season and so I went without for a period and it was a rank killer

          However the emergence of Chelsea and Utd, possibly Spurs means it is a different landscape.

          The main thing I'm saying is don't get sucked into thinking you can automatically safely get away with no Pool just because they're looking poor both ends of the pitch. Could well be a trap

    4. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I keep debating it and just sharing the money and getting the points in another way. But then I keep ending up with TAA

    5. adstomko
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba, Salah/Mané & Werner seem the most essential out of the 4 players.
      Trent frees up so many options in attack. I think Ziyech (with 0.5m extra) will outscore Trent

    6. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Let’s say the back four + the GK have an overall Ownership of 105%.

      Each clean sheet they get will murder your overall rank.

      Each time they wipeout you’re laughing sure, but I’m not convinced early season it’s worth it. I may be wrong.

      When Trent gets a cleanie and attacking return, you’ll have 55% of players, 3m or so, score 12 more points than you.

      If you find a viable alternative early, then that’s sound.

      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It's a difficult one. I do think James Rodriguez and Ziyech (priced at 8m) will outscore Trent in the short term

        1. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Think or hope?

      2. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think 4 points will be murdering anyone's rank, especially when you have an alternative set up which could match or beat their score.
        I can't understand why people worry about ownership, just get the players within budget who you think will score the most points.
        In my case this includes TAA.

        1. Marmalade Forest
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ownership is a funny and complex one that’s hard to communicate clearly.

          Let’s say, just for now, to simplify our model, all defenders are priced equally.

          Now let’s say Liverpool have a 50% chance of a clean sheet and Newcastle have a 20% chance

          In theory, if you want to win FPL, if the Newcastle players are low enough owned, you should gamble and get the Newcastle defence. This means you have a higher chance of finishing first or last. But if you’re not top (100 or so), then it’s not worth writing home about.

          If you want to “just do well” you get the players with a higher chance of clean sheet.

          Now there is a valid argument that over 38 weeks, 38 “safe bets” will probably do better - but get 38 “risky bets” right and you’ll smash the game.

    7. Joss Ackland’s Spunky…
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo and Trent here. The 2 best fullbacks in the league from a team that’s clocked 90+ points 2 seasons in a row. Can’t see any mid at there price points out scoring them personally.

      1. SwissWavey
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I've got them both too. Don't forget only KDB got more assists than TAA, and Robertson was 5th on that list (behind Mahrez and Son)

  3. The Big Larsbowski
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Why are people so fixated on United/City-players? I have no rush changing either Salah or Auba. Then you also have great Chelsea and Spurs assets. Dont understand everyone talking about early WC and Bench Boost. There is plenty of chances to slowly change the team.

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      agreed

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      City players because they play for the most attacking team in europe
      Utd players because the general concensus is they are all undervalued

      1. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        this is true; and I'll be looking to get some, but I'm not likely to take hits or tear everything down to get them in for week 2

      2. Goodfeathers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Exactly

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      My current plan is to hold off on City until week 10 and by week 11 to have KDB, Laporte and Aguero for FUL.
      Fixtures don't look great up until then but I always put too much emphasis on fixtures. City are capsble of scoring 5 against anyone.

    4. The Big Larsbowski
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba to KdB stands out in gw 3. But when I look at the Chelsea-team now, there will be plenty of goals and they have good fixtures. Havertz will be last years DeBruyne. Last season everyone complained about Salah. He still picked up the points.

  4. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I did not expect James' goal + assist record to be so good considering minutes at Madrid and Bayern. Hmmmm...

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thing is, there's a "flop" and then there's a "flop" that's still good enough to play for the likes of Bayern and Real with decent numbers, but ostensibly not at that required elite, elite level

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sure. Suppose DCL is another reason why people aren't more excited about him as an FPL option.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It's sometimes difficult to separate the numbers from the reputation and hype and yes, Everton and DCL can be awkward FPL assets generally

  5. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who's your one player you suspect you need to remove, but you can't bring yourself to do it?

    I think mine's Danny Ings

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner, because its going against the group think

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I've considered it, particularly given the potential of Havertz and/or Pulisic

    2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL, but all the other options are mediocre or just on par

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        DCL is in limbo at little bit at that price. Think it's either Wilson or a 6 for the cheap striker slots. Fixtures and signings could result in that changing obviously

        Above is Richarlison... meh and then you may as well go Ings/Jim by the time you're there

        1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          6s are mostly worse, besides Mitro, who is average. Not keen on doubling up on Newcastle either, as I have ASM. Also have Ings, so I am kind of stuck. But who knows, maybe DCL will bang in a few with these new players behind him

          1. Ser Davos
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, the 6 is a placeholder really and to avoid having the likes of Brewster and/or Davis in such volatile times

      2. Goodfeathers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        DCL for me too. Especially now James has signed.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think he could very much do well

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Likewise but I've got him twinned with Vardy up top.

      It feels like I may be playing the wrong season but can't bring myself to go early Chelsea

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Fair reasoning

        After starting with CWilson last year I'm also wary of chasing the bargain-one-year-wonder points that plays for a low mid table side

    4. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Che Adams. Almost leaving him in out of principle at this stage.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He's very handily priced. Particularly with no Brewster move materialising

    5. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Was Soucek, but he's gone now 🙂

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, could be a blessing in disguise. Yarmolenko, FAnderson, Haller... been a few WHM bagonwheels in recent seasons

      2. One Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Soucek too. Could be dead wood with those fixtures.

    6. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Kane...

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I logged into the site earlier because the FPL app doesn't have previous season stats.

        I can see why he's such a conundrum

        1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You can do a player comparison and see individual player stats from previous seasons, I believe.

          1. Ser Davos
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            On the app? I'll have another look

            1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Yessir, go to the stats section and there should be a player comparison tab

    7. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood and Foden.

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You win 😀

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          😆

          1. Marmalade Forest
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Not due to their naughty boy behaviour!

            Bloody love my 352 if they’re there and playing. Two of the best picks in the game if they get 30+ games each.

            I’m just in trouble when they both get rested in the same week or for a prolonged period. I know they will, but I’m just seeing those names and shirts and potential and saying “you can’t bin them”.

            Lots of peaks and troughs with these two I reckon

    8. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      good question - Son and/or Alli

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        yeah, great shouts. I feel like I should put Ings to Wilson and then transform my fourth mid into Alli or Son, but it almost feels I'd be doing it mechanically and for the sake of it.

        +Jose second season
        +Full, proper pre season (relatively)

        -Jose had another trauma in leaving MUN. Looks weary
        -European schedule
        -Son being shoved wide

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yeah European schedule and Son wide does not help - I think one of Alli or Son will do pretty well but no idea which one, kinda want both just to be safe but I think that could be stupid... no idea

          1. Ser Davos
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Same mind and just as lost as you. Just going Havertz and forgetting Spuds atm. City and Utd GW 2+

    9. The Big Larsbowski
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Matt Ryan. He has become tradition.

    10. Joss Ackland’s Spunky…
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli. Bit of a place holder for Chelsea asset but he could be a nice punt for a week or 2. Hopefully.

    11. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner definitely. But the fact is, there is no good option around that price, he has high ceiling, monster ownership. Hard to overlook.

  6. Wiltonj
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Think i am just about there

    McCarthy
    Trent robbo kwp justin
    Auba salah (C) Asm armstrong
    Kane werner

    Bench all fodder

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like this. Guess you're 0 ITB?

      1. Wiltonj
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeh got 3 choices really im playing with

        Above team

        B) kane armstrong turns to son/dcl

        C) antonio or wilson + barnes and 1.5 itb

        Probaly will w/c early so no point leaving out in itb

    2. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ASM AND Armstrong will be a pain to get rid of if they fail, no real replacements at that value? Having both in starting 11 seems a bit too much for me.

      1. Wiltonj
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Like robbo and trent more than most of the midfielders tbh.

        Probaly w/c early if things dont go my way + plus to get city/united in.

  7. MGMT
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed is C.Wilson for GW1?

    1. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      When you look at the alternatives..

      1. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah Newcastle need to start off well to get some motivation and they basically have crap choices otherwise

    2. Cheese Crunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      watch the pressers. my guess is 50/50, maybe a sub appearance on for AndyC after he has a run around.

    3. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Someone made a good point earlier that if you think a player will do well, but don't be too concerned if it doesn't work out in GW, whether it's a poor fixture or they're not guaranteed to start. In Wilson's case a) I think he'll start and b) think he's a super option at that price

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That lot is incoherent. Basically, don't worry about GW1 if you think he's by far and away the best option at that price

        1. Joss Ackland’s Spunky…
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He is a great price. I’ll be keeping an eye on him for sure.

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

    If Armstrong was 6.5 everyone would have him imo

    1. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who? Sorry thick moment

  9. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hows this look?

    McCarthy (4)
    TAA - Dier - Davies (4,4)
    Salah - Auba - Zaha - Alli (4.5)
    Werner - Mitro - Wilson

    0.5itb

    Auba/Zaha/Alli can become KdB/Greenwood/Havertz or some combination depending how things go.

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Zaha is interesting. His underlying stats were very underwhelming last year.

      1. Dacra
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, he's a punt, likely first out if it doesn't go well, for Greenwood with 0.5itb maybe.

  10. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can some explain the Che Adam appeal to me? Only 6 goal involvements in 30 games last season.

    1. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have no interest in him, don't get it either.

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think some people don’t want to pay 8.5m for Ings so they think Che can help ‘cover’ some of this.
      Or it’s pure hope for that price point.
      Personally I haven’t considered him at all

      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Bizarre honestly, most of the 6.5s are better than him imo.

    3. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think It’s because he started to look decent post lockdown. Hadn’t done anything before the restart then looked a different player after

      1. Goodfeathers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Still wouldn’t dream of putting him in though!

    4. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Haven’t got him but get the appeal. Scored loads of goals in the Championship but not so in the Premiership. Looked like he had found his form again post lockdown. A punt if you like a gamble.

  11. Oneman
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So if Soucek is in quarantine is Noble the natural 5m replacement? Not seen anyone mention him but be good to know others thoughts...

    1. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why risk it?

      1. Oneman
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Gives a diff on an otherwise fairly template team

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait on the presser.

    3. Hiroku
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      WHU fixtures are dreadful, which isn't such a big deal with Soucek (who could score against anyone from a corner) as it is with Noble.

      Right now I'm considering just benching Soucek for GW1.

    4. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      All the other 5m are pretty bad. I'd stick in Bissouma and move the 0.5m somewhere else

    5. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't really need Soucek to play for the first 8 weeks or so, he's a long term investment and a good sub as he could always nick a goal from a corner.
      If you get Noble he's a transfer waiting to happen.

    6. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ceballos?

  12. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Heard there’s a lot of Agro at west ham with players refusing to train due to internal disagreements

    Would avoid Soucek/Antonio atm guys.

    1. Oneman
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah maybe best looking elsewhere. Cheers

    2. Hiroku
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Source?

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Disagreements surrounding Diangana sale https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/talksport.com/football/756625/west-ham-owners-grady-diangana-jim-white-defence/amp/

        Then refusing to train is what I’ve heard through the grape vine today. Seems plausible given Noble the captain seemed livid by it

        1. Hiroku
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks for the info. That's bad news indeed, Soucek has been nailed in my team since the first draft and I'm really struggling to see good alternatives at that price range. Might have to go with it at this point, not looking to rebuild my entire team at this point either.

    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If this is true it makes Wilson even more appealing.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        But I also heard (I think) that NEW cancelled a second pre season game v Boro due to being "peeved off with each other"

        1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Um so we replacing ASM?

        2. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They can't be upset with Wilson, he wasn't there!

    4. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Seen this as well; seems to be a disagreement over the sale of Diagana. Mainly on West Ham IG fanpages.

    5. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Source?

  13. Cheese Crunch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    TAA a go for Saturday?

    1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very likely, played most of the game for England today

      1. Cheese Crunch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

  14. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I’m ready to go..

    McCarthy
    Trent Doherty Tierney
    Aubameyang Salah St Max Havertz
    Mitrovic Werner Adams

    Nyland Bissouma Mitchell Taylor

    Not sure I want to change dependant on Soucek over St M

  15. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Did Pulisic take many penalties last year ?

    1. Hiroku
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not a single one that I can recall. Willian and Jorginho shared them.

      1. One Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        His stats are very good for a player not on penos. Think he’s going to have a big season.

        1. Hiroku
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He exploded after lockdown, scoring nearly every single game. Definitely one to watch once he's fit.

          1. One Man
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yes. I think I will bring him in after the Pool game.

    2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think it was Willian and Jorginho. Pardon me, if I'm wrong.

  16. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Callum or Mitrovic ?

    1. Cheese Crunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      CW for me. Mitro a rotation risk, it seems.

      1. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        And last time Mitro didnt exactly set the PL alight with Fulham

        1. MGMT
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He had a decent season...140 points

      2. One Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I never knew this ?

  17. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best forward in the 7-8.5 bracket?

    A. Ings
    B. Jimenez
    C. Richarlison
    D. DCL
    E. Someone else

    1. Cheese Crunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A>C>B>>D, depending on fixtures of course

      E = slim pickings, best avail I'd say would be Antonio at 6.5

  18. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A or B
    Toss a coin.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rerply to ^^^^

  19. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is the scoutcast worth watching ?

  20. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Given the uproar, it's a good indicator that Diangana could well be the best 5.5

    1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Put him in earlier and I've scratching my head as to why nobody else has. Him and Armstrong the only strong options

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tricky one. Could be amazing. Might not. Will wait and see I think.

  21. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    prefer the 442 Robbo or 352 Greenwood/Rodriguez/whoever?

    TAA *Robbo* Egan Saiss
    Mane Auba Son Havertz

    TAA Egan Saiss
    Mane Auba Son Havertz *Greenwood*

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo over Greenwood all day

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        GW1 one does complicate things, but GW2&3:

        Greenwood CRY & bha
        vs
        Robbo che ARS

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Check after that. Robbo is going to outscore Greenwood long-term. If your decision is based on a short-term basis, Robbo still wins considering he has the extra game.

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            yep true

  22. Wiltonj
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Kane + Armstrong

    B) Son + DCL

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for me

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  23. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Are Baldock and Stevens much better than Egan offensively?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      probably yeah, both Egan's goals where from corners - almost zero open play threat

  24. In a Rush
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A.Coady Rodriguez Adams
    B. Boly Armstrong Dcl +0.5

  25. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is there something obviously wrong with the following?

    McCarthy
    Taa-Bavies-Bellerin-Vinagre-Mitchell
    Son-Salah-Auba
    Mitro-Jimi

    Greenwood - Stephens - Brewster

    Switch to 442 in GW2 and 352 in GW3 with Son/Auba to Bruno/KDB.

    1. Hiroku
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinagre and Bellerin are linked with potential transfers. Other than that, looks solid.

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I know, but I don't see any alternatives.

        I really like the rotation of ARS / WOL.

        Gabriel is still isolated apparently and there's no WOL 4.5 left back....

        1. Hiroku
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I just don't like the idea of having to spend FTs or take hits to replace players who have moved on, specially considering there's still over a month left in this transfer window, so I'm trying to avoid those players for now. I get your point though.

          1. Cruyff's Eleven
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I think I'll chance it in GW1.

            Vinagre on my bench GW2.

            Auba to KDB frees up 0.5, which allows Vinagre to Coady/Boly and by then Gabriel will be free to play too...

    2. Cheese Crunch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      only change might be Mitro CallumW, depending on likelihood that CW starts for NEW. but other than that G2G.

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. ASM, Ings
    B. Zaha, DCL

  27. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know if it's Nyland or Steer that comes in for Heaton whilst he's absent please? Thanks.

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I believe it's Nyland, but I just can't pick him after watching that Sheffield United howler...

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I've heard some say conclusively it's Steer and others Nyland so just thought i'd see what the consensus is on here...perhaps i'll just try find 0.5 somewhere maybe?!!

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I would 😆

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martinez will be first choice

  28. Purse83
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of this 433. Thoughts appreciated:

    McCarthy (Nyland)

    TAA Davies KWP Robbo (Mitchell)
    Salah Aubameyang Son (Soucek Bissouma)
    Mitro Ings C.Wilson

    Cheers

    1. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team

  29. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bissouma nailed?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yeah

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        well it is Potter mind, but pretty much nailed

    2. MoSalalalalalalalalah
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      As a 4.5 he's probably your best bet.

    3. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Only Ryan and Dunk are completely nailed imo

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

      No. Owner.

  30. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Alli, Barnes, Adams
    B) Armstrong, Son, DCL

    Best option here? A with 0.5itb for flexibility

    1. pit creature
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B