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Mitrovic benched for Fulham as Richarlison returns for Everton

Aleksandar Mitrovic (£5.7m) had appeared to be another international break casualty for Fantasy Premier League bosses in Gameweek 9.

Having been on Serbia duty following Fulham’s calamitous penalty situation involving Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) back in Gameweek 8, Mitrovic finds himself on the bench for Everton’s visit on Sunday afternoon.

However, when asked by BBC Sport if the decision to demote Mitrovic was related to fitness or tactics, Scott Parker responded:

Mainly tactical, really. Obviously Aleks has come back from international duty.

The team I’ve decided to go with today is a team that I feel can hurt Everton, can cause them problems.

Bobby De Cordova-Reid (£5.3m) looks set to lead the Fulham line ahead of an attacking midfield trio of Lookman, Tom Cairney (£5.3m) and Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.3m).

Lookman missed a last-minute penalty in GW8 as Fulham lost 1-0 to West Ham

Having missed the last three gameweeks through suspension, Richarlison (£7.8m) returns to the Everton starting line-up.

On the Brazilian attacker’s absence coinciding with a poor run of form for the Toffees, Ancelotti stated in his pre-match press conference:

We didn’t lose because Richarlison wasn’t there. He’s a striker and the problem we had was that we didn’t defend properly.

He’s really important for us, a top player and it’s important to have him.

He has everything, I think he can reach the top level in football. He’s still young but a really humble guy, I think he can be at the top soon.

The Everton manager could possibly be going for a formation switch at Craven Cottage, with Alex Iwobi (£5.9m) included in the Toffees’ XI along with Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.8m) and James Rodriguez (£7.9m).

The Italian also had some interesting words on Rodriguez’s position on Friday.

“His position is number 10. It doesn’t matter if he is a little to the right, his best position is to the front. It doesn’t matter in the middle or to the right. Every game he has played in the front.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Ben Godfrey (£5.0m) deputises at right-back for the injured Seamus Coleman (£4.9m), with natural full-back Jonjoe Kenny (£4.3m) not in the matchday sqaud.

Fulham XI: Areola; A Robinson, Adarabioyo, Andersen, Aina; Reed, Lemina; Lookman, Cairney Cavaleiro; De Cordova-Reid.

Everton XI: Pickford; Digne, Keane, Mina, Godfrey; Iwobi, Allan, Doucouré; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Rodriguez.

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

    Anyone considering Abraham as a cheaper alternative to Ziyech? Would allow me to keep Son (and Salah, Fernandes, KDB etc.). He has returns in each of the five games he started (5 of the last 7 GWs and started last 3).

    Cheers

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

      Game time a problem. + good options for 1m cheaper.

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

      Nope but considering Werner

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Once Pulisic is fit there will be rotation.

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

      Cheers all. and hmm, yes - when Havertz and Pulisic are back that will spell trouble for Abraham (maybe even Ziyech a little?)

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

      Ziyech is nailed on the right mate.
      Competition is up front Werner / Tammy & on the left Pulisic / Werner / CHO in those orders.

      Lamps has gone back to 4,3,3 Havertz will be #8 on the right.

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

        Cheers. Back to the drawing board then 😉

  2. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    You know you’re in trouble when you make iwobi look good

  3. Avo24
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it painfull for 40% that doesnt have DCL? Could be better version of jiminez in term of fpl

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

      Could be? *Is.

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

      so many dead teams I guess

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

      I dont own him. Incoming "Casual" comments from the usual suspects 😆

      Jimenez instead of him has killed my season.

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Pre season the consensus on here was that he was a terrible pick

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

      In fairness he was dire in the last few games of last season.

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But had a really decent season overall. When picking an initial fpl team, how much does the ‘last 3 performances’ affect your decision making?

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

    I earn my DCL (c) points through skill while it gets cancelled out by jammy Bruno cappers who wrongly assessed WBA as an easy fixture.

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You’re a casual though..

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

      lol

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice try

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If Martial, Rashford & Cavani were slightly better with their finishing Bruno could have had a 20 point haul.

    5. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You've changed. Crying too much now.

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

      bRuNo iS sO lUCkY!?!?!

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

      Dcl vc and iboy brought Bruno in cause of Salah. Fixture wasn’t ever that appealing

      Meh

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

      You're getting flamed for this but you're absolutely right.

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

      No fixtures are easy for United! Shock horror - leader of the Captain poll scores well...

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

    Anyone here who doesn’t own DCL?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone else with 100% of DCL’s points this season? Was nailed in my GW1 squad

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Lateriser?

      2. Kellz86
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        From wk 2 for me

      3. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You must have an incredible rank with how good you are at fpl

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

          😆 😆

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Pipe down you noob with an unlinked team.. you don’t deserve the right to comment here

        2. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          History speaks for itself brah

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

          talk is cheap

        4. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          😆 it’s rising rapidly. Was well below this at same time of season for fantastic finishes but you do you sunshine

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            It’s a big red arrow for you this week sadly

        5. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Far superior to your abomination there Ross! 😆

      4. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A bit late bought him @ 7.1 after the West Brom game gw2

      5. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yup. Owned from gw1

      6. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah me

      7. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Me.

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

      Not many but plenty who didnt captain him. Cmon Dom just 2 more. I need it cos I've only got saiss left with Dallas to cover the "no show".

  6. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which transfer would you prioritise ahead of next GW?

    A. Hamez > Bruno
    B. Kane > Vardy (C)

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

      A

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both. Taking a -4 for B is fine if he is your (c).

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Both would mean no room for Salah going forward though

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  7. 2999 - Lady of Legend
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Already considering the -4 for Vardy next week.

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

    What to do with Jrod

    Decent performance so far today assisting the assists, but no baps yet

    Frustrating

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

      going out for KDB/Sterling this week.. have had enough tbh..

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

      Keep for next 2

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Best player on the pitch by a country mile. Be patient. Points will come

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

      He’s definitely a keep with Everton’s upcoming fixtures

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

      Surely there’s a goal or assist coming for him

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

      Lets hope he can nick something in the second half 🙂

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

      wait until the end of the game probably before thinking too much about it ?

    8. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I got Bruno in for him for this week.

  9. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I own Vardy but wouldn’t buy for Kane right now.

    Vardy scores in hard fixtures and makes hard work of the easy fixtures.

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

      There's easy fixtures, and there's Fulham.

      Vardy scored a brace against them last time.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Jinx

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

          😀

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      But there's easy fixtures and then there's Fulham.

  10. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cancelo to cause havoc like Digne down that fulham left side in couple of gws time?

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sure, if he starts that game

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

        This, the problem with Pep MCI

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Will be a massacre

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

      probably benched in the easier games

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

    Priority this week for me is a Leicester full back looking at this Fulham side?

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

      Castagne

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

      Lamptey,
      Zouma,
      Robbo,

      For Castagne?

      1. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I’m tempted by Zouma to Castagne, already have James of Chelsea

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

          Sounds decent, Lamptey to Castagne doable?

  12. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy captain against Fulham is a no brainer

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It’s a brainer. It’s a real brainer.

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

      Really? Vardy is suited to games where the opposition plays a defensive high line enabling him to counter attack. Fulham don’t offer that.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Fulham offer something else. It's called clueless, comical defending

  13. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    DCL is insane value at 7.8m

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah cheers for that

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

      Even more insane when u got him at 7.0

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

    Vardy looks like a must next week, fulham defense is comical

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

      TC locked on him...

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

        really worth considering

      2. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Do you not realise how Vardy scored goals? Please waste that chip in an unfavourable fixture..

    2. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane to Vardy next week 7 captain him ?

  15. FPL FAN
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Did WC, without DCL. Am i supposed to quit this game?

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

      WTF

    2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Me too, punted on Martial and captained him, already handed in my notice!

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        LOOL

  16. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    FPL is full of headaches this season. I want to own both KDB Sterling Vs FUL(H) and next gw I want to own Robbo Mane Salah Vs FUL(A). Then tell me how I could be loyal to my Spurs duo...

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

      Add one player from each team and have peace of mind

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Can't have them all. Maybe get 1-2 players from each team.

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hokey Cokey with some hits

  17. Trilly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    James is a frustrating one. Can’t get rid of him with current fixtures but you could see him getting 3 MOTMs while still blanking.

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

      Dropping him is a no brainer for me. Waste of money

    2. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He is playing more central. He will have some long range shots at goal and he will also be AA.

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

    how many goals/assists for these players in second half?
    A) Hamez 1A
    B) DCL 1G
    C) Digne 0

  19. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Still no Antonio...........

    1. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not even in bench

  20. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So...

    A. Barkley to KDB (c)
    or
    B. Brewster to Vardy (c)

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

      b

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both for a hit and (V)ardy

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

    Chances of Bamfrod grabbing a goal Vs. Arsenal later?

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

      pretty good i feel 🙂

    2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If we are as poor as we have been recently, he could get 2 or 3.

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

      High I would say

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

      I like everyones optimism

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

    Having DCL and not captaining has no impact on OR seemingly 🙁

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

      better than falling in rank

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

        Yep, positive thinking

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I got a 2k green lol

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

        Looks like same here 🙂

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

      What about 42% of managers who dont have him? Some of them surely have better OR than mine.
      I dont see it being that pointless

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

        Did not say it is pointless, just want to get better rank and should probably double up

    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I capped and moved up about 120k, according to FFF anyways

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

        Nice!

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

    Kane -> Vardy (C) locked in then?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Makes sense because, like Bruno Fernandes, even if Leicester have an off day you can see Vardy scoring a penalty and taking max BAPs.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Kane

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes for me.

  24. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Richa should have a hattie today ffs

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I should have TCed DCL today

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

        One of my leagues someone did.

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

    Feels like a no brainer to me...

    Kane/Brewster > Vardy(c)/Bamford (-4)

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Kane

  26. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Need Bamford to go mental against Arsenal

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

      Headbutt incoming

  27. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Fulham next 3 fixtures
    Leicester & Man City away Liverpool at home
    Big captains available for these games

  28. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Castagne loses is place in the starting XI once Pereira is back? Really considering the Belgian even if it means taking a hit.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      too risky

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

      Castagne plays on the other side

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What have you been smoking?

      2. Chandler Bing
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No he doesn't. I mean he can play there but he's naturally an RM/RB.

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

        What are you two on about. Castagne will be LWB/LB and Pereira will be RWB/RB.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Likely but not 100% certain

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

        Plays on other side

      5. keefy59
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Does Castagne play right back & Pereia left back ?
        Justin place more at risk

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Castagne can play on either flank but his natural position is RM/RWB/RB. Pereira is the same but his week foot isn't the best so he has to play on the right side.

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

      Rich is doing my head in. Picked him for a bunch of FanTeam single GW bets and he's just so wasteful.

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

        Brazilian Maupay

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

          At least Richarlison gets the shot off. Maupay just dances around the box until he loses it.

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

            😆

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He makes lots happen for team mates tho

    4. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Can we confirm Scott Parker is a shocking manager no where near prem level

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

        I agree, there is a reason why there were 5 championship teams ahead of Fulham last season

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hard to say. You need to take into account player quality. Fulham and WBA have the 19th and 20th worst squads in the PL. So where do you expect them to end up?