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Werner survives rotation fears to start on Chelsea’s left against Sheff Utd

Timo Werner (£9.4m) starts on the left-hand side of Chelsea’s front-three as Sheffield United come to Stamford Bridge in Gameweek 8.

Frank Lampard caused some concern among Fantasy Premier League managers on Friday as he highlighted a need to manage the German international’s minutes.

However, the enforced absences of Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) and Kai Havertz (£8.3m) has left the Chelsea manager with no choice but to select Werner in the starting XI.

The fact that he sits to the left of Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) is also encouraging for his 23.4% ownership, considering the fact that Sheffield United have conceded more chances on their right-hand side than any other this season.

That should also benefit Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) in defence, while Kurt Zouma (£5.3m), who has three league goals in 2020/21, will be eyeing up the fact that the Blades have also given up the most headed attempts of any side this year too.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): E Mendy; Chilwell, Zouma, T Silva, R James; Mount, Kanté, Kovacic; Werner, Abraham, Ziyech.

Sheffield Utd XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Stevens, Egan, Basham; Lowe, Lundstram, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; Brewster, McGoldrick.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 8

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

    The stage is set for a Trent mega haul

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yawn

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

      Who says that? 😆

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

        This season lol

  2. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Benjamin (not Reece) James Chillwell, get in!!!

  3. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Do people actually not own Chilwell??

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The dead 75%

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

      Was going to this week but would have meant to a hit and Bruno out

    3. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes me, can’t own every player!

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

      He had 2 shots from inside the box all season going into this gameweek, and I needed Zouma plus cash to prepare for other moves. It's reasonable to go without him depending on how your team's set up.

  4. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Please werner, just get at least one return today..

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

      This

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

    Neeeeed some werner returns

  6. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone serious owns Chilwell anyway, so why celebrate?

    1. Top Dog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Silly comment

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yawn.

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

      Looks like I’ll be dropping big time then 🙁

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I don’t and I’ll definitely finish above you. 😉

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

    Pool CS likely now.

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

      Kevin has something to say about that

    2. Wrong Captain Again
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What leads you to this conclusion?

  8. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    damn switched cappo from Chillt to Son 2 mins before Deadline 🙁 🙁

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

      No excuse then for not changing back.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bad decision

    3. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn’t be too disappointed yet, no CS

    4. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No bottle serves you right, hope son blanks

  9. 1984 TC
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    OMG!! Captain ChilliWilli!! Was only looking for a clean sheet from him, with a Bap or two

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

      Nice call

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

      Wow lol, fair play. No kane or son though??

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Have both Kane and Son, but thought I’d take the risk

      2. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Only really looking to win my ML and no one owns him. I know, I know, casuals ML, lol, but I’ll take it.

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Good thing is more people will drop trent

    Might look to bring him back in

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

      I’m thinking a back 3 of:

      Trent, Chilwell, Lamptey (Kilman, Mitchell/cheapie)

      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That's pretty much mine with Robertson. Fund available for trenty upgrade

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

      Same, surprised TAA hasnt hauled yet. If I get him in though I'll have to shift to 4 at the back, which I can do but wasnt overly keen on.
      I dont think I will blindly punt him, as im not keen on 4 at the back, but soon as he shows something then probably. I like jumping on players that the mass ditch, like Werner, TAA, as long as they are actually decent that is.

  11. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chillwell haul = season over, see you next year

  12. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Season over.

  13. nolard
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Brewster doing anything?
    Or is the service non existing as previous?

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

      0 service. These aren't the games for brewster, maybe against lower table opp

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing. I have him 3rd on bench. Fair enough

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

      Ta!

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

    Chillwell owners chilling well tonight

  15. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    (C) Chilwell get up!

  16. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell close again

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell close

  18. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    knew I should have done Semedo to Chilwell for a hit! argghhhh hes killing me

  19. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Almost a 2nd for chilwell

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could have 3 already with a little mure luck

  20. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    CHILWELLL ALMOST AGAIN

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

      Hyyyype

  21. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell 🙂

  22. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    ChillyB close

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

      All aboard the ChillyB train

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

    Chilwell almost a 2nd. Jesus Christ..

  24. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell SoT again. He is essential. The new TAA

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

      You mean Alonso

  25. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Imagine...... he's surely getting an assist or another goal tonight

  26. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    We want brace we want brace

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

    Reece James next please 🙁

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

      This

  28. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell and Ziyech was nice there 😉

  29. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell could have had a hatty

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

    Who is the CHE attacker here, Chilwell or Werner?