Moving Target

Can Willian Jose score enough goals to become a viable FPL asset?

With Raul Jimenez likely to be out for most of the season, Wolves have moved to sign Brazilian striker Willian Jose (£7.0m) from Real Socieded on loan for the rest of the campaign.

Since losing Jimenez to injury, Wolves have looked a shadow of their former selves, and have slid down the league table at an alarming rate.

But will Jose, 29, be able to take on Jimenez’s role and score enough goals to turn their season around? After his cameo appearance against Chelsea, we have taken an in-depth look at the striker to find out.

Hoping to fill the boots of the Mexican, Jose arrives in the Black Country having established a decent name for himself in Spain.

Jose scored more than 10 goals in each of his last four full seasons in La Liga, for mid-table Sociedad.

After informing Sociedad of his desire to leave, he appeared to be close to a move to Spurs last season, only for the two clubs to fail to agree a fee.

He had scored six goals in all competitions this season before making the loan move, where he is expected to compete with teenager Fabio Silva (£5.2m) for a starting place.

When asked what Jose will bring to the side, boss Nuno Espirito Santo said:

“Talent, quality, experience. He’s a very good player that can be a big help for the team now. First, we have to see how he is, but he’s been competing since the beginning of the season.

“One week ago he played the full game, so in terms of fitness, he’s ready and it’s a matter of integrating him into the philosophy of the team, the ideas, being available is a moment for us to decided when is the appropriate situation.”

“He’s a different player to what we already have. He has experience, he links well, he’s a finisher, a goalscorer, so inside the options we have, I think he can really help the team, especially with the absence of Raul (Jimenez).”

Nuno Espirito Santo

There are no signs of anyone jumping on a Jose bandwagon just yet, but should we be considering him for our teams?

BABY DIEGO

Jose’s playing style has been likened to former Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

With Wolves missing the physical presence of Jimenez up front, it is hoped Jose will add an extra dimension to their play.

Speaking to the Express & Star, Matthew Clark from La Liga Lowdown described Jose as an out-and-out centre forward.

Willian José is a classic forward in the number nine role, happy with the ball in the air, but is effective with the ball at his feet too.

A tall player, he is adept in aerial challenges, and scores plenty of headed goals. Operating mainly in and around the penalty area, he offers a strong focal point for his team as they look to build attacks, linking up with others, and he can finish off chances well too.

His goalscoring record is commendable if not outstanding. At 29 years old, he is perhaps just past his peak, but should still have some strong seasons ahead.

Matthew Clark

He added:

His style reminds me of a prime Diego Costa, but with a bit less aggression. Raúl Jiménez himself would be another similar player, as well as Arkadiusz Milik.

Another Premier League style forward that springs to mind is Olivier Giroud. These players all offer slightly different things, but in broad terms, that is they kind of profile Wolves are getting here.

In Nuno’s system, I believe he will thrive once he settles in.

Matthew Clark

Ironically, Wolves were said to be one of the teams offered Diego Costa in the January transfer window, only to choose Jose instead.

If he can replicate the Spanish international’s Premier League record of 52 Premier League goals, then Wolves will have found themselves a bargain.

SUPPLY LINE

One of the reasons for Wolves’ dip in form can be seen in their attacking stats.

Their previous style of attacking play revolved around pacy wingers putting in crosses for Jimenez.

And judging by the numbers, Wolves are still playing the same way, even without an aerial threat in the box.

Pedro Neto (£5.9m), who has arguable been Wolves’ best player this season, has put in the highest amount of crosses in the league this season.

And although the amount of crosses put in by the rest of Wolves’ midfield are far lower than Neto’s there is still a decent amount of balls being put into the box.

With Nuno recently reverting to a back three formation as well, you’d think that Ruben Semedo (£5.3m) and Rayan Ait Nouri’s (£5.0m) numbers will rise rapidly.

It appears all set for Jose to enter a system that plays perfectly to his strengths, with him having a good amount of crosses to attack every game.

A WORD OF WARNING

With Wolves struggling at both ends of the pitch, you would assume Jose would walk straight into the team, especially after featuring as a substitute as early as Wednesday evening.

This season, Wolves have the sixth worst attack in the league, and have a worse expected goals rating (xG) than relegation contenders Sheffield United and Fulham.

But Jose may not find a clear way to go straight into the team if Nuno’s recent quotes are anything to read into.

Fabio Silva, 18, arrived at Wolves in the summer for around £35million and while big things are not expected of him just yet, you would expect the club hierarchy to want to see some progress.

Speaking of the young forward, Nuno said:

“In Wolves’ present, he’s a big part. I don’t recall one moment where Fabio was not ready to improve, to listen, to help. The way the boy works on the pitch, it’s amazing. We are pleased with that.

“We didn’t expect to have so many youth players at the same time, but we are. Fabio is not for the future, he’s for the present. He’s working really, really hard for the team.”

Nuno Espirito Santo

So it appears Jose could have to share playing time with Silva as the season goes on.

The presence of Fabio Silva and a £7.0m price tag is likely to put off most FPL managers until Jose can nail down a starting place for a good run of games.

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  1. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    KDB >

    1. Salah
    2. Gundo
    3. Barnes

    1. jcr1997
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      gundo for the next few easy fixtures

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundo, unless Salah looks great tonight

    3. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      King Mo

    4. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Salah

  2. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Next 4 fixtures

    Son - bha, CHE, WBA, mci
    Barnes - LEE, ful, wol, LIV
    Zaha - WOL, new, lee, BUR

    The more I look at it, the more I think Barnes/Zaha outscore Son over the next 4. What do you think?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would be uncomfortable going without Son. Only the City game that I would not expect returns.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like Barnes but sure if he's a better option than Son.

    3. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think I am overthinking it to be honest... Son probably is the way to go

    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No they won't.

    5. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son
      Zaha
      Barnes

    6. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all!

    7. Mr.K
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The way I see it is that Son has the potential to score in any given game while Barnes and Zaha have the potential to blank in any given game. I realize this isn't airtight logic, but it describes how I feel quite well. It's difficult to assess the potential of Barnes/Zaha against Son when Son really can score a goal or two against each of his opponents.

      Sure, Barnes/Zaha might have the ability to do that against these opponents too, but they're less consistent than Son in general so the chances is that they won't.

      I guess if you take price into consideration you might have an argument for going Barnes/Zaha over Son, but then it becomes a significantly more complicated question.

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the input mate. Think I will just play it safe and bring Son in. Cheers!

    8. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son no Salah yes

    9. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't overthink. Son is the top scoring player in the game. He also has the stats to back it up - most big chances in the last few games.

  3. jcr1997
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1 free transfer

    Mccarthy (Steffan)
    Dier, Coufal, Dias (Targett, N Williams)
    Bruno, Son, Grealish, Foden (Neto)
    Lacazette, Antonio, Kane

    Any thoughts on transfer? or Hold?

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Go Foden to Gundo and be done with it. Dragging out the Foden misery will hurt; i'm cutting my losses.

      1. jcr1997
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        yeah foden has been disappointing, guarantee he will grab 15 points if i transfer him out before playing sheffield aha

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dier and Laca to DCL and Stones -4

      1. jcr1997
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        DCL is a shout think he will pick up goals in the league again

  4. FPLMarc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    Dias - Targett - Dawson - Mitchell - Dunne
    Salah - Bruno - Son - Grealish - Soucek
    Kane - DCL - Bamford

    2 FTs but not sure what to do. If Bamford wasn't so highly owned, I'd risk losing him to get Gundogan.

    Other names under consideration: Rudiger, Barnes, Zaha

    1. HD7
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Im also considering Rudiger mate. Good price if hes a starter now

    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Anything itb?

      think addressing the one city spot is your priority, getting a second defender or gundo prob best, given you mid seems ok i'd look at fitting in stones/cancello alongside dias. If you need cash, Bamford makes the most sense to downgrade, watkins if you can

      1. FPLMarc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        0.1m itb

  5. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bamford to Watkins for -4?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nay

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did it. Not sure I should have but I did it anyway.

  6. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cup tie comes down to

    A) 13 points

    B) Kane + Robbo

    WHO wins?

    YOU DECIDE.

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A because in all likelihood one of Kane/Robbo will blank.

      So 9+2 or a 2+6/7/8/9 won't make it

    4. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Given that if Kane scores, Robbo's cleanie is gone and other way around, I think A

    5. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    6. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thats what i like to read

      Throught to round 5 wohoo love to see it

  7. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Prediction for the Leicester Leeds game?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      4-0 Leicester

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

      2-1 Leicester

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2-0

    4. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1-2. Another shock in this never predictable season.
      Marching on together.

    5. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2-1

    6. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't be surprised if Leeds wins it tbh

  8. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Cancelo a captaincy shout this GW? I'm short on options - Bruno, Foden, Maddison, Werner the standouts :-/

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      surely Werner is an instant sell no?

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Giving him one more GW - Thinking Sunday will be a better representation of a Tuchel side.

    2. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Go Werner

    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you don't have Kane, Son or Gundog, it's a maybe.

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Have the funds to Bamford > Kane so might be worth the -4 to put the armband on Harry.

    4. Tomsk
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Werner, I think he starts v Burnley

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Risky enough to hold but captaincy is another level of balls out!

  9. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone's season tailed off massively? I am now 130 points behind ML leader.
    Would you wildcard this team? I feel I have no other option.
    0FT.
    Martinez,
    Stones, Cresswell, Konsa
    Fernandes, Salah, Son, Grealish
    Antonio, Kane, Bamford
    Bench: Forster, Alioski, Taylor, Bissouma

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Absolutely zero need to WC that.

      1. DycheDycheBaby
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Just feels like everyone is taking a gamble and it is paying off for them

    2. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's a great 11 really - you just missed Cancelo and a Saka/Soucek/Gundo this week.

      1. DycheDycheBaby
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That's exactly it. Most of my rivals have them and I don't

    3. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That looks pretty good at the moment

    4. Vlekz
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wildcard and get whom? Only short of city I guess.
        Bamford to DCL
        Konsa/allioski to cancelo and you are sorted

        1. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No money ITB so cannot really do that

      • Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        To what?!? 😉

      • The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thats a good squad. Any money in the bank?
        A -4 maybe but dont WC.

        Cresswell > Cancelo or Dias maybe.
        or Bamford,Bisouma > Fodder,Gundo/Saka/Soucek -4 and play 3-5-2

        1. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No money ITB which is a big problem

      • Pegboy
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Team is fine and nothing worth a hit with no money ITB. Reassess next week.

        1. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Top man. Thank you.

    5. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Forget Zaha. Forget Gundo. Forget Barnes.

      Welcome to my team Odegaard

      1. Vlekz
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Is he that good? I don't follow the Spanish league at all

        • linkafu
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          you will regret it...

        • Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You must be bottom of your ML, right? 😉

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Right up the top mate

            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Well done. I'd play safer if I were.

      2. HD7
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think Rudiger is now a starter?
        Because he is at a nice value and Chelsea should get some cleanies in their next month fixs?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Too early to say. The starting XI and formation Tuchel put out last night was just experimental.

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

          Unfortunately tuchel is a rotator.

        3. linkafu
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yep

        4. Pegboy
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Probable but worth waiting.

      3. Kno
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So playing a 3 5 2 atm with antonio and bamford. Which one would you drop to get kane? Or do I go brewster to kane and face a benching pain every week

        Salah bruno son grealish gundo
        Antonio bamford brewster

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Bamford and Brewster both need to go.

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

          Bamford to kane

        3. AzzaroMax99
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If you are happy with 352, just do Bamf to Kane and g2g.

        4. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Brewster is just fodder, i'd do the bamford to kane move

        5. Kno
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers bois, think bambam will go. Saving the brewster fix for the dgw wildcard seems ok

      4. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Considering my backfire history, I’m a bit scared of loosing Bamford, as he’s been fpl gold this season. 10 goals and 5 assist in 20 games is insane for 6m. I see the concensus here is that we should ship him. Anyone with a different view?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          he is due, I may bring him in for Wilson 😉

          1. Alexis Nonsense
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Maybe he’s on the goals imminent table? I think I’ll hold

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'm not sure. Yesterday I was leaning towards selling, today I'm thinking keep the faith. For me it would take a hit to get rid of him.

        3. Pegboy
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He's failed the eye test recently and there are starting to be other options. I'm probably selling for Antonio, but there is a logic in keeping.

          1. Alexis Nonsense
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I’d sell for Antonio too, but own both. Other than him I can’t see a better alternative to Bam in that price bracket

        4. Boly Would
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'm keeping. I think Leeds mids back to full strength will help the chances increase again

        5. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Failing stats and eye tests for me now. I've got rid but I don't really care much for sentiment. He did well, now he looks off it.

        6. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Keep.

        7. DycheDycheBaby
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Just a dry spell. Transfer him out and you know he will start scoring again. He has proved he has got it in his locker to score goals in this league, so keep.

        8. Silecro
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Keep in mind he is still on pens

      5. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Play Bamford vs LEI or Soucek vs LIV?

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Wow

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Soucek is ultimately the answer to all FPL questions.

          1. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            He is?

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Soucek

              1. The Knights Template
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Soucek is love

                1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Being Tomáš Souček

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

                    The unbearable lightness of......

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 1 month ago

                      A man of culture

                      "krásné věci" as Tommy himself might say

                      1. The Knights Template
                        • 10 Years
                        3 years, 1 month ago

                        Certainly better than Mr Floppy's version!

      6. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How did Everton look yesterday? Anyone impress?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Digne was OOP on BBC, but didn't watch game

        2. Crunchie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, would love to know if DCL looked good. I am loving their fixtures

          1. Crunchie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Plus games in hand (like Villa and Spurs) Looking at GW's closly as Kane and Grealish could be gold moving forward with money ITB (would have to downgrade McCarthy though, but it would save a WC in GW 25

      7. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Repost

        Martinez
        Saiss stones cresswell
        Salah bruno sterling foden barnes
        Antonio dcl

        Subs steer bamford kwp dallas

        2ft, will you change anything? 0.4itb

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          More than decent - I'd lose Bam-Bam if you are benching him.

          1. Letsgo!
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I am actually thinking of saiss and foden to gundo and digne for free? Gd transfer?

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Yes. As you have the two FTs, Foden-Gundo worth it I think.

      8. Forgetmeknot
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Would you do (after tonight);
        A) Rashford to Son plus £££
        B) Bamford to Kane

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

        3. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B

      9. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        A) Martial/Bamford > Kane
        B) Martial+Bamford > Kane + DCL (-4)
        C) Martial + ESR > Kane + Grealish (-4)
        D) Bamford + ESR > Kane + Maddison (-4)
        E) Martial + Bamford + ESR > Kane + DCL + Grealish (-8)

        McCarthy
        Cancelo Stones Trent
        Fernandes Son Gundog Saka
        Antonio Bamford(lei) Martial(ars)

        Martinez | ESR*, Tierney*(MUN), Mitchell(WOL)

        1FT. 7.8 ITB

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A or B. Considering Bamford to DCL for a hit myself but not sure yet. What are your thoughts on it?

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            My initial thoughts were to do just A, but I was hoping for a better display from at least one of Bamford and Martial. And there's also doubt over Tierney and ESR. The poor fixture this week for Tierney, ESR, Bam and Mart, plus good fixture for DCL/Maddison, and doubts, are pushing me towards a hit to get the move(s) done this week. I don't really know anything about DGWs at the moment though

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              But also, I never planned to get DCL. Maybe Vardy when he's back. Seeing the highlights though, DCL seems likely to continue to get chances, despite the flack he seemed to be getting here during and after the game.

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'm pretty hit adverse so A if it were me.
          Tony just not doing it this year.

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

        3. REDMOND IN SANDALS
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

      10. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I always try to outrank Torres Magic each season. He is my yardstick for a good fpl manager. Looks unlikely this season since he's flying.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          My aim is to finish above all those who didn't start in GW1.
          Really annoying when there are 2 or 3 (or hundreds of them) ahead of you.

      11. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yay or nay?

        Soucek > Gundo

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yay, just about. I can't fully support selling Soucek but Gundogan looks like the best value pick in the game atm.

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No one else to chop?

          1. Maddamotha
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Could chop Rash...

        3. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You need both for the power midfield

      12. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sometimes we need to be brave in these weeks where there's such a clear captain favourite. I strongly considered Cancelo but in the end chickened out and went the safe route with Bruno. Obviously it's easy to say this in hindsight though.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Same here.
          Benched Soucek too after starting him every week till now (too much time on here), but half had it in my mind that Shaw would get a rest. 2 minute cameo yesterday f****ed me.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, lots of hindsight here. Bruno was the smart choice

        3. Dion D's Solo Shower
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Bruno was THE choice for this GW.
          Hindsight an all that, but it just made so much sense to (c) him - that's why so many people did it.
          My ML rival captained Sterling and doesn't even own Bruno - I thought he was mad and would regret it, but hey ho..

      13. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Am I mad to go H.Barnes instead of Son for the next 2?

        Can easily switch Son in for either him or Foden in GW23 when their fixtures turn.

        I like Barnes (c) this week...

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Would you captain Sonny if you had him? If not, then easy choice.

          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Don't think so.

      14. Mr.K
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How stupid would it be to double up on City defence (adding Cancelo, already have Dias) if that would then mean that getting back to KDB or Salah would become quite challenging due to funds and no WC left?

        Got Gundo over KDB so I now have all the moneys. We're at GW 21 and there's been only a couple of weeks when I regretted (or would have regretted - didn't have him most season but sometimes I did) not having KDB, so I'm getting less and less worried about not having him. Salah's been pretty bad as has Liverpool in general but even as a pessimistic Liverpool fan I feel there's a chance it can be turned around.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Liverpool's bad form won't continue for long.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          You're only a hit or two away from anything. Don't sweat it.

        3. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Double or even triple up on City def good.
          I'd be more worried about Mo if his form picks up. Kev is not pulling his weight in FPL terms this year (as well as he is playing IRL).

        4. Crunchie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Its a good move TBH. I think Salah will come good (more so than KDB)

        5. Mr.K
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks for the input! I think we're more or less in agreement here so I'll go ahead and take a hit or two if Salah start's scoring again.

      15. jomikijiq
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Play one

        A) Raphinha
        B) Soucek
        C) Maguire

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B obviously

          1. jomikijiq
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Don't think it's obvious at all. Raphinha's stats are better

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Are those underlying stats?

              1. jomikijiq
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                yeah
                Soucek 0.29 npxG+xA/90
                Raphinha 0.45

        2. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

      16. Ungaio
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What to do with this team? 1ft 1.2itb

        Martinez
        Cancelo Dias Justin
        Sterling Fernandes Grealish Maddy
        Kane Antonio Bamford

        1. Ungaio
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Bench Forster Lowton Ocampo Mitchell

      17. michaelington
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Best 5.2 or below defender going forward? Looking at James, but does he start under Tuchel?

        1. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Stones

          Shaw/Keane/Rudiger/Targett/Justin all good too

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Coleman?

      18. Henning
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gtg?

        Tempted to get Sterling in for Fernandes or Gundogan in for Barnes?

        Martinez
        Stones Dias Justin
        Son Barnes Salah Fernandes Soucek
        Antonio Kane

        Areola Bamford Coufal Dallas

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Neither of those moves worth it, though 3 City somehow would be nice.

      19. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Which defender would you get for this upcoming GW?

        A) Keane
        B) Dier
        C) James

        Got double City, can't stretch budget any further without a hit.

        1. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Keane over Coleman? I'd have it the other way round

          1. Dion D's Solo Shower
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Is Coleman back for good though?

          2. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Colemans game time is being managed.

            1. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Ah okay

            2. Dion D's Solo Shower
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Guess it's better to just wait and see when he is well and truly back then..

        3. aleksaa2
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          B from these, why not Justin, he is in the same price bracket. I don't like Keane because of Pickford and we don't know if James will be a starter.

          1. Dion D's Solo Shower
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Sure, Justin an option.
            It's just that I'm starting Bamford, so don't want to bring in a defender playing against him

            1. aleksaa2
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, fair enough

      20. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Captain Saka or Cancelo/Stones.

        The case for Stones/Cancelo
        Cancelo stones have cleansheet and attacking chances if they thrash SHU by a large margin.
        Downside is a cameo.

        The case for Saka
        1. Hot form
        2. Arsenal on form
        3. Man u conceding
        4. Arsenal have score 2 goals in each of their last home games vs United.
        5. Arsenal have not lost to united in 8 games.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Utd will beat City

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I see some real genius in your flying, Maverick, but I can’t say that in there. I was afraid that everyone in the trailer would see right through me, and I just don’t want anyone to know that I’ve fallen for you.

          One of the City two, maybe Cancelo

        3. Dion D's Solo Shower
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Surely there has to be a third option?

          But out of the above, I'd still go Cancelo.
          With Shaw back, I don't think Saka will get that much space (though I obviously hope!)

      21. kime67
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        is dcl worth a -4?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He is not

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

          No, unless you don't have bench and an injured player