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Jota benched as Robertson returns to Liverpool XI

A mouth-watering clash at Anfield sees Liverpool take on Chelsea in the Saturday evening kick-off.

The action on Merseyside gets underway at 17:30 BST.

Jurgen Klopp has decided to make three changes to the Reds side that beat Burnley at Anfield last weekend, two of which are significant from a Fantasy perspective.

Kostas Tsimikas (£4.2m) and Diogo Jota (£7.6m) are both benched as the fit-again Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) and Roberto Firmino (£8.9m) are recalled to the starting XI.

Klopp’s other alteration sees Fabinho (£5.4m), back after missing Gameweek 2 for personal reasons, come in for Naby Keita (£5.0m) in midfield.

Teenager Harvey Elliott (£5.5m) keeps his place in the centre of the park.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has kept things simple, making just one, predictable adjustment after the 2-0 away win over Arsenal last Sunday.

That change sees N’Golo Kante (£4.9m) come into the midfield for Mateo Kovacic (£5.0m).

Marcos Alonso (£5.6m) once again starts at left wing-back, with Ben Chilwell (£5.8m) still without any game-time since May.

Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m), transferred in by over half a million Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers ahead of the Gameweek 3 deadline, is again flanked by Mason Mount (£7.5m) and Kai Havertz (£8.3m) in the Chelsea attack.

The sale of Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) was perhaps used to free up funds for the Belgian for many Fantasy bosses, with the Egyptian the most transferred-out midfielder of this Gameweek.

He is still the third-most captained player of the round, however, with just under one million of us handing him the armband.


Liverpool Xl: Alisson, Fabinho, Van Dijk, Firmino, Mane, Salah, Henderson, Robertson, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Elliot.

Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Thiago, Keita, Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jota, Minamino, Tsimikas.

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Rudiger, Alonso, Christensen, Jorginho, Kante, Lukaku, Mount, James, Azpilicueta, Havertz.

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Silva, Kovacic, Werner, Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell, Ziyech.

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  1. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If score stays like this then more of a win for Chelsea - taking a point off Pool away from home with 10 men

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, they're in much better nick for it.

  2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So that’s twice in two weeks a defender is on for a pair of BAPs after conceding. Not a common sight, but as an owner of both, I’m not complaining.

  3. Isco Disco
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku still looks and plays like that slow big guy from Man Utd few seasons ago
    I’m gonna stay away from him until he starts delivering
    Not worth 11.5 imo

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He plays one on one with VVD and they have 10 men, come on.

      1. Isco Disco
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I feel Havertz/Mount are better picks from Chelsea rather than Lukaku.
        Kaku is not even the first choice penalty taker

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 7 months ago

            How do you know?

          • Nanoelektronicar
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Are we sure about it yet? I think Lukaku is miles better than Havertz/Mount, but you have to compare him with Kane, Ronaldo first, and second the other big hitters in midfield.

    2. Zalk
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Salah 3, Trent 2...let's keep it at that, thanks

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I'm greedy - really want a treat goal

        1. Sharkytect
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Trent

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      How many minutes of extra time does Jota need for the CS?

      1. Zalk
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Only 14 or something

    4. Muchentuchel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      haha Azpi looking like a little kid against big Virg and Matip

    5. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tsimikas and Mahrez incoming price drop really annoying... People need to stop making such early transfers

    6. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi lol

    7. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This Chelsea defense is going to keep lots of clean sheets. I think one of their attacking defenders s worth more than any 6.5 mid.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Well James would have been nice had he not gotten the red

        1. Superflymonk
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          He'll be back.

    8. el polako
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi - pathetic.

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Great actor is Dave.

    9. Muchentuchel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      fkn disgusting acting by Chelsea.

    10. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I could swear Azpi has shrunk

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Just hasn't manscaped for a few weeks...

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

      Massive point for Chelseas season. They win this game if it wasn't for the crazy unlucky handball...

      Liverpool need to buy another capable attacker.

      1. Muchentuchel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        it's not about attackers, it's about not wasting the first 40 minutes with Firmino and having a good match plan

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

        We need a CM. Don't understand why we ain't going for Bissouma or Saul Niguez

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

          No money for Klopp to spend 🙁

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

            There must be, we bid €100m for chiesa

    12. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi doth protest too much

    13. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi is absolute scum

      Horrible little scrote

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Happy 300th 🙂

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

        Surprised more don’t hate him, can’t bloody stand him!

    14. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If you don't own TAA, why are you playing?

      He's basically a 7.5m winger for one of the best teams in world football, and gets a clean sheet or two thrown in every other week.

      Magic

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He got 2pts for 7.5M. Why are you happy with that?

        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yea maybe check BAPS pal

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Ok, are you happy with 4pts for 7.5M? You shouldnt be

            1. Stupendous
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              He's the second highest defender in the game and I'm well chuffed with my start so yes thank you!!!

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

          4 points*

        3. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Did you watch the game? Without Wijnaldum only one full back is allowed to attack at once, so no longer is Trent playing as a winger.

          1. Zalk
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Did you just reply that to yourself?

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I'm sorry for not holding the same view as everyone else. I'm sorry for questioning assumptions. Trents looking worse value as each week goes by

              1. Gandalf
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Clueless

        4. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          4

      2. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Bit of an exaggeration but OK, agree with the sentiment.

        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          How so?

          Free kicks, corners, assists, goals, clean sheets, BAP magnet, winger, Liverpool.

          He is basically a shoe in

      3. Costa Nostra
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Waste of money today mate!

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

      Azpi is embarrassing but I respect the hustle so much.

    16. EWH2020
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      How on earth does Salah get 3 BAPs? Shambles

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Scored. shots on target

    17. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FT

    18. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      why did people break their teams to get lukaku in before an away game to pool

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Must have shiny new toy.

      2. Licky
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Fear Of Missing Out

      3. Rassi
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        And you waited till FT with that hindsight? Kinda weasely.

        (I don't have Lukaku)

        1. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          said it on on wire, blackbox..

      4. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ask Mark, who shipped out 26 points (Torres, Mahrez, Toney) and took a -4 for a return of 4 points so far.

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Wow

        2. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Hes getting them back next GW with Lukaku(C)

      5. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        New premium player for a title contender team. Their feathers were also razzled and dazzled by his performance against Arsenal, probably underestimating how abysmal the arsenal defence has become.

      6. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        unless you were going to be priced out, don't get why you'd move so aggressively

    19. Jensen Luiz Coleman
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Pathetic.

    20. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Blackbox will be amazing tonight

      1. Superflymonk
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I can't wait. Who'll break the news. Mark has to wildcard gw4 or 7 at least. Lukaku alone won't make up for Sarr Mbuemo and Benrahma

    21. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This is a loss for Liverpool. Should have won

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Sometimes harder to break down 10 men than 11.

        1. Superflymonk
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yes, just look at Arsenal, for instance, today.

      2. Rankbajin
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Chelsea winning that 1-1.
        Apart from the penalty I'm not sure Liverpool looked very much like scoring

      3. MrZ
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This is a win for them

    22. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      That is such an important point. Gutted about the RC, but great result with 10 men for 45 mins!

    23. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      LIVA’POO is balls!! Chelsea robbed!

    24. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Is Christiansen nailed on?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Don’t think so. They are signing another Cb?

        1. MrZ
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Kounde will come

    25. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Five BAPs, Armstrong in for Tsimi at the last minute and dropped points for both Pool and Chelsea. Could have had a worse day.

    26. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      3 - Salah (27)
      2 - Alexander-Arnold (24)
      1 - Havertz (21)

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

      Moral of the story, Lukaku won't play Arsenal every week. Invisible.

      1. Vlekz
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Won't play Liverpool every week too

        • Werner Bremen
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah right, against Lpool with 10 men

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Chelsea able to keep off Liverpool at their ground with 10 man. Still want James very much when he's back

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          ...at a discount price!