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What impact can Amad Diallo have as an FPL asset at Manchester United?

Teenage sensation Amad Diallo is finally joining up with Manchester United after agreeing a £40million move in the summer.

After spending all season hoping Borussia Dortmund would lower their asking price for Jadon Sancho, Diallo was one of four players brought in by the Red Devils towards the end of the transfer window.

But anyone thinking of Diallo as a panic buy or a runner’s up prize to the England international could be in for a rude awakening.

The 18-year-old winger has been described by some as a “generational talent” and one of the best players in the world at his age.

He made such an impression at Atlanta in the first half of the season that boss Gian Piero Gasperini was eager to keep him for longer, only for Man United to insist on the move.

This would lead you to believe Diallo will feature straight away in the Man United first-team, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is so far keeping his cards close to his chest.

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“I’ve seen there’s been lots of expectations on Amad and rightly so, an exciting player with fantastic attributes we look forward to developing. It’s important we give him that time to settle in, if it’s in the under-23s or if he looks ready to go into the first team, I don’t know yet.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Prodigy

Not much data exists for us to be able to read much into Diallo’s game, having played just under an hour of senior team football in two appearances.

But already in this time, the youngster got himself onto the scoresheet in Atalanta’s 7-1 demolition of Udinese, cutting in from the right to score with his left foot.

Footage shared widely on social media shows Diallo loves to get the ball on the right hand side before dribbling inside and taking on the full-back.

As for his playing style, former teammates at Atalanta have gone as far as to describe him in the same breath as Lionel Messi.

“He plays like Messi. There are defenders in the first team that sometimes cannot stop him. To stop him in training we have to kick him.”

Papu Gomez

In a piece on The Athletic, Wyscout determine Diallo’s key attributes as excellent close control, a low centre of gravity and lightning quick acceleration.

And far from a one-trick-pony, special mention is given to his ability to go on the outside of the full-back and cross the ball well with his right foot.

According to Wyscout figures, Diallo has attempted 9.01 dribbles per 90 minutes, which is a high amount even for a winger.

The wonderkid is also not fouled very often, showing a hidden strength despite his diminutive appearance and a preference for riding tackles.

All of the above persuaded Solskjaer to part with a large amount for a player relatively untested at senior level, watching him personally in the UEFA Youth League where he terrorised Manchester City.

“We have followed Amad for a number of years and having watched him myself, I believe he is one of the most exciting young prospects in the game. Manchester United has a proud history of developing young players and everything is in place to enable Amad to reach his potential here. It will take him time to adapt but his speed, vision and fantastic dribbling ability will stand him in good stead to make the transition. He is a player with all of the raw attributes that are needed to be an important player for Manchester United in the years to come.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Prospects

Judging by Ole’s words above, it sounds like Diallo is going to be eased in this season, rather than jumping straight in to the first team set-up.

It may be worth noting another promising winger, Facundo Pellistri (£5.2m), signed in the summer, has yet to feature in the Premier League and has mainly been playing at an Under-23 level.

However, should Diallo impress in training and at the lower levels, the Red Devils’ struggles on the right hand side of their attack may force Solskjaer’s hand in introducing Diallo early.

Mason Greenwood (£7.1m) has struggled to replicate the form he showed last season on the right, and his game suggests he is more suited to a role through the middle.

Greenwood below-par and

Marcus Rashford (£9.6m), Dan James (£6.2m) and Juan Mata (£5.8m) have also been trialled with limited success down United’s right-hand side, with Ole even opting to ditch winger completely in some games and move to a midfield diamond.

But the diamond does not look like it will be a long-term solution, with Solskjaer stating on numerous occasions about how he wants his sides to play with pace and width.

And United hit a purple patch of form with Greenwood in the side last season, allowing him and Rashford to cut inside from wide and Anthony Martial (£8.8m) to play through the middle.

Diallo’s game looks like it suits this system perfectly and he could find himself gaining minutes sooner rather than later and in one of the league’s most potent attacks.

Value

Assuming Diallo comes in around the same value as Pellistri, this puts him in direct competition with a budget enablers such as Tomas Soucek (£5.2m) at West Ham and Raphinha (5.5m) of Leeds.

Without more to go on, it’s difficult to make a case to add Diallo to our teams until we get an idea of how Ole is going to incorporate him.

But should Diallo hit the ground running, he may ironically turn into last season’s Mason Greenwood, the man he is tipped to replace on the right-wing.

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  1. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    would you BB this even if leeds game postponed:

    fabianski / bamford / raphinha / mitchell

    1. Hiddenpaw
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That is my exact bench at the moment. I’m thinking risk it and play. What do you think?

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        yeah i'm probably gonna risk it mate.

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would. Otherwise it will be a lot of distraction to move them out, find other enablers with good fixtures in a gw and then move them out again.

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

      From experience I always like to use the BB as soon as I see a good opportunity, because you often struggle with injuries and unexpected changes later on in the season. So if you don't have a WC on hand to rectify smaller issues in the team, it's difficult to use the BB late in the season.

      So even though you may not have DGW players in every slot, if you're bench is fit and have good fixtures the BB could potentially give you a big boost still.

    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fabianski alone could get 15 points
      I’d bench boost

      1. FatmanAndRobin
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Do you think Fab will be fit and come straight back in?

  2. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Surprised there aren't any FH19 teams floating around. I thought riding out BGW18 with FTs and FH19 was quite a popular strategy initially?

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Initially it was. Not after the covid havoc

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        But didn't expect this many to abandon that plan. I went with it and was able to field 11 without hits this GW. Have 6dgwers but unsure if I should FH or not. Not liking this feeling of not knowing what the template is 😀

        1. F_Ivanovic
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I'm in the same position mate. Got 3 City and 1 United but then the rest of my DGW are 2 Villa and Leeds... so if either game is off it makes the decision to FH easy. Haven't really got around to thinking about a team though yet! You got any thoughts?

          1. sunzip14
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Current team:

            DDG*, Forster
            Justin*, Coufal*, Dier, Holding, Mitchell
            KDB*, Bruno*, Son, Grealish*?, Zaha
            Kane, Wilson, Brewster

            FH draft:

            Johnstone
            Justin, Coufal, Stones. Mitchell, 3.8
            KDB, Bruno, Salah, Rashford/Son, Soucek
            Vardy/Werner, Antonio, Brewster

            Selecting Werner and keeping Son leaves 1.4 itb to upgrade defense and probably get Cancelo and a better GK. Alternately, could just do Kane+Zaha>Salah+Antonio (-4) and save the FH as well.

            1. F_Ivanovic
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Looks decent. Will definitely have similar. I'm half tempted to go for Bamford as a SGW player though (as opposed to Son just because I think he probably offers the best value in that price bracket and it would enable me to go a bit more expensive at the back. (and also go for Vardy who I'd much prefer over Werner)

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Initially. Not after the fixture rescheduling.

      FH 18 was the most popular.
      Riding both with FH is second.

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Without*

    3. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It was before they announced that MCI and MUN will have both blank and double. So i got triple from both and already had some DGWers.

    4. Im New Here
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking of FH19 but cautious cause of the fixtures havoc. Might save it for later.

    5. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fixture changes made sticking to that plan almost as difficult to stick to BB19 plan.

    6. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't see the point in a FH for the DGW as most teams you want for that week have good fixtures afterwards too, so I wanted to keep that team anyway.

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

      Could free hit but with just Arsenal and Spurs on single game week I'm happy to go with 8 double game week players and use transfers.

  3. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Assuming Villa Eve and Leeds Sou is rescheduled, what would be the best move here?

    A. Kane + Anguissa > Vardy + Soucek (-4)
    B. Kane + Adams > Vardy + Antonio (-4)
    C. Raphinha > Soucek
    D. Kane > Vardy

    Meslier
    Cancelo Stones Coufal
    Salah KDB Bruno Raphinha
    Kane Bamford Adams
    Martinez Anguissa Konsa Taylor

    1 FT 0.1 ITB

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Adams -> Antonio for free?

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sadly 0.1 short for that move.

  4. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Surely Klopp will sacrifice FA cup and play Salah against Burnley for crucial PL points?

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Agree

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

      Obviously. There is no chance of salah not playing if fit

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

      Why did Klopp play Salah against a bunch of kids in the FA Cup?

      1. jomikijiq
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Villa was after 4 days of rest and 9 days before the next match

        Now FA Cup will be 2 days after Burnley and 5 days before Spurs

  5. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one for the DGW and Beyond

    A Son Cresswell +4
    B Ings Pulisic/Ziyech
    C Vardy Raphinha

    Assuming Leeds Southampton goes ahead.

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      unpopular opinion B but with a different mid

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Barnes?

    2. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A - very solid and dependable

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate.

    3. elwardio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A or C

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

      A

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

    Anyone not using any chips next week either?

    Just about getting through with 9 players this week. Red arrow guaranteed tho

    Have 8-10 dgw plsyers next week depending on sot leeds game going ahead or not

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I might use TC but most likely no chips 10 or 11 dgw players

    2. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'm gonna use TC on KDB

    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Got through with 9 for this week with no hit.

      Had 8 DGWers, 1FT and Son & Kane for free for next week but Villa, Leeds, Saints will spoil that.

      With fixtures a risk, i don't think i'll TC.

      So i'll be hoarding all chips for WC24/BB25/FH29 or whatever it is, plus any time Spurs get another DGW for the TC.

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

      Depending on how KDB + City do tonight i’ll find it hard to not TC KDB

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

      Looks like I'm going from 7 DGW players to 3 due to postponements so FH19 looks likelier and likelier.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I was all set to BB with 13 doublers, Son and Kane. Will put it away for another week - if the season lasts long enough.

    6. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe BB, maybe TC, maybe none. Depends on fixtures

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

    For the Double, shd I..

    A> Kane and Son to Vardy and Kdb -4

    B> Kane and Maddison to Cavani and Kdb -4 and keep Son

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

      A

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

    Which will be more effective- the Bench Boost or Triple Captain (KDB) chip with this team?

    McCarthy / Johnstone
    Coufal / Stones / Robertson / Dallas / Pieters
    KDB / Salah / Soucek / Bruno / Lookman
    Adams / Vardy / Bamford

    Currently 15 dgw players but this could be reduced to 11 if the Sou/Leeds game is postponed

    1. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So your bench boost would be:

      McCarthy SGW vs Leicester, Dallas SGW vs Brighton, Lookman DGW vs Chelsea & ManU, Adams SGW vs Leicester? Looks pretty good to me.

      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Leeds and Saints having SGW? Is it confirmed?

        1. Karhumies
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Decision will be made "this week". Southampton and Shrewsbury are requesting it. Leeds are not opposing it.

          https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/19004310.leeds-reportedly-open-idea-postponing-saints-game/

  9. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I'm aware this might come back to haunt me but I enjoy everyone's solution to DCL's hamstring injury is the man with the dodgiest hamstrings in the league.

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Are people really getting antonio?

      I thought it was all talk jist like woods was essential when price dripping was going on

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It is genuinely surprising as when someone like pulisic or shaw is mentioned they are shot down as injury prone but people queuing up to get Antonio

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Never getting injury prone players again

          Learned the lesson the hard way with matip

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      People still dreaming of that 4 he got against Norwich

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Very good option as long as he can stay fit, tbf

      2. elwardio
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He had a good run of form before that game tho

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yep, he’s a monster when fit but has basically spent an entire 1/2 season injured

          1. elwardio
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            If Leeds double off then there is a limited range of cheap strikers in that price bracket and he has two sweet fixtures so it is a decent punt IMO although his fitness and form are clearly lacking

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

        The problem is, there really is no one else that has a DGW in 19 and is a budget striker if the Lee-Sou game is off.

        Chris Wood is the only other one and he's just an awful option.

        1. The Train Driver
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Cavani is a great option, especially if Martial is out.

          1. Salan
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cavani is not a budget striker.

            1. The Train Driver
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              OP asks for a DCL replacement, same price.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Which other options are there though especially if leeds game postpones

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Postponed

      2. elwardio
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cough up more cash for Ings is best alternative IMO

        1. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Ings could only have 1 game

          1. elwardio
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            True. I dropped bamford on wc last week and got Antonio he seems best punt as Leeds likely a single

      3. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This. If Leeds game is on, I will get Bamford. Otherwise, can't see beyond Antonio for the dgw, specially as I am also planning for a FH.

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

      Not getting him myself but there's a real lack of other viable options at this point.

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      DGW blindness at its best

  10. Yeyeyeyeye
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why am I really considering son and lacazette to Werner and ziyech for the double gameweek I need help

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don’t love their fixtures

    2. elwardio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t trust either of those Chelsea players

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd rather to keep Son and Laca over those chelsea assets despite having dgw

      I am pretty sure they will outscore the latter

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

      Not Werner. Ziyech decent shout but to lose Son for him? No. Lose someone else for Ziyech? Yeah

  11. Romani
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Question: Are any GW19 Matches in Jeopardy of cancellation, especially teams with double game? Thanks

    1. Yeyeyeyeye
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Southampton vs Leeds and villa vs Everton could be

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

        This - arguably Man City Villa but I think the PL will put pressure on Villa to start playing some of their games.

      2. jam
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why SOU LEE?

        1. elwardio
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Shrewsbury day cup reschedule vs saints

          1. elwardio
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            FA Cup

      3. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This. It is almost 90% certain to be called off.

        1. jam
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Gotcha.
          Damn this is hard!

          1. jam
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            So Martinez & Meslier with BB is now completely duff.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      villa vs everton seems to be in danger

  12. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Was fpl scarface reliable? Can’t remember?

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      yes

      1. jomikijiq
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Oh, it's a different account

        The one last season was reliable, but idk if it's the same person

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          These guys all take on each other's names when the accounts get closed down - very few are actually remotely reliable

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

      No, he speaks complete nonsense. Been wrong multiple times already but is still around for some reason.

      1. Jambot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Good news

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

    Main issue with FH19 is figuring out how tf I'll build a team to BB in DGW26 while simultaneously ensuring I have a viable side for BGW29.

    1. elwardio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can prob get 10 doubles and then 8 singles with some planning and no hits? Not the end of the world

    2. SKENG
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      WC19 better option as it allows to prepare for both 19 and 26 and use FH29?

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

        How does WC19 allow you to prepare for 26? No chance I take that option.

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

      If you've saved a FH in 18, absolutely don't waste it for 19. Keep it like you said for a combo for DGW 26 and BGW 29

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

        Not sure it's "wasting" to turn a side with - most likely - 4 DGWers into 11.

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

      FH in 19 = FH in BGW29 if you're replacing 5+ SGW players with doublers. It's basically 5 extra matches either way.

  14. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kane > Vardy or Dier > Coufal for the dgw?

  15. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Villa - New can still be scheduled for GW19 correct? They both have a free slot (after Villa's game with City)
    Shrewsbury still hasnt played a game yet meaning their tie with Southampton could be pushed further down past GW19?

    Trying to hold on to some hope that Villa and Leeds will still have a DGW lol

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Shrewsbury v Saints likely to be played next midweek, which means saints leeds would be off, have to play before 4th round or forfeit which shrews will try to avoid even by playing kids. Villa could play newcastle on that weekend which i would welcome as a Martinez owner.

  16. richard81
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I believe this signing is far better than lay tons of money on Sancho. Diallo (Mich cheapet than Sancho) is going to be a success in the long view. With Rashford-Fernandes-Diallo and even Greenwood Utd is gonna have one of europes most existing attacks. A top deal!

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      They're still going to try to get in Sancho in the summer

  17. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hey folks, best moves here with 1FT and 0.5m itb
    Martinez
    Stones Cancelo Coufal Taylor -- Dallas
    Bruno Kdb Rashford Son -- Burke
    Bamford Lacazette -- Wilson

    A: Son + Lacazette >> Salah + Antonio (-4)
    B: Anything else? cant think of anything better

  18. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any beautiful FH19 teams to look at? Great opportunity to get massive differentials.

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

      I'd buy Pulisic or Ziyech. Have the two best City attackers on display (from tonight) and then fill out the rest with West Ham budget enablers. Nothing fancy.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, Pulisic/Werner, Vardy, Robbo, Salah, KDB all in my team I think. Very nice differentials. Already own Sterling but considering Jesus instead of him for the FH.

    2. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd have something like this if I played it

      Mendy
      Robbo, Chilwell, Dias, Cresswell
      Salah, KDB, Bruno, Soucek
      Jesus, Antonio

      1. jomikijiq
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Chilwell, Jesus -> Cancelo, Vardy also fine

      2. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sweet team kinda similar. Just playing with that Bruno spot at the moment to release funds.

  19. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone looking at Cavani for the double if Martial is out with hammy?

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Already got him for this week, could have had a goal or 2. Even better option now Martial may be injured.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Do you think he plays both?

        1. The Train Driver
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          If Martial is out yes, if not maybe limited minutes. Think he can do a lot of damage anyhow.

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

      I got him in for a hit (DCL out) before this GW. Figured he's a decent punt for this and next GW.

  20. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Goal - MAUPAY
    Assist - TROSSARD

    Manchester City 0-1 Brighton (87 mins)

    1. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez in goal. Got this covered as well.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Then at 90+3 mins:

      Goal - Cancelo
      Assist - Stones

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'd cry tears of happiness

        1. elwardio
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Nearly did that when Brewster hit the post last night

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        😆

  21. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which teams are likely to have a double in 26?

      1. Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks.

  22. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Playing BB. Risk of leaving it to a later DGW is more resting/rotation of key assets for European/FA Cup games.

    1. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same

      But the biggest downside of BB26 is no team for BGW29 unless you have FH for that

  23. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Tonight is a big one for me and I'm sure many others re. MCI assets.

    I have KDB, Cancelo and Gundogan who I'm hoping to put on a show for my FH18 team but then I also need to understand what to do for my GW19 team - currently no MCI mids (only Dias) - hoping the eye test and some kind of post-match comment from Pep help shed some light!

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Exact same 3 on FH, and only Dias for 19 so far. Let's share our thoughts after the game 🙂

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Looking forward mate! Were you planning on BB this week also?

        1. Ragabolly
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes but plan aborted

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Even if LEE-SOU happens still?

    2. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      btw. defense is over 100%EO if Cancelo/Dias/Stones all start

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I can imagine - every team I saw pretty much had the double def!

        Gundo was my big punt...

        1. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Jesus here

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            That's a hefty punt!

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same boat, KDB Cancelo Stones in this game, Dias next game.

      Have to get KDB in for the double. Going to TC as well

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        My issue is lack of easy options to get in KDB - likely to mean a -8 .... not happy about that!

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

        Is he free of rotation risk?

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That's interesting. Did you consider WC rather than FH as an alternative option considering City, Manu, Whm and other teams with good upcoming fixtures to solve your gw19 dilemma?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Briefly but I saw WC as more important later to set things up for later blanks/ doubles

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

          Have KDB, Foden and Stones and FH and WC chips intact.

          Loads. Captained Bruno and i went with king Kev!

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I went Kev cap also!

  24. onceuponatyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What's the lowdown on McCarthy's chances of playing.

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Apparently he's back in training so sounds promising.

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Back in training

  25. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I heard a rumour that Aguero will come out of isolation disguised as Torres, so he can appear in the City lineup.

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mission impossible

  26. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How likely is it KDB will be rested for one of the DGW matches? Assuming he plays tonight.

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very very low

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can't see it happening. 5 days in between the two games at home. He will be rested for the FA cup away against Cheltenham on the 23rd.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        sorry 3 days*

    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      30%

    4. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all. Expect I won't be the last to ask this in next few days...

  27. Totti
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    any news that sterling might start today?

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      guaranteed

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        🙂 🙂
        why ?
        wasn't he injuried?

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Find out in 45 mins.

  28. hueycho
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rival has an extremely similar team as mine, i went for (K)DB and je went for (K)ane...fingers crossed!!

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tight!

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

    Please pick which 3 to have from 4. Price is important factor as well. Captaincy potential too.

    KDB
    Salah
    Son
    Kane

    Currently have Salah out

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      kdb, salah, son

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yep

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lose one of the Spurs boys.

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Get all 4, sort it out.

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

      KDB and Salah for sure

      I prefer Kane to Son, but it's debatable due to price difference and would captain one of them only in GW23, so maybe Son better value

    5. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Over what timeframe?

  30. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Son + Bissouma to KDB + Smithrowe for -4..?
    ALready have kane

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would, especially if you're going to captain KDB.