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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. zotter
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Got two FTs. Who are priorities to burn

    I’m thinking one of Chelsea mids. One of pool defenders. Maupay

    Martinez
    Trent. Lamptey. Dallas. Kwp. Robbo
    Salah. Havertz. Pulisic. Son. Grealish
    Maupay. Dcl. Brew

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For chilwell. Klich. Kane

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

      ditch taa i think

    3. Dreaming of glory
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Taa & havertz

      After that
      Maupay

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

    As a TAA, Robertson and Salah C owner, the only upside of this game so far is that Liverpool are not winning.

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

      Exactly

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

      Owning good players is such an outdated strategy

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

    Anyone know if Brosstan captained Firmino?

    1. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hope so.

  4. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Salah to Zaha

  5. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Have exact funds for TAA, Jimenez to Chilwell, Kane (-4). No brainer eh?

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

      Aye

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

      If Spurs had no games left.

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

    On paper my team was amazing for this week - I had visions of a 100 point week

    I’m currently wondering whether I’ll get to 30 points

    This game...

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

      I genuinely had finally thought I was in for a good gw2 this week. I was certain. I’m still in single digits after 5 played inc captain.

      1. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You're not on your own mate. Same here. Just keep the faith, our time will come.

  7. aborg
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why are Liverpool and Man City finding it so hard to score goals this season?? I just can’t understand what went so wrong.

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The other teams are stopping them. Game of 22 players and all that.

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

      same here but more concern on city

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I genuinely think fatigue is setting in for teams that play their first XI in Europe in midweek. With no proper pre-season, these teams have to play twice all the way until January, and beyond.

      Could be time to invest in the best non-European teams, Spurs, Everton, Leeds, Wolves etc..

      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Wolves look rubbish aswell.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          they'll come good I think. Started slow last year as well.

        2. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Wolves is exactly the same as last year imo

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

        Everton especially should massively benefit from no Europe

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

          Hmm yeah. Very good chance for them to go for the title this year

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

            Slowly beginning to believe they can, PL top teams not what they were

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

        Thanks for that insight. This could very possibly be the reason

      4. Das Boot
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Fatigue, ffs. they are supposed to be professional athletes. Its no too much to ask them to play 2 games of football a week

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          yep that's the way it is though. Games are so intense nowadays that recovery time afterwards is important, you struggle with that if you're playing twice a week.

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

          Fatigue is for rugby league players and cyclists and rowers. Not premier league footballers.

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

        Spurs are in europe but this time they got a better second squad to use at europe

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          yep. Was massive to see Mourinho willing to basically start a second XI last Thursday, made getting in Kane an absolute priority for me.

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

    Time to let go TAA? Surely the game plan has change from klopp so Arnold dont going foward too much

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

      I think the strategy this year is have a dead team because anything can happen

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Welcome to three weeks ago

  9. Third Eye Vision
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Everyone in the studio agrees it was a penalty. VAR has done its job again.

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

    Currently on 3 from 5 including captain. Anyone worse?

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

      WTF

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

      Including captain?? How many hits did u take?

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

        One. Taa, Robertson and Salah still playing so it will change but still.

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

          Ah ok

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      5 from 4 Inc captain. Dear me

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      7 from 5. Harrison Reed third on my bench is my top scorer

    5. Das Boot
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If you need any Valium after the game give me a shout

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

    Sheffield United's ceiling really is 2 goals

  12. Dreaming of glory
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Taa owner

    Think its a pen unfortunately. Was hoping for a haul tonight too fs but now facing up to selling him. Did last year around this time then he pulled that 20pt v Leicester and brought him back for season so gave him every chance this year

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

      im still thinking to ditch because less cross from arnold this season and he doesnt seem to going foward too much

  13. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    This game week like 2020 should be banished from the history books.

  14. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane captain looks an easy one for next week

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’ll probably join you - but it’s far from a no-brainier. Brighton can shut up shop when they need to.

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      More likely Salah (c)

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

      Nothing looks easy this season

  15. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Nicely set up for a Kane Haul

  16. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    As a Salah captain here the only positive is he's not injured.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If he was injured, might be a blessing in disguise and force me to finally use the WC!

  17. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Everyone talking about a Kane haul. Not happening

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

      Pope masterclass incoming

    2. MagicMessi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No one talked about Kane .... Yet

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Unfortunately you're probably right

  18. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Think I'm gonna give this game a break for 2 weeks.

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

      Just need to try to take it not so seriously and enjoy it

      The variance is so big at the moment you can play great and still do very very badly

  19. Ozzy smith
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any thoughts on these moves? I have the exact funds for TAA + Ings > Chilwell + Kane. 2FT 0.7ITB

    Don’t like moving early but needs must.

    Martinez
    TAA* Saiss Lamptey
    Salah(c) Son Grealish Pulisic
    DCL Ings* Jimenez

    (Steer Bissouma KWP Taylor)

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

      Wait

  20. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can someone explain something to me
    Fab wins the balls and at half time I am listening to “experts” say he gets him with his trailing leg so it’s a penalty. When did this game become non contact it’s bs,the art of tackling at all will be removed from the game soon.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      And of course a stone wall Chelsea penalty earlier is ignored. Bs and inconsistency.

    2. CravenA
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kinda agree with you but think the Laws of the game say something like 'non-contact sport in which contact is inevitable'. Meaning ref has decide if an inevitable contact was fair.

  21. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If Kane hauls Lord help us

  22. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thank God for Bamford this GW. My hero.

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

    How's Brewster doing?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably touched the ball twice.

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

        That bad, uh?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I got him to play against Ful. He was always going to sit on the bench for 5/6 weeks if bad fixtures. See how he does for awhile and see if he might be worth a first 11 spot against some weaker opposition.

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

            I guess you're right

  24. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can someone please explain to me how liverpool goal aint offside?

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

      Because it isn't ._. How do i explain it

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

      Can you please explain why you think it is offside?

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Isnt firminho offside when mane heads the ball?

        1. Supertrooper
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Nope, he is behind mane when mane heads the ball = no offside

      2. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Please forget that I ever asked

  25. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    One more week and I'm gonna let Robbo slip into the sea.

  26. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone Son captain besides me? feeling good about it?

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

      Kane here

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

        fair enough, will probably haul

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

          And i hope Son hauls too because he still in my squad

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

            Yeah, Kane was then logical choice, I have only Son

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

      I have Son (C), but think Kane will outscore him.

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

        mostly true, but Kane haul should probably be Son semi-haul, which is still okay 😀

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

          Yupyup they assist each other a lot

          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Which is exactly why it's a good idea to have them both. That principle goes right back to Shearer and Sutton.

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

              Indeed

    3. Kaneyonero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      TC Kane

  27. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Jimenez and TAA out
    Kane and (5.4) in?

    Any recomendations for 4.9 - 5.2 defs?

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

      Keane

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

        Cheers, good call

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ayling, the West Ham fullbacks, Keane, Konsa.

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

    damn that was close

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

    Liverpool with inverted fullbacks now

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

    why is robbo on the right

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

      Fullbacks are playing inverted 😛 very weird

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

      Teams change ends at half time.