Dugout Discussion

Chilwell benched again and Zouma missing entirely as James makes line-up return

The final fixture of Gameweek 22 sees Jose Mourinho face another rematch against his former employers, as Tottenham Hotspur entertain Chelsea.

Kick-off in north London is at 20:00 GMT.

This is the third game of the Thomas Tuchel era for the Blues and the early volatility of his team selections has given way to something more settled, with the German making only one alteration from Gameweek 21.

Reece James makes his first start under his new manager, replacing Olivier Giroud.

That will prompt a tactical reshuffle to accommodate the returning wing-back, with Callum Hudson-Odoi presumably moving into a front three alongside Timo Werner and Mason Mount.

Ben Chilwell is again only among the substitutes, with Marcos Alonso starting down the left flank.

Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham are also on the bench but there is no place in the squad for Kai Havertz or Kurt Zouma, both of whom had been injury doubts.

Mourinho, who is once again without injured striker Harry Kane, makes three changes from the Spurs team that began the 1-0 loss to Brighton on Sunday.

Serge Aurier, Eric Dier and Carlos Vinicius are recalled to the starting XI, with Joe Rodon, Davinson Sanchez and Gareth Bale making way.

Only Kane was sold by more Fantasy Premier League managers than Son Heung-min in the run-up to Gameweek 22, with the Korean blanking for the fifth time in seven matches in that dismal defeat at the Amex.

The reverse fixture of this game finished goalless, with Hugo Lloris collecting maximum bonus en route to a double-digit haul.


Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Aurier, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Sissoko, Son, Bergwijn, Vinicius.

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger, James, Hudson-Odoi, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Mount, Werner.

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  1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    LoL @ Dier's ball control

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It's Dier

  2. Paulie Walnuts
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rude Digger likely to keep his place long term?

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

      Tuchel wanted to buy him

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

      Played every game so fee under Tuchel. Don't see why not. Tilva picking up an injury as well

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

        So far *

    3. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes bringing him after game to replace one of Dias, Stones, and Cancelo.

    4. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers guys

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

      Zouma has been injured though is the unknown but if Tilva is long out ..

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

    Morinho is really good at holding this 1:0 defeats 😀

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

      All about minimising defeats

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

    Everyone forgetting the Zambian Witch Doctor cursing Son? He’s 3/3 so far

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

      I'm actually thinking about selling him

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Me too, has to go imo

  5. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    so has Chelsea's defence been strong, Spurs' attack been rubbish, or both?

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

      Spurs' attack is non-existent.

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

      Both

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

      Mostly the latter...

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

      Spurs no threat at all

    5. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tough question.

  6. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Was planning on doing Watkins to Antonio tonight.

    Been a mental day at work, so haven’t caught up with the dgw info.

    Should I get Antonio or focus on dgw attackers? (Already have DCL & Bamford)

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Get Antonio then

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same here

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

    We really need United not to have a GW26 double. It will spice things up

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

      You fancy WHam to beat them in the Cup then?

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

        Hope so

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one this week

    A. Cancelo vs Liverpool (A)
    B. Maguire vs Everton (H)
    C. Mee vs Brighton (H)
    D. Coufal vs Fulham (A)

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

      C or d

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ci

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers everyone

  9. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Guys will Bowen play at the weekend?cheers

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

      Moyes said yes.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers when did he say that ?

  10. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which Chelsea defender should I get?

    1. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso

  11. alexh87
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any ideas here? Really struggling. 2 fts. 5.6 itb.

    Mccarthy Martinez
    Justin Dias Stones Dallas Creswell
    Salah Gundo Soucek Barnes Bruno
    Bamford DCL Wilson

    1. Bagheri Arce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      McCarthy to Pope?

    2. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wilson to Antonio.

  12. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How does Son look? Lost at sea?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Asian

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Like a puppy lost in New York

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That's being kind.

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

      A son without his Dad

  13. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hi...can I have some help on what to do here? 2fts but only want to use 1. Played bb and want to save wildcard

    Thoughts on Johnstone to pope? This would mean Benching martinez this week and for the double. Coufal covers Chilwell if he doesn't play at weekend

    Then Chilwell to digne gw24?

    Thanks

    Martinez (Johnstone)
    Cancelo dallas chilwell (coufal dias)
    Salah bruno (c) grealish gundog soucek
    Antonio watkins (dcl)

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

    How is Vinicius looking?

    Thinking of getting him in for wba

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

      Don't

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

      Brazilian

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

      Can consider him for Fantasy Europe League.

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

      Short Black Hair with a skin fade. White top brown eyes.

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

      Spurs look awful - Kane back in a week probably

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

    Son do something literally crying how crap spurs are atm

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Have him 1st sub for a reason

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

      Literally? You'll be okay bud.

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

        Haha no not really ...

        Pretty close to 100, a Son haul wouldave been nice. Great differential as well

  16. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is wildcarding now a bad idea again?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Because we don’t know who plays in DGW 26

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

      Didn't know it was a bad idea?

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

      Means bad team atm

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

    Another Mourinho masterclass limiting Chelsea to 1 goal

  18. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    1. Ferguson >> AWB / Shaw (with BB26 in mind) play over Robbo
    2. Raphinha / Soucek >> Son
    3. Save FT (play Coufal over Robbo)

    Best option?

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

      Same response as last time - 4. Forster to Pope

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

      Ferguson 😮

      Maybe 3 and attack the doubles.

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

        I know right haha

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

      Have you seen the latest double game announcements? I wouldn't be getting rid of Raphinha and I would be using my FTs in preparation of the DGW24 and 25

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

        What do you recommend sir?

  19. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    When are we likely to find out who plays in DGW26?

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

      After FA cup round 5 next week

    2. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      After next round FA cup

    3. djman102
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      We'll likely know some time during GW24.

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

    Who are Son owners getting off the bench?

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

      Hehe

  21. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who is more likely to have DGW 26 Villa or Leicester?

  22. Spoox777
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who to play please?
    Gündogan vs LIV
    or
    Saka vs AVL

    Thank you

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Both. What is full team

      1. Spoox777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Salah / Son / Fernandes / Gündogan / Saka
        Bamford / DCL / Watkins

    2. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Gundo

  23. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Linguard worth getting in?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He was great but gotta see it in more than one match, far too much of a punt for mine at this point in time.

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

      Not yet

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

    Was planning on capping Son, Antonio or Bruno next GW. 1 is officially out of the mix.

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

      Antonio should be exciting at least.

      No doubt the game he’ll do his hammy early on...

  25. jcr1997
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    McCarthy
    Dias Dier Coufal
    Son Bruno Grealish Foden
    Lacazette Bamford Antonio

    Stefan, Targett, Neto, Williams

    Hold FT? Or any clear transfers?

    Not liking spurs players at the moment but West Brom (h) next so points up for grab

    1. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hold.
      Keep Son for WBA

  26. Gemma817
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Cancelo worth a hit in DGW 24? Or is it almost certain that he'll be rotated 🙁

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

      I imagine he will be rotated

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

    Is there even a good Burnley player to get for the DGW?

    1. Gemma817
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pope

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Only Pope imo.

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

      Defender/Pope.

    4. jcr1997
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mee

    5. DickFranDyke
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The Pope

    6. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pope

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

      Pope and budget def Lowton

  28. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed. Help me here lads.

    I would bench Mee this GW probably

    Would you do this for -4 ?

    Balbuena, Davies and Salah to Mee, Antonio and Grealish.

    I would bench DCL in that case, but also i would rid of 2 fodders, and prepare for bench boost in DGW 26 and also save WC for later in the season ?

    Also, Mee, Antonio and Grealish should have DGW 26 also

  29. Rash
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering Eze with palace good fixtures?

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

      Nope,not with the midfield choice available

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

      No happy with current mid other players I'd rather have and Palace aren't reliable

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

      No, too many good midfield options

  30. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My H2H and Cup ties could use a goal by anyone but Son. That CS wiped would be lovely.

    (but I probably just jinxed it)