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Cooper back for Leeds as Rodrigo enters self-isolation

Liam Cooper (£4.4m) makes a much-anticipated return to Leeds United’s defence for their Gameweek 7 meeting with Leicester City.

The centre-back returns to the heart of the back-four, allowing Luke Ayling (£ to resume right-back duties and pushing Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) to left-back once more.

However, Leeds will miss Rodrigo (£5.8m) in the middle of the park as the club revealed in their team news bulletin that the player is self-isolating “having been in close contact with a person who has subsequently tested positive for coronavirus”.

They have confirmed the Spaniard is now isolating in line with government guidelines, although no specific date was given for the positive test and, therefore, end of the isolation period.

Pablo Hernández (£5.8m) replaces Rodrigo in midfield, while most of the attention is likely to be on Patrick Bamford (£6.0m) tonight.

Only Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) earned more new owners than the Leeds forward for Gameweek 7, although just 34.7% of his FPL points have come at Elland Road this season.

Indeed, the former Chelsea man has blanked twice from three matches there since earning promotion to the Premier League.

By contrast, Jamie Vardy (£10.0m), still owned by 17% of Fantasy managers, has netted in every single away league match in 2020/21, averaging 12.3 points per game on the road.

Harvey Barnes (£6.9m) and Dennis Praet (£5.5m) support him from attacking midfield in a 3-4-2-1 formation while James Maddison (£7.0m) drops to the bench.

Jonny Evans (£5.5m) does not feature, so Brendan Rodgers is forced into a makeshift back-three of Christian Fuchs (£4.5m), Luke Thomas (£4.3m) and Wesley Fofana (£5.0m) while James Justin (£4.8m) and Marc Albrighton (£5.3m) are the left and right wing-backs respectively.

Leeds United XI: Meslier; Dallas, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; Shackleton; Harrison, Hernández, Klich, Costa; Bamford.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel; Fuchs, L Thomas, Fofana; Justin, N Mendy, Tielemans, Albrighton; H Barnes, Praet; Vardy.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 7

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  1. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Posting this here so somebody can link to it when Stuart Dallas scores his second goal tonight.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Seriously hope it happens!

  2. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cmon Dallas Goal and cleanie

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yesss

    2. puhd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Please

  3. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hmmm 3 subs that Leeds may use will be Poveda, Roberts and Alioski right?

    Surely Struijk won't come on, hoping for my Lamptey points!!

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Defending a lead Struijk will come on

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Expecting Leicester to be 2-0 up by 60mins

  4. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone not captaining a Spurs player for this week? If so, who?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ziyech

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hmm let’s if you go through with that

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          See

      2. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But I like it

  5. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How long is Coleman out for and who will play instead of him?

    Kenny?

  6. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Im not sure us Barnes casuals even deserve any points for a garbage pick

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Can you tell us who you are going to call a casual's pick next week please? There is a trend developing

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

    2 assists and no bonus for Mirto?

    https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1323345442801930245

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Assists arent much bps

      If u youre a forward scoring a goal is a must for baps

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Unless u get 4 assists like kane

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If WB had scored I think he gets one
      And the chicks dig goals

    3. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Last gameweek Mane got 2 assists and no bonus

    4. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He already got points for the assists

    5. puhd
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I know! Pissed about this

  8. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    pls Albrighton score a goal, own goal and tackle Bamford in the throat

  9. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    That team news for the next match just confirmed my 17 points remain on the bench!

  10. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Kane coufal
    B) bamford/Wilson/Antonio chilwell

    Rest of defence is lamptey konsa Mitchell dunne

  11. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    TAA > Chilwell for free a sensible move considering the fixtures?

    1. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would
      Happy with Chilwell

  12. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Barnes Bamford Justin for the final game

    10 points is the bare minimum requirement.

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You’ll get your 10 points from Bamford

      Then a combined 2 points total from the other two Leic boys

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If bamford hauls and i dont have him as cap is that haul even good for me tho

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Jeez. This site has messed with your head big time.

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            When he got his hat trick i actually got a red arrow

            1. fedolefan
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Maybe fill your team with all 2% differentials, so that way you don't have these silly dilemmas.

              1. Nightcrawler
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Dont matter how low the owernship is. If u dont captain them surely u want them to have limited ceiling or else someone else is benefitting more

                1. fedolefan
                  • 9 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  The aim of the game is to score points. And you can only captain 1 player per week out of 15. I think it's time to click on the START HERE link at the top.

                2. Black Knights
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  Yes anyone that captains him will score more than you, but that % of people is tiny compared to the number of people that don’t have him at all. So you’ll gain on more people than the number of people that will gain on you.

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Of course.

        3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yes. Me answering this question of yours second time.

          1. Nightcrawler
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks i dont mean to be tedious its just got me confused

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Don't get confused. Every player of your who scores can only prove to be good for you. Just keep it simple. Do not play like me!

              1. Nightcrawler
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Cheers will do

                1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  All the best!

  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    LMS safety score currently 38 with autosubs

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

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

      What was the safety score for gw6?

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

          Lol, that was my exact score. Cheers.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            All about survival 🙂

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think i got turfed out last gw right after using the WC in all. 🙁

      What was the safety score last gw anyways TM?

  14. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which one (considering Ings is ok):

    1) Ings + Son
    2) Kane + Bamford

    Thanks!

  15. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss for Coufal or Cresswell?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswell if money isn't needed elsewhere

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Money is always needed elsewhere

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Coufal

  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    15 pointer Harvey please !

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Never happening. 3 shots in the last 4 games

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        So he's due?

  17. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech and bamford
    Or
    Calvert-Lewis and Costa

    Which is the better combination??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Top

  18. RWB_1991
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know who will be first choice Palace pen taker between Zaha & PVA?

  19. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any good app to watch the game on. Vola sports dead.

  20. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden out

    A) Jota in

    B) Grealish in

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota for Flare
      Grelish for Rock Steady

    3. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Grealish. You don't want to replace one rotation player with another.

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which defender to move on for Cresswell/Coufal?

    A Saïss
    B Mitchell

    Rest of defence
    Martinez
    TAA Chilwell Lamptey **** ****

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Perfect back 3 imo btw

  22. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If i didnt have barnes vs villa the last game pre covid when he got a crazy haul i probably wouldnt have gone with him again

    Feels like a distant 4 year old memory now

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sold him on WC & ruined my season amongst other things.

  23. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I have Martinez KWP Robertson Justin for a total of 4 points, Lamptey first on my bench with 9, FML.

  24. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Interesting news on Maupay being dropped because he lacked in the pulling up of socks department. I wonder if this was the same for Ryan, because I really really really do not want to have to make a GK move.

    Justin at LWB tonight, my last player. 37 + Justin. 12 points would be nice...

  25. El Magico5
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bit stuck on my next move, seems like all the transfers i need to make are in defence.

    Martinez
    TAA, James, Lamptey
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Zaha, Foden
    Kane, Dcl

    Steers, taylor, saiss, brewster

    0.6 itb, thinking taa > chilwell but not sure on the chelsea double up. Any help fellas?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have Che def triple up! And don't worry, Azpi will start some games.

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Are Foden, TAA and Podence worth holding this gw?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What score do you expect for Man City vs Pool?

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Don't know what to expect. League has been very unpredictable post covid19.could be 1-1 but could also be 4-2 either team imo.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sounds like TAA out then.

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldnt move Podance

  27. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Like Thomas 4.3 starts, interesting...

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Only while evans and castagne are out. Which won’t be much longer right?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ah yeah true

  28. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Callum Wilson better than DCL?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not when Everton have Richarlison, Digne and James all providing.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely not. Sold wilson a while ago and am glad i did. Hes been very jammy it wont continue

    3. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No.

  29. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Early thoughts on what to do here with 2ft (0.3itb)?

    Martinez
    TAA Robbo Ayling
    Salah Son Pulisic Foden
    Jimenez DCL Watkins

    Button Soucek Lewis Taylor

  30. puhd
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Grealish price going up tonight?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Doubtful.

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate