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Raphinha, Jesus, Firmino and more Brazil players may miss FPL Gameweek 4

Eight more Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players could be stopped from featuring in Gameweek 4.

Raphinha (£6.5m), Fabinho (£5.4m), Roberto Firmino (£8.8m), Alisson (£6.0m), Ederson (£6.0m), Gabriel Jesus (£8.6m), Thiago Silva (£5.4m) and Fred (£5.0m) may all miss out this weekend as a consequence of their non-involvement with Brazil over the international break.

That’s because, under FIFA law, players not released to their respective countries can be banned for five days after the international window ends – and that period spans September 10-14 in this case, which includes Gameweek 4.

Those sanctions will only occur if a national football association requests FIFA to invoke them, something the Brazilian FA have done this afternoon.

Curiously, though, the BBC reports that Brazil have not asked for Everton’s Richarlison (£7.5m) to be prevented from featuring against Burnley on Monday night in an act of goodwill, as the Toffees previously allowed their forward to be called up for Olympic Games duties when not obliged to do so.

The football federations of Mexico, Paraguay and Chile have also asked for punishment to be meted out, meaning that Raul Jimenez (£7.4m), Miguel Almiron (£5.4m) and Francisco Sierralta (£4.4m) may not be allowed to play this weekend.

We’ve yet to have an official response from the Premier League or the clubs affected, and we’ll bring you more news on this as and when we get it.

Anyone travelling to a red-list country faces quarantine for 10 full days in a managed hotel on their return to the UK, and Premier League players are no exception.

As far as we’re aware, there are only five such FPL assets that fall into this category in the September international break.

Emiliano Martinez (£5.5m), Emiliano Buendia (£6.4m), Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m), Giovani Lo Celso (£5.9m) and Cristian Romero (£4.9m) had all previously been given permission by their clubs to head to South America and all of them will miss Gameweek 4 as a result.

The quintet are available for their countries’ first two World Cup qualifying matches but will not take part in the third international fixture – meaning that their quarantine periods will have ended by the time Gameweek 5 comes around.

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  1. FPL Brains
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    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Tierney or White?

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tierney if you don't need the money.

      1. FPL Brains
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        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I think I need the money lol.

        It's just White offers nothing going forward and I can't remember if Tierney actually does.

        1. Catastrophe
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He very much does!

    2. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If White falls again I might just get him at 4.3

  2. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Torres, Greenwood, Jota, Gray, Rudiger
    B) Lukaku, Raphinha, ESR, Gray, Coady
    C) DCL, Greenwood, Jota, ESR, Coady

    For B, if Raphinha is out I'll go Traore/Sarr/Benrahma for one week.

    Cheers.

    1. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don't know if this messes things up for you, but what about:

      D) Lukaku, Traore, ESR, Gray, Christensen

  3. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How does this WC look?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    Alexander-Arnold, Christensen, Marcal (Livramento, Williams)
    Salah, Jota, Torres, Raphinha (Sissoko)
    Ronaldo, Calvert-Lewin, Antonio

    0.2 in bank

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good.

    2. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, nice mate.

      You confident with Marcal's minutes? I don't know how much he offers offensively so you could switch to an alternative defender.

      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks - Coady might be a more secure Wolves option, or Dier from Spurs.

    3. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are you confident in Raphinha and Calvert Lewin this week? Not sure on Marcal, Coady rather or White?

      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not confident in either to be honest - this draft is very much subject to those questions. I am planning my WC draft but haven't hit the button yet, just in case!

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

    An alternative perspective - Free Hit in GW4?

    With the news of players missing due to the ban and also other players might have quarantine issues and not play ( https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/west-ham-southampton-coronavirus-vaccine-21467332 ) is FH worth it for GW4?
    Also considering the Ronaldo /Lukaku situation and people ripping their team apart or playing Wildcard to get them (especially Ronaldo for the Newcastle game), is it safer to just play the Free Hit and ride out the storm, because Free Hit gives us the opportunity to do that.

    Pros :
    1. Player bans by the international teams (Raphinha). Also, Fabinho and Alisson out means less chances of Cs for Liverpool.

    2. Quarantine issues (players missing out if they are not fully vaccinated)

    3. Ronaldo /Lukaku - lukaku has a good fixture in GW 4 before some tough fixtures on paper in GW 5 and 6. Also, Ronaldo has Newcastle home and those who have FOMO about that game can do that and even possibly field Lukaku and Ronaldo together via the Free Hit for 1 GW.

    4. Chance to assess Bruno's role with Ronaldo in the team before shipping him out. Similarly, assessing Ronaldo for 1 GW before taking the decision to transfer him in.

    5. For those considering Wildcard, it gives a chance to assess 1 more GW, and remembering that we picked players in GW 1 for some reasons and some of them might still be worth holding onto.

    6. Teams having Raphinha, Tsimikas, other non playing players(like Perica) might have to play with 10 players, or take hits, or play 4.5 mil mids. Playing the Free Hit might be considered an Upside Chasing.

    Cons :

    1. The usual stuff like better to use during Blanks/Doubles.

    2. Similar carnage can happen in the upcoming international breaks.

    What your thoughts about this? Will you consider Free Hit in GW4 or save it for later?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Obviously team dependent, but I don't think this is enough carnage tbh.

      1. Saubi
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        True. definitely team dependent

    2. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think the Cons outweigh all of the rest. Free hit should be saved for the second half of the season where you team is tuned but you need to get out of a sticky situation.

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No Raphinha doesn't sound good for Leeds attack.

      1. Saubi
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No Raphinha vs No fabinho and No Alisson - Hmmm....

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          James will save the day.

    4. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think I could turn this post into a drinking game 🙂

      1. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Gold

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

        Cheers!

    5. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      already on it.

    6. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I am very adamant that getting rid of Bruno for Ronaldo before he plays his first game is a huge gamble and I, for one, am waiting. Bruno could excel with Ronaldo in the team, and you have got to give Ronaldo a couple of weeks to settle in. Yes, they are only playing Newcastle, and Ronaldo could bag points, but does that really mean Bruno won't.
      I could be wrong, and many seem to think so, given the transfers in and out of both players, but I think Jumping the gun too soon is a risk.

      1. Saubi
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        True. Bruno has been the talisman for Manu, so it will be interesting to see what happens with Ronaldo in the team.

    7. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I pondered in a post last night that there might be a rash of last-minute panic free hits in the event of a worst-case scenario. It's still looking feasible.

      1. Saubi
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Exactly. Looks like a lot of last min hits.
        As I said, FH in GW 4 is just an alternative approach.

  5. OneDennisBergkamp
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    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    ESR is flagged?!

    1. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep - sent home feeling unwell. Not covid related according to reports

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hold him for 3 weeks just for this Norwich match and he doesn't even play. Would be typical.

  6. fronczu
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi, witch squad looks better in your opinion?

    1: Raya
    TAA Varane Semedo
    Salah Gray Benhrama Torres
    DCL Cr7 Antonio

    Subs: Sanchez, williams, coufal, moder

    2: Sanchez
    TAA Semedo Coufal
    Salah Son Benhrama Torres
    Dennis Cr7 Antonio

    Subs: Steele, Williams, Livra, Moder

    1. fronczu
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      which, sory!!!

    2. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A witch like Hermione?

    3. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1 for the record

    4. Azurri
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1

  7. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Are people that brought in Ronaldo also captaining him even though there is a small chance that he starts on the bench?

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      na he'll defo start trained most of the week.

    2. FPL Brains
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah man. Don't believe the Sun's rubbish.

    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Super sub, just misses out on 2 extra points.

    4. Avery
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      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Even 30 mins off the bench against tired legs is appealing

    5. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yea, f it

    6. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      i think he starts, but still leaning towards Salah over him as best captain pick this gw.

    7. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No way he starts on the bench and yes, I'm definitely captaining him!

  8. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Son, Raphinha...

  9. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Glad I’ve not made my transfers yet this week!

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Same & still might WC 😆

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I know many transfer in early for the price rises, but looking at the players who may be banned (probably!) I am sure there are a few people kicking themselves. especially if you have the lowest of the low on your bench.
      Patience........wish I had some! LOL

  10. Ppss90
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on WC

    Sanchez / foster
    Shaw semedo TAA (livra, williams)
    Torres salah jota gray (sissoko)
    Ronaldo antonio richarlison

    Had jimenez but with recent news iv gone for richarlison- also tempted by bamford however would have to downgrade torres to traore, keep semedo or diversify with tierney

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks fairly template, don't think it's worth a wildcard unless your team was a mess.

  11. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What would you guys do here with 2FT and 0.8m

    Sanchez
    Taa Shaw Veltman -- Ayling Tsimi
    Salah Benrahma Greenwood Bruno -- Gilmour
    Toney Antonio Ings

    A: Tsimikas + Bruno + Ings >> Livramento + Jota + Ronnie (-4) and keep toney till WC8.
    B: Bruno + DCL + Ings >> Sarr + DCL + Ronnie (-4)

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B) would be for free.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Step 1: Bruno + DCL >> Rolando + Sarr
        Step 2: Ings > DCL
        This way -4 is possible. When you're obsessed with the hit!

      2. FPL Brains
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        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lol

      3. UnitednationsXI
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        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes if i want to.

        Its tricky because Jota is great if nailed but that leaves me with a Toney problem. Also, i dont really rate Sarr and raphinha wont be avaiallbe.

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I thought there was a UN Resolution against transferring in and out the same player especially for a hit (hint: have a relook at B please!)

  12. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Jimenez is out next GW???

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Won't know til Friday/Saturday.

    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds like it

  13. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which two would you sell this week?

    A. Son
    B. Wilson
    C. Ings

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on the injuries.

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

    3. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wow! You have a dilemma there king!
      Glad I don't have that decision, so wish you luck!
      Also depends on the rest of your team, and free transfers?
      Could really be a case of waiting until Friday press conferences/injury updates and deciding then?

      1. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ignore that, I thought it read Keep, not sell!
        I would keep Son if you have cover, think he will score more out of the 3 if not injured too long...

    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Well, A & B might be injured

  14. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is White going to drop before Saturday?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      In the -90s.

  15. Rupert The Horse
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    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    NEW ARTICLE POSTED

  16. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Right, final tinkers & I'm coming down to this;

    XXX, Steele
    Trent, Alonso, Marcal, Duffy, Williams
    Salah, XXX, Traore, Gilmour, XXX
    Ronaldo, Lukaku, Antonio

    A) Sa, Benrahma, Allan = 0.3 ITB
    B) Sanchez, Fornals, Gray = Exact Funds

    1. Fpl_Ludwig
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would say B, but maybe Sarr instead of fornals now that sarr is going on pens as well.
      But that’s only my opinion, do what you think is the best

  17. Scotty Hutch
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on:

    Sa
    Duffy - Matip - Marcal
    Jota - Torres - Salah - Traore
    Ronaldo - Antonio - Lukaku

    Steer - Bissuoma - Liveramento - Amarty

  18. Old and Slow
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any word yet on lukaku?

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

      Nope, Tuchel will probably say something in the press conference on friday

    2. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Lol...just asked the same question...

  19. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any update on Lukaku injury? You would think he would have had the scan by now.
    Thanks guys

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      They couldn’t fit his leg into the MRI machine apparently

  20. Egyptian Giza
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How likely will son start?

    1. Rassi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      91.7 %

  21. cobybaby
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    All options pending last-minute injuries, etc., with the assumption that Raphinha will be suspended by FIFA

    Team:
    Sanchez / Foster
    TAA / Shaw / Coufal / Livramento / (Amartey)
    Salah / Fernandes / Greenwood / Benrahma / (Raphinha)
    Ings / Antonio / (Obafemi)

    A) Out: Ings & Fernandes / In: Ronaldo & Jota
    B) Out: Ings & Fernandes / In: Ronaldo & Torres
    C) Out: Ings, Fernandes & Obafemi / In: DCL, Ronaldo & Allan (-4)

    1. cobybaby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Forgot to include: 2 FT, 1.0 ITB

  22. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku injured?
    Will definitely start this weekend right?
    Help

  23. stevehaigh84
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I pulled the trigger on my wild card at the start of the international break and I still can't decide between:

    A) Lukaku and Greenwood
    B) Ronaldo and either Gray or Traore

    B would leave me 0.5 in the bank and I can bring Lukaku and James in for GW7.

    Also, thoughts on Raphina bench for potential 1 game suspension or transfer out?

  24. nxh84
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Please help me choose:

    a) Politics
    b) Business

    Unfortunately there’s no option c because sports is dead.

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sports are political.
      Sports are business.

      1. nxh84
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That’s not right. If politics = sports = business, then by right politics = business and this wouldn’t happen.

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I don’t follow. Politic is to do with people, business is to do with capital.

          Sports have both those aspects.
          Business has both those aspects.
          Politics has both those aspects.

          Things contain multitudes, things aren’t absolutes.

        2. Harry the Hack
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          A) Politics = Corrupt
          B) Business = Corrupt
          C) Sport = Corrupt

          Therefor A=B=C

          1. nxh84
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            This!

  25. sarnshawn
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    2 free transfers

    Martinez (Foster)
    Shaw Digne TAA Livramento Tsimikas
    Mount Salah Fernandes Hojbjerg Bissouma
    Ings Antonio Toney

    Hojbjerg & Toney > Benrahma & Dennis?

  26. jackoasean
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts? I know it’s Risky going without Ronaldo but I think Kane will start knocking a few in.

    Raya
    TAA Dier Duffy
    Salah Torres Benrahma Greenwood
    Kane (C) DCL Antonio

    Bench livremento Williams ayling

    I have 1mill ITB to play with and will have 2 free transfers to play with for next game week

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

      Would have done Torres to Jota but I’m 0.2 mill short

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

        Sorry I mean Benrahma to Jota

  27. chudleighcannons
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any know why Iheanacho hasn't been playing much? He did well in WCQ

  28. Bobby's Teeth
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hey legends, would love your opinion on both:

    A) Sarr or Traore?
    B) Sarr/Traore DCL vs Torres Jimenez

  29. Coast94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Right… think it’s GTG? 0.2 ITB for Shaw > James.

    Sanchez, Steele

    TAA, Shaw, Tierney, Marcal, Livra

    Salah, Torres, Raph, Traore, Sissoko

    CR7, DCL, Antonio

    Not sold on Traore, but those fixtures are simply too good.