Podcast

Scoutcast Episode 354 – How can FPL bosses fit in Salah, De Bruyne and Fernandes?

Joe and Az are joined by Karam to look ahead to Gameweek 11 and assess the key challenges facing Fantasy Premier League managers.

Chief among their concerns is the postponement of Friday night’s clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. There is a chance that it could be rearranged within the Gameweek but if not, FPL managers face some tough choices. Should they bench or swap out the likes of Villa talisman Jack Grealish (£7.7m) or Newcastle striker Callum Wilson (£6.5m)?

Our Scoutcast trio also discuss the three most talked about players of the week: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£12.2m), Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne (£11.7m) and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (£10.9m). These midfield picks are showing remarkable consistency but with hefty price tags, it may be tricky to fit them all in. Can they be ‘covered’ by the likes of Reds midfielder Diogo Jota (£6.8m) and City winger Riyad Mahrez (£8.3m)?

Pep Guardiola’s latest round of roulette is also on the bill. This chat will be of particular interest to those clinging onto City rotation risks such as Raheem Sterling (£11.4m).

Meanwhile, Joe, Az and Karam give their top tips for climbing up the rankings ahead of Christmas. Within this section, Karam takes his turn to pick a differential, which garners approval from Joe and Az.

The usual features are also covered in the show, with next four fixtures frisked, rough with the smooths aired, and transfer and captaincy plans revealed.

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of future live episodes.

In addition, the Scoutcast and all our other podcasts are now also available via our Soundcloud channel.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

1,349 Comments Post a Comment
  1. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who’s ignoring Jose comments?

    Last time a player was supposedly injured they were one of the highest scoring player that week 18!

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      100% - Kane will play

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

      He said he believes Kane will play. In Son's case he said he doubts it.

      1. hustler7
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Did he even mention Son?

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

          For Utd game

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

          I think he’s referring to when Son was unlikely to be ready for United, he started and hauled with 18 points

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

      Ignore Jose. Kanes fine.

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

      Kane cap for me

  2. Bergkamps second touch
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo owners - Does he start or switching to Dias/Walker?

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

      It feels like there's a far higher chance Walker & Mendy start as fullbacks this GW due to both getting another rest midweek.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think Mendy and Walker start this weekend

    3. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      i have cancelo, im thinking to just avoid city defence all together now!

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It maybe more trouble than its worth. Hard to know atm.

    4. Bergkamps second touch
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think I'll go to Walker or off them completely. Just cannot trust Pep!

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

    Would really like to get KDB in for FUL.

    Kane/Zaha or Grealish to Bamford/KDB worth -4?

    Martinez
    Zouma, Taylor, Lamptey
    Salah, Bruno, Grealish, Zaha
    Vardy, Kane, DCL

    Steer, Bissouma, Balbuena, Mitchell

    0.3 in the bank
    1 FT

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      yes

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

    Would it be sensible to captain or even triple captain Grealish for his double week this month? If it would be Newcastle and WBA or Fulham it could be gold.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Captain yes, TC is a big step.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would prob hold out for a player in a better team on pens like Bruno or Salah or KDB who hopefully would have a DGW

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

        Jack should be on pens now Watkins missed that last one

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Should doesn't mean will. Grealish will be my captain for a DGW of (NEW, wba/ful) but TC is one step too far for me

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

      Capt yes, TC.. possibly.

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Cap definitely, TC...no for me.

    5. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      MCI will have a DGW that includes a home fixture vs Villa - Man U a DGW that includes Burnley away
      Think one of those two are probably better options

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

        How do you know this and when will this happen?

        1. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Those are the GW1 matches that need to be rescheduled - Hopefully the other match isn't MUN vs MCI
          No idea when they will be played

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

      The fixture can't be made up this month if it doesn't stay in GW11. Newcastle are still in the League Cup which rules out the only free midweek (22-23 Dec).

    7. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not a bad shout at all

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

      Why so many people assume a Villa double is right around the corner? Will laugh my ass off if their doubles are GW34 and 37

      Like where on earth are u even getting this month from? Illogical, do you know how congested fixtures are over Xmas period as it is?

  5. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So now possible that Kane and Robbo out? Im happy if can field 6 players this week...

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

      Kane's is an 'injury' and will be fine. Robbo took a bad knock but I think will also start.

      1. Pukkipartyy
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah but sure there is really something if he had missed training...

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

    Need a steer on this move guys

    Sign Mahrez & Neto - retain Kane and also have Salah & KDB
    Sign Bruno & Wilson - lose Kane, retain Salah & KDB

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Second option

  7. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Plan is to do Mané to kdb.
    Would you do Kane to jesus for a - 4?

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

      I would definitely be tempted. His header last night brought a lot of joy for Pep and there was a sort of "I finally think this guy can cut it" moment on the sideline for Pep.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hmm interesting. Bit of a punt....

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

      Only if Kane was confirmed out. Jesus does look like an excellent option for the next few matches due to the doubts over Aguero currently.

  8. true_Jerry
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    chillwell/mahrez or robbo/jota

    already own James if that helps

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Can't do Chilwell and jota?

      1. true_Jerry
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        yeah I can, but I think I prefer robbo over chillwell you don't think? already have Chelsea def cover and liv fix looking to ease up

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Hmm I think I prefer Chilwell to be honest

          1. true_Jerry
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            okay interesting, even if it would be a double up?

            1. Sgt Frank Drebin
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Is doubling up on the best defense in the league currently and with quite attacking under priced defenders a bad idea really?

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

              Yep, I have it

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

          Id prefer Chilwell too and use that $ elsewhere

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I like the option of Chilwell + Jota too to be honest. Currently Robbo is very attacking, but LFC defense is far from their best. Don't know when VVD and TTA are back though.

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          But both options aren't bad imho.

        2. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          VVD: months
          TAA: weeks

    2. true_Jerry
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      cheers all guys, making a good case for the defensive double up and Jota! would save some dollar too

  9. dicky2014
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I reckon Kane is defo OUT

    Last time with Son he was saying he defo wont play, but with this he is saying he thinks he will play.

    Mind games.

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

      He could have said nothing and Arsenal would be assuming Kane would start.

      1. dicky2014
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        But Arsenal would have seen that he wasn't even in the squad for tomorrow.

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

          They might assume its a rest. Spurs only need 1 point to qualify from their next two fixtures?

  10. Boly Would
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Do any of these look worthwhile? Currently have only Foden from City

    A) Werner or Vardy > Jesus
    B) Foden + Vardy > KDB + Bamford (-4)
    C) Something involving my Martinez (Steer) situation (1FT / 1.2 itb)

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't lose vardy this week

      1. Boly Would
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Might sort the GK situation out with an FT, always nice to have 11 players

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

    1FT, 1.1 ITB:

    Martinez, BPF

    Chilwell, Dias, Lamptey, Coufal, Mitchell

    KDB, Son, Fernandes, Grealish, Alzate

    Kane, DCL, Bamford

    Martinez out for a -4 or play with 10 men??

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

      Play with 10

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Is Pope definitely playing the week - BPF could get a match

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

      Grealish to Jota

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

    When will we find out when will the postponed match be played?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If not GW11 midweek, probably February+

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Misread the question. No idea when it would be announced, as the training ground has to be reopened first. Next opportunity for an announcement is currently said to be Friday

  13. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this plan?

    GW11: Grealish to Jota

    GW12: Vardy to Brewster, Anguissa to Salah

    Would give me this for GW12 onwards:

    Martinez
    Lamptey Chilwell Ayling
    Salah Son KDB Jota Fernandes
    DCL Bamford

    Steer Coufal Brewster Mitchell

  14. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    nothing looking good for the 3rd striker spot, tempted to switch to 3 5 2.

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

      Not just 1 striker. A lot of them failing at the moment, Watkins, Bamford, Vardy, Werner,

      3-5-2 looking more likely each day

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

        Wilson, DCL, Bamford all averaging more than 6 points per match for cheap prices. Watkins and Adams also averaging at least 5 points per match. 5 points per match over a season is 190 points.

        Not failing at all.

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

        I don’t think they are failing, player like Bamford still getting plenty of chances you just can’t expect a 6mil forward to score every week.
        Patience..

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Was favouring 3-5-2 for all this season, but now that Brester isnt getting gametime not sure anymore

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

        sub appearances enough. Never aiming to start him

  15. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Do we think Cancelo was just rested?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He played yesterday - looks like Mendy and Walker start at the weekend and Cancelo and Zink start the dead rubber vs Marseille

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

        Not completely sure about this. Could easily see Cancelo play and both of the above start the dead rubber.

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

      No

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

      Both Walker & Mendy were rested last night too.

  16. Moxon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    If you were on FH, which players would definitely make your cut?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jesus, Mahrez, KDB, Bruno, Jota, Chilwell

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

      Kdb, Mahrez, Jota, Bruno, Vardy

    3. mookie
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez, KDB, Jesus, Bruno and 2 or 3 Chelsea players depending on tonight.

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

      Jesus, Mahrez, KDB, Vardy, Werner for premiums

      Justin, Williams, Kelleher on the budget side

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

    Kane injured? You love to see it.

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

      Bet you celebrated Jimenez getting a head injury you twerp.

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

        Absolutely disgraceful comment. You okay?

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

        How is a player possibly missing one match comparable to one whose career may be ruined? You need your head checked pal.

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

          Absolute doughnut. You're the one celebrating an injury, not me.

          I don't even have Kane in my team. Don't pin your stupid comment on me.

  18. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    It's not too much of a bad thing to go without a GK this week is it? I don't want to replace Martinez due to upcoming fixtures, also don't want to waste a transfer on replacing Button for 1 week.

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

      I am aiming a clean sheet from Mendy and a couple of saves as Leeds have a lot of shots per game this year.

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Leeds have scored in 8 out of 10 matches this season - wouldn't be betting on a CS for Chelsea

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

          Chelsea stopped Spurs why not Leeds

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

      Been getting what about 3 points on average from Martinez, not worth a hit to bring someone else in. Unless you have an extra free and absolutely nothing else to take care of. If I had money to upgrade to Mendy I would do it in a flash, but I dont.

      1. The Mantis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I do have those Mendy funds, but then they cut into my City funds :'(

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

    Team as is:

    McCarthy (Forster)
    Coufal Zouma Cancelo (Targett Lewis)
    Bruno KDB Soucek Ziyech (Grealish)
    Vardy DCL (Watkins)

    2 FTs, 0.5m itb

    Cancelo and Grealish to RJames and Mahrez?

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

      Would be looking at getting Grealish back in for Ziyech in a couple of weeks time.

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

    Mourinho on Kane:

    “I’m not going to tell you the nature of his injury...”

    Yes we know Jose, because there isn’t one.

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

      Silly Jose playing mind games vs bigger teams. Sad that he still thinks Arsenal is a big team.

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

      He missed training so there is one I think although minor most probably.

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

        Probably told him to take the day off so he could do this

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

      Son 2.0 surely?

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

        I’m hoping so...

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

      Are you injured?

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

        Yeah obviously

  21. afcblegend
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Realistically when could the Newcastle Villa game be rescheduled to?

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

      Between Boxing day and New Years

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

        There's another GW on 28-30 Dec.

        GW17 (5-6 Jan) is possible IF Newcastle lose the League Cup QF to Brentford.

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

      Someone talked about GW18 - 19...

  22. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just sold Martinez Grealish and Kane for Johnstone Mahrez and Cavani for a hit
    *Feeling great
    (joking)

    1. Pitch Perfect
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Hope Cavani doesn't get that ban for racism.

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

      Joking that you made those transfers I take it?

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yes ofc I am not a kneejerker 😉

    3. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      On the beers already?

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Happy Vaccine Day!

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

    Already starting to look forward to the 30 yard anguissa missile on Saturday

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

      Anguissa is underrated player, box to box worker but a lousy fpl option.

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

        True, if he could nick another assist on Saturday that would be exceptional

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

    Which combo scores more over next few games?

    A) Robertson + Ziyech + Adams
    B) Bednarek + Salah + Brewster (-4) *

    * Brewster will have to play this week because of Grealish's blank

  25. mookie
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on the Cavani situation?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't hold your breath with how long it took them to resolve the Silva one.

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

    Jose on Kane: "My feeling is he's going to play."

    Why such uproar..?

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Because noone trusts that guy

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

        It's the NLD though. Can't see Kane missing out on that one at all. Sounds like a normal injury update to me tbh.

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

      Because Kane is a big money player - those are meant to play 90', and score. But yes, I do think he'll play. Norf Lahn derby innit?

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

    Chances if Cancelo starting?

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

      of*

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

        In a week of possibly low starters, i wouldnt want to be relying on him. I give him 30% chance.

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

      20%

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

        That low?

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

    Can Jota haul against his former club?

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

      And how! They're not the same beast as they were last year, but might try to push and win, leaving cadges of space behind. I've brought him in anyway. Had him last year for a bit too.

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

      I think Neto will be out to show how good he is. I expect him to score against weak Pool defence.

  29. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kane + Barnes > KDB(C) + Jesus worth a hit?

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

      If ruled out, definitely.

  30. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Robbo flagged. Really? This gameweek just keeps getting better.

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

      Robbo Kane Villa Jimi etc lucky I don't own many of them