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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. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Azpili on for Jorginho - wut?

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jorg can't make 90.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      James can play CDM. Did so at Wigan

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

      Change to 3 at the back with wing backs

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

        Could be wromg

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You are

  2. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz to Willian for -4?

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

      no

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

    Havertz to Rash or just wait a couple of weeks and do 2FT to KDB?

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

      Is do that move

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

        *I’d

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

          I'm looking at this

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

    Anyone remember when fantasy football fix starts to get up and running? Kind of nervous about the price of havertz after that show lol

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

    Havertz to
    a) Rodriguez
    b) Greenwood
    c) Mahrez
    d) Foden

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

      A or B

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Yome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B but with caution if Man U end up getting Sancho or Bale

  6. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I was always planning havertz out for greenwood in gw2......so far seems like a good plan but is greenwood likely to start? Or would Hames be better option?

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

      Hames

  7. Leonard hatred
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sounds like Havertz is going to become a differential 😀 I'm okay with that and will be keeping hold.

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      enjoy the price falls

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        that wont happen..

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

      Hmmm he was worryingly off it though. Could take weeks to get upto speed

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        mebbe. he definitely gets another week, everybody who was going to spunk an transfer has done it already so i can't see him dropping.

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

          I agree I dont think he will drop in price

      2. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Who you looking at to replace him?

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

          Thats the problem, not much stands out other than James

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

            That’s who I’m thinking. 5 chances created and 3 shots against spurs and nice fixtures coming up

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

              Someone mentioned a VDV esqueness about him and they've got a point

    3. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping too. Far too knee jerk based on one performance.
      Described as a generational talent, good numbers in Germany, increasing year on year, even if he does drop in price I'll give him a few games.

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

    Robertson,Havertz >> 4.5/5.0 + Bruno -4?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Could do with with Saiss or James

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

        I a
        Ready have Dier and Egan in my side. Was thinking one of those two to replace Egan in wk 3.

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

      Robbo was on top form tbh

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

        Yeh it’s a tough choice but there’s so many cheaper defenders in the 5.0 and Digne doing well.
        Feeling the double Liverpool defence might be a little too much.

    3. thehodge
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m doing it.. just not sure what defender to go with or who to take out from TAA/VVD

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

        I might actually do Digne and Rashford

  9. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Looks like there are lots of good players in the 5m price bracket this season, hmm how to fit them all

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

      *this gameweek

  10. hixen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So James, what is his chances starting more games when Silva, Chilwell and Azpilicueta is back?

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

      Who knows?

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Assess vs pool .

      1. hixen
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

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

    Well that was disappointing bunch of games after Salah's hattrick, onto next GW!

  12. Cert
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) TAA + Rashford
    B) Roberson + Bruno but take a -4

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

      B

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

    When should I do Ings and Havertz ➡️ Bruno and DCL??

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

      I’m likely to do Ings+Havertz -> Bruno+Wilson tonight

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

        Great moves

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

      I'd say today or tomorrow because bruno will increase in price soon

  14. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I’m guessing Havertz hasn’t impressed tonight then? As an owner I might hold for a few more weeks and keep faith

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

      Naa he was invisible. I'd sell

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pondering switching to Pulisic as cannot stretch to Bruno unless I lose one of Werner, Trent or Salah

    2. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      FFS chumps innit, if he'd had an assist people woudl be asking if they should go salah->havertz

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

    Well, this GW was utter dog chocolate.

  16. Baked baines
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I have Salah and Aub as my top 2 big hitters! No united cover

    A) Son & Werner > Martial & Bruno -4
    B) Werner > Martial
    C) Save transfer

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

      Son to Rashford to save the hit...?
      But otherwise hold.

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

      C

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

    Reese James nailed or what?

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

      Azpi

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

      Lamps not carpenter

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

      Absolutely not.

  18. Tinker Nat
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know if Struijk is nailed?

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

      He's not. Stood in for club captain Cooper who had minor knock

      1. Tinker Nat
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Filling in

      1. Tinker Nat
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ta

  19. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Auba and Havertz out for Bruno and Rashford in (for -4) ?

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

      Auba out before west ham?

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

      Selling Auba for a hit before West Ham at home.

      You know the risk.

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't sell Auba for a hit.

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

        I know I know, but I don't know what to do with Havertz, he looks like a waste of fpl money. James Rodriguez is the only obvious replacement without taking a hit.

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

          Do James to Havertz for free

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You want Auba vs West Ham

  20. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Keep or sell Pulisic for James?

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

      Hardly sell Pulisic before he has kicked a ball.

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

      Pulisic likes playing liverpool so if hes back id keep.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Worried myself now. Might be a cameo next GW now too

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If it's a cameo next week then he starts against WBA in GW3.

        Havertz & RLC were really off the pace today I expect Lampard to get Pulisic back asap.

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

      James isn't nailed

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

        Oops, Hames

  21. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hmm, which one?

    A. Ings >> Martial
    B. Ings+Pulisic >> DCL+Bruno(C) -4

    McCarthy
    TAA, Egan, Davies, Justin
    Salah, Auba, Pulisic, ASM
    Werner, Ings
    (Nyland, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis)

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

      A

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. Just thinking B if Frank hints at a phased return

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

          If Pulisic is out then makes sense

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah. Hopefully no silly early price rises. Seems daft when they haven’t played and would have been in a lot of teams without the blank. Think it’s wrong if they rise

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B will be more if Frank is vague on Puli

    4. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B if you will be outpriced

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Don’t really want to base my decision on that, thanks

  22. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner 90 minutes,he stays.
    Was afraid of Abraham sub.

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

      Yeah, that's big. He looks fit. I was worried about the 70 min sub like with Tammy/Giroud - but if he's consistently going to give you 90 that's a big plus.

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

        Really good point

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

    Werner nowhere near the bps

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

      Obviously. He's only got an assist.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Offside a lot

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

      Why would he be

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

    Has there been a rule change with players getting assists for being fouled for penalties I.e Werner

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

      Forget that was looking on the BBC assists

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

      No, he got the assist.

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

      Help me please mate

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

        Have you hit the button?

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      5 points is decent considering Kane and ings blanks. When ziyech is back he’ll be firing

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

        Ziyech isn't back anytime soon.

  25. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner -> Martial so tempting. Must resist and save that ft.. must resist..

  26. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed is Lamptey? Really liked the look of him.

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

      100% nailed

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nobody is 100% nailed at Brighton, but yes, lost most of his competition at rb

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

      I’d like to know too

  27. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Group huddle Alli and Havertz owners

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner is the German firmino

    Werner to vardy done

    1. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      OMG hilarious.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too wide, drops deep

      Barkley and mount playing striker while Werner sits on the wing. No thanks

    3. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have you really just made that transfer? I have both and still considering selling vardy.

    4. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy the penalty merchant?

  29. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sell havertz?

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

      German Lingard so yeah