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Scoutcast Episode 352 – Tackling the international break injury crisis

Joe and Az are joined by Seb Wassell as they look ahead to Gameweek 9 and a growing injury crisis among a number of popular Fantasy Premier League assets.

Suddenly, many FPL managers teams have turned red, orange and yellow as injury and sickness flags are being waved across their teams.

Joe, Az and Seb’s squads are no exception as they ponder whether to keep hold or ditch the likes of Mohamed Salah (£12.3m), Raheem Sterling (£11.5m), Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) and Andrew Robertson (£7.1m).

Understandably, they open the show with a look at the various ways FPL managers can tackle the current glut of knocks and niggles.

The fixture swing away from Tottenham Hotspur and towards the two Manchester clubs and Leicester City is also considered. Could Gameweek 9 be time for an early Jamie Vardy (£10.1m) party? Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m) and Bruno Fernandes (£10.6m) look great transfer targets. But how do FPL managers fit both in?

Aside from a brief look back at Gameweek 8’s key moments, our trio also reveal their impending transfer and captaincy plans.

Meanwhile, Seb takes his turn to pick a differential amid better fortunes – at last – for the Scoutcast’s low-owned selections.

Joe and Az also find time to quiz Seb on his role as a features designer on Football Manager. Are there similarities in strategy between this popular football simulation game and FPL?

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346 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How many do you think spurs score past city ? If 2 or more, why are you not considering Kane for the cap?

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

      I expect a low scoring game

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

        Fair mate, I actually expect the opposite, think it could be 3-1 either way

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

      1-2

    3. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's my captain at the moment, over the likes of Grealish and DCL. I may bring in Bruno for Salah still, but he's probably the only one I'd choose over Kane.

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

      I predict 0-0 or 1-1

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

    I'm considering Ferran Torres. He's looks in favor, starting both of the last two PL games. He's very much in form after scoring for City in the CL and then the hat-trick for Spain.

    Huge differential at 1.0% ownership. City have those insanely nice fixtures. He looks a lot better than Foden right now and even Mahrez. I reckon he'll start the bulk of games.

    Worth the risk? The upside is certainly there.

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

      Upside is there and for me and maybe you he’s a 1 move from son rather than 2 to get kdb as I’ll need to create funds somewhere else and take a -4

      Think I’ll evaluate against spurs which I’ll definitely watch, foden Started the last game after IB and I think he starts this game or he will be nearly a month without a start

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

        I don't think this has any bearing on whether he starts or not.

        It's on a merit system. The guy that trains/performs best will earn a spot in the team. I don't think Foden is in favor right now. Had a poor performance in his last start in the CL too and hasn't started since.

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Alongside kdb/sterling maybe. Not on his own though

    3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The City midfield is a minefield for me.
      KDB or nothing at the moment

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

        It's not or. It's AND.

        There is no chance that I go into GW10 without KdB or Sterling (only if KdB is injured/out).

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

      Yes, he looks worth it.

  3. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If facing injury concerns in the team, is it okay to keep Jimenez against Sou or he needs to go?

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

      I'm keeping him for this week.

    2. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep this week

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

    On wildcard:

    I'm considering telles for one week at home to wba.

    Then getting cancelo/Dias in for him the following week. Sound reasonable?

    1. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth the FT. Bring in Cancelo now and play another defender this week if you have to.

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

    Richarlison now looking doubtful, after horror challenge from Cavani..

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

      He says he's fine though...

  6. The Beer Baron
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Need a little help please. a, b or c?

    a) Chilwell + Webster
    b) Digne + Veltman
    c) James + Keane

    kinda like Digne as a differential

    1. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't love any of them, but A just because it's got Chilwell.

    2. Vlekz
        3 years, 4 months ago

        None

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

      Great debut by Seb. I never knew anything of him until now. Seems to talk a lot of sense and clearly knows his real life football. A nice refreshing change.

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

      You help would be appreciated...

      A) Robertson > Cresswell
      B) Robertson > Coufal
      C) Saiss > Cresswell
      D) Saiss > Coufal

      Current team is:
      Martinez (Forster)
      Robbo*, Chilwell, Saiss* (Dallas, Mitchell*)
      Salah*, Son, Ziyech, Grealish (Soucek)
      Kane, DCL, Bamford

      1. Pegboy
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Probably B, but close with D. I imagine the extra cash might come in handy to bring in KDB next week.

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

          Yes, the idea is to take a -4 hit in order to bring in KDB + Cancelo for Son + Robbo/Saiss

          Question is who do I transfer out first

      2. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

    5. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Which move looks best?
      A) son, bissouma, Kane - grealish, kdb, watkins
      B) son and Kane - kdb and vardy

      In A, soucek would move from 7th to 8th attacker

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

      Jesuss or Werner?
      Have ziyech, no city mid