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Ings and Minamino benched as Llorente returns to face Southampton

Double Gameweek 25 has gone from bad to worse for some Fantasy Premier League managers as Southampton name a rotated squad for their Tuesday-evening meeting with Leeds.

Fresh from blanking against Chelsea on Saturday, and giving away a penalty, Danny Ings (£8.5m) finds himself among the substitutes tonight.

The striker was signed by 640,000+ FPL managers for Double Gameweek 25, more than any other asset but his owners now face an uphill struggle for an immediate return on their investment.

Che Adams (£5.8m) and Nathan Redmond (£6.4m) lead the line at Elland Road tonight as Ralph Hasenhüttl lines his troops up in the usual 4-2-2-2 formation.

However, Ings is not the only one to suffer from the Austrian’s rotation as Saturday’s goal-scorer Takumi Minamino (£6.0m) is also on the bench.

Nathan Tella (£4.3m) and Stuart Armstrong (£5.5m) staff the flanks in his absence, either side of James Ward-Prowse (£6.0m) and Oriol Romeu (£4.5m).

Meanwhile, Leeds make just one change from the side that lost 1-0 at Wolves on Friday night.

Diego Llorente (£4.4m) comes in for Jamie Shackleton (£4.8m) to play at centre-back for only the third time this season, his most recent outing lasting just nine minutes before he sustained an injury.

Marcelo Bielsa’s faith in his first-team personnel means another start for this season’s best-value forward Patrick Bamford (£6.9m), who has produced 19.4 points per million spent thus far.

Stuart Dallas (£5.0m) remains at left-back while Raphinha (£5.4m) is stationed on the right-hand side of midfield.

Double Gameweek 25 Line-ups

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Dallas, Cooper, Llorente, Ayling; Struijk; Harrison, Roberts, Klich, Raphinha; Bamford.

Southampton XI (4-2-2-2): A McCarthy; Bertrand, Vestergaard, Salisu, Bednarek; Tella, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong; Redmond, Adams.

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  1. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings benching a big kick in the gonads for those that punted on (C). Raph (C) Bam Strujik lets go

  2. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Unlucky Ings owners

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

      Only really affects the cappers.

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

        (Though having said that the 2 above me in the mini-league don't have Ings!)

        Sanchez & Ings really pulling it out the bag for me this round 😆

      2. Brehmeren
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Huh? Most people in my ML don't have Ings.

      3. SM001
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No need for that!

  3. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Goal - ORIOL ROMEU
    Assist - None

    Leeds United 0-1 Southampton (89 mins)

    #LEESOU #FPL

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      135/1.

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

      Leeds 9-0 sou for Ings benching

    3. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd take this result

    4. matrix_infinity
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Leeds win 4-0 Bamford 2 goals, Dallas 1 goal.. somebody else 1 goal..

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Nice, brought in somebody else this week for a hit.

        1. Werder Bremner
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Triple Cap somebody else locked in!!

    5. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would love this to happen.

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

    Dead End 29 & WC 30!

    Martinez ¦ Forster
    Maguire Cancelo Lowton*
    Bruno Grealish* Rashford* Gundogan
    Jesus Ings Bamford
    ¦ Saka Holding Coufal

    2 FT, 5.0 ITB

    Lowton, Grealish, Rashford -> Konsa, Son, Salah (-4)

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lol this dead end malarkey..

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

        Bookmark and see if I WC in GW 30 or not.

  5. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Vydra nailed for next GW? Like him for BB

  6. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ffs!

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

    As only a bam(c) and rap owner, am I likely to get a green tonight?!

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

    brought Ings in for Ashley Barnes who i didn't know was going to miss the game, so at least i'm 2pts up on that deal (but 4pts down on what my autosub would have got me 🙁 )

  9. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio to ings really backfired. Just think I'm going to stop making transfers!

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same same but different

  10. Roy Hudd
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    "Did people really think Ings would start? Etc etc"

    It screams of "Phew, I'm glad he's benched as I didn't get him in and was worried he would do well against a leaky Leeds"... Hahaha.

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

      Aahh, the hindsight brigade!

  11. Ejaaz11
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings benchijg means I need a Leeds win with a clean sheet.

    Opponent has mCarthy and 4 point lead over me and I have Dallas and Ings.

    Not looking good...

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

    Can someone please explain me why... ffs WHY???????... is Ings on the bench?

    Thank you.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably because I bought and captained just for this week

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

      Wait for Hasenhüttl to log on

  13. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings was a massive differential for me this week in MLs... damn

  14. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings isn’t starting! What a DGW flop he’s been. But feels wrong selling with more doubles coming..

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

      Sold for Kane

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

      Such an appealing DGW fixture in 27.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        True. He’s out for DCL.

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      His only contribution in this DGW was making sure Southampton don't have a clean sheet!

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hurts but true lol

    4. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He is rubbish, sell him before his price drops

  15. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What a surprise, my big differential this week does nothing and is then benched, huge red arrow again with this team, pointless planning or bringing in double game week players yet again.

    Pope
    Mee Cancelo Dallas
    Salah Bruno Son Gundogan Raphina
    Bamford(c) Ings
    Martinez Antonio Stones Coufal

  16. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Che Adams has one attacking return in 11 gameweeks. Brilliantly setting up a JWP free kick by getting fouled 30 yards from goal.

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

    Ings(c) and Minamino owner here. Guess I'll tune in in the second half

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Doublefail

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

        Dual 0 Fail

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch

    3. A. PRISE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Better make it the 65th minute

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

        I'll go for 60th min as I own McCarthy and hoping for a cleanie! No Leeds players

    4. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dings and Minaminus....

  18. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings on early

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely to happen before 60mins unless there's an injury or Leeds are winning like 3-0 or more

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        25 mins my prediction (hope)

  19. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for max 5.7 to play from GW26 to GW29, which is not MCI's?

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

      Reguilon.

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

        Snap, ta

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

          don't go for Spurs defence....

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

            Why not? It doesn't matter what side it is: Burnley, Fulham, Palace are some of the best fixtures for any team in the PL. I'd back any team that isn't West Brom or Sheffield United to get at least one probably two CSs from those fixtures.

            1. Snevitz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              They get rotated all the time, never score goals, don't get assists and don't get any bonus points...and they are over priced.

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Targett/Mings or a Leicester defender if you aren't worried about week 29.

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

        Got Martinez but that's ok for Targett. LEI is an option yes but no 29.

  20. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Has Rodgers commented on the severity of Maddison’s injury?

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

      "It's just his hip. He had an issue with it last season. He's just felt it on a corner that he took, so we'll see how he is over the next couple of days."

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hmmmm. Could be on the bench, could start. Not conclusive 🙁

  21. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    You gotta laugh - kick after kick in the balls!

    Not only did I do Antonio > Ings for this GW like many others but I was 7pts behind in the Cup with Ings + Raph as my differentials. Now I need Raphinha to score > 7pts to go through!

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Does your rival have Ings?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No we both have Bamford (C) + Dallas plus I have Ings and Raph. He is 7pts ahead

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He will plus hopefully Ings will come on

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Best case scenario is Leeds go wild on the goals front (Bam, Dallas and Raph involved of course) and Ings has to be brought on!

    3. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raphinha can easily get this!

      You made the correct decision, outcome does not change that.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hope you're right!

        1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Are maths correct and you made it?
          🙂

  22. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Talk me out of adding Maja

    DGW26 (will use BB)
    Can easily be benched until playing again in GW29

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

      Don’t need talking out of him tbf, seems a decent pick.

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Transfering in for who?

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

        Adams after this week, basically to have players for 29 and WC 30 or 31

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Do it! Don't even think about it.

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

      Go for it!

    4. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Talk you out of it? He's only ever played well in League One.

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

        He’s Played well the last 2 games actually. Very well..

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He asked us to talk him out of it.

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

            Ha ha so he did.. oops

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

        Just for a cover of 29, plus a double this weekend. Will replace Adams

  23. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Welp, Danny Ings was definitely worth the -4 from DCL. FFS.

  24. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings benched... Lost count how many times I got burned not captaining Bruno.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same, perma captain for me now until the end (except Kane TC this week)

  25. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I need a Raphina Captain haul big time!

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

      *Bumford

  26. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I think Saints will win even with Ings benched

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

      0 - 0..

  27. Greek Shamrocks
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings (C) fail!

  28. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Vydra (4.8) from Burnley an option for BB?

    Thinking about Cavani, Ings and Bamford -> Kane, DCL and Vydra (-4) instead of Cavani and Son -> Kane and Barnes.

    Maybe stupid but like the idea of having both Kane and Son.

  29. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Well hopefully ings gets subbed on at 61 mind same time as dallas subs off, and ings gets a 29minute hattrick.

    Too much to hope for?

    Oh, also lots of raphinha points.

    Don't care about Bamford.

  30. BeWater
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How often does a game look really good on paper with the players you have and then ends up falling apart. I've got Ings, Bamford (c), Dallas and Raphinha. Pretty much the 4 best fantasy assets you could have in this game. Wouldn't be surprised if they all blank.

    Quick Bamford G Raphinha A would make me feel a lot better.

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Same 4 players

      We need Leeds to go crazy with goals from Bam, Raph and Dallas assisting, followed by Ings being brought on to bring the game back and scoring a brace 😉