Scout Notes

Ziyech the catalyst as Chelsea FPL assets appeal in defence and attack

Burnley 0-3 Chelsea

  • Goals: Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m), Kurt Zouma (£5.1m), Timo Werner (£9.3m)
  • Assists: Tammy Abraham (£7.2m), Mason Mount (£6.8m), Ziyech
  • Bonus points: Ziyech x3, Zouma x2, Werner x1

THE ZIYECH FACTOR

Hakim Ziyech‘s (£7.9m) first Premier League start for Chelsea appears to have helped them finally unlock top gear this season.

The Moroccan playmaker has been conspicuous by his absence thus far, with the Blues labouring to their results far too often for those invested in their attackers.

At Burnley, Chelsea were a transformed outfit with Ziyech on the right-hand side of the front-three, hinting that they can do some damage in upcoming meetings with Sheffield United and Newcastle.

“We’re really impressed and really excited (with Ziyech). His work rate off the ball, which someone might not expect of a winger with technical ability, we saw today. Compared to what we had last season, he offers something different.” – Frank Lampard

Taking Wednesday’s 4-0 win at Krasnodar, the former Ajax man already has three attacking returns in his first two starts for Chelsea, netting in Russia and getting a goal and assist against Burnley.

Frank Lampard is still managing Ziyech’s minutes following an early-season injury, Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.8m) coming on in the 73rd minute, but even at this early stage, he could prove a simple solution to frustrated Christian Pulisic (£8.4m) owners.

CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

The 4.2% invested in Pulisic proved to be exceptionally unfortunate in Gameweek 7 as he sustained an injury in the warm-up at Burnley.

The American international was set to make a third consecutive Premier League start since returning from a previous issue, but now faces weeks on the sidelines again.

“He felt a little feeling in his hamstring. We tried to manage him in the week. We’ll have to see how he’s doing in the next 24 hours. Hopefully short-term, we’re talking weeks. It’s a minor feeling that he had.” – Frank Lampard

That stroke of misfortune for Pulisic was exactly the opposite for owners of Timo Werner (£9.3m), who still sits in 20.7% of teams worldwide.

He had been handed a first Premier League benching at Burnley but came into the side to occupy Pulisic’s left-sided position in the front-three.

That led to the German international’s third Premier League goal of the season and sets him up for a potentially profitable meeting with Sheffield United in Gameweek 8.

As we highlighted in our analysis of Manchester City’s latest win, the Blades have given up more chances on their right-hand side than any other this season. Accordingly, João Cancelo (£5.4m) was afforded the freedom of Bramall Lane in Gameweek 6 occupying a similar on-field position to what Werner could next Saturday. And, even if the former RB Leipzig man is chosen to lead the line ahead of Abraham, we know tends to drift in that direction, anyway.

ON THE MENDY

Keeping a clean sheet in their 3-0 win at Turf Moor, Chelsea’s defence is quickly becoming a key source of investment – especially when we consider how rare shut-outs seem to be for big-six clubs right now.

Naturally, the signing of Edouard Mendy (£5.0m) has had a significant impact in this area, as has Thiago Silva (£5.5m) bedding himself into the team.

In the three Premier League matches that they have started together, they have kept a clean sheet in each one.

And, most importantly, the underlying statistics from those games have also been encouraging in terms of sustainability. Chelsea have conceded just one big chance in the matches that Mendy and Silva started together, compared to giving up eight in the four that they did not.

With Sheffield United boasting the second-worst goal conversion rate in the Premier League this season, another clean sheet seems likely in Gameweek 8, while no team has registered fewer shots than their Gameweek 9 opponent Newcastle.

ZOUM CALL

While Silva and Mendy have arguably had the biggest impact on Chelsea’s defence, Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) and Kurt Zouma (£5.1m) remain the key assets to consider when looking to capitalise on it.

Left-back Chilwell was the people’s choice for Gameweek 7, earning more transfers in than any other player but it was Zouma who left Turf Moor with the bigger score (14), thanks to his second-half goal and two bonus points.

Perhaps we should not be too surprised at the centre-back’s third goal of the season considering that, between Gameweeks 1 and 6, Werner and Abraham were the only Chelsea players with more shots in the box and the German was the only one of Zouma’s colleagues with more efforts on target too.

The prospects of both Chilwell and Zouma look especially good for the next two matches.

We have already highlighted that Werner will face Sheffield United’s weak right-flank in Gameweek 7, which Chilwell will also have the privilege of lining up against too.

However, Zouma can offer decent match-ups in both of the next two outings. Considering his continued threat from set pieces, he might fancy attacking returns against a Sheffield United side that has given up more headed efforts than any other this season while Newcastle have conceded the most attempts from dead-ball situations in 2020/21.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Tarkowski, K Long, Lowton; McNeil, D Stephens (Rodriguez 46′), Westwood, Brownhill; Wood, A Barnes (Brady 73′).

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): E Mendy; Chilwell, Zouma, T Silva, R James; Havertz (Jorginho 86′), Kanté, Mount; Werner, Abraham (Giroud 77′), Ziyech (Hudson-Odoi 73′).

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 7

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  1. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    Pulisic and Saïss ➡️ Ziyech and Balbuena -4?

    Allows me to do Maupay ➡️ Martial ( West Brom) for free

    1. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Yes do whatever it takes to put yourself into the game!

      Jokes apart, I like your suggested moves

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Hahaha thanks mate.

        He’s a great differential now @ 8.7 million 😉

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          I’m personally sticking with Jimenez. He is fixture proof, in fact he excels in big games. Has no Champions League games so is fully rested before the PL games and is not subject to rotation risk.

  2. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    Anything worth a hit chaps? 2.5 ITB.

    Martinez
    Chillwell, Zouma, Justin
    Salah, Son, Fernandes, Barkley
    Kane, DCL, Bamford

    (Steer, Kilman, Bissouma, Mitchell)

    Considering one of these next week:

    Barkley -> Rodriguez/Zaha
    Fernandes -> KDB
    Mitchell/Justin -> Coufal

    Cheers

  3. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    Do you think Mitchell will start for Palace once fit? Seems a bit hasty of people to be selling ahead of those fixtures if so...

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      I’m keeping him regardless.

      He’s only 4m and I’ve got Saiss and possibly James to deal with

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Probably not now. PVA is too good to not play. Clyne is a decent player when he gets going too

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Not saying PVA will be dropped but he had a bit of a shocker vs. Wolves. Understand he's only just back, but you're focusing on the attacking part compared to his defensive output which was rubbish thst match.

    3. kime67
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      i think he comes back in when fit, much better defensively than pva imo

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Yep - same. Will probably lose Saiss next week.

    5. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Might do. Clyne & PVA didn't do themselves any favours vs. Wolves.

      I've sold personally as I have Guaita to cover (lol, 2 PPM) those good fixtures, and shipped for Kilman who I at least got a CS off of this week.

      Palace defence has been poor; I really want to sell Guaita soon.

  4. kime67
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    So tempted to do Barnes-> ziyech early, i dont think i can hold myself.

    1. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      If you think you will get priced out then do it. If you can wait for after the CL games, then wait.

    2. kime67
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      i can wait but also want to do it now

    3. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Just wait, literally makes no difference if you have enough budget

  5. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    ⚽ Team News 📰
    SOUTHAMPTON : McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand, Armstrong, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Walcott, Ings, Adams
    Subs: Forster, Stephens, Long, Redmond, Djenepo, Diallo, N'Lundulu

    ASTON VILLA : Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, McGinn, Luiz, Grealish, Barkley, Watkins, Traore
    Subs: Steer, Hourihane, Trezeguet, Nakamba, Engels, El Mohamady, Davis

    1. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Thanks buddy

    2. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Aston Villa finally putting out their best team with Traore in for Trezeguet.

    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Trezeguet finally dropped. Villa win.

      1. Amey
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Need big performance from Watkins & Grealish !

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 hours ago

      Traore...

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      16 British players starting.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Wow

      2. Brosstan
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Good to see a few teams prepared for Brexit. Wolves will be relegated

  6. djoker_nole
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    Anyone fancy Walker/Laporte from GW10?

    1. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Dias for me. Cheaper than Laporte and just as nailed.

    2. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Dias or Cancelo

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Dias and Cancelo offer around the same while being cheaper, hence more value

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      No as already bought Cancelo.

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      already have Dias

  7. No Professionals
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 hours ago

    Martinez
    Robertson Saiss Lamptey
    Salah Son Grealish Foden
    Kane Jimenez DCL

    Steer Mitchell Taylor Alzate
    0.9itb 2ft

    Chelsea becoming hard to ignore

    Robertson Alzate and Jimenez

    To

    Chilwell ziyech and Antonio/Bamford (-4)

    Looks good?

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Yes nice

  8. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Ziyech a good option?

    Wasn't able to watch the Chelsea game but stats say he created 1 big chance and had 1 shot in the box. Touch map shows he didn't get into the box much. Am I missing something?

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Yes. Honestly ignore the numbers. They don't tell a story.

  9. Cok3y5murf
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Look at this genius prediction and the doubters in the comments.

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

    1. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Too early to say IMO.

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      After 7 GWs?

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I actually see loads of people agreeing in that comment chain. What are you reading?

    4. tokara
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Post ur team here.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Another doubter spotted...

      2. Flair
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Why should he?

        1. tokara
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Just to verify he got no taa and kdb?

    5. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      a broken clock tells the correct time twice a day 😉

  10. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    If Grealish doesn't score points today my season is over...

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      A lot of pressure on Jack today then.

      I hope he can handle it.

      1. Brosstan
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        I gave him an @ on twatter, hope he's the kind to thrive under pressure

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      My season won't be over but his will in my team.

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      No it’s not pal. 31 weeks left so a lot can happen. Keep the faith.

    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      True. Will you still come on here?

  11. adstomko
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Any changes you would make here? (1 FT with 0.6m ITB)
    My main worries are Trent & Jimenez. Thinking about swapping to Digne & Watkins for the long term? Here's my team:

    Martinez
    Trent, Chilwell, Semedo
    Salah, Son, Rodríguez, Ziyech
    Jimenez, Ings, Bamford
    (Steer, Mitchell, Anguissa, Dunne)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I would prefer Cresswell or Coufal

      1. adstomko
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        I fear West Ham may concede 1 each game despite fixtures.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          And you don't think EVE will concede with Pickford in goals? With WHU playing 5 at the back and when Antonio is back, they are solid in their defence and formation

          1. adstomko
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 hours ago

            Digne is very good at free kicks and linking up with Rodríguez & DCL

  12. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Really would like some Grealish goals /assists today.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      +1

  13. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Looking for suggestions on who to bring in with 2FTs.

    TAA vs Robbo - are the stats swinging to favour TAA over Robbo now? I need to get rid of one of them to fund the second move. Considering Chilwell/ Zouma/Cresswell/Coufal

    0.4itb 2ft
    Martinez
    Robbo Ayling Justin TAA
    Grealish Salah Son Rodriguez
    DCL Kane
    (Peacock Bissouma Taylor Vassilev)

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      TAA as he is .4 extra

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        * .3 Robbo went up.

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Who would you bring in Chilwell/ Zouma/Cresswell/Coufal?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Not sure i am bringing in any west ham yet. Trying to think past the Fulham game
          Chilwell
          Zouma
          Cresswell
          Coufal

          In that order for me

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 hours ago

            That is probably the order I would have them in as well

    2. AnfieldLad
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Stats are pretty similar, probably swinging toward TAA yeah. TAA recent performances (Champions league included) have improved massively. I think TAA is the better pick and will be doing Robbo -> Chilwell

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Thanks, I am leaning towards getting rid of Robbo. Is Chilwell a rotation risk with Azpi or is he nailed? I don't think Lampard rates Alonso anymore

        1. AnfieldLad
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          I think Chilwell is nailed. They have a lot of games so always the chance he's rested for the odd game though

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Chillwell is pretty nailed. He may get the odd rest here and there, but that's going to be true of any Chelsea player, and in most teams playing in Europe this year.

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Liverpool didn't look bad defensively yesterday at all. Just seems to be that odd moment where they concede. Not ideal but i may even hold on to pool defence yet

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        I will keep one of them. I can't see them keeping a CS anytime soon with obviously their CB pairing being the weak link. I can use the funds to upgrade midfield or 3rd striker

      2. AnfieldLad
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Yeah I agree with this. We were solid against West Ham, the goal was off the post when Alisson was unsighted which is fairly unlucky. Unlucky to concede the penalty against SHU. Small margins between blanks and back to back clean sheets

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Poor header out from Gomez. In each game, he seems to have a mistake in him that leads to at least one big chance

  14. Sid07
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    1) Robertson + saiss + pulisic to chilwell + creswell + rash (-4)
    2) saiss to zouma
    3) Robertson + pulisic to zouma + Bruno
    4) Robertson + saiss + pulisic to chilwell + boufal + bruno (-4)

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      1

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      1 or 4

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      How about:

      Saiss + Pulisic to Chilwell + Ziyech

      or Robbo + Pulisic to Chilwell + Rashford

      1. Sid07
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Not enough funds

  15. Sean
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Thinking I may have to accept I’ve wasted 2 transfers and get JRod back in for Pulisic later in the week, he does seem the best option over the next 4 and presumably he’ll be fine for United

    1. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Ziyech also a good option

      1. Sean
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        True He’ll likely be in my team at some stage this season

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Always annoying when you want to get back in a player that you just sold.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        *Son flashbacks*

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      At least JRod has been useless for these last couple of fixtures, too.

      I bright him in for Southampton & Newcastle, with an eye on Fulham and its been pants so far!

      1. Flair
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        A run of Fulham, Burnley, Leeds soon, hope he repays us then with Rich and DCL back

      2. Sean
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        No reason to believe he won’t pick form back up once he’s shaken off injury and suspensions are back though, Fulham fixture looks a double figure haul in waiting

        1. Flair
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          He's not exactly in bad form anyways lol

    4. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      One crock for another...

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      he has a very high ceiling and all the suspended players will be back soon

      1. Sean
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Agreed

  16. ElliotJHP
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Might leave Saiss for a week and pull the trigger on Barnes/Trent to Rash/Kilman

  17. Firmino
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Adams and Barkley to outscore Ings and Grealish, too much to ask?

    1. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Unlikely but of course possible

  18. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Got 7 playing today. Looking forward to my 14 points.

    1. Zimo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I predict 25

    2. Flair
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      That's a generous prediction

  19. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Is Kilman really nailed ? benched him this week because of all the gossip on here that he may not start 🙁

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Most of the gossip here was Saiss to be benched I thought

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      No. He's still not nailed.

      But really? The chatter was all about that it was more likely that Saiss would be benched. Whoever you were listening to was (evidently) full of rubbish.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        probably more like ‘will Kilman start’ being asked many many times ... made me think there was something in it ... I should really not listen 🙂

        He is second on my bench 🙁

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Pretty much, Nuno favours Kilman over Saiss

    4. Flair
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I don't remember anyone saying Kilman was getting benched

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I can see possible rotation between him and Saiss but who knows. He is only young. Think that lwb position is between Marcal and the new dude

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      yes the discussion was Sais v Kilman v the new dude too, with quite a few saying it could be Kilman losing his place and Sais moving into the middle where he normally plays

  20. wulfrunian
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Do you think Clyne is nailed?At 4.5 with good fixtures and he is going forward.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      No

      1. ShrunkenHeader
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Avoid!!!

      2. wulfrunian
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Who else could start in the rb position?Ward is out.

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Mitchell if he's fit. When PVA was subbed on, Mitchell played RB.

          Clyne had a bad game vs. Wolves.

          If you want the honest answer none of the Palace fullbacks are currently nailed. PVA might have been, but he was poor vs. Wolves too.

          1. wulfrunian
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 hours ago

            I see.Cheers.

        2. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          the other week when PVA came on Clyne was hooked and Mitchell moved to RB

          1. wulfrunian
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 hours ago

            Cheers

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Also only good fixtures for 3 games after Leeds. Then it's rubbish.

        With their current defensive record, not betting they'll get 3 CSs.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      No

  21. jam sandwich
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Martinez - Steer
    Robertson - Chilwell - Saiss - Lamptey - Kilman
    Salah - Son - Pulisic - Foden - Bissouma
    Kane - DCL - Maupay

    1FT 0.8ITB

    Saiss + Pulisic (if injured) -> Coufal + Rashford (-4)

    ?

    1. wulfrunian
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      No for -4.

    2. Jässi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Would do it

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I would if he is out

  22. Parsnips
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Best Robo replacements??

    1. AnfieldLad
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Chilwell, if you already have him then Coufal/ Masuaku and save the funds

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Chilwell

    3. Jässi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Chilwell and Zouma

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Chilwell/Zouma/Cresswell/Coufal

  23. Jässi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    What would you do with these 2 FTs and 0.4 ITB?

    A) Robertson & Pulisic to Chilwell & Rashford
    B) Robertson & Pulisic to Masuaku & Fernandes
    C) Pulisic & Brewster to Bissouma & Ings
    D) Pulisic to Ziyech and save 1 FT

    Rest of the squad is:
    McCarthy (Forster)
    Zouma - Dallas - Konsa - Mitchell - Robertson*
    Salah - Son - Grealish - Zaha - Pulisic*
    Kane - DCL - Brewster*

    1. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      D for sure

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      A or B

  24. Vazza
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Could Nathaniel Phillips play a few games for Liverpool after his performance yesterday. I need a replacement for Ferguson who might go down in price in the coming days. I have two non playing defenders currently. Any thoughts please ?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Difficult, Matip is probably close to a return.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Will get 1/2 games max then is behind Gomez/Matip/Fabinho etc in the pecking order.

      1. Vazza
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Ok great. Also blocks out a move for a more reputed third Liverpool player. I will hold on to my jerking knees!

    3. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Matip and Fabinho back soon so likely benched. But could see him playing against Burnley, Fulham, Sheffield Utd where they need a defender to challenge in the air vs Wood, Mitrovic, McBurnie

    4. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      You've already asked this question mate, and got answers.
      I dont think you're going to get a different response here.

      Hes might get one or two games then you've back to the same problem of finding a playing 4.0m def.
      You need to consider upgrading your 4th def.

      1. Vazza
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Ok thanks

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Ampadu is 4.4 . He should get to 1 and 2 pts and the odd 6.

  25. Babit1967
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Is Reece James looking he may be a regular starter now ?

    1. Flair
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      He'll get starts but regular? Don't think so. Midweek may give an indication but probably not.

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      It's his spot to lose

    3. ivantys
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      He might start against the easier teams while Azpi plays against the harder ones.

    4. Babit1967
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 10 hours ago

      He’s a good player to have guaranteed he plays, I’ll keep for now

  26. Patrick Bateman
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Thoughts on
    Robbo / Pulisic > Coufal / KDB ?

  27. Flair
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    How many points are the people expecting Kane and Son to get today?

    Kane 13

    Son 12

    1. Pedersen
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Son 1, kane 20

      1. Flair
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        I support this

    2. Firmino
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      2 and 8

    3. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Kane 12
      Son 19

    4. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      If they manage to plough into each other and get hooked off early for concussion I'll give them 5 each for artistic style.

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      2 and 2 would honestly be the best for me. EO sucks.

  28. cuppatea78
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Getting rid of TAA. Who should I bring in?.
    A) Chilwell
    B) Zouma

    Was thinking of Chilwell but worried about rotation with Alonso where as Zouma is more nailed on each week

    What do you reckon?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Zouma will be essential this season I feel.

      1. AnfieldLad
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Yeah, he's got 3 goal in 6 games which means he's probably going to score 15+ goals this season. Essential

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          He’s going for the golden boot. Haha!

      2. Vazza
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Wow!! Is that your cricket or football brain telling you that?

    2. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Alonso is pretty much not in the frame anymore. I would be more worried about Azpi playing at LB but even that seems unlikely. Zouma seems to be nailed for the time being but it’s all a bit up in the air at the moment

  29. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Early thoughts:
    Digne, Rodriguez -> Kilman, Rashford -4?
    Team would look like this

    Martinez
    Robbo Kilman Ayling
    Salah Son Rashford Grealish
    Kane DCL Bamford

    (Steer Saiss Justin Bissouma)

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      I'd save transfers to being in City/Chelsea/Villa/Saints players tbh

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Bring*

        United still aren't looking great

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        That's a good advice tbh!
        Digne -> Zouma or Chilwell?
        Or be aggressive and bring in both of them for a hit.. (Robbo Chilwell Zouma)

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      Digne + James better

  30. mookie
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 hours ago

    Is Walcott playing on the left side?

    1. mookie
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 hours ago

      *will be

    2. Party time
        4 years, 11 hours ago

        Yes. I see goals in this game. Maybe 2-2

        1. mookie
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Cheers!

      • Party time
          4 years, 11 hours ago

          Sorry. Theo is playing on the right side

          1. mookie
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 11 hours ago

            Ok

          2. Amey
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 hours ago

            You're in good form in FPL
            Might pick you up 😎

            1. Vazza
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 11 hours ago

              Lol

            2. Party time
                4 years, 11 hours ago

                Hehehe