Scout Notes

Jota continues relentless form as Klopp manages Salah’s minutes

BRIGHTON 1-1 LIVERPOOL

  • Goals: Pascal Groß (£5.8m) | Diogo Jota (£6.8m)
  • Assists: Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) | Mohamed Salah (£12.2m)
  • Bonus points: Gross x3, Jota x2, Lewis Dunk x1 (£4.8m)

JOT THAT DOWN

A Pascal Groß (£5.8m) stoppage-time penalty denied Liverpool a victory and left owners of Andrew Robertson (£7.2m) rueing the late VAR decisions in Gameweek 10.

But Diogo Jota (£6.8m) continued his fantastic scoring record with a 60th minute goal – the ninth since his £40m summer move from Wolves. It came from Liverpool’s left-hand side, as Robertson setting up Mohamed Salah’s (£12.2m) one-touch pass to Jota, who managed to wriggle through the defence to hit a low right-footed shot into the corner.

Such success has seen Jota’s ownership rise to 22% and this strike certainly won’t slow down the race to grab the league’s most in-form player. Initially perceived as a back-up option, Jota is making himself undroppable and faces Fulham in Gameweek 12.

In a match of two penalties and two disallowed goals, both Salah and substitute Sadio Mané (£12.1m) were victims of the latter. The Egyptian star was ditched by 1.4 million FPL managers when his positive coronavirus (COVID-19) tests ruled him out of last Sunday’s 3-0 win over Leicester. 

Owners who risked that Salah would only miss one match were delighted to see him play in midweek and again here, hoping to add to his record of five goals and three assists against Brighton.

“I can explain it one last time: in this period we are now in, five subs is not for tactical changes. And if ever one coach has the luck to use it for tactical changes that would be the exception. If we would have had five subs today then Andy Robertson I would have taken off, 100 per cent; I had Kostas Tsimikas on the bench, so he can play 15/20 minutes.” – Jurgen Klopp

A couple of early opportunities did arrive for Salah. Firstly, Jota was released down the flank in the opening minute and almost provided a tap-in for his team mate, were it not for a defender getting there first. Two minutes later, Fabinho’s (£5.4m) long pass put Salah through on goal but his left-footed shot went wide.

However, when he converted a similar one-on-one, VAR ruled he was offside and that his calm finish past Mat Ryan (£4.5m) would not count. That was it for Salah, as the assist for Jota put him on six points – substituted off for Mané with a clean sheet point secured.

Salah was furious at being replaced but Mané, rested as part of Jurgen Klopp’s decision to carefully manage an injury-ravaged squad, perhaps a sign of an explosive score on the horizon.

Jota’s hot streak has coincided with Mané’s relative drought, scoring just once from his previous eight games in all competitions. He headed home a Robertson free kick in the 84th minute but VAR again deemed it offside.

ROBBO ROBBED?

It looked set to be a comfortable Liverpool victory, as the champions improved since the half-time introduction of captain Jordan Henderson (£5.4m). With a vocal leader on the pitch, they were able to nullify the threat of Brighton better than they had done previously.

Yet a late attack led to Robertson kicking the boot of Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) and the awarding of the Seagulls’ second penalty – this time successfully converted by Gross.

“Football is played by human beings, there’s going to be some mistakes and errors, including from the officials. We will be on the wrong end of them sometimes, but we will also be on the right end of them. We’ve got to accept that VAR is here and try and support it as best we can and not get too carried away with decisions because they’re nothing we can control.” – Graham Potter

This equaliser prevented the patched-up Liverpool defence from keeping their sixth clean sheet in the nine games since Virgil van Dijk’s (£6.3m) ACL injury against Everton. After hosting Wolves in Gameweek 11, encouraging fixtures against Fulham (away), Crystal Palace (away), West Brom (home) and Newcastle (away) will tempt many to return to Klopp’s back line, especially once Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m) returns from his calf injury.

NEAL’D IT

Brighton’s upcoming games are mixed – Southampton (home), Leicester (away), Fulham (away), Sheffield United (home) and West Ham (away). Those with Neal Maupay (£6.3m) might be wondering if he’ll ever score again. Without a goal since his spree between Gameweeks 2 and 4, disciplinary problems saw him dropped for the recent visit to Tottenham and the former Brentford man missed Brighton’s first penalty of the day.

His spot kick was given in the 19th minute, in a period where Aaron Connolly (£5.3m) was a constant menace to Liverpool’s inexperienced defence. Shortly before, he was put through on goal by Maupay’s defence-splitting pass but put his shot off-target. Then Connolly was fouled by Neco Williams (£3.9m), before Maupay put the eventual penalty wide. The Frenchman compounded his misery by limping off with a hamstring problem minutes later.

Injuries are everywhere right now, with Liverpool’s known troubles almost worsened when versatile James Milner (£5.3m) was in pain. Against his former club, substitute Adam Lallana (£6.2m) only lasted eight minutes for Brighton before he himself was replaced due to injury.

Head coach Graham Potter will be pleased with a point, especially as it was gained without suspended right-back Tariq Lamptey (£4.8m). His sending off against Aston Villa deprived the Seagulls of a huge attacking threat – second to Robertson in penalty box touches of defenders.

He is part of a Brighton defence that only has two clean sheets, despite heading into Gameweek 10 with fewer shots conceded than everyone else bar Man City, who have played one fewer match. Between them, goalkeepers Ryan and Robert Sanchez (£4.4m) had only made 13 saves, with Ryan adding one more here.

So their solid defence isn’t letting many shots through, yet those that do are often goals. Owners of Lamptey will hope that this peculiar rate sorts itself out over their upcoming fixtures, enabling him to bring in returns at both ends of the field.

BRIGHTON XI (3-5-2): Ryan; Dunk, Webster, White; Veltman, Gross, Bissouma, March, Connolly (Lallana 63’ (Jahanbakhsh 71’)); Maupay (Trossard 26’), Welbeck

LIVERPOOL XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; N Williams (Henderson 46’), Fabinho, Phillips, Robertson; Milner (Jones 74’), Wijnaldum; Minamino, Jota, Salah (Mane 64’); Firmino

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 10

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

1,257 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Judging by Klopp's comments we Robbo owners were unlucky not to get a CS

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

      As were KDB owners
      As were Rica owners
      As were Guaita owners

      The list is endless!

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

      Blame BT, apparently.

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

        If only JK had 5 subs....

        1. Casual Player
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It’s so unfair how all the other clubs are getting 5 subs but Liverpool have to suffer with just 3...

    3. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      if it was 'unlucky' that Robbo kicked Welbeck, sure

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

      Imagine believing Klopp's bs. Hes had tons of chances to sub off Robbo earlier this season and hasnt done it once.

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

    If cancelo plays midweek - and it therefore looks like he will not at st weekend, what to do in this scenario?

    A....sell for dias - but this means a hit for salah in gw12 due to 0.1m price difference

    B....sell for a 5.5m or below (got reece james). No idea who

    C...keep cancelo and hope. Lamptey first sub v saints

    Thanks

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

      Keep and hope he plays. Lamptey is a decent sub and two transfers will help you bring in Liverpool players for Fulham.

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

      I am considering Mendy. I believe he is better choice and worth the money.

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

        Cheers.....I may save ft....mendy will also be a rotation risk

  3. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Are we already for Klopp Roulette with the front three?

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

      Fine by me own Jota, so either way should get points.

      1. DGW Sane TC Fail....
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You doubled up?

  4. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT, 0.8 itb
    Martinez
    Chilwell James Bellerin
    Son Bruno Grealish Jota
    Kane Vardy DCL
    (4.0 Burke Mitchell Dunne)

    A) Save ft
    B) Kane and Burke to 4.3 and KDB (c)(switch to 3-5-2)for a hit
    C) Bruno and Mitchell to KDB and 4.0 for a hit (0.1 off Bruno to KDB)

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

    What do you think of this move guys ?

    Son > KDB & Ziyech > Jota -4

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

      Good on paper

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

      Don’t like it a bit.

    3. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't sell Ziyech. Especially for a -4

    4. Holding Mee Bong
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I did those moves this week.

  6. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1FT, 5.1 ITB:

    Martinez, BPF

    Chilwell, Dias, Lamptey, Coufal, Mitchell

    Son, Fernandes, Rodriguez, Grealish, Alzate

    Kane, DCL, Bamford

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ok

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

    Initial thoughts on these transfers (-4)?
    Zaha, Hamez --> KDB, Bissouma

    Would mean switching to 343 (plans to do Brewster, Cancelo --> Bamford, 4.5 in future)

    Current team, 1.8m itb;

    Martinez, Steer
    Chilwell, Cancelo, Justin, Coufal, Lamptey
    Salah, Son, Grealish, Hamez, Zaha
    Kane, DCL, Brewster

    Cheers!

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would rather go Kane > someone & Zaha > Kdb. Since you have Son also.

  8. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    After losing out massively in Pep roulette this week, I think I’ll go with Mahrez and Jesus next GW in next week’s lottery. At least nothing worse could happen.

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's the spirit.

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

    I have a heavy work week upcoming in my business, thinking of just getting the transfer tonigand be done with it. I am happy with my bench if it is maybe needed.

    Is this a good enough reason?

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

      *tonight and be

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

      It would probably take 2 minutes to see if there is an injury to any of your players or player you want to transfer in but just do it if you want to. It’s just a game afterall, makes sense if you don’t want to bother thinking about it at all.

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

        I don't think that opening the app takes two minutes 😉

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

          I added 1.50 thinking time 🙂

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

          No chance is 2 minutes. The tinkering lasts for ages

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No, FPL comes first. You know that.

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

        You are right 😉

  10. chrismoo75
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    going to drop Hames. Was planning on Jota but feeling like doubling up on City with Mahrez (got KDB) is better. Hoping they both get rested midweek

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

      Not sure you can bank on Mahrez tbh but could be worth it.

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

    Hey guys - which one do you prefer?

    A) Kane & Hamez -> KDB & Wilson
    B) Kane, Hamez & Bruno -> KDB, Sterling & Bamford -4
    C) Bruno & Hamez -> KDB & Jota

    Cheers

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping Kane

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

      I'm in a similar situation. I'm on A but going to wait until the midweek games.

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

    Bruno, Hamez -> KDB & Mahrez -4?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez only half nailed, yes?

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

        7 starts in Prem. Odds that he starts against Fulham are high. City will score 5-8 so i think its worth it to have 2 city attackers

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

          City will score 5-8 hahaha. Maybe a bit optimistic.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          As long as you've reasoned it out and are happy with the risk you should go for it.

    2. chrismoo75
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      see my post above - Agree that Mahrez is more nailed than usual this season. Waiting to see what team pep puts out midweek before doing anything. Means I will lose 0.1 on Hames who drops tonight probably and Jota bandwagon keeps rolling . Fancy Mahrez vs Fulham than Jota vs Wolves

    3. chrismoo75
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      and pep can play reserves midweek and Pool have to play strong team - so hoping to see peeps like BSilva playning

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

    So when's the double gameweek likely? Looking to double up on Villa defense next week.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A long way away I think.

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

    Kane James Rog to KDB bamford/Wilson?

    Before price swing

  15. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who told me not to get Johnstone? Obviously didn't want me to get 11 pts haha

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You obviously listened.

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No I was being sarcastic, I didn't listen and have 11 points 🙂

  16. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Salah & Bamford to Jota and Kane?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

  17. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Magnus Carlsen has Johnstone doesnt he? Typical...

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's already seen ahead to gw38, just going through the motions. Johnstone gambit accepted this week!

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No, he sold Johnstone on WC for Martinez:

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/76862/event/10

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        (I mean GW5 WC, not this week)

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

    Early thoughts on who to lose for KDB? Will want him for the Fulham game.

    Son Grealish Jota Bruno Ziyech.

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

      You got exactly the same midfield as I and therefore same dilemma for me.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Grealish or Ziyech

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

          cheers Knights thinking the same currently

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

      I have the same, but KDB over Ziyech (haven't had him in my team yet).

      Ziyech has a great fixture next GW so that makes it tricker.

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

        yeah Ziyech is my gut feeling as think Leeds game could be tougher than people think

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

          Two CS vs Arsenal & Everton, so not too shabby.

          Think Chelsea is a tougher fixture, but the mere presence of Lampard is going to egg them on 😆

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

      What's your original plan, I presume that will include on how to get Salah in GW12? If purely on those line up either Son or Ziyech ...

  19. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling -> KDB tonight?

    I have 0.1 itb so I can only do it today...yes or no?

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

      No

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

      Yes

    3. MOTHRA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes

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

    What transfer would u do with this team?

    Martinez
    Coufal Robo Chilwell Cancelo
    Jota KDB Bruno
    Watkins Werner DCL

    Ryan Anguissa Mitchell Barkley*

    2.9ITB

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo a bit unreliable?

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

        Yep, could take him out for Walker peters and rotate him and Coufal to afford salah next gameweek?

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

    Son and Hamez > KDB and Jota for -4?

    Yes or no?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why not

      1. LucasD
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

    2. MOTHRA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but wait until midweek games. Unless you can’t afford kdb price increase

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

    How's this for a peculiar -4?

    Ziyech, Kane to KDB (C), Werner

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

      It's okay, but Ziyech could haul & Kane loves a NLD.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could work, certainly like KDB for Fulham.

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

    Thankfully have Lewis coming on for Cancelo. What are people doing with him?

    Hold
    Sell

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I like players that play every week to the greatest extent possible.

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      There was no surprise, he was always going to be rotated with Mendy. Why would I sell?

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

        I must admit I knew it was a risk getting Cancelo on my wc. I was hoping he'd hold his place for at least the Burnley and Fulham game.

        I feel now if I moved for Dias he will be dropped next week :s

  24. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez has more points than De Bruyne, in fewer minutes....

  25. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I'm annoyed to be honest thought I was clever ages ago (gw4) switching to 3-5-2 so could have Brewster as sub.

    Thought I would get a jump on everyone else by having more expensive mids.
    But - Sterling has basically fallen off a cliff fpl points wise and real football wise since gw6-10.

    And the visions I had of Brewster being a great value first sub was also a dream.
    He now is not only a 4.5 player who cannot hit a barn door - no service. He is a 4.5 player who gets 1 points from the bench.

    I dread to think of the points I lost since gw4 moving to a 3-5-2. Did it for a -8 and all! Now I feel like I am stuck with the pair of them at least until gw12.

    Vardy better cheer me up Monday.

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

    I probably should have brought in Martinez instead of McCarthy. Fixtures & an eventual DGW.

    Boring though, with the same sort of picks as rivals.

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

      Im going to get Fabianski but keeping Guaita for now...

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

        Fabianski looked good on projected points, but I have Coufal which put me off.

        Saving £ also a factor and I can't lie, already having Forster as backup is a decent safety net.

        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think you made a reasonable choice Hazz, don't beat yourself up over it. The extra AVL fixture in DGW is MCI (A) -- hardly worth getting excited about a potential haul in that one. Villa defence is not that great either.

  27. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worth minus 8 to keep Kane

    Cancelo Podence Calvert > Davis Nico Williams KDB

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I will have KDB Fernandez Salah Barnes Kane Waktins

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

      I don't like that you're shipping 3 (potential) starters for 1 starter.

      Neco on limited time, Davis has none.

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I don't know how to get KDB in without losing one of Salah Kane Fernandez

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

          Why would you even want him when you own those players

  28. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling captain fail. Sell Sterling for KDB???

    1. stevehaigh84
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Defo.

    2. MOTHRA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

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

      Wait for midweek

  29. stevehaigh84
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cancelo for Diaz?

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

      no, keep and accept rotation

      1. Phil's Stamps
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This.

        1. stevehaigh84
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers, I can see your point. Cancelo is more likely to gather attacking returns.

  30. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Seems to be a big rush towards KdB. If he doesn't start hitting the back of the net he's gone for me. At 11.5m and scoring only two assists in a prime 5 goal match. More points for Son hauling a single goal in a dull one nil

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

      He was unlucky to be fair ; but he goes for Salah in wk 12