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Why Werner blanked at West Brom and whether to hold or sell him for FPL Gameweek 4

West Brom 3-3 Chelsea

  • Goals: Callum Robinson x2 (£5.5m), Kyle Bartley (£4.5m) | Mason Mount (£6.9m), Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.8m), Tammy Abraham (£7.3m)
  • Assists: Matheus Pereira (£6.0m), Darnell Furlong (£4.5m) | Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m), Kai Havertz (£8.4m), Mount
  • Bonus points: C Robinson x3, Mount x2, Reece James x1 (£5.1m)

Timo Werner (£9.4m) remains goalless in the Premier League after Chelsea’s trip to West Bromwich Albion did not go according to plan.

The German international had been understandably turned to by 800,000+ Fantasy Premier League managers for the Gameweek 3 captaincy only to be rewarded with nothing more than a two-point score.

As some start to lose patience in Werner, it serves to analyse what went wrong for him on Saturday evening as there were, admittedly, some mitigating circumstances behind his first blank of the campaign.

Tammy Abraham’s (£7.3m) impressive EFL Cup performance midweek was enough to convince Frank Lampard to hand the centre-forward role to him at the Hawthorns, which shifted Werner onto the left-hand side of a 4-2-3-1.

That left him with less time in the penalty box than his 35% ownership would have liked, but Chelsea’s abysmal start to the game in defence did not help him either.

The Blues gifted three goals to West Bromwich Albion inside the first 27 minutes which eased any pressure on the hosts considerably. Each time Chelsea conceded, the Baggies sat deeper and deeper inside their five-man defence and bank of four midfielders, making life much harder for any visiting attacker to find some space.

That said, there was one moment in the first half that Werner and his owners will view with regret. In the 14th minute, Mason Mount (£6.9m) finally managed to find some space around the back of left-back Conor Townsend (£4.5m), squaring to Werner, who crashed his short-range shot against Sam Johnstone‘s (£4.5m) crossbar.

Chelsea’s issues in other areas of the team then counted against Werner in the second half as Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m) replaced Marcos Alonso (£6.0m) and winger Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.8m) came on for Mateo Kovačić (£5.5m).

With Hudson-Odoi on the pitch, who prefers to operate on the left-flank of attacking midfield as an inside forward, Lampard catered that with his formation tweak, shifting Werner onto the right-hand side.

“Callum (Hudson-Odoi) gave me everything I asked and wanted from him in terms of his ability to go one-on-one, trying to take people on. He got his goal. That’s what Callum needs to do. That’s the sort of impact he can have for us and it has to be consistent. He gave himself a great platform now to continue in that vain. He’ll be very important for us if he does.” – Frank Lampard

And when Olivier Giroud (£6.9m) took to the field in the place of Thiago Silva (£5.5m), enabling Lampard to pair the Frenchman with Abraham up-front in a 3-5-2, Werner was even further away from the danger areas.

During the final 15 minutes of the game, the only opportunity Chelsea’s number 11 had was when he emerged unmarked at the back post following a corner, only to see his powerful shot blocked by Kyle Bartley (£4.5m).

Would Chelsea have had to make these slew of changes to their side had they not gone 3-0 down in the opening half-an-hour? Almost certainly not. Would Werner have been better suited to this game had West Bromwich Albion not retreated into a deep block after a perfect start to the game? Almost certainly.

Perhaps that is the question his owners should consider ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 4. And even if Werner is deployed on the left-hand side of Chelsea’s attack again for that match, the Eagles’ have struggled to defend that area of the pitch in recent months. As Jan Sienkiewicz reminded us in a recent Captain Sensible article, the following left-sided players registered at least one attacking return facing them during Project Restart:

  • Sadio Mané (£11.9m) – goal
  • Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) – two assists
  • Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) – goal
  • Daniel Podence (£5.6m) – goal
  • Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) – goal and assist

Furthermore, the fitness of Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m) remain in the equation for Werner’s Fantasy appeal. The penetrative runs offered by the American, and Ziyech’s exceptionally creative abilities would have been the perfect tools to break down West Bromwich Albion’s deep block on Saturday, and could be important when facing Palace in Gameweek 4 – something to keep an eye on in Lampard’s upcoming press conferences.

Meanwhile, owners of Kai Havertz (£8.4m) are likely at a crossroads following his contribution to this game. Like Werner, the disastrous start to the game for Chelsea did take its toll, but a chance to operate as a number 10 produced the German’s best performance in a Premier League game so far.

Admittedly, he was making that improvement from a low base, but there were still encouraging signs. The question is: has it come soon enough for his 8.8% ownership to retain their faith for one more week.

In the 10th minute, Havertz picked the ball up on the right-hand edge of the penalty box and unleashed a powerful curling effort. Johnstone could not hold onto it, forced to punch it clear.

Then in the closing stages, the former Bayer Leverkusen man found some space in a central area of the penalty box, but his deflected shot went out for a corner.

And it was his link-up with Hudson-Odoi that got Chelsea closer to their hard-earned point in the 70th minute. That assist was his first attacking return of the season, making four a five-point score. Considering the interest in Blues assets this week, that is certainly less than was probably expected by his owners.

Chelsea’s ongoing defensive issues did not help Reece James‘ (£5.1m) Fantasy appeal, who has now blanked in two of his three Premier League outings this season.

Just as was the case against Brighton in Gameweek 1, the Blues were weakest in the full-back areas, and West Bromwich Albion were ruthless in capitalising on that at the Hawthorns.

In the fourth minute, a poor defensive header from Alonso landed at the feet of Matheus Pereira (£6.0m), who slid his pass across to Callum Robinson (£5.5m), who had escaped from James’ notice. He fired an effort across Willy Caballero (£4.9m) into the bottom corner, securing a third attacking return in as many matches for Pereira.

“I didn’t blame the players, I stated the facts on the clear mistakes that led to the goals. It is always going to be difficult in a game like this. It is not a tactical moment, it is a turnover in possession which we spoke about before.” – Frank Lampard

It may also be a little while until Silva adds much-needed stability to Chelsea’s backline as he slipped and gifted possession to Robinson for the third goal. It was Alonso who lost Bartley for the third goal, although it was poor awareness from James that played the West Bromwich Albion defender onside.

“Thiago Silva is going to be fantastic for us. He has been incredible in his career and absolutely, I will not look at him. I can talk about the mistakes, they are clear and I am open and honest about that. We are a team but we have to react around that and, to be fair, the team did in the second half. But, there is nothing on Thiago, I am sure he will stand up and say it was a mistake. But other than that, I thought he was pretty faultless in the game.” – Frank Lampard

Chelsea were much more secure with Azpilicueta coming on at left-back and they should have Edouard Mendy (£5.0m) in goal by the time they face Crystal Palace. Chelsea traditionally more porous in away games, having conceded 42 goals in 21 road trips since the start of last season, more than any other Premier League side since the start of last season. Although the Eagles might not be the best side to face at home right now, as Roy Hodgson’s men have recently developed a propensity for frustrating top-six sides on their own turf.

Meanwhile, the quality of James’ attacking contributions were not quite up to his usual standard at the Hawthorns.

His best pass arrived at the foot of Abraham in the 11th minute, which the striker skied horribly, but aside from that, James’ delivery was all about quantity and not quality. While he fired in a slew of crosses into the box all night, against a three-man defence, he struggled to find his team-mates too often.

Furthermore, James’ delivery from corners was also rather substandard, Chelsea offering much more in that department once Mount took over responsibility for them. As has been mentioned before, James is likely to lose corners and indirect free-kicks from his locker as soon as Ziyech returns to fitness anyway.

West Bromwich Albion XI (5-4-1): Johnstone; C Townsend, O’Shea, Bartley, Ajayi, Furlong; Diangana (M Phillips 74′), Sawyers, Livermore, M Pereira (Field 90+1′); C Robinson (Robson-Kanu 66′).

Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Caballero; Alonso (Azpilicueta 46′), T Silva (Giroud 73′), Christensen, R James; Kovačić (Hudson-Odoi 46′), Kanté; Werner, Havertz, Mount; Abraham.

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  1. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz/ Mount/ Mahrez.

    Which of these would you look to bring in 1st?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      not keen ony any of these 3 just yet, if I had to pick one probably Mahrez

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

      Mahrez

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

      Mahrez probably. I have Havertz but don't really fancy Chelsea attackers until Pulisic / Ziyech return.

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

    66 points 35 & 28 - 8
    With only Salah & Taa absaloutly bissmal start hope i can recover guickly 4m + rank

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Still qualifies for LMS.

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

        Only good thing lol thanks magic 🙂

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      40, 41 & 23 (WC) with Martinez to play.

      Beat you 🙂

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

      15 points from my WC team with 1 to play

  3. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will you guys sell werner vs crystal?

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      theres no point in selling him now, should of done it before the price changes imo

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Bro , not about the price. If the striker keep giving u 2 pts, he rise in price so what?

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Is lack of points a reason?

        1. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Why not? Lol. You mean u want to keep someone that isnt scoring but because of price drop so u keeping? Does it even make sense?

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

            Something else doesn't make sense...

      3. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        So the only point of selling players is for price changes?

      4. All about the galacticos
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        if you flip-flopped out Vardy to save 0.1 drop, then you'd be down 17pts

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

      Im realy struggling with che players my minds boggled dont know what to do every gw he dose crap you say give him 1 more gw to finally deliver but it might never happen and lose a lot if value while the other cheaper forwards keep scoring big and riseing in value i may just bite the bullet now & get rid

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

        That'd be the lack of Ziyech / Pulisic imo.

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

      Yes

      Fixtures are almost pointless these days

    4. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      well, dont get me wrong, but for me it was either an early sell on Saturday or a keep vs Palace and Southampton the next 2...

      I wouldnt wonder if he scores one or two next gw, for the way this season goes on.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Got it, but well maybe i will jus choose to wildcard and remove werner as there are too many good options out there now compare to werner.

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

      Makes sense to get Ings on pens and save 0.5m especially if that can be better spent in mid

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agree

    6. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping..

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wow but why? Crystal is tough isnt it?

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          We're three gameweeks in... And I got other fires to put out

  4. luk46
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone want to sell Davies or any Spurs def as well?

    Im not sure if its really worth it for the potential price drop...

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For free yes.. For a hit no... Personally got other fires

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

        This. I also have Davies but he can sit on the bench for a week until I have a FT.

  5. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here?

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Justin
    Salah KdB Son* Podence*
    Werner DCL Mitrovic
    __
    4.0 Davies Ferguson Bissouma

    A) Son to Mahrez/Foden
    B) Take a few hits
    C) WC
    D) Something else

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

      Son to Penalty taker Zaha

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Don't really fancy Zaha tbh..

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

          Neither but hes on pens and they are tricky players in that team

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

            unfortunately this is what its come to

          2. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Think Mahrez is a better option tbh

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

              Mahrez is definitely a better option.

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

              Is he nailed? Isn't Jesus back soon

              1. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                One month give or take.. Still have my wc

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

    Gutted by Son's injury and the early FT used on Mitro --> Jimenez (Captain)....

    What would you do?

    A) Play Mitchell (che) / Bissouma (eve)
    B) use a -4 on Son--> Foden / Mahrez / Rashford / Greenwood / Pereira / Maddison / Traore
    C) use a -8 on Werner --> DCL (already have James and Rich) and Son --> KDB (Captain)

    Lucky that KDB blanked this week but not sure about next with Leeds coming up..... initially was planning to have Son as cover 🙁

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      -4 mahrez I think

  7. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any reason not to do Lascelles to Castagne now for free.
    Lei no mid week cup game.
    Castagne only 65% but who knows he could go up.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Other players could get injured..

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

        Only been playing for 12 years and I forgot that bit. Cool will wait til he is closer to 100%. Cheers.

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      what about tomorrows game, salah or TAA injury?

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

        K will wait.
        What’s the thinking on the move itself? Ok fixtures for Lascelles but I want Castagne.

        1. All about the galacticos
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          good moves, i'd go for it myself, but have put all money in front 7

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

      Do it. Likelihood is there won't be any midweek injuries.

  8. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Now that the comical relief has warn off, I am sat on 10 points from 8 including my (C). I really do feel my team looks good going forward. Thoughts?

    Ryan
    TAA Robbo James Saiss
    Salah KDB Foden Podence
    Werner Jimmy

    I’ve gotta have the lowest score on a WC around these parts

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

      It’s a good team.
      Most are having a bad week even if the OR drop looks bad You gotta remember this early in the season the points gap ain’t too big.

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

      Im on 20 for my WC with Martinez, TAA, Salah left.

    3. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      23 with Martinez to go so you'll probably beat me

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        And yes the team looks good. Could score 100 points next week

        1. That Was Easy!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          That’s what I’m telling myself, fixtures look awfully god for some major hauls!

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

      Arise, Sir That Was Easy! You are well prepared for the battles to come.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lovely stuff. Cheers!

  9. Lav
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Barnes and bank £2.3m?

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

      Yes imo.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I won’t sell Barnes but I don’t know if I’d buy him either. He needs to improve on his finishing.
      Remember what happened to Son sellers last week?

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

        I am pretty sure he is out for a while though. Jose said it.

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

          Ok I forgot. I need to sleep and stop posting stupid replies 🙂

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Sleep tight! 🙂

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Son is injured.. What is the point here?

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

      Noice move mate

  10. Clickzy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son & Podence to Rodríguez & Barnes for -4?

    Looking mighty tempting

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If Podence is healthy, he’s straight back into the team given the Wolves performance today. I imagine that was a one-off and that they’re a pretty head strong team that will be ready to put 3 past Fulham. I’d only move on Son.

    2. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think go for maddison.

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez > Hamez imo

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

      I personally wouldn't be hitting to take Podence out for Rod after two blanks in a row. Wait on Podence news.

  11. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will you wildcard this team?

    Mccarthy
    Taa digne awb kwp james
    Son kdb salah
    Mitro werner

    Subs: nyland asm rice davis

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably just move Son and you’re good.

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

        Actually, this... Son is the priority. Timo has a decent fixture anyway.

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

      No chance. I'd maybe lose Werner if you have a free. Team is good.

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

      Arise, Sir Huatshooter! Just Son out at this stage.

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

    Off topic : The Last Kingdom is fantastic TV show.

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

      I think I may be in it.

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

        Me too. Arise Sir.

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I've heard a lot about this, planning to watch it. Do I need to watch Vikings first in order to watch The Last Kingdom?

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

        Nope. I didnt watched Vikings.

  13. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    is son injured?

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

      yes.

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

    Who is the best mid to trade Son to with a midfield of... Salah | KDB | ... | Zaha | Podence ?

    Thanks.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez imo

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

        yes probably is, over a united asset which I don't own?

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not bothered about not having United playerd atm

  15. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This week I thought I should hold my WC for after GW 5. Now I think it's better to hold for much much longer. All posts seem to be flavour of the week, understandably so. Gotta hang tight

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Agree.. Template is shifting day by day.. I'm trying to hang on to it.. At least till the transfer window shuts

      1. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cant help but think that it still makes sense to hold on to it at least a couple of GWs after

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Time will tell...

  16. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Are either Werner or Podence worth removing for a -4 at this stage?

    With so much random sh* going on I doubt hits even pay off. I don't own Ings or DCL at the moment though, in case that swings the balance.

    Cheers!

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

      Werner maybe.
      Podence no.

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

  17. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Davies replacement guys? 6.0 and below.

    Much appreciated!

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Go cheap.. Lamptey etc

  18. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Shall I do Son and Delap (before you say anything he was my Brewster) for Pereira and Ings? -4.
    Anyone got any suggestions for Son replacement?

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

      He hit the crossbar today did Liam.

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You think he has any chance of a start next game? Maybe if he impresses in the cup.

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

          Havent got a clue, sorry mate. I'd be surprised if baldy didn't persist with the false 9

          1. Kay317
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Might bring in Mahrez and Maupay for them instead.

  19. las90855
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Facing problem with my team.

    McCarthy, Ryan
    TAA, Doherty, Justin, Dallas, Mitchell
    KDB, Son*, Rodriguez, Harrison*, Bissouma
    Vardy*, Jimenez, Mitrovic

    2.0 ITB, wildcard still intact. Transfer has been used for Jimenez due to the rage of seeing Werner not performing as captain. Prior to all the injury of Son/Vardy, I think my team is pretty solid but now don't know what to do.

    A) should I wildcard?
    B) free hit?
    C) -4 for Son to Bruno/Mane/any other option? and play Bissouma?
    D) -8 for Son & Harrison to Rashford & Foden
    E) any other suggestions?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be tempted to wc in your situation.. But wait for more news regarding the injuries

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

      No need to wildcard. Take a -4 if you want Son out but you have enough quality on the bench to field a decent 11 imo.

      1. las90855
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        i guess i hv to be content by playing Bissouma then

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

          I'd personally hit for Mane or a City attacker.

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

    Does Podence start next match?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If he’s healthy, surely. Imagine he recovers.

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nobody knows... Wait for presser

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

      Will wait for Nuno's presser. If he's a doubt then I've exact to do Podence to Mahrez for free!

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

        Exact money**

  21. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How come Castagne gets so many goals and assists?

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

      This is a mad question.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Timing.

  22. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mccarthy, (Nyland)
    TAA, James, KWP, Justin, (Mitchell)
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, ASM, (Stephens)
    Werner, DCL, (Davis)

    £0.7m itb
    Play WC or not?
    Which transfers to make?

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

      Do not Wildcard. ASM out is the obvious one.

      1. tabby98
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Who would you put in for the price? worth taking a hit to bring in Jimenez for werner?

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

          I'd wait for the Wolves presser and see if Podence is fit. If not, I like Trossard at that price point - Hit both posts and the crossbar vs United.

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

            Not worth taking a hit to get Werner out imo.

  23. AD105
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any advice on what to do with this lot would be appreciated! Tempted by Son/Werner > Ings/Bruno but not sure at all..

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Davies
    Salah KDB Son Podence
    Werner DCL Mitro

    Steer, KWP, Ferguson, Bissouma

  24. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wow, didn't catch the Wolves and City game.

    wtf happened..? I have triple Wolves and it nabbed me, 0 points!?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2020

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

      yep another triple wolves here :/

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

    Good moves if for free

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

      reply fail to alex1995

    2. AD105
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would be a -4

  26. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Davies-> Castagne looks good?

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

      absolutely

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

      Looks delicious

  27. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would it be senseless to take a punt on Pulisic for Son? I can afford 1 Son price fall, so maybe ill wait til after midweek and hopefully know more about his chances

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

      Definitely not senseless. If Fwank says he's ready then it's a no brainer imo.

  28. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Stupidly moved for Jimenez from Werner with my FT already.
    Who would you bring in for Son here for a -4?
    Mahrez, Foden, Havertz (if he is on pens I would go for him) or other?

    McCarthy.
    TAA, Justin, Shaw.
    Podence, Son, KDB, Salah.
    Jimenez, DCL, Adams.
    Button, Bissouma, Mitchell, Ayling.
    0ft, 2.0m ITB.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez

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

      Mahrez of those

  29. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any advice on what do here? Werner to Jimenez looks the most obvious transfer if no injuries. Anything else?

    0.5 ITB 1 FT
    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Vinagre
    Salah KDB Podence Soucek
    Werner Ings DCL

    Steer Taylor Mitchell Stephens

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Monitor Podence

  30. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Current attackers:

    Son KDB Rashford Doucoure
    DCL Martial Wilson

    Son > anyone (loads in the bank)
    A) Salah / Mane
    B) Sterling
    C) Mahrez or Chelsea mid (keep cash to upgrade Doucoure / a defender later)

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Well not if you play doucoure every week.. Then go for someone cheaper and upgrade dou