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Alisson returns for Liverpool as Klopp starts Salah, Mané, Firmino and Jota

Liverpool have been handed a much-needed boost at the back for their Gameweek 6 meeting with Sheffield United.

With Virgil van Dijk‘s (£6.4m) long-term injury still fresh in Jurgen Klopp’s mind, he welcomes back first-choice goalkeeper Alisson (£5.9m) from his shoulder problem.

It is a first start since Gameweek 3 for the Brazilian, Liverpool giving up nine goals in two matches during his absence.

That development is sure to be music to the ears of Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.4m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.1m) owners, who sit in 35.6% and 19% of team respectively.

However, there is arguably even more exciting news further up the pitch for Liverpool, as this week’s most captained player worldwide Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) could well be handed a centre-forward role.

Diogo Jota (£6.3m) has been welcomed into the starting line-up for a rare foray into a 4-2-3-1 formation, which also features Roberto Firmino (£9.3m) and Sadio Mané (£12.0m).

It has been some time since we have seen Klopp shape his troops in this way, but the last time a fourth attacking midfielder was added to the team, Firmino was handed a number 10 role behind Salah.

Meanwhile, interest in Sheffield United assets continues to wane, with Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) the only player owned by more than 7% for Gameweek 6.

He starts against his former club, paired with Oli McBurnie (£5.7m) up-front.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Robertson, Gomez, Fabinho, Alexander-Arnold; J Henderson, Wijnaldum; Mané, Firmino, D Jota; Salah.

Sheffield United XI: Ramsdale; Ampadu, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Berge, Lundstram, Baldock; Brewster, McBurnie.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 6

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

    Salah misses sitter

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He was offside

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

      Miles offside too

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Miles who?

  2. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    can't believe it!
    They gave us a goal!
    GET INNN

  3. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino not to be outdone by Bamford

  4. Hattrick Harry
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane -> Firmino done, the GOAT coming to team

  5. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    To do well at FPL this season , do you have to be bad at FPL?

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

    Salah massive captain fail... Season over

    1. sozopol
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely. I captained Kane, however, so my season continues

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yawn.

  7. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If this continues Salah will be reclassified next year

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      As a donkey

  8. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    how's that a mane assist?

    If a goal is scored on a pen rebound, then does the pen taker gets the assist?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes...

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Fantasy assist innit.

      1. Kellz86
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        But let us never forget the double ricochet off two defenders Sanchez assist when he was at Utd

    3. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For FPL that’s an assist

    4. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Scoring on rebounds has always been assists

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

      I think so yes 😛

    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Rules have been the same for years.

    7. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Rookie alert?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Smiles were not shown somehow 🙂 😉 🙂 test test test

      2. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        yeah, I never remember the specifics. Haven't been consistent for a entire season because of work and studies lol

    8. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      With a 6 next to your name you ought to know how assists are give.

      1. NULL-X-VOID
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        well I haven't been consistent ever, because of you know, a life.

        1. Tinkermania
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          We have lives 2 but this a basic rule. You are the only one questioning it!

          1. NULL-X-VOID
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I just didn't know, bruv. Now I do, no sense in badgering me about not knowing when I was asking about it, is there?

            1. Tinkermania
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              No worries. And it's minus one for a yellow card.

              1. NULL-X-VOID
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks bruv, appreciate the additional knowledge as well.

    9. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, unless the player who misses the pen is also the one who scores the rebound.

    10. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      fpl assists ofcourse

  9. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    MANE YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep your hair on.

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not a chance

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Only 3 pts relax

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

        Its his captain so 6 for him

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        3 points of perfection

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Captain too?

          1. Flair
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, Mane (C)

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

              I pray he gets more with assists and goals with Robertson involved directly. Just as long as Salah blanks

              1. Flair
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                You and me both

  10. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    ".. as the feeling went around Anfield.." Lol, there's nobody there!

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anfield is still there though...

  11. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Salah simply trolling now

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah DMed me a picture of Bamford's shirt.

  12. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Focusing on UCL instead, 144th in the world, will probably be around 5m in FPL after this gw....

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Well done mate! I'm at a non impressive 300k...

  13. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why couldn't Mane score that ffs

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

    pulisic to zaha?

  15. Spoox777
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I had KdB from GW1. Transferred him out for Sterling when he got injured. Would you...

    A) Keep Sterling, but no money ITB so if KdB rises in price, i can't get him without making another change?

    B) Sterling > KdB now?

    I want one City player in my team. Other MID's are Salah, Fernandes, Son, Bissouma

    Thank you

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just keep Sterling. KDB will set up Sterling anyway.

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just hold I think, not worth burning a transfer for

  16. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino and Berge scoring. Crazy season.

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

    Massive Salah captain fail can’t believe I captained him over Kane...

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yawn.

  18. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino due a goal

  19. JOELIO8701
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino essential?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Only for a hit

  20. villa_til_i_die
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Double figures!, whoo whoo!

  21. Bushwhacker
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Jota just not there yet. Brave choice by Klopp, not working.

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Poor man's salah

    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      jota will be suit on left handside

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He's a great player... playing in Mané's position!

  22. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Robbo Salah combo almost

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not really

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

      Eh ball didn't reach Salah

  23. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    From hoping for a Salah hat trick to begging for a Salah goal. 45 minutes of football.

  24. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Not watching the game how is Salah C looking? Should i be worried?

    I have Kane C but my head to head has Salah

    1. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looking underwhelming. Kane C might be a great choice in hindsight

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’m worried with Salah C. Hope it opens up 2nd half.

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

      You have lost it. Hattie soon.

  25. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If there are no injuries in the European games, Trent is definitely leaving my team.

    I had hoped this new role he has was temporary but it's showing no signs of changing. Can't have a defensive FB in my team for 7.4m.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm looking at Chilwell

      1. fr3d
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Stop staring

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Is this a warning ?
          😛

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Good option.

        I need to restructure my plan for the coming weeks and see how much money I have for that defensive spot...

        I might go Kilman or Masuaku, then spend the money on Bruno in a couple of weeks... depends how it all maps out. Got a week to think, and plenty of games to monitor...

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Starting to think the same but giving it a few more weeks

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Partly because I don’t really need the funds elsewhere

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah same

  26. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1) Mcdonalds or KFC?
    2) Pizza Hut or Dominoes?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      All 4

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

        Haha well you're not wrong 😛

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nandos

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

        Yes my friend yes. U win!

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      With 2 you can get a medium pizza for a fiver on the app

    4. Muchentuchel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      First KFC, then go to Pizza Hut and Dominoes followed by a smooth milkshake from Ronald.

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

        Done 😆

    5. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      KFC and Dominos. It differs from country to country tho

    6. Over The Mounié
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1) KFC
      2) Domino's

    7. All For One
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      KFC, Papa John's

    8. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1) KFC
      2) Pizza Hut

    9. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like junk food

  27. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So Sheffield United letting in plenty of crosses, Mane taking advantage with his heading ability with TAA cross... nice to see the stats work out, never really used them before!

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep going well with no goals or assists for either

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Mane assist my dude

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I stand corrected, great research and selection !

        1. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Appreciate it.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For the goal?

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, noticed Sheffield United were weaker on the right side and also let in lots of crosses. Not sure whether the former mattered but the latter definitely did.

  28. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    SEASON OVER

  29. stxrty
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    21 pts from 7 so far. (TAA/Salah currently playing)

    Like most, Son, Kane (c), DCL and Maupey left. Big day tomorrow.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’m currently on 7 from 5 so..... ye....

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bigger day Monday

      1. stxrty
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ha, didn't know the Spurs game was MNF.

  30. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Klopp needs to drop the 4-2-3-1, I have no idea what Jota is doing. Bring on Thiago

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      From where? His sofa?