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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. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Of course as soon as I put Werner in my team he plays deeper than Zouma.

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

      He was playing deeper beforehand tbh

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      hes played ok tbh

      Hit the crossbar, drifts centrally, just hasnt been found yet. Wait until Sheffield pushes out in the second half he'll find space

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

        Not a place for Werner in my team at least for now. I need Bruno and KDB

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          yeah ive had him since the start and captained from his brace, but he's leaving soon to move to 352

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

    If cresswell doesn’t start I’m going to be furious ... with myself

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep me too

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

      Doubt he will start

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why is he injured?

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

        Why, who is in your bench?

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

    Everyone ready for Soucek goal?

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

      Guaranteed 100+ score this GW if he scores

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

        BS

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

          I am already on 36 from 4

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

      Oh yes, the 3 players who will haul this week:

      Bruno (tick)
      Soucek ( )
      TAA ( )

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

        But blanks for Kane, Son and Werner

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

          He is due

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He won't.
      I put him in my team this week.

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

    If Chelsea continue like this I can definitely see them challenge Man Utd for 3rd

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

      Man Utd won't even get top 6

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

        This

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

      I think tot and ars finish top 4

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

      They can challenge for the title too, Manu are no way favourites for 3rd. Leicester are doing very well too.

    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Southampton Pool Chelsea then?

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

      Is this a joke? ManU will not be at anywhere near 3rd

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

      😆

    7. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You spelled Tottenham wrong

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

      We are going for the title. Rice is coming in January too. Havertz 4 years in a row has amazing second half of the season too

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

        You’ll edge Man Utd out for 4th

    9. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Same points last year, separated only by GD.

      With our recruitment I think we're slight favourites, Silva is key in terms of keeping him fit though.

  5. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner look like scoring?

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

      Not at all. I own him too.

      Hopefuly Chelsea get a pen.

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

        He hit the crossbar though.

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

      Didn't see it ... wait for a pen

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

      All he does when he plays down the left is run in the way of Tammy

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

      Giroud playing would help everyone around score.

    5. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      hit the crossbar, hes been in decent position just hasnt been found by through balls yet. Hopefully he can do something before he gets subbed for CHO

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

        He can score a penalty

    6. Seanigula
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He just needs to stay out of Chilwell’s way

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

    Soucek finally gonna haul tonight.. 😉

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

      1 goal, me thinks

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      its time

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

    Anyone who had the extra cash

    And still went zouma over chillwell cant consider themselves unlucky

    Reeks of a casual move...zouma has 3 goals, must be more of s threat lets get him instead

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

      It wasnt bad move. I wanted Zouma too because of extra cash, but at the end went for Chilwell. ZOuma still can score

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

        I have both but chilwell was priority

  8. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell is a terrifying prospect, can I survive the next three fixtures without before their fixtures turn poor

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just get him. Over the years if we've learnt anything is to swallow our pride and get em

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ugh I could easily do Dallas > Chilwell but then I have so much tied up in defense. Need to think about this. Was hoping to make a more attacking transfer instead

        1. Nice to Finally Michu
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think I probably have to do it. Its between Dallas > Chilwell and Adams > Richarlison this week

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

      I did TAA > Chilwell GW5, the only transfer that works so far ...

    3. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If a player makes you feel scared, get em

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This is a good point

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

      Their fixtures don't really turn at all. 1 or 2 difficult games then back to easy ones.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sigh, already looking at ways to bring him in. Hopefully he rises slowly over IB

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

    How to fit Bruno from next GW and City MID(s) from GW 10 ? Thinking to activate WC..

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      have to go 352 imo

      Salah - KDB - Bruno/Rash - Ziyech - differential

      thats what im aiming to get to

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

        WC on this IB is amazing opportunity. Too bad I didnt hold it till now

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          same ultimate sadness 🙁

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

          think i will hold till GW 10.

          I can do Son to Rashford for free next GW.

      2. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        where is grealish ?

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

        without Kane ?

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Salah, Kdb, Bruno, grealish with a front line of DCL, bamford and Kane. Chilwell, Lamptey and another 4.5 def

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

        too template tbf

        1. George Agdgdgwngo
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Template works

  10. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss to Chilwell looking good so far. Thanks for the wise brains in here that gave me the nudge to do it.

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

      Nice...but what will you say if Saiss gets a cleanie and scores?

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

        I did say so far...

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

        He'd better not, stuck him on the bench

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

    If it wasn't that clown Kepa agaiant Southampton and WBA now we would have been top of the league

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

      If it wasnt for jammy newc penalty snd freak whu 3 goals tot would be top

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

        If itnwasnt for mane fake offside pool would be top

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

      Chelsea had best fixtures so far. Liverpool is by far better side tbf, and we saw it in GW 2.

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

        Don't forget the gift for Mane by Kepa too and the clear penalty against United. We should be first easily I'd there was justice

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

          *if there was justice (autocorrect)

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

          lol

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

          Are you drunk?

  12. Carefree Crew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech "Wand of a left foot." 31 attacking returns in 40.5 games.
    Shame about his pass when we were on the break, but nobody's perfect.

  13. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Currently on 43 from 5...

    Up from 1.1m to 400k

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice score!

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Reported.

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

      Nicely done! Captaincy played?

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

        No. Kane (c). Have McCarthy, Chilwell, Fernandes, DCL and Bamford

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          well done

          patience in bruno paying off this week

    4. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sweet!

    5. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How do you see your OR in real time?

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

    Which is better

    A. Watkins
    B. Bamford

    1. Chilwell, Lamptey
    2. Zouma, PVA/Cancelo

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B1

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

    Lampard has been talking a lot about relationships building on the pitch. There's the Ziyech-James one that is working well but also James-Chilwell. James crosses and Chilwell is always overlapping all the way into the box. You can tell he was a cross country runner as a boy.

    https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1325141721823408128?s=19

    Hopefully think keeps James in the team. Regardless, I'm not sure my heart can take double Chelsea defense.

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

      James is interesting prospect

  16. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Looking at robertson and foden out for either rahford and digne or fernandes and cancelo/PVA/AWB. Which option looks best ?

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

      The one with Bruno.

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

    That crossbar from Werner... What could've been.

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

    Keep Hamez for 3 juicy fixtures or switch to Ziyech?

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

      Keep 100%

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

      Keep

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

      Keep Hamez, Rich back next week. They never win without Rich

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

      chees. keeping

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

      Sell after next GW

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

    Brewster absolutely invisible

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

      Perfect for 3rd bench spot!

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

        That's true! Wait and see turns out to be the right call

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Needs tthe ball, I blame the slow af and crab midfield

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

        He has difficult fixtures . Soon he has WBA

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

        Easier fixtures could help. Doesn't look great for 20M though

  20. Puntillimon
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Seems like another captain fail in werner. Sigh. Can see him subbed out soon

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

      Nahh, he will come good. Already hit the xbar.

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

        One of those games...

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

    Just got in, how did Brewster pmay? He's coming for me as 1st sub.

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

      Don’t think he has touched ball- certainly his name not mentioned in commentary

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

      Anonymous

  22. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wow Ziyech assist was superb

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

      Decent cross but the keeper should really be claiming that

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

    What part of Chilwell's body knocked in the goal?

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

      Thigh

    2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thigh

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

      Thigh

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

      Thigh.

      How's it Hanging Ogie?

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

        Good GNU,

        Thanks for the reply to my email.

        It's nice to have a chat outside of here sometimes without big brother watching and deleting comments. 🙂

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

          I agree.

          Hope it read ok in regards to topic, it's strange times in that regard.

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

      Chillwellhung

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

        That is what i thought too. 😆

    6. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Schlong

  24. Carefree Crew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sounds stole my line! "Wand of a left foot."

  25. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Oh ramsdale... bottled captaining Chillwell over Son but atleast he’s lost the cleanie. We’re going down :p

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

      Looks like

    2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Must be some lucky goal always

  26. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    HOLLLLY COW!

    5 to go and got Chilwell + Ziyech for another 30-45 minutes.
    Currently on 44(-4).

    Will this be my first really decent GW?

  27. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ziyech keeps rolling sharp long diagonal balls, we will see a lot of them used by Werner and Pulisic in the future

  28. Seanigula
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mark is working on his article “Why I sold TAA for Chilwell”

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I did that in gw3 lol

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

        At least he will post an article

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

      He didn’t.

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

    I am preparing myself for a mid of

    Grealish KDB Bruno Salah

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

      I Need Bruno to complete that midfield.

      TAA, Foden to Coufal, Bruno for -4?

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

        Yes

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

      And Son

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

        Not Son. Not doable. I tried all. Maybe Jota or 6m striker upfront

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

      KdB to Son and that’s my midfield

  30. buzdo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    any corona news for tomorrows fixtures? i got 17 pts on the bench :s