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Zouma suffers second successive benching as Rüdiger starts for Chelsea

Kurt Zouma‘s (£5.8m) Fantasy Premier League stock has taken another dip in Double Gameweek 19 following Chelsea’s latest team-sheet.

The centre-back has been left on the bench for a second Premier League match in a row, much to the chagrin of his 20.5% ownership.

As things stand, only three defenders are selected by more managers than Zouma but a third start in four for Antonio Rüdiger (£4.5m) alongside Thiago Silva (£5.6m) is sure to trigger a fire-sale in the build-up to Gameweek 20.

Reece James (£5.1m) returns at right-back while Ben Chilwell (£6.1m) remains the most ever-present of Chelsea’s defenders, making his 15th consecutive Premier League start.

Frank Lampard has made changes in attack too, Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.7m) coming in for Hakim Ziyech (£8.1m) after registering more attacking returns since Gameweek 15 than any other Chelsea asset (two).

Meanwhile, Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) replaces Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) but Christian Pulisic (£8.2m) retains his place on the left-hand side of Chelsea’s front-three.

Any concerns over Jamie Vardy (£10.1m) have been assuaged for now as Brendan Rodgers selects him to lead the Leicester line.

James Maddison (£7.1m), who has as many attacking returns in his last four at the King Power Stadium as the Foxes’ talismanic forward (four), has the number 10 role again, flanked by Harvey Barnes (£6.8m) and Marc Albrighton (£5.3m).

Ricardo Pereira (£5.9m) continues to wait for his first start of the campaign as James Justin (£5.0m) and Timothy Castagne (£5.7m) staff the full-back roles once again.

Leicester City XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Justin, Evans, Fofana, Castagne; Ndidi, Tielemans; H Barnes, Maddison, Albrighton; Vardy.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): E Mendy; Chilwell, T Silva, Rüdiger, R James; Havertz, Kovacic, Mount; Pulisic, Abraham, Hudson-Odoi.

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  1. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Went with Watkins instead of Antonio because I didn't want triple West Ham and I stand by that decision!

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You do?

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

      I did the same. But not because of triple. Because of injury worries 😕

      1. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bit of same and didn't want to take another hit to swap out player who also have DGW. Unfortunately that player plays in a team managed by Steve Bruce.

    3. Twisted Melon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Congratulations

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

    Trusting Soucek and not doubling up with Antonio is a classic example of getting left behind. No such thing as coverage.

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

    Never understood the Soucek love. Deep lying midfielder. Even deeper with Antonio back.

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

    Soucek casuals got what was coming. With Antonio coming back West Ham would play the 4231 with him holding. He’s done as an asset

    1. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Easy switch to Saka, Neto, El Ghazi

  5. good biashara
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all, who would be on penalties for Chelsea tonight?

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

      Impossible to know, but I guess between Tammy & Havertz

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

      Werner, he's going to haul.

      1. good biashara
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He's not playing though..

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

          Oh sorry, didn't notice that.

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

      Should be Tammy, he loves the extra cash bonus he gets with scoring goals.

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

    If Wood is benched I'm changing career paths.

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

      Are you an undercover pro-pundit?

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

        I quit my job in August to focus on FPL. I'm not a pro but want to be one.

        1. STEP rOVERS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Hahahahaha

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

          This time next year, eh?

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

          You on furlough at the moment?

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

            Never was. Worked at a garden centre.

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

      He won't be benched. Dyche trusts him

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

        The 2 points are vital lol

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is a really sad thread because he’s not kidding...

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

    Has anyone ever seen both Brosstan & Fudgy in the same room?

    Case closed...

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

      Haha spot on

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

      This is a new fantasy I'm hearing about.

  8. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Other than the goal, did Antonio look good in the game?

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

      Not really

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

      In the right positions and looks fit.

      Goal line clearance denied an assist.

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

        This

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

        This!
        He had involvement at the right end

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

      Not really, but WH overall didn't impress either tbf.

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

      He's got elite finishing in the six yard box so only needs a couple of chances

  9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Puli start your season tonight son

  10. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Great to see Ricardo Pereira back, I remember getting him early in his first season in the PL
    Shame his price is 5.9m though!

  11. Heiro
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking about taking Son out for 4 weeks ish.

    Thoughts on a decent replacement?
    Double up on City or United?

    Have KDB/Bruno

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking of bringing in Rashford for Son, but Son’s fixtures are still pretty decent

  12. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lol. I would have had 6 points off bench if I used my BB chip.

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

      Same

    2. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same 3x Leeds.

    3. aborg
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same here with Bamford, Dallas and Adams.
      I decided to go with TC on KDB in the last 30 mins before deadline.

  13. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Reece James gonna get torn apart here.

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

    ndidi goal

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

    Ndidi

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

    Ndidi G

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

    Goal

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

    Leicester....?!

  19. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Ndidiiiii

  20. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Barnes assist.

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Completely intentional.

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

        Lol

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes!

  21. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Yes Ndidi

    1. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Oh yes!

  22. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Goodbye Frank

  23. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Assist?

  24. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    YES Ndidi

  25. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Assist?

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

    Is that a miskick Barnes assist?

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

      He passed it backwards under his shooting foot.

      Great goal tho... Off the post!

  27. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Barnes assist?

    1. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Worst in history

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

      Should be

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

      Kind of sums up the season

  28. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    - Frank benches Zouma
    - Team allows flipping Ndidi to score
    - Nice one

  29. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    lol at that Barnes assist 😐

  30. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Barnes assist of the season.