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Pulisic and Azpilicueta miss out on Chelsea starting line-up for Brighton trip

Christian Pulisic (£8.5m) has missed out on Gameweek 1 of the Fantasy Premier League season, absent from the Chelsea squad named for a trip to Brighton.

Frank Lampard revealed the American midfielder was in contention to be involved on Monday night, but the Blues manager has elected to exercise caution in bringing him back so soon after last season’s injury – much to the chagrin of Pulisic’s 11.6% ownership.

Despite 8.0% Fantasy backing, Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m) has not been risked either, although he is fit enough for a place among the substitutes.

The Spaniard’s benching allows Marcos Alonso (£6.0m) and Reece James (£5.0m) a chance to occupy the left and right-back slots respectively in Chelsea’s defence, which sits in front of Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m).

Chelsea’s most fashionable midfielder and forward make the grade, however. The 13.2% owned Kai Havertz (£8.5m) has been handed a place in the Blues’ front-three, where is joined by Timo Werner (£9.5m), the most popular Fantasy striker right now.

48.7% own the German international for Gameweek 1, more than double that of the second-most-owned Danny Ings (£8.5m), who currently sits in 23.6% of squads.

Whether or not Werner can make an explosive start to the Premier League depends on how well Brighton can contain Chelsea with their five-man defence tonight.

Graham Potter has selected Adam Webster (£4.5m), Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) and Ben White (£4.5m) as a centre-back trio, flanked by Solly March (£5.0m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) either side.

Yves Bissouma (£4.5m) continues to prove he is the new Dale Stephens (£4.5m) starting in a three-man midfield alongside new signing Adam Lallana (£6.5m), while Stephens is named on the bench.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (5-3-2): Ryan; March, Webster, Dunk, White, Lamptey; Bissouma, Alzate, Lallana; Trossard, Maupay.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, Zouma, Christensen, R James; Jorginho, Kanté, Mount; Havertz, Werner, Loftus-Cheek.

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

    What position is Loftus Cheek even playing

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

      He himself doesn't know

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

      Pulisic placeholder

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

        Well he’s standing in the wrong place then

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He doesnt know either

      1. Hattrick Harry
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Terrible opinion

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

      Best Brighton defender on the pitch imo

    5. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait, loftus cheek is playing?

      *checks team sheets

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

        Yeah he’s the bloke just kind of in the way between Werner and Havertz

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

        He's not invisible, he's actively ruining everything

    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He’s walking around semi dazed

    7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Give him a break. The poor guy's socks were troubling him!

  2. N00B
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I cant wait to do Havertz to Pulisic

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Watch Havertz score in the second half now.

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

      Stay true to ur team arteta. Get willian

  3. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So much for Werner and Havertz being my saviours from my sub 1mil OR GW1 😆

    Werner, looking promising. Havertz, so far, so uninspiring....

  4. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling to think of a more pointless footballer than Ruben Loftus Cheek.

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Had potential, injuries done him in. Same as Phil Jones

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

          Now there's a backhanded compliment.

      • Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Joelinton

      • el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Harry Winks ?

        1. SackWenger
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agree with this - hopefully keeps getting selected

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

          THIS

      • WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I actually tried to but couldn't

      • Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Daniel James.

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

          If you're a fan a marking dives James is consistent entertainment.

      • Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ox
        Iwobi

      • Jolly Good
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lingard

      • Railwayman
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I know one - Solanke. The legend has it that he is a striker and even gets paid for not scoring goals or doing anything good on the pitch.

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

          Oof .. I'm upset

      • SackWenger
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nketiah

      • Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Alli, lingard, joelinton, solanke, mcburnie, winks

      • SackWenger
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Iheanacho can be added to the list too

    2. Salah(c)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      any 5.5 mids to replace asm?

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

        I like Klich

      2. spiritof82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Podence or Doucoure maybe?

        1. spiritof82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Harrison seemed decent too.

          I'd stick with ASM for now though. A 5.5 mid isn't going to score big points every week and you clearly picked him for a reason.

      3. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’m tempted with Podence but possible rotation risk.

        Giving ASM another week I think though

      4. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Harrison?

      5. Cymro
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Harrison or Klich for Leeds. Playing Fulham next too.

      6. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Klich

      7. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Probably Leeds or Wolves ones

      8. ace3.1415
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why replace ASM tho?

      9. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Podence or Harrison. Lots of options now. But hold ASM

      10. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Replacing a 5.5 mid after he blanked one game?

      11. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Need to see another 90.

      12. Captain Fozzy
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why would you want to swap ASM? You shouldn't expect a 5.5 to return each week and he has just as much a chance to return as those that did in GW1 in GW2

        However if you are set on doing so perhaps Klich

      13. F4L
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        1 return from 3 is about good enough @5.5 mil.

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

        Podence and Kilch looking contenders. Prolly best to give it another week at least, though.

      15. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        5 and 5.5 are priced that much for a reason. You can't expect them to score/ assist every game!

      16. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Podence

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep those saves coming Ryan

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Already regret going with McCarthy over Ryan

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

        He will get 200 points this season, owned him for last two but gone Johnstone this time as Ryan has been so frustrating

    4. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What position is Alzate?

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

        Cowgirl

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        CM

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

      Thank god Liverpool didn't get Werner.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, I'm sure they rather have Origi(!)

        1. Seanigula
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They don’t have Kepa, so Firmino will be good enough

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

        Looks quality

      3. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Amen. He’s levels above the defensive striker Firmino.

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

          Provider.

    6. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner has been brilliant

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

        Electric!

    7. Bushido
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Kane to
      A. Aguero
      B. G. Jesus
      C. Martial (have Rashford already)
      D. Werner

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        .

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

        A if he starts gw 2

      3. Don Van Vliet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        C.
        It's a great sword pick (if that phrase is still in vogue).

    8. balint84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A) Saliba to Justin (4.5-4.5)
      B) Ramsdale to McCarthy (5.0-4.5) to get KDb next beacuse of pricerise

    9. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lampard needs to put on CHO for RLC, and put Havertz 10/second striker.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He loves Mount too much for this.

      2. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Exactly

    10. All The Aces
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Awful start to this season compounded by the fact I captained Havertz.

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

        Bit of a bold call that one

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Shame that ball from Mount was too heavy otherwise he'd have had a clear one on one. Still think there's points for him here.

      3. RomeluStormzy
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Still time. (Havertz owner)

      4. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That's the move of a person who doesn't care about winning and wants to have fun.

        So if you're having fun then you're achieving your goal!

      5. All The Aces
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Oh my god, the guy is useless!

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

      Is havertz tired or confused about his place. Hopefully picks up second half

      1. Onana Whatsmyname
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Looks incredibly lethargic

    12. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sergio Reguilón has already decided to sign for #mufc. The signing will be closed in a matter of hours unless there is an unexpected turn #mulive [@josedavidlopez_]

      Tallas to Wolves?

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Oh yes

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Where will he play? Shaw dropped?

      3. Right In The Stanchion
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Spent £35m on shaw and have Williams backup.

        Banter FC

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Williams is poor and he was at fault for many of our goals conceded

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

          williams rb back up.

    13. Onana Whatsmyname
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner has had no service but still looking very good....reminds me of when Torres turned up at Liverpool.

      Havertz a worry for my team. Seems to lack pace and only playing 5 yard balls.

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

        Torres when he joined Liverpool tore Chelsea a new one on his first match, I remember the game

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

        He should be playing behind Werner, not in the same lane

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

      Only just started watching the match, has Havertz taken any set pieces? Just saw James on a corner, ild rather have Puli than Havertz if this will be the case

      1. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No

    15. spiritof82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling is only 3.9% owned - could be the ultimate differential.

      1. The Senate
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        too early to think about differentials IMO - just get who you think will score well...

        1. spiritof82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          True enough, though odd/interesting that almost 40% of all players think De Bruyne will score better than Sterling. The way they finished last season, you'd expect it to be closer.

          1. spiritof82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Sorry, 27% not 40%.

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

        Sterling and kdb double up vs leeds is guarantee double haul

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

        Auba to Sterling and Ings to Martial for me.

        1. spiritof82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nice moves. Auba after West Ham though surely?

      4. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Largely because he's not playing this week.

        1. spiritof82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          True, though KDB is 27% owned and heading for a midweek price rise.

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

        was just coming on here to ask Sterling vs KdB.

        Do you need a differential week one though?

        1. spiritof82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agreed, not necessarily seeking a differential, though a De Bruyne price rise this week may force a few hands. My point though is that - in the short term at least - I'd happily have KDB or Sterling, so it's odd Raheem is in fewer teams than Declan Rice and James Ward Prowse.

    16. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Havertz+Ings ➡️ Bruno and DCL?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I would

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Love that name

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Like it

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thank you

    17. JURGENAUT
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      So how many points is everyone on as it stands and what do you need to happen in terms of your ML?

      Me:
      60 Points
      Need Havertz to haul
      Brighton to score

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Would love a Brighton and Havertz goal myself

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

        59 points as it stands with werner and havertz.

    18. ThisPostsOnFire
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saw a lot of Havertz last season.

      He must be really unfit or just really uncomfortable with the system.

      Looks well off his usual pace (He's rapid when he gets going) and just keeps passing back.

      As for RLC.....looks like someone who was mistaken for a footballer and given a shirt.

      1. Fit of Pique
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He's made a couple of nice runs to be fair.

        It's a hard ask playing in an unfamiliar position with new teammatea, in a team that's just been thrown together.

        Give him time. I can see he has a poacher's instincts with those runs.

      2. Meinhoff
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Havertz can't play on the wing especially in this league.

    19. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bissouma or Alzate?

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

        Biz only 4.5, nice filler?

        1. The Train Driver
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Both are 4.5

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

      My 19.5 m back three doing well, Egan 0, Trent 1, Robbo 4

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        + Doherty are by back 4

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

          Ouch

          1. Eleven Hag
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            No worries it will be alright in long-term

    21. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sancho scores for Dortmund!

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

      Reece James on corner duty is something to keep a look at.

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

        I was so close to putting him in, if he's a regular starter then he's an absolute bargain.

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

          He's definitely on my watchlist, though Azpilicueta might still nail down the spot once he's fully fit.

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

        If I knew he were nailed he'd be straight in my team...

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

          Couple things to watch over the next few GWs. Whether he nails down the spot, and whether Chelsea look CS material.

        2. Hattrick Harry
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You know he is not when Ziyech os back

      3. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Straight out next week.

    23. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      WTF is RLC playing no 10?

      Thought that was Havertz role??

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Frank Lampard is why

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

      Chelsea need Ziyech... or Willian.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Or Pulisic

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

        Stop

    25. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why are KDB & Bruno rising ffs.

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

        Managers are buying?

    26. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Best 3 forwards based on the games played so far?

      1. Captain Fozzy
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Werner, DCL, Wilson

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

          Jimi?

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

        Vardy, Jimmy another

    27. Captain Fozzy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fingers crossed RCL is subbed at half time for Hudson-Odoi and then Lamps moves Havertz further forward