Meet the Manager: Seven-time top 10k finisher reveals his Gameweek 4 Wildcard

Yeah but the expectation from a 4.5 is what it is, I can't see many of them ending +50/-50 of each other.

Article the other day suggested not. Bachman could be a better option, especially with a 4.0 back-up

Guaita

Think the responses here proved the point, three different keepers got mentioned so there isn't a clear cut answer.

Tuchel rotates but rates Rudiger so he is probably a bit more nailed than Christensen.

I owned Rudiger at 4.5 for Chelsea’s massive run of clean sheets last season and he was a bit meh to be honest, got frustratingly benched for several cleansheets and conceded several goals in several fixtures

Not queuing up to get him again at that price

There was also some analysis done, I think by Dr Rogg which actually showed Christensen being very nailed on. He only missed a handful of games, the first two under Tuchel then a couple through injury, otherwise tends to always play +60 mins.

I'm considering the double up as well, I don't think there is a threat in terms of apperances it's just do we want to commit to Wolves double up?

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1. I like the Jota gamble and think he becomes essential.

Eg I have white and williams.

Many are going with duffy, Livra etc

Looks like a good balance going forward

Like it

It's not certain he'll be out next game though?

Afraid for me it’s true, no playing bench, no Ronaldo, tsimikas blocking jota move

If he’s confirmed out it’s wc I think!

Ings Wilson to Jimi DCL

343 instead of 433*

Because it takes a whole team to secure a C/S whereas Traore/Gray's (current) form/fixtures are pretty strong.

- We (United) have only got one (lucky) clean sheet
- Chelsea have two tougher games in their next three

Most people have a core of longer term players (your Salah’s, your shaw’s, your TAA’s etc) supported by at least one attacking slot which is purely intended to be filled by shorter term punts targeting near term form/fixtures

If you’re picking a player for 10/15/20 gameweeks then that’s where defenders get an edge

If you trying to spike a potential 15-25 points over a 3-4 gameweek period for 6.0 or less, to augment whatever your core of more stable/more premium assets are generating, then that’s where Sarr, Traore etc come into their own

I think its telling that Everton spent sod all but when they did they went for Rondon on deadline day.

Cover they expect to need in the short term? Fixtures too juicy to drop though...

Yeah that is concerning.

It's an easy switch out if he's injured though - not ideal though as I'd expect him to bang in the next 3.

He's been carrying the broken toe since pre-season. The muscle injury is more recent. Hopefully the 2 week break has helped him mend.

To heal that broken toe he needs a break. Running with that toe and using pain killers may also have contributed to or caused that thigh injury. Now would be good time to rest him for full recovery, so they just might do it. With these uncertainties I don't know what I would do with him if I was on WC.

Now that everyone knows he's got a broken toe, the first thing any centre half worth his salt is going to do is jump on it. Painful times ahead for DCL I'm afraid.

Jimi

Traore for me on the basis there are strikers I’d rather have over Jimi, he is a bit of an unknown quantity after injury. We know what Traore is, one GW he will explode, but for the most part his end product is poor. If you have him for the week he finally hits the target, then you’re golden.

In isolation Jimmy

But nothing happens in isolation & given the new pressure on both (a) striker slots and (b) budgets that CR7 & Kaku have suddenly introduced, Traore is probably easier

Traore

I just can't see Traore exploding, he would need to hit the target twice in a match, he hasn't done that once in like a year.

Jimenez

Jim

Jimi - the confidence will come with the fixtures, I believe

B with Sanchez

B Sanchez

B with Tierney?

He would be my pick if I had a City midfielder, but his price doesn't fit my team structure.

Keeping in my team. Considering a double up with Torres. Risky, but could be a good move.

Yeah, probably. Bamford also an excellent option.

Jota if Firmino out

ffs is Son ever not flagged?

I'd be worried about Chillwell - not sure he will be straight back in for gw4.

unless I' missing something, why would he be? Leno is number 1 right?

Almost the same as mine, so good.

what if DCL is injured??

Too expensive for an Arsenal player

He just couldn't stop scoring the season before last...and then he got a new contract. Now he couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo. I'd avoid like the plague no matter what his upcoming fixtures are.

So many better cheaper options

I didn't see the full game but I did see him lying on the grass writhing in agony (as usual) at one point. Probably a knock.

65 mins is ideal for a defender

Had a little niggle. Arteta didn’t want to risk it. He’s fine now, I have him in my wildcard and think he will go big in the next few games

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I saw your earlier post, your team was perfect then. Stop tinkering 😉

C for me

Ben

As a non owner ….. nooooooope.

Where is DCL news?

Is there an update on DCL? Not seeing it so please link

Semedo for me

I was convinced yesterday that Tierney is the better option…..not so sure

I’ve gone tierny then sa in goal

Is Duffy nailed? That 3 x 4.0 defenders combination might work if he is.
Also a midfield with both Gray and ESR in your playing 11 can be too risky.

Jota- but watch Firmino news

Greenwood will now stop shooting at goal as long as Ronaldo's on the pitch so if Firmino is actually injured, Jota's a shoo-in.

?? Both good picks, very good picks.

Yeah all those points, can only imagine them

6th highest-scoring mid, and 3rd highest scoring striker. Yeah imagine.

But you got your bite, troll.

it's just wildcarders