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Klopp reverts to 4-3-3 as £4.0m defender Phillips starts for Liverpool

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Jurgen Klopp has made an immediate return to 4-3-3 for Liverpool’s Gameweek 7 meeting with West Ham United.

The Reds’ boss experimented with Diogo Jota (£6.3m) joining a 4-2-3-1 formation in the Gameweek 6 win over Sheffield United but ran into some supply problems on the right-hand side of the pitch.

Despite netting against the Blades, the former Wolves man drops back to the bench today, allowing Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) to return to the right-hand side of the front-three, joined there by usual suspects Sadio Mané (£12.0m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.3m).

Of particular interest is the fact that Klopp has turned to Nathaniel Phillips (£4.0m) as the solution to his current centre-back problem, pairing him with Joe Gomez (£5.4m).

Virgil van Dijk (£6.3m) and Fabinho (£5.5m) remain long-term absentee while Joel Matip (£5.4m) also misses out. Therefore, Phillips has the potential to string together a run of starts if he can impress tonight.

There had been some pre-match rumours in the press that Andrew Robertson (£7.1m) would feature at centre-back but Klopp’s decision to trust Phillips means he remains at left-back.

Meanwhile, David Moyes has selected Sebastien Haller (£6.1m) to lead the West Ham attack in the absence of Michail Antonio (£6.2m), who is out for at least a month with a hamstring problem.

Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.4m) support the attack from advanced midfield, while Vladimir Coufal (£4.5m) and Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m) are the wing-backs in a 3-4-2-1 formation once again.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, Gomez, N Phillips, Alexander-Arnold; C Jones, Wijnaldum, J Henderson; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

West Ham United XI (3-4-2-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Balbuena; Masuaku, Soucek, Rice, Coufal; Fornals, Haller, Bowen.

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

    Pablo Fornals has scored the same amount of Premier League Goals at Anfield in 2020 as Roberto Firmino

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    1. Wrong Captain Again
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero has scored the same amount of Premier League Goals at Anfield in 2020 as me

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      1. No Salah
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hahaha!

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  2. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    At least my Kilman/Semedo double up helps this TAA fail.

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

    TAA the most overpriced asset in the game. People saying he was worth 8m or even 9 before the season lmao

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    1. Sun Jihai
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      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      "season keeper" "essential"

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    2. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino is but TAA and Robertson aren't far behind at all.

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

      I'd love to see those people now, "set and forget at 8.5M" lmao

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    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino is 9.3m. What you got to say about that?

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    5. Collie01
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You're right I mean he was only the 4th highest scorer overall last season. Couldn't even make it into the top 3. Overrated.

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    6. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not over-priced so much, over-hyped yea. He is basically the 7.5mil KDB in fantasy. Over the season he will come good, but now isnt the time. Robbo looked better so far anyways

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    7. Forza
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      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      His 185 points from 2,460 minutes two seasons ago and 210 points last season spoke for themselves at the time. Who predicted this extent of regression?

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

        I did.

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/22222737

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        1. The Mighty Hippo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          That amoutt of patient waiting to say "I told you so" deserves an upvote.

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

          You predicted that he would represent poor value which is fair enough, but that doesn't translate to 'TAA will be the most overpriced asset in the game' (which hasn't turned out to be true) or 'TAA will score fewer than 20 points by gameweek 7'; you still called him "absolutely elite" in that linked thread. The extent to which he has disappointed has come from nowhere and has only revealed itself in hindsight as part of a record-breakingly random start to the season.

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    8. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      At his price point he outscored everyone else including midfield...

      Clearly things change

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

    Robbo to any 4m clown

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  5. Steve The Spud
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    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Liverpool looking really bad

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  6. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How would you feel about having to start Chilwell and Zouma was Spurs in GW10?

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    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      *vs

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

    Salah invisible

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

      LFC have no squad depth at all. One Salah/Mane injury and they struggle to finish top 3

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

        Better than last year ... when we won the league.

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    2. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Where?

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  8. RamaJama
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    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Robertson/Foden to Chillwell/Ziyech or Zaha for -4?

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

      Maybe just do Robertson to Chilwell. Gives you another week to decide if Ziyech is the right move.

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

        Thanks for great input!

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  9. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hope West Ham win here to make Klopp think about his tactics with VVD out.

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  10. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Salah (c) not looking so hot

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      70 mins

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      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Im referring to what I have seen so far. I know there is time left

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  11. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Okey can’t have TAA/Robbo double up anymore.. Any combination with 2 of TAA, Bissouma, Mitro out for:

    A) Zouma, Zaha (3-5-2, Mitro first sub)
    B) Coufal, Ziyech (3-5-2, Mitro first sub)
    C) Chilwell, DCL (3-4-3, Bissouma first sub)

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  12. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    TAA will explode after everyone sells him

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

      Leicester after Man City. Good thing he doesn't have a history of hauling in that match!

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

      Yeah, his 24 pointer in GW27 will be eagerly welcomed by owners!

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    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Every single one?

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

      Last season's hot topic on whether to sell him followed by his 24-point haul vs Leicester was hilarious.

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    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I mean he's certainly capable of popping off once in a while, but a 7M+ defender who returns 1 & 2 pointers week after week isn't worth the outlay for me.

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

    As bad as Man City are attacking wise, even Liverpool could keep a clean sheet next weekend

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

    This Fornals vs Bowen is really 50-50 so annoying.

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  15. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How's TAA, Mane and Salah getting on as prize pick assets?

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  16. Party time
      3 years, 5 months ago

      West ham could win this

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      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Don’t be silly. Liverpool haven’t lost at Anfield for like 2 years

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

          Pack it up lads, Liverpool are never losing at Anfield again then!

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

          They lost to Atletico at Anfield in UCL

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          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            In the league*

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

          This is probably the worst Liverpool have been in those 2 years though.

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      2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        The title?

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      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        They are

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    • LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I never thought I’d use my 2 FTs on double defence transfers.
      Robbo & Saiss ➡ Zouma & Creswell on the cards.
      Also banks 2.0 mil in my bank for further changes.
      Phew!

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

      I broke Salah. 7 pts blank blank

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He knows nothing of your clicks on a fantasy game

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    • 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      TAA Robbo pls give me assists. That's all I'm asking for nice parting gifts

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

      WHU looking great defensively

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

        They looked good all the time

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    • Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mane pls score

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

      I'm sure Klopp will have a few things to say at half time. Salah cappers don't lose hope.

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

      Salah on similar pts as Zaha. Grealish might overtake him this GW

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    • ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Imagine thinking WHU are easier opponents than Brighton

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

        Brighton have amongst the best defensive stats in the league.

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

          Somehow it feels like a very different story when you watch them. They leave a lot of space free for the opposition to play in.

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

            I haven't seen much of them but I do think that is likely the case. They seem like a team who are always going to let in one

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

          Then you watch them

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    • Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mane should have scored when through

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    • JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Mane made a scene there like others it’s a pen but because he didn’t react like your supposed to nothing will be done.

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

        Cos it wasn't one, VAR already checked it anyway

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    • Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mane and Hendo wasting Salah assists

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

      Flappy flapping

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    • La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Flappyhandski

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

      Best cheap defender to downgrade Liverpool defenders?

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

        keep them 😉

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