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Scoutcast Episode 348 – Spurs and Chelsea players gather support

Joe and Az are joined by Andy for this week’s Scoutcast as they look ahead to Gameweek 5.

Tottenham Hotspur assets are in fine scoring form and about to head into a strong run of fixtures, so it is no wonder that the community questions in this latest Scoutcast are focused on Jose Mourinho’s men. Are Son Heung-min (£9.1m) and Harry Kane (£10.6m) players we should be definitely bringing in? And are both feasible without disrupting the balance of Fantasy Premier League managers’ squads? These questions and more about Spurs are considered by our trio.

The best of Chelsea has arguably not been seen yet this campaign. But with Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) and Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m) set to return from injury and Southampton up next, the community is pondering the merits of early investment in the Blues.

Meanwhile, the current international break has already produced a number of scares, from positive COVID-19 tests to injuries. Amid the pandemic, the Scoutcasters consider whether FPL managers need to alter the way they play, to cope with late sudden withdrawals due to the illness that has shocked the world.

Joe also attempts to make amends with his disastrous Dele Alli (£7.6m) differential pick in Gameweek 1. Can his latest low-owned gem succeed?

There is news of Fantasy Football Scout’s UEFA Champions League coverage, the next four fixtures are frisked and our trio reveal their transfer and captaincy plans.

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

    .

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

      B

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

    Thoughts om this wc? 0.0 ITB

    Martinez, 4.0
    Robertson. Dallas. Kwp. XX. XX
    Salah. Son. Pulisic. Hames. Grealish.
    Kane. DCL. Brewster.

    Two remaining defs either:
    Saiss. 3.9
    2x4.5

    Input appriciated!

    1. The VAR Team
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic too risky for me

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

        Yeah it's a punt for sure, trying to get ahead but could obviously backfire.

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

          I like the Pulisic punt. Easily fixed if it doesn't work

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Agree - wait till he has week or two of playing time - risk is he's been out for quite a while. Mins & march sharpness could be limited. Mind you, he may also come back sharp as a tack 😉

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

      Saiss, 3.9. Great team but lack of city will kill you.

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

        Yep it's risky byt could swap kane for aguero further down the line. Thanks.

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

          Yeah that’s my plan too.

    3. Johnny too hotty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i like it and i had something similar on my WC but no man city just had me worried.
      No city does solve the need to own hames grealish and son though.

      tempted by zaha?

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

        Yeah no city is a big risk. Nah palace just isn't scoring enough, but yeah, fixtures look nice.

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

      I'd go 2 X 4.5s

      Team looks good to go, I still prefer the options from a 3-4-3 but see the appeal of the Brewster wildcard

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

        Yeah got a draft with maupay as well and he would be a good placeholder for Antonio. Still think this setup is more fun.

    5. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Love that mid - I am aiming for those 5. Don't worry about the lack of City, you can't have them all.

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

        Think you need to go with the two 4.5s defs

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

          Thanks. Yeah like that the points can come from a lot of different players. 2x4.5 Will give me benching headaches but could be worth having a full playing bench.

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

      I am on WC as well and have the same front 8 + keepers but still undecided on the defense. I will either go with 2x4.5 with your setup or drop Robbo and go 2x5.5+3x4.5. I do not want a non-playing bench player with all Covid news around

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

        A valid point regarding the defs. As a lfc-fan i just don't think i could go without one of the fullbacks. Thanks for reply!

    7. The Wogmeister
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Grealish is a knee jerk pick I'd say. I'd go for someone more reliable on returns

  3. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How is my team looking ahead of GW5?

    Martinez
    Saiss Mitchell TAA
    Salah Zaha Rodriguez Son
    Bamford Kane DCL

    Ryan/Justin/Dunne/Anguissa

    2.5ITB

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

      I would play Justin over Mitchell

      Looks good

      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers and good luck to you!

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

      Gtg!

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

    Thoughts on this WC?

    Martinez
    Van Dijk • Robinson • Mitchell
    Salah • KDB • Son • James
    Kane • DCL • Brewster
    (Steer / KWP / Masuaku / Stephens)

    Mitchell only playing this week then he’s 5th defender. Will rotate Brewster with defense. Thoughts?

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

      Who's Robinson? Like the masuaku pick though. Any way you could upgrade vvd to robbo? Think i'd downgrade him to semedo/castagne and upgrade mitchell otherwise.

      1. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd agree with this; that defence has too many maybes in it. I'd downgrade VVD and make sure you have nailed on players there. It's the price you pay for squeezing in all 4 of those premiums...

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

        He's bosom buddies with your pick, 'Hames'...

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

    Hi.....in what order would you put these 4 for the weekend? Need to start 2.

    Guess it depends on whether people think James starts?

    A....Lamptey (Palace away)
    B.....Saiss (Leeds away)
    C.....Mitchell (Brighton home)
    D......James (saints home)

    Thanks

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      D if starts has to be the best option imo.

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

      Start BD with AC in that order on bench

    3. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      D,C,B,A

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

        Cheers

  6. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thought on below team? Almost set and wait for press. Player to watch PVA,Chilwell and kdb

    Martinez
    Robbo,PVA,Chilwell
    Son,Grealish,Salah,Kdb
    Dcl,Maupay,Wilson

    Button Dallas Mitchell Stephens

  7. abhirup780
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can PVA start this GW? any CRY fan here?

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

      Wait for Roy

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

    Anything worth a hit here lads?

    Martinez
    Robbo TAA Semedo
    Salah Grealish Son Podence
    Kane DCL Wood

    4m - Lamptey Mitchell Reed

    Agree with the bench?

    0.6m ITB 0FT

    Thanks

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

    Is KDB really out?
    Any other confirmed injuries to punish early transfers?

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

      Nothing confirmed, he is a doubt

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

      I suspect KDB will be fine but Pep won't make it clear that he starts in his presser

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

      calm down, casual

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

        The casuals are those who made early transfer. Hopefully it gets punished hard

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

          Why are you such a douche? Worry about your own team.

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

          ...and I didn’t mean casual in FPL, I meant casual in life 🙂

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I disagree. BROSSTWAT is a wanna be casual in life..I have had my say

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

    Am I G2G for this week?

    Martinez (Steer)
    Trent - Saiss - Taylor (Lamptey & Dallas)
    Salah - KDB - Son - Podence (Burke)
    DCL - Jimmy - Maupay

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

    Is it too risky going without a City player on a WC?

    1. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You'll want one in soon. I'm going for Sterling and Kane with a view to Aguero.

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

        Kdb looks off the pace, so does sterling, would you captain either?

        1. Bob B
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No but I'm looking at bringing in explosive players to make the most of the goal glut

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

      Have been debating this all week. Think I'm going to go without City to go with Kane and Son, but with money in the bank to easily swap Kane for KDB when it all blows up in my face.

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

        "...when it all blows up in my face". When or if? 🙂

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think i will have 0

  12. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The player I want: Richarlison
    The player I feel I need: DCL

    So, do I pick one or have them both?
    (on WCL

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

      Why do you want Richarlison so bad?

    2. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m sticking with rich had him from start

      1. Bob B
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do you have DCL as well?

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Interesting dilemma - Why Rich over DCL - pens?

      1. Bob B
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pens and excitement, DCL is often nowhere to be seen all game and poaches goals. Richarlison has the appeal of building up play, assists, goals and pens. Overall, he's more important to the team.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agree with your point from a footie perspective, but from a solo FPL point of view, I differ

  13. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I feel like he is the better choice between the two

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

    When is Aguero back for city? Will he be starting right away?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think so.. May be in 2/3 weeks

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hes been back training this international break, probably on the bench against Arsenal

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      More than likely come back in with limited mins and points - based on past history he's a bad buy post injury. Definitely on my striker watchlist, but I'm going to be patient

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

        "Bad buy post injury"
        Dont think that statement can be made. He has been great after injury too.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          After a certain number of gws, yes. His history of comeback after injury, isn't great. He's a fine player, but imo not a 'certain' buy right now

          But I'm open to opinion - the criteria for Kun, now above others?

  15. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Dier owners 🙁

    1. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Have him in FPL and draft league, cant say i m thrilled since i bet Mourinho will give again an answer like: He is not 100% out but i do not think he will play. But i can't rule him out. But he may not play. And what if i tell you he is out and he plays?

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

    Yerry Mina injured again >.<

    Very annoying. He's in most of my FanTeams. Hopefully it's minor and he's fit for next week (doesn't even have to play this week).

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

      Great for Keane owners. I was afraid he would lose his spot with new signing

  17. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    fplstatistics: Update 14th Oct:
    "Son finally rose. Wild Cards must have been the cause of the delayed change. A rule change is ruled out. The 12th Oct code changes have now been backed out."

    No more Sonrise?

  18. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I think it is more a case of prevention is better than cure? He seems to be feeling the heavy schedule so lacking in rest as are quite a few others. So for the sake of risking major injury I feel certain players are being monitored more closely.

    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am talking of KDB

      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, he was complaining about that in an interview before the england game

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

    On a wildcard... which do you prefer?

    A) Zaha
    B) Grealish

    1) Wilson
    2) Watkins

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

      B1

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

        Agree with this

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

      B1

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B1, although I like CPL fixtures

  20. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This may Appear straight forward. But something is telling me to keep Werner.

    Which moves should I make please.

    2FT

    A) Podence + Werner > Son + Watkins
    B) James + Podence > Dallas + Barclay/Trossard (keep Werner)

  21. Kno
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Favorite 5.5 defensive pick? Need someone to slot in with robbo lamptey and dallas

    Been flipflopping between semedo, reguilon and if I feel really cheeky pva, any other obvious options I have missed?

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

      PVA!!!!

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

        this

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

        Is he fit and training?

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

          He said he's back

      3. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Really? I have no doubt he's a good pick, but let's wait till he's on the pitch at least? 🙂 I agree there are goals and assists incoming, but also leaves a loose wing for the opposition and we know here that leads

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I mean you dont have to spend all your money, if you arent feeling anyone

    3. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      In same boat just unsure which to go for, prefer Semedo and Pva atm but keep changing mind

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

    Captain choices?

    For me, salah, son, kdb, sterling, kane. I cant see myself c anyone else,

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

      Kane

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

      Kane

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

      How did you fit those 5 players in your team?

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

    Two best cheapies to rotate alongside Robbo and Saiss?

    A. Lamptey
    B. Dallas/Ayling
    C. Walker-Peters
    D. Taylor
    E. Masuaku
    F. Justin

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

      Be

  24. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rate this WC /10.

    Martinez
    Semedo • Ayling • Ward
    Salah • KDB • Son • James
    Kane • DCL • Brewster
    (4.0 / KWP / Masuaku / 4.5)

    Will rotate between 442 / 343 with Brewster.

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Question marks on Semedo's value, and wouldn't want to bank on Leeds/Palace for Clean Sheets (or WHU!)

      Mids and Forwards are great.

      7/10.

      1. Bob B
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Probably better value in Ait Nouri

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

      You have to play 3 of Brewster + 4x4.5 DEF week in week out and I didn't like it at all. Obviously, it is a compromise for having all of Salah, Son, Kane and KDB but I would prefer a more balanced team by dropping one of those premiums (Kane or KDB) and distributing the money to 7th attacker and 2nd defender.

  25. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is playing Brewster over Podence crazy?
    Sheffield Utd gotta score and no better time than Fulham at home.

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

      No not really

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

        thanks

  26. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bruno to Son AND

    A. Werner to Kane
    B. Mitro to DCL

  27. jam sandwich
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Grealish + Brewster + 3.9 5th DEF, Brewster as 3rd forward
    b) Bissouma + Maupay + 4.5 5th DEF, Bissouma as 5th mid

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

    Salah or Kane captain?

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

      Id go Kane.
      Kind of worried that both these matches will be low scoring.

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

      Kane. Did you finally decide on your 5. something defender?

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

    Who would you rather play regularly? (Already have Grealish)

    A) Play Jorghino (Brewster as 1st sub)
    B) Play Watkins (Stephens as 2nd sub, 1st sub Lamptey / Dallas / Walker-Peters)

  30. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance James starts vs Southampton?

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

      Yes - if Chilwell has an issue I can see Azpi moving to LB and James coming back in

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

        OK thanks

        Have a feeling Chilwell is fine.