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. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    David Silva leaves City - they go into the trash immediately
    David Silva joins Real Sociedad - they go top of La Liga immediately

    Legend

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

      You think it's him?

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No coincidence Imo.

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

      Good point. Maybe just not only him, but hardly no coincidence. Pep has said many times earlier that he doesn't need replacement for Silva since he has Foden, but...

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

      Odd comment on back of 5-0 win

  2. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford to Mahrez for free ( have Bruno).
    Yay or Nay?

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

      Wait until Friday but should work out, judging from Pep’s comments Mahrez will play next game.

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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

    12 Points down in total because I missed the deadline.

    FPL Depression is real...

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

      I’m 33 from 4

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

        Bit of a d**khead comment, no?

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

          Haha. I’ll do awful next week

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

            Shame about Cancelo.

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just what he needed to hear.

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

        Suck mu plumps

  4. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    6pts from 4 players. Christ. Big red arrow tonight then

    Hopefully Bruno(c), Spurs boys, Ziyech and Podence can pull through tomorrow, rather than give me more issues.

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

      Unlucky

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      We both know Pody is not gunna be part of rescuing your GW. All fart & no poo that lad. Sold him for a hit this week for Jota

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

      Bruno (C) will save your season

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

        6 point save!

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Chin up.

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

    Worth finding a way to get KDB in tonight before the KDB rise and Hamez drop? 1FT and 1.1itb

    Mccarthy (Button)
    Zouma Justin Konsa (Holding Mitchell)
    Bruno Hamez Son Grealish (Bissouma)
    DCL Vardy Kane

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

      Yep.
      Kane hamez to kdb Wilson
      Son hamez to kdb Jota?

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

        It would have to be Kane and Hamez as don't have funds to do Hamez and Son. Im tempted to wait until later in the week given all the midweek fixtures.

  6. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Jrod > KDB
    B) Barkley & Targett > Jota & Dias

    No City or Liverpool cover other than Robbo.

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

      If you can do JRod > KDB without taking others out do that!

      1. stu92
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Should’ve done last night for a hit but stuck it out for another week. Just locked it in there and feel good. Just need to wait on Covid messing with my team this week!

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

          Yep I agree. Early transfers have not paid off for the majority this season.

          1. stu92
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed, early transfers generally a bad idea. But the last minute ones haven’t been much use to me so far!

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

    Johnstone when I own him 2 0 3 3, when I don't own him he's a world beater 9 5 1 3 4 11, that was the luckiest clean sheet I've even seen though.

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

      That's why you stick with your keeper

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

        Set and forget bar injury

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

    Who should prioritise getting in my team first

    A. KDB
    B. Salah

    1. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A but would want Salah for gw 12

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

      KDB imo

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

      KDB for next week, Salah for GW12

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

    Son or Rashford out for KDB?

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

      Wait!!!!

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

        Naaah. I want my soul to be calm, heavy work week upcoming

    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking of ditching Son.

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

        The thing is what he will do against Arsenal?

        1. SHOOTER MCGINN
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Arsenal aren't terrible defensively. And he may still do something, but I doubt it'll be as much as KDB would do to Fulham.

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

      I think I'd rather keep Son than Rashford despite the fixtures. Bruno is the only Man Utd attacker to bother with right now.

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

        Thanks, well said. Probably Son it is

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

      Rash

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

    KDB rising again with only 19% ownership!? He's not even at his starting ownership!!!!!

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

      Act fast, it might hurt if he starts against Fulham

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

        My point is he shouldn't be going up in price they are completely fixed

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

      Who cares, hes overpriced

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

        Not if he is your captain? No price is overpriced for captain. Not even CR7 at 14.7m

  11. evilfish
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Not usually one for an early transfer but Jamés > Jota before he drops?

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

      I am all for early transfers if I am happy with my bench. Also I dont care if I sell someone and I loose money on him meaning if i need to buy him again he will be more expensive

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

        I don't usually care about losing money on a player, but it may scupper my chances of getting Salah back against Fulham.

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

          So do it

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

    As long as Chelsea win, I half hope Son N scores just so y'all panic about how to get a City player in 😆

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

      Son to score or not to score ?

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

        Ignore the 'N'

  13. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    You can't make transfers tonight with so many games to play and a week until the next deadline with COVID going around!

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

      Yes, you can, I just did. Future plans means I need 0.1m from somewhere, either one of my players which I'll sell to rise or transfer targets to drop

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

    Cancelo >> ??? Can only afford 5.5

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

      CanceLOL.

      Surely if you've just brought him in, you could give him more than 5 mins to see if he'll be back in the XI next week.

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

      Next week Leeds defenders imo

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

        Yeah, got Ayling might double up with Dallas.

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

          Why not

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sell Cancelo before he plays Fulham is pretty poor. Having no idea who to replace him with as well just confounds it

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

      Did you think he was 100% nailed? If not take the rotation on the chin and see what happens.

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

        Think I'm keeping next week. Lamptey 1st sub. Saving ft

  15. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Exact money for Bruno >> KDB.

    Yes or no

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

      Yes

    2. boomboom11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      no

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

        No

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

      I'd rather find another way if possible

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

      Yea.

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

      No.

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

      Yes

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

      Yes

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

    So what is the perfect midfield for the festive period? Taking into account value, potential for points and explosiveness and team balance ?

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

      Maybe Jota Salah Torres Grealish Son?

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

      Two of Fernandes, KDB and Salah. Son. Grealish. If playing with 5 then add Ziyech or Jota. Maybe Mahrez if Pep stands by his ‘if they continue to score/not make mistakes they continue to play’ comment.

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

      KDB Salah Son ..... others

  17. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A. Jimenez + Hamez to Watkins + KDB (-4)
    B. Jimenez to Watkins
    C. Hamez to Jota

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

      Get Wilson

  18. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on both Salah and Jota in a 3-5-2 for the Christmas period?

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

      Spot on. I am doing it

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

    Keep or sell Robbo?

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

      Couple mins and an offside away from hauling again.

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

        But he still didnt get the points. He keeps getting 2pts alll the time in a makeshift Liverpool defense

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

          Well, sell him then.

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

      Keep, Liverpool have got some great fixtures coming up.

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

      Keep

  20. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Son or Bruno out to get KDB in? Don't want to loose either, but it's the only way of getting him

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

      Son

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

    Salah, Ziyech or Grealish out for Jota... Or do you not trade Jota in?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      stick

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

        yes definitely inclined to, however, is Salah worth 5.0+ more than Jota... that's the question.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Arguably not, but with penalties he's a very strong captain option. Fulham up at Anfield after the Wolves game btw.

        2. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Salah isn’t worth 5 mil more than Jota - but that’s because (a playing) Jota is way underpriced. Not because Salah is not worth his value

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

      Salah if you're determined to make a move. That 5.4M can do a lot of good invested elsewhere.

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

        For instance, I could make...

        Salah --> Jota
        Grealish --> Fernandes
        Bamford --> Ings

  22. Fit_to_drop
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is KDB likely to rise tonight?

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

      I reckon so. Fulham at home next weekend.

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

      yep.

  23. Sonder
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT, 3.4 ITB

    A. Ziyech out for KdB
    B. James Rodriguez + Robbo out for KdB + up to 6.7 def (-4)
    C. James Rodriguez + DCL out for KdB + up to 7.3 FWD (-4)

    Thoughts?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B)

    2. Darragh82
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B, get chilwell if you don’t have him already. There’s a lot of decent 4.5-5 priced defenders. Spent the money on midfield or attack

    3. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A.
      I thought James Rodriguez was unlucky not to haul (due to off-sides) and won't be surprised if gets something against Burnley.

  24. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores more GW11?

    a) Son(ARS) - Hamez(bur) - Salah(WOL)(c)
    b) KdB(FUL)(c) - Bamford(che) - Salah(WOL)

    I expect Bamford to blank, and will bench him in a)

    1. Darragh82
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB for me

  25. ALegendJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So Hamza was the reliable source who confirmed Mane's benching yesterday. Who was the original leaker? Any twitter handles?

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

        Thanks hazz

  26. Darragh82
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Son, Grealish > Jota, Fernandez
    Yes or no

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

      I would. More so if you have Kane

  27. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you prefer to let go? Ziyech or Grealish?

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

      Grealish if you have Werner, Ziyech if you have Watkins.

  28. GoonSquad
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is there any other team in the world where Mahrez iisn't one of the first players written on the team sheet?

    Imagine his ownership at 8.2m if he was guaranteed to start when healthy.

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Liverpool (as he nominally plays Salah’s position)

  29. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone here had their team name changed by FPL towers?

    Guy in my ML had a COVID related team name. I think he called his team COVID-20

    it has now been changed to "CHANGE NAME"

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Had this a couple of seasons back when Fuchs was playing regularly

  30. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    First time this season that I’ve looked at my team & I’m not dying to make a transfer. Possibly going to be the first week I roll my FT.

    .............Martínez
    .....Cancelo - Chilwell - Justin
    KDB(c) - Bruno - Ziyech - Grealish Jota
    ...........Kane - DCL
    Bench: Lamptey - Brewster - Mitchell
    1FT & 0.5ITB

    Would anyone make a transfer or save and have 2FT to help me find a way to get in Salah?

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

      If no midweek injuries or concerns then I’d definitely save that.

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

      I think Jotas emergence is allowing non Mane/Salah owners a lot of flexibility

    3. Ain't No Holebas Girl
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team, would roll for sure and reassess next week. 3-5-2 is where I'm looking as well now Jota looks in such good form.