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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. Sean
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    An early kick in the nuts for my Dallas Bamford combo

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Exactly this 🙁

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

    Is it good or bad as an owner to see Luke Ayling in the opposition box 10 seconds before that goal was scored?

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

      I don't know if Leeds defenders can be trusted.

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

        Pretty much expecting the odd attacking return now

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

    Damn that Harvey Barnes 😆

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

      More Leeds defence out there, not all bad.

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

    Now hoping for an equalizer by Jamie Shackleton (unassisted), and that's it

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

      This.

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

    That right there perfectly sums up Harvey Barnes. One on one with the keeper, heavy touch, tackled.

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

    My 11 points vs Bamford, Dallas and Justin. What percentage chance have I got for mini league MOTM. 25%?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      you will know in 90 mins

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

        100% correct.

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Id say around that. Maybe a tad higher but not much more. Good luck!

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

        Cheers. It was 3 points + Mitrovic. So to be fair on Mitrovic he's done enough to mean there has to be a return from the 3 and if Leeds score I could get away with an assist.

        1. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Had to be Dallas to score didn't it. This one could be close considering his booking! 11 v 10 to you as it stands I think...

    3. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Higher

  7. df34
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Once again Sky showing replays when the live action is on. It's so annoying. Essentially missed the goal there. Regardless they keep showing endless replays of pointless chances when the game is on !!!!!

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

      Just the international coverage not Sky?

  8. df34
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wrecks my head.

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

    Looks like Barnes will be very involved

  10. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sold Harvey Barnes this week of course.

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

      For who?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You don't want to know.....

        (Foden)

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

          Ouch

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

          Damn. Sensible move though, just unfortunate.

          1. Collie01
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks, Barnes has looked terrible lately. Thought he might have been rotated for this match actually and I was playing Ayling, so made sense on paper I guess.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I sold Barnes a days or so before the Rodriguez injury was announced. Got Podence off the bench this week so more or less parity so far - but those transfers add up!

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

      I feel for you, every player I sell scores serious points as does every player I bench

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

    Vardy looking very sharp here

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

      Razor sharp, looks fully fit again

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

    LOL Barnes is terribleee

    Taking whatever he can get here then shipping

  13. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ayling to Coufal.. Can’t stand Leeds anymore...

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Never have..

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

      Balbeuna even cheaper

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, West Ham far more reliable /s

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

    Harvey due a hatty

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

      This

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

    Leeds having a mare here

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

      They are not very good at defending. Always end to end stuff in their games, very entertaining!

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

    Need Justin to score at least 10 points

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

    Why didn't Foden start against Sheffield United and doesn't that mean he'll also be benched against Liverpool?

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

      I think he was a bit under the weather.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just avoid. Was a good pick with Gundogan and BSilva out.

  18. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    0-1 already, final score prediction LEE v LEI?

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

      0-4
      Barnes hat-trick

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      0-3

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

    Barnes let's go!

  20. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Barnes walks like he thinks he's well hard

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

      Reminds me of Barkley

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Both Sagittareans too 😕

  21. Manani
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    which to ditch first? Podence or Barnes? Or keep both for 1 more week? (will use my FT on Saiss instead)
    Was all set to sell one of them, or both, but now not so sure

    1. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Same dilemma - was tempted by Bowen but not sure anymore

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

    Crazy how overrated Leeds are.

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

      How come. Mid table team coming straigh from championship is really good

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

      They will finish mid table which is what most people think.

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

    I could watch leeds play all day

    End to end

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

    Barnes looks like essential. Should I ditch Barkley for him for a hit?

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

      No 😆

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

        Really 😉

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

      What the hell are you talking about?

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      After 15 minutes of one game?

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

        Just a parody of questions often on this site, my friend.

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

    Mitchel outfor which Chelsea defender?

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

      Terry.

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

        Chilwell really.

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

          He looks like the best pick so far

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

      See how CL goes.

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

        Thanks

  26. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bamford back to being Bamford.

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

      He’s loathed here but he’s given more points than many others

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He’s a great pick tbf. Has just been over delivering.

  27. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Leeds looking Championship quality

  28. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can Kane's price rise tonight?

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

      It could easily.

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

    Where was this Leicester the last time we all owned one of their assets at West Ham at home?!

  30. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bamford is a bit of a tap in merchant isn't he. Can't really do anything when he gets the ball..

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Someone didn’t see the Villa game.

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not really no.

    3. The Fed
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He was playing like peak Messi last gameweek, and his goals were world class. Far from tap ins.