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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. GREEN IS GOOD
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What will Ronaldo mean for Bruno and Greenwood?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He will take all their points.

    2. Vasty Deep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      More assists for Bruno, less goals.

      Less goals+ game time for Greenwood without a doubt.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Greenwood will not play every game.

  2. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    How nailed on is Laporte? Need to save 0.5 to make my team work.

    Shipping out cancelo for Laporte worth it or stones likely to resurrect himself?

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

      We just simply don't know yet. I'd expect to see rotation there.

  3. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    39 with Bruno c raph shaw ayling to go. Huge red arrow.

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes but that’s because you’ve had less players play. If Bruno scores 11 points then you are on a big green arrow

      1. The Final Boss
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Hope so.

  4. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So who's sticking with Bruno and not switching to Ronaldo next GW?

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on rest of team. Don’t feel confident wasting 2 transfers on it

    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Me 100%

      - Ronaldo could easily be just a sub appearance
      - until we know who gets penalties/ free kicks we don’t know which is the better option

      If Ronaldo does get them and will start most games then I’ll make the switch

      1. Andy1
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Can't see them not playing him every week @400k per week or whatever he's getting. I don't think there will be much time needed to get match fit either

        1. Critical Observer
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          500k per week net, meaning he costs them close to 900k squid per each week. I'd try and get my money's worth if I were them.

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I agree at least with the first one. Bruno is at least certain to start and it's a great fixture. I don't plan to take -4 to ditch him under these circumstances.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sticking with Bruno until we know more about pens and free kicks even though I can't see Ronaldo not getting both

    4. Flair
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Depends on whether Ronaldo's likely to start GW4 and his price/position, too early to say

    5. Pooodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Might well have both for GW4 and then move Bruno to Lukaku

    6. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Need to see who takes the pens

    7. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Going with both.

  5. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Will reassess after the international break, however I expect Barnes and Tsim to drop in price at some point. 1FT & 0.7 ITB

    Sanchez - Foster
    TAA - Shaw - Reguilon - Veltman - Tsim
    Salah - Bruno - Barnes - Benrahma - Brownhill
    Antonio - Toney - Ings

    What moves should I consider after intl break?

    1. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I have a very similar team and definitely shipping Barnes. Probably for raphinha. Tsim will likely need to go too, but not sure who for

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        For sure, I’d rather wait til after the break to make that move, but he’ll be dropping soon

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I’m getting rid of Barnes for sure. Sick of the sight of him now.
      I may move early on him if he’s gunna drop (again!).
      If Firm is out for a while I’ll probably go Jota (and get rid of Tsim for a hit in the process)

      1. Andy1
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I had this thought too

      2. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yes I like it. Is Salah a quarantine risk after the break? If so, Jota looks brilliant

  6. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Livramento or Amartey to replace Tsimikas?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Livramento

    2. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely Livramento. Amartey will lose his place with both Evans & Vestergard returning from injury.

    3. DonaldDrapier
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Brandon Williams in Norwich at 4.0 also something to consider. He moved on loan to Norwich recently.

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

        Has to be Livramento over "Billiams"

  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bachmann ( foster)
    Taa Shaw veltman ( livramento amartey)
    Salah Bruno (c) Barnes benrahma (Gilmour)
    Toney ings Antonio

    1 ft 1.8 itb

    Barnes to Pogba ?

    Thanks

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Great move then ?

      1. Critical Observer
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Do nothing for now, anything can happen over the next fortnight.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Would trigger the WC. Will sell Barnes if it looks like we will drop in price . My team selling value is shocking

    2. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure if he will play deeper & if that will reduce his points potential. With Ronaldo taking an attacking spot will pogba retain that side left position. Maybe consider Jota if firmino is out? Raphina to free up funds to upgrade your forward line?

  8. AnyoneButLiverpool
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez

    TAA Shaw Lowton Livramento Tsimkas

    Salah Bruno Mahrez Greenwood Benrahma

    Antonio Toney Perica

    1 FT and 0.3m in the bank. Would you wildcard if you had this team? Any help would be really appreciated.

    1. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think so.

    2. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No I wouldn't either.
      8 Template players isn't a disaster.
      WC too valuable to address that team IMHO.

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn’t Wildcard.

      Downgrade Mahrez to Raph/Gray/Sarr/Harrison.

      Then wait and see to upgrade a forward to Ronaldo.

    4. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      That looks fine as it is. You have an option shifting out Greenwood and Mahrez, could upgrade Toney with a -8. Wildcard if you need -16 or more.

  9. htfcbrad
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez and Tsimikas dropping tonight so got a few questions:

    - Is using a transfer on Tsimikas worth banking £0.1m?
    - How risky are Tierney, Aubameyang, and Traore as punts for the next 4 fixtures before WC8?
    - Who to replace Ings with? Auba, DCL, Jimenez, Bamford?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes IF no other issues
      Very
      Jimmy or dcl

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

      Probably not this early in the IB.

      If they don't score points over the next few they never will, maybe a few punts, but keep some form players too.

      DCL. Bam/Jimmy close, prefer Raph. Auba too expensive for me.

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. Don’t bother spending 4 points for 0.1m.

      Risky. Arsenal are very poor. Even against Brentford they looked like they are in a relegation scrap.

      Ronaldo.

    4. ted mcnure
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      We still have Sunday, then 2 weeks to wait before transfers are needed. There´ll be something else by then.

  10. Goonermeister
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    35 with four to play and (S)on any good?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sadly not 🙁

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Rubbish

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ok

  11. Toonmad
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Which 2 out of these are most critical to ship this international break?

    Martinez, Barnes and Ings?

    Will be taking a hit to get rid of 2 so shipping all 3 is not an option

  12. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So with Ronaldo most likely taking over penalties, Bruno might get more assets depending. Who would you rather own out of the two? Obviously price dependend.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      *assits*

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      None. Kane in.

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

    Thoughts on Mahrez and Ings to lukaku and gray for free?

    Mahrez goes down and lukaku up later so might need to move

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gray is a nice player, he will not mother haul and Benitez will keep on subing him. That is just Rafa for you.

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

        Is Sarr a better option?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I prefer sarr yes

    3. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good too.

  14. Gomolon
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez and Toney to Torres and DCL/Bamford (ideally DCL, injury news dependant)

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

    50 with 5 to play, should be a green arrow in the end.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Was that a question?

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

        No, why would it be?

    2. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Depends who the 5 are but promising position

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

      If you've Shaw, Bruno & Son.

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

        & Greenwood of course...

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hands on the table where we can see them lad.

  16. Mata of opinion
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi,any help appreciated!
    Currently on:
    Sanchez Foster
    Shaw TAA tsimi amartey white
    Havertz Mane Pogba Son Greenwood
    Ings DCL obafemi

    Worth doing
    Tsimi+Obafemi+Mane>Duffy+Antonio+Torres/Jota for a - 4

    Or just do tsimi>Duffy and carry transfer over for when ronaldo arrives?

  17. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Torres to Benrahma this week was a rough transfer this week, especially as I was at the Etihad to bittersweetly celebrate my lost points. On reflection it wasn't a bad decision per se, as I'd not seen enough from him in the previous 2 games to keep. At this point in the season it's a couple hundred thousand ranks lost though. Onwards and upwards, great to be back at live footy again, with barely any reminders of Covid.
    To all those getting Torres in ... Good luck, you may need it 😉

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I made the same move and strangely don't regret it as I would normally have. Congrats on the big win today!

      1. Calculated Risks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        It wasn't a bad move, just didn't come off this time...
        And cheers, was great to smash the gunners. Again 🙂

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t look back in anger 😉

  18. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Risky going with Jota rather than Salah?

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

      Yeah course.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wait for covid news imo

    3. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Short answer : Yes

      Long answer: it’s the equivalent risk to jumping off a cliff into a volcano and hoping to Survive

    4. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cool kids have both

    5. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Salah is fixtureproof, season keeper.

  19. Flair
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino with a hamstring injury, severity not known yet. Leeds, Palace, and Brentford coming up for Liverpool... Jota music.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep wished I didn't sell for benrahma

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

      Glad to have kept him. My idea was Jota > Willock but I rolled the transfer instead. Phew.

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Considered Raphina for him, but holding forever now

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

      I regret selling him before gw2 even more now. I am considering -4 to sell Bruno and get Jota and Kaku in. Next week I could switch Kaku to CR7.

  20. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Ings to:
    A) Calwert-Lewin
    B) Jesus

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

      Don't hurry with A. Mass sales on DCL.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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

    Antonio already has a third of the points he amassed across the whole of last season 😮

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You cannot go without him at this point. Full stop.

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

        Brought him in for Maupay at the start of the week for Maupay and captained him. Glad I did...!

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thankfully I finally got on the train… captaining your transfer feels real good when it comes off

  22. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I am glad I have Salah. FPL King!

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Can’t believe he was sold like that..

    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Could be too soon - quickfire brace from Son early doors tomorrow and it’s a long Sunday

  23. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Over the season, will the likes of Wilson/Jimenez at 7.5m be worth the extra over Dennis (5.1m) and Armstrong (6m)?

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I love Wilson, when healthy and on pens, he’s always worth it

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Jimi doesn’t look back to his best. He is a wait and see for me.

  24. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Liverpool. What a joke.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea parking the buss even bigger joke.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        How dare they not attack with 10 men

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You forgetting all the City Chelsea games last year?

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He’ll remember soon, tuchel lives rent free in peps head

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Always have trouble with deep blocks tbf

      We know who we are, we are champions of Europe

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Chelsea defended with nine men very well. They’re the Champions of Europe and smart enough to waste time incessantly and game the ref. Point a piece is not bad for either.

  25. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Early thoughts on Ings, Barnes and Tsimi to DCL, Jota (If Firmino out) and Digne

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      For a -4

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

      Looks like good transfers looking at the next 10 games. Jota the only risk there I guess, he could be Torres, Mount or Sarr instead.

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Is donkey healthy?

      I was doing the Ings to DCL also but not so sure about this toe issue

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

        Massive DCL sales happening atm. He is probably cheaper soon.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Wth who is taking him out! He's not even confirmed injured

            1. mixology
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              he was triple red arrowing down at 77% before he was even injured. Everyone wants a premium forward

    4. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez is bound to start against Leicester. Isn't he...??!! 😆

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

        Lol. I’m selling him this week. Pep roulette isn’t a game I want to play anymore.

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

          Who for though? Need a good replacement but I already have Greenwood and Benny

          1. Zladan
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Sarr Raph Harrison Gray Torres Jota all options

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

            I’m downgrading to Bissouma to upgrade Ings to Ronaldo 🙂

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Lmfao

        Just sell already

        He got us

    5. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Best 4.5 defender for the next set of fixtures?

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

        I'm tempted with a Wolves defender for the next 3 until I gw7 wildcard

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

          For the fixtures, or possibly a Spurs one

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

          Coady prob the nailed guy there then

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Very happy with Ayling if you can cover 4

    6. Jambo82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Meslier/Sanchez

      TAA Shaw Digne Coufal Tsim
      Bissouma Gilmour Mahrez Bruno Salah
      Pukki Toney DCL

      Major surgery needed. Pressing the WC this week, need to get some Chels and Wolves in plus Ron/Luk

      Any suggestions ?

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

        I hear you .
        Likely to press the WC button myself but am wary of chasing the price changes or making a snap decision and chase last week's best player.

        I don't think Salahs heart is in it at the moment.
        Liverpool lack that killer instinct but the Man C points are spread too far and wide .

    7. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Will there be a better time for me to use WC on this team than over the IB?

      Players in caps to be removed:

      Sanchez,
      WHITE, TSIMIKAS, taa, shaw, ayling
      MAHREZ, DOUCOURE, BRUNO, Salah, benrama
      INGS, SCARLETT, Antonio

      Players to target

      Lukaku/Ronaldo, jota if Firmino out, Chelsea defender, DCL/jiminez, etc

      1. ted mcnure
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Personally I´d hold the WC. Any FTs/itb?
        The def will hold, just..
        Dou/ Mahrez / iNgs would get you Jota /? / DCL or Jiminez
        gl ndg

    8. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Can’t wait for Ronaldo to be added so I can see his points history in prior seasons!

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Its not all doom and gloom, see! Only way is up for us in fpl if you have a dodgy start

          1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            In the moment I just get annoyed when everything seems to go badly