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Replacements needed for De Bruyne and Vardy in wake of long-term injuries

A large number of Fantasy Premier League managers now have big transfer decisions to make ahead of Gameweek 20.

In the build-up to the FA Cup fourth round, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) and Jamie Vardy (£10.1m) were both ruled out for several weeks.

The Belgian came off with a suspected muscle problem in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

Guardiola has now confirmed that De Bruyne will miss the next four to six weeks as he recovers from a hamstring issue.

Meanwhile, Vardy has been dealing with pain from a hernia in recent weeks and Brendan Rodgers has seen fit to get him under the surgeon’s knife to correct the problem.

That has ruled him out for “a few weeks” just as Fantasy managers were considering investment in light of Leicester’s appealing short-term fixtures.

With some managers facing two high-profile absentees in the coming weeks, the number of hits for Gameweek 20 is likely to increase.

This is also the sort of development that could tempt some into deploying the Wildcard.

Either way, the Season Ticker and other Members Area tools are sure to help anyone struggling in light of this news.

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  1. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I think someone wants Pierrick to drop @fplstatistics 😀

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

      Lol, almost - 6000

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pierrick Crystal Palace M
      -5926.2

      I thought it’s normally 100%

      How they get 5k ^

  2. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I brought in Dias for Taylor a couple of days ago to avoid the price fall/rise. I am now debating a -4 for KDB to Gundogan. Is it worth taking a hit for?

  3. Big Dunc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else considering B Silva as a direct replacement for KDB?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Are you ready for the rotation?

      1. Big Dunc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Argh maybe. I figured with KDB out he would play false 9 every week

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not a chance, he isn't the player of 2 years ago.

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

      Would rather have Foden

  4. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Start 1
    A) Coufal
    B) Dallas

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

      A

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      Dallas

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

    People picking Sterling over Gundssoto just because they have the funds? I went with Gundo even though I could afford Sterling. Hope it was the right call!

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Would Gundo now drop back deeper with the lack of KDB?

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

        This is where I see him, Foden to fill in for KDB with Silva & Mahrez

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling is an overpriced lump of garbage

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would rather have Kane/Son/Auba and Gundo than Sterling and anyone else in Gundo's price bracket. Easy choice

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can only presume you haven't watched him play this season and you are taking a very expensive punt on what he is/was capable of.

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

      Value chasers always end up picking garbage players with their extra funds just because they can. Saw some guy bragging about his team value but then check his team out and hes wasting it all on Sterling and Firmino lol

  6. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can I go without a city attacker this week if I bench Vardy and do KDB > Rashford?

    I was looking at Soucek > Gundogan also.
    Could do both of those moves this week for -4 and then Vardy > Kane next week?

    Leno (Johnstone)
    Dias Stones Coufal AWB (Dier)
    KDB Son Fernandes Saka Soucek
    Bamford Wilson (Vardy)

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

    Thoughts on triple City defense? I know it's a bit much but the next three look very good for CS.

    Thinking KDB and TAA to Rash and Cancelo banking the $

  8. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If you could only have one... Son or Kane?

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

      Son

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

      Son

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

      Kane but depends on what you could do with the $

    4. FPL-(VAR)dy
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane atm

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

      Kane

    6. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane because I never pick Son at the right time.

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

      Kane convincingly.

      There are far fewer good forwards in this game than mids.

    8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kane is more consistent. Fancy Son with the upcoming fixtures

    9. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I asked this an article or two back and most said Kane, I was feeling it too but the move to Son was easier but Vardy injury meant I could go to Kane more easily

  9. Kudo Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys, when are the next possible DGW before 26?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anything is possible, GW23 is looking like a DGW depending on FA Cup results.

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hey TM, sorry to hijack, am I out of LMS, Grealish to play and a miserly 75 - 8 cheers

  10. Vjm6891
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Iheanacho worth a punt? Leicester have fairly decent fixtures. Appreciate Barnes and Maddison could be better options but at 5.6 could step up?

    Also, Pulisic, is he playing well? Seems to have played most games recently (hard to tell who will play with Chelsea and some other teams!) and Chelsea have decent fixtures.

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

      Pulisic is playing poorly and should be dropped but probably won’t.

      Wouldn’t bother with Iheanacho personally.

    2. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not 100%. They have put Perez up front previously, and Barnes. Nacho may feature a bit more now but it's a big risk.

      1. Vjm6891
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ok Thanks. I think i'll scrap both those ideas! haha

  11. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed

    Appreciate KDB and Vardy out is flavour of the day, but are Salah owners holding?

    Not only is he/Liverpool in awful form, they are bottom of the fixture ticker.

    Contemplating a move to Son or punty with Sterling considering the good fixtures for City.

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

      Holding Salah - I probably won't move him out + have other things to do!

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

      The only thing that happens when I sell Salah is that I end up bringing him back in asap.
      Keeping Salah.

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool tend to do better against the better sides regarding fixtures but something sure isn’t right at the moment. I’m thinking if getting rid of Salah for a few weeks

  12. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No KDB and Vardy for me. Should i get them out for hits or should I play Saka and Holding vs Southampton from the bench instead?

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

      I'd transfer one out and play one of Saka or Holding

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

        +1 with Saka

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

      Play Saka and Holding rather than taking hits

      1. FPL-(VAR)dy
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks all.

      2. PL Ball
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That's a lot of money of the bench though.. I'd be tempted to do one transfer.

        1. FPL-(VAR)dy
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Got players from Bench boost

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

      Think of Saka as an 8.5 mid. Great stats and form, always start him.

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bold statement, you truly believe this? Not disagreeing and I have owned for weeks now.

  13. HuthTheMagicDragon
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rate my team:

    Martinez
    Dias Cancelo AWB
    Salah Fernandes(C) Son Foden
    Antonio Bamford Kane

    Forster, Dallas, Coufal, Smith Rowe

    0.6m ITB

    Any tweaks?

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

      Looks good. Hold the transfer.

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

        Cheers

  14. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who played next to D.Silva when KDB was injured 2 season ago?

    D.Silva------???
    ---Fernandinho---

    1. Party time
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bilva & Ilkay

      • Vjm6891
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        B SIlva (I think) but not sure that has any relevance now though!

      • FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah forgot it was B.Silva,he could be good pick now nailed and can play in front three too.

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The 2 times KDB didnt start earlier this season, Sterling did look a lot more innvolved than usual. Small data set to go off but Im tempted

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

        I've never ever caught Sterling at a good time. I'm just going to stay clear. I'm sure he'll pop off now that I'm not getting him lol

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Tempted by Sterling but hes frustrating to own imo

    3. Party time
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Gw 21 captain?

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

          City or Spurs will be popular

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

            Spurs cap is a trap just like they were when they vs Leicester. There're man united and city this week

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

          Spurs player if you own one

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

          Kane, maybe a punt on Cancelo

        4. FPL-(VAR)dy
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          penandes, bamford

        5. PL Ball
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Kane or Son.

          Maybe.. sterling?

        6. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          City or Spurs

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

          I'm going Fernandes C, Rash VC.

          Also have Kane, but feel it will be a low scoring game.

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

            Never captain players from the same match.

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

            Not advisable to captain and vice-captain player from same team just incase fixture gets cancelled

      • Mr. Mystic
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        2FT: KDB/Wilson -> Gundo/Kane?

        1. FPL-(VAR)dy
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Wilson could score against Leeds.Why not use 1 FT Kdb to gundo

          1. Mr. Mystic
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            True, but I just fancy Kane v Liverpool

        2. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Definitely

      • THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Evening all, I have 2 questions for you.....

        KDB to who?

        A. Son
        B. Sterling
        C. Gundogan
        D. Maddison

        Play 2 of these

        A. Holding
        B. Coufal
        C. Mitchel
        D.Adams

        Cheers all

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

          Son, BD

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

            This

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

            This

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

          A
          AC

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

          A, BD

      • tom_p77
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        KBD>
        A) Foden
        B) Gundo

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

          B

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

          A

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

        Kdb to

        KDB to

        A) Son
        B) Sterling
        C) Gundogan
        D) Grealish

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

          Son

      • I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        pick one mid and get rid of one att?
        a) Gundo
        b) Maddison
        c) Foden

        1) Watkins
        2) Bamford
        3) Antonio

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

          A2

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

          B1

          Bamford double should be coming up soon

      • jbenny1107
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Would you wildcard this group?
        All the competition in my ML used their wildcard this week and I took a -8 to keep mine.
        Already did Zouma to Mitchell. Or, just play everyone else and get them out next week with a -4.

        Martinez
        Cancelo Stones Justin Dallas (Mitchell)
        Salah Bruno Soucek Raphinha (KDB)
        Antonio Bamford (Vardy)

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

          Value is going to drop on KDB and Vardy.

          I would bring Kane and Son in for KDB and Vardy.

      • squ1rrel
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Do I WC this mess of a team?

        McCarthy - Johnstone
        Robbo - Cancelo - Dias - Balbuena - Mitchell
        Salah - KDB - Fernandes - Raphinha - Soucek
        Watkins - Bamford - Adams

        1.4 ITB, 1 FT

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          No way, just sell KDB

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

          No, use transfers.
          Either downgrade KDB and Robbo or downgrade KDB and bring Spurs players.
          KDB to Gundo and Adams to Kane is what I'd do.

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

            /\ Good advice /\

      • Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Foden over Gundo surely?

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I went Gundo but I do think Foden may play in KDBs advanced role. It worries me a bit.

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

          Same here, the crowd are going Gundo

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

          Gundo for penalties

        4. tom_p77
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Foden is more risky IMO due to possible limited minutes but definitely more attacking potential.

          Gundo is cheaper, more nailed and should be on pens for now.

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

            Like a microcosm of the KDB v Sterling debate

      • Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Kdb to foden worth -4?

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

          One’s going to play the other is out for six weeks, Yes.

      • FootieFan77
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why are people contemplating replacing KDB for a City player? No other attacking player in their team is nailed. The best replacement is simply Son.

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

          Sounds reasonsble

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

          Not if you already have Son...

        3. MoeZe3bi
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          More than half of FPL players own Son so they have to get someone else for KDB

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

        Anyone gonna take a punt on Cavani as an option for Vardy? MU have decent fixtures and he looking the only real striker who might get some goals at the minute

        Also who to swap KDB for (have Son, Bruno, Gund & Soucek)

        A) Grealish - AV got to start getting some DGWs soon
        B) Foden - Should play most games with KDB out
        C) Salah - Form awful, but it's still Salah
        D) Rashford/Pogba - Again decent fixtures for MU

        Cheers and happy Friday!

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I’ve just been debating this myself. What’s the Martial situation?

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

            Just looks totally impotent in front of goal ATM...started last two on left and likely due a rest given Rashford got one in last game

            1. Bluejays and Horseplay
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              What seems like way back in BGW 18 I was considering Cavani as thought he might get a good run up front after his ban. Pogba is interesting too - has a history of going on run for a few games when he hits form.

              1. Bluejays and Horseplay
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Although another part of me is screaming "just get Kane and Son back you fool!"

      • acidicleo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Gundo likely to keep pens?

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

          Yes

      • Bluejays and Horseplay
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        And here was me thinking I'd roll a transfer this week!

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

          Me too - both KDB and Vardy to sort now!

          1. Bluejays and Horseplay
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Same. All part of the fun and games! I'll lose some team value doing this but I'm going to wait until after the FA cup matches to make my moves. This really ain't the season for going early.

      • SomeoneKnows
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Martinez (Forster)
        Cancelo, Stones, Dallas (Bednark, Douglas)
        KDB*, Salah, Bruno, Grealish (Soucek)
        Kane, Antonio, Bamford

        With the latest news KDB > Son is a no brainier right? or should I consider someone else?