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Abraham leads Chelsea line as Jorginho drops to bench for West Brom trip

Tammy Abraham (£7.3m) has been tasked with leading the Chelsea line for their Gameweek 3 trip to West Bromwich Albion.

After impressing midweek, the former Swansea City loanee makes his first Premier League start of the season in what looks to be a 4-2-3-1 formation named by Frank Lampard.

That suggests a slightly wider role for Timo Werner (£9.5m), who is capable of operating as a left-winger, while Kai Havertz (£8.4m) gets his first chance to play number 10 in a league match since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen.

Meanwhile, Abraham coming into the team has forced Jorginho (£5.1m) to the bench, which should make for interesting viewing if Chelsea win any penalties this afternoon, as the Italian has taken two since the start of the season.

In defence, Reece James (£5.1m) continues to silence the naysayers worried about rotation, as he starts ahead of Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) for the third match in a row.

His Fantasy credentials are boosted by a Premier League debut for Thiago Silva (£5.5m), although Willy Caballero (£4.9m) makes one last start in goal as Edouard Mendy‘s (£5.0m) came too soon for involvement in Gameweek 3.

Matheus Pereira (£6.0m) remains the only asset of slight Fantasy worth in the West Bromwich Albion side.

The mid-priced midfielder is the most popular among Baggies starters but is only owned by 2.5% ahead of a testing meeting with Chelsea.

West Bromwich Albion XI (5-4-1): Johnstone; C Townsend, O’Shea, Bartley, Ajayi, Furlong; Diangana, Sawyers, Livermore, M Pereira; C Robinson.

Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Caballero; Alonso, T Silva, Christensen, R James; Kanté, Kovačić; Werner, Havertz, Mount; Abraham.

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

    Surprised Abraham wasn't subbed off

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

      Same. I guess taking off a forward when you need goals is a factor.

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

    Why is Werner playing wing back position?

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

    Everrrrtonn

  4. Keep Calm and Play On
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Get Giroud on the pitch!

  5. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Time to WC this team?

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Justin Taylor
    Salah KDB Son Podence
    Werner Martial

    Nyland Mitchell Bissouma Davis

    1FT 0.3ITB

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like most teams that people have just got on their wildcard

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Fair. I'm just concerned about Martial, Werner, Davies, the keepers and the bench. Would probably make 5 or 6 changes. I could just do Martial > Jimi/DCL or include Werner for a -4. Dejected by my lack of points so far though after taking a hit this week.

        1. COLLIN QUANER
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think it's a solid team mainly. Yeah I like the look of Werner > Jimi. Davies > Saiss maybe? Martial I'd keep for the time being personally, but DCL/Richarlison are good options and frees up some cash if you were to get rid.

          Definitely wouldn't wildcard mate

          1. School of Poch
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah Davies to Saiss has been on my radar for a while. I could do all 3 for a -8. But I took a -4 this week. Not usually one for taking so many hits. Martial > Jimi would save me 0.2 that Werner > Jimi wouldn't

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

    Will be surprised if that’s not the last we see of Alonso in the Prem.

    An FPL legend on his day at LWB!

  7. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This is what is happening when you show no respect and you think you reached a good level before you even start your career.

    Lampard you poor boy

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

    Since the start of last season Chelsea have conceded 42 goals in 21 away games. More than the likes of Norwich and Villa.

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good stat

  9. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Surprise surprise Thiago Silva struggling against actual salaried football players

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

    Chelsea have no shape

    Fat frank just throwing players on

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

      Chelsea need demba ba back from retirement

  11. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz now playing in his 4th different position since joining. Buy players with no plan where they fit in and this is the result.

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

      You have to give it some slack, Ziyech and Pulisic are missing.

  12. Check out my Umtiti's
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea need a miracle... They need Alexey Smertin

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fergie's United against Tottenham

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I remember United winning this kind of situation against Tottenham. 5 :3 at the end so it's doable. Come ooooon Blues

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hahaha

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      But it was Fergi

    3. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      "Lads, it's Tottenham."

    4. HNI
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Well playerd were actually scared of Ferguson and took him seriously. Also most on are new boys and you cabt get too hard on them already anyway

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

        those players*

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

      Yes remember that game and loved it

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

    Werner should have been classified as a midfielder by the looks of it.

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

    Let's go Pereira

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

    Why werner is not a central ??????

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

      Because Tammy is still on.

      1. Planet Jo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why is Tammy still on should be the question.

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

    Poor from abraham

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

      It was. But tbf Werner was way too close to let him slide the ball through.

  18. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    They're getting close

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

    Why did Chelsea buy a striker to play Tammy Abraham up front?

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

      Hoodwinked by Barnsley as opposition.

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner isnt striker. He is shadow striker and he's not world class. Average.

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

    Werner cappers in total disbelief

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mark knew

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why would anyone captain German Ighalo ?

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

    Calling 3-3 final score now

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

      3-1

  22. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    please start Che Adams !

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

      so much this

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

    Time to sell Timo?

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

      I'd give it about 40 mins before deciding..

    2. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just get James, he plays in the same position but on the other side.

  24. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea are clueless without Jorginho.

  25. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    just saw Mark captained Werner

  26. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James on 2 Baps lol

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

      Not at 60 mins.

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

        Right. CS kicks in, forgot about that.

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

      How on earth? Crosses?

  27. Keep Calm and Play On
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I’m not sure what’s worse, the way we played that first half or the kit...my god that’s just awful

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

      It's atrocious. Must be for the American fan-base. Red, white & blue.

      1. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        don't blame that disaster on us

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

          True. Wasn't your decision 😆

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I honestly think it's the worst kit I've ever seen.

  28. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Abramovic clearly did not realise Frank is like a kid in a candy shop with money falling out of the pockets.

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What are you on about?

  29. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Tammy applauding his team's performance in this pic

  30. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Still think James is the pick for Chelsea form this, corners etc. Just whether the attacking potential is worth the lack of defending