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What can we expect from new Spurs defender Emerson Royal in FPL?

The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) appeal of Emerson Royal (£5.0m) is assessed as we take a closer look at Tottenham Hotspur’s new attack-minded Brazilian right-back.

The mid-price FPL defender scored four goals and assisted a further 10 in 76 La Liga appearances prior to his deadline-day move, mostly for Real Betis. Jordi Alba (16) was the only full-back to be involved in more Spanish top-flight goals than Royal (14) since the start of 2019/20.

Royal will be joining the division’s in-form defence, who have banked three successive clean sheets.

He’ll also provide competition for current incumbent Japhet Tanganga (£4.6m) and Matt Doherty (£4.9m) at right-back, with Serge Aurier (£4.9m) now having left the club by mutual consent.

THE HISTORY

Born in Sao Paulo in January 1999, Emerson Royal progressed through Brazilian club Ponte Preta’s academy system and made his senior debut as a teenager before moving to Atletico Mineiro in April 2018.

Snapped up in a ‘co-ownership’ deal by Real Betis and Barcelona less than a year later, the right-back was to spend two-and-a-half seasons with the former before the Catalan giants exercised their option to sign him for €9m this summer – promptly flogging him to Spurs, after just three La Liga appearances for Barca, for nearly three times as much money.

At an international level, Royal featured for his country in the under-20s and under-23s before earning the first of four Brazil caps in November 2019.

Returning to the national team fray this summer, he featured in three of Selecao’s Copa America 2021 games.

Emerson Royal’s League Career Stats
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAssists
2021/22BarcelonaLa Liga300
2020/21Real BetisLa Liga3414
2019/20Real BetisLa Liga3336
2018/19Real BetisLa Liga600
2018Atletico MineiroSérie A2311
2017Ponte PretaSérie A200

Source: Transfermarkt

PLAYING STYLE

Spurs and their fanbase will be wishing for a happy medium between the occasionally kamikaze Aurier and more natural centre-half Tanganga, which seems to be what Royal can offer on paper.

An athletic, pacy, forward-thinking full-back with some lingering question marks over his defensive ability, his skillset would appear to veer more towards the now-departed Ivorian.

His one and only start for Barcelona in August, indeed, saw him incur the wrath of Ronald Koeman and hooked after the hour-mark.

But Royal made strides under Manuel Pellegrini at Betis in 2020/21, with totals of 91 tackles and 61 interceptions the second and fourth-most of any La Liga defender.

The testimonies range from “Brazil’s [future] first-choice right-back” to “shaky”; perhaps unsurprising given that we’re talking about a relatively inexperienced defender who faced the daunting task of following in the footsteps of – and inviting lazy comparisons with – his countryman and idol, Dani Alves.

“His athleticism is mainly what makes him so great. Emerson is a very powerful runner. He has plenty of pace to keep up with opposition wide players and seems to always be able to dig deep and find that second wind late in games.

“He’s good in the air and given his height (6ft), he usually has an immediate advantage over shorter wingers. He’s also deceptively strong despite his relatively slender, almost lanky body. He has long legs and that helps him when jockeying for possession.

“He has a great understanding of how to adjust his body when fighting to win the ball. His timing and success rate on tackles is one of his biggest strengths and his ability to correctly anticipate the trajectory of the ball means he’s almost always in a great position to compete in the air.” – Andrew Miller, Real Betis reporter

“He went to the Copa America even though he was very young and in two or three years can be Brazil’s first-choice right-back. He just needs to keep improving and maintain his focus. He has skills to be at the level that Spurs need.

“For a team that defends more and tries to attack really fast, he can be a good weapon. The way that he plays will fit very well in the Premier League and with Nuno’s style — he’s better playing on the counter-attack.

“He can cross, he can shoot from outside the area. If he has a good connection with (Harry) Kane and Son (Heung-min), he will improve the team a lot.” – Marcelo Bechler, Barcelona-based Brazilian journalist

“He’s an attacking right-back, a strapping figure in the mould of Maicon, which might not impress Tottenham fans as much.

“To be fair to him, his career so far has been a little bit shaky. He was a reserve in Brazil, he played for Brazil at under-20 level but not very well.

“Barcelona picked him up on promise but didn’t really use him. Couple of seasons at Betis, not a lot the first season but better the second season and he’s on the fringes of the Brazil squad where they have a problem at right-back.

“So far it’s much, much more promise than reality. Tottenham are paying a lot of money for him so it’s time now for the man named after jelly to stand up straight and put some solidity in that career.” – South American football correspondent Tim Vickery

THE UNDERLYING STATS v SPURS DEFENDERS: 2020/21

NameMinutes Per ChanceMinutes Per Chances Created
Royal271.996
Aurier107.289
Reguilón112.4132
Dier180420
Alderweireld224.1280
Tanganga244488
DSanchez297.21486
Doherty412.7113
Davies (Ben)446.7168
Rodon7320

The new Spurs signing racked up an eye-catching 61 key passes and a more modest 34 shots in his last two seasons with Betis.

Looking at 2020/21’s stats, Royal supplied chances at a similar rate (one every 96 minutes) to the man he is effectively replacing, Aurier (one every 89 minutes).

A total of 31 opportunities created would have seen him ranked joint-10th among FPL defenders in 2020/21.

He wasn’t afforded too many shooting opportunities – just 11 – but his trigger-happy nature was perhaps curbed a little by Pellegrini.

Indeed, his minutes-per-chance average of 123.9 under former coach Rubi in 2019/20 was closer to what Aurier and Sergio Reguilon (£5.2m) were producing last season.

THE PROSPECTS – AND WHERE HE WILL FIT IN AT SPURS

Where Royal will play is the easy bit: right-back in Nuno Espirito Santo’s 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 or, should the former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager revisit his former preferred formation, at wing-back in a 3-4-3.

Tanganga, whose future likely lies at centre-half anyway, is the obvious fall guy, although he may still be preferred in the matches where Spurs are on the back foot against top-class opposition, having excelled against Manchester City in Gameweek 1.

Royal would seem to have been brought in not just to bolster the numbers at right-back but with an eye on fixtures where the Lilywhites are facing a low block: the otherwise solid Tanganga’s limitations were evident in Gameweek 3 against Watford, with his crossing wayward and his passing mostly unadventurous.

With Cristian Romero (£4.9m) and Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m) set to miss out in Gameweek 4 as a result of their international involvement over the last week and Tanganga’s services likely needed at centre-back, Royal may be pressed into action quickly at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

It’s probably best to given the Brazilian a watching brief at first, as he seems like an unnecessary risk given the options already available to us. Reguilon remains the proven mid-price route into the Spurs defence for now, while Eric Dier (£4.6m) is a handy cut-price alternative while we weigh up who Romero will replace at centre-half and where Tanganga and Royal stand in the right-back pecking order.

In the medium term, the combination of heavy-duty defensive work in Nuno’s counter-attacking set-up and semi-regular chance creation could help Royal on the Bonus Points System (BPS). Reguilon, for example, has already accrued as many bonus points (four) this season as he did in the whole of 2020/21.

Royal’s aerial prowess, both in terms of clearances, blocks and interceptions (CBIs) and at the other end of the pitch (over 25% of his attempts for Betis were headers), is also something to watch out for.

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434 Comments Post a Comment
  1. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Barnes to:

    A. Traore
    B. Sarr
    C. Benrahma
    D. Torres

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Keep now. Carson playing in goal for City. Possibly lots of others missing so every starter valuable.

      Sarr otherwise.

    2. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  2. KingZamalek
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How is Kean on a hattrick right now for the Italian National Team who just wont the Euro yet he is a sub for DCL/Richarlison?!

    1. FPL Joker
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s at Juve now. Keep up.

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

        As of only 8/31/21. He was a sub for both those players all the games prior to that date. Unreal.

        1. FPL Joker
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          True. But I be fair to him, I’d perform better at my job if I was in Italy rather than in the north of England.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The world is a curious place

    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      DCL and Richarlison would probably be playing right now if they were Italian

  3. KingZamalek
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Fornals scores for Spain, Rudiger scores for Germany. Both good differentials for WC team.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota for Portugal
      No one for England (or Poland)

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

        Yep. Jota is Salah's replacement for me so I can afford Lukaku and Ronaldo.

  4. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Clarity on Laporte would be great. The main man previously, the original Dias. Formidable partnership

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Clarity on what?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Niggle

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I was referring to his battle with Stones for that partnership slot, but niggle news is welcome too

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Oh soz

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

          Niggle? He's playing right now in Kosovo

  5. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who will most likely rise & fall in price for tonight? Considering hitting wc or using ft

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No one knows

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

        cheers

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          You can check FPL stats but it’s not accurate right now

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

      Torres maybe

  6. FPL Joker
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raphina can do one now.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes...thinking Traore now.

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why what has happened ?

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

        He’s banned from playing this weekend apparently

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

    Traore or Sarr?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore if you look at his stats and fixtures.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Traore could get 10xG and I still wouldn't be confident of him getting a goal. Been a horrible finisher for a long long time now.

    2. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      T-E

  8. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Fornals is what everyone on here thought Benrahma was

  9. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    The referee in this England/Poland game looks completely out of his depth. He's missing too much and making some bizarre decisions. Never seen a player booked doing a maradona before.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That Phillips booking was baffling...

  10. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso or Chilwell?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Get both in my team?!

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, can’t imagine they get subbed on for each other much

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

            kind of expensive for one of them to never play, isnt it?

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

      Chilwell

    3. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudi

    4. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      James?

  11. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Could do with Henderson's experience in that England midfield. The decision-making is a bit inconsistent, a bit raw.

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

      Is Henderson known for good decision-making and calm passing?

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

      Henderson played like he was pissed out of his head against Chelsea, he was all over the place

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

    Okay everybody else already sold White. Raph being out, I think I need to play White vs NOR.

    Is White going to play after the covid case, any news?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s back training now so pretty likely

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

      He'll be 4.3 soon

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

        I know but I dont see much better replacement so maybe I will just keep and save fr. It is Arsenal but fixtures are good and he is cheap.

  13. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Torres playing in Kosovo tonight then city play on Saturday .. does slightly put me off getting him especially if raphinha is my sub?’

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Leave it, Timo! He's not worth it.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I know owning city only gives you grief but not sure if I can resist much longer !!

  14. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Other the Liverpool and Chelsea boys, who are the best defenders for attacking threat?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Duffy

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        You’ve gotta be kidding me

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Tierney

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

          Duffy has decent goal threat, but he's also in danger of losing his spot.

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cancelo

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

      Filter defenders by threat?

  15. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    The drama from people about probable outcomes is humorous!

  16. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    So if Raphinha is banned for GW4, best Fernandes replacement as an enabler for Ronaldo:

    1. Torres
    2. Gray
    3. Sarr
    4. Traore
    5. Mount

    Thanks

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

      Just keep Fernandes for a week.Its the safe play.

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1 is best but 5 could be safer pick

    3. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on your long term plan and if you need the money elsewhere.

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1
      Jesus out

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

      What about Jota? Firmino out, good fixtures

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I like him a lot… but I’d need to take (-4) Tsimikas my 3rd liverpool spot so need to transfer him out for Livramento say

        Worth it?

  17. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A few twitter rumours that Ramsdale is set to start vs Norwich. Worth the risk if on a WC? Maybe get another 4.5 just incase.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe if he was 4.0

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

        Do you not think its worth it if you get another 4.5? Most are going for Sa/Meslier so you aren't spending extra.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Always been a 4.5/4.0 man myself

      2. polis
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        You mean 3.5

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Guaita & Ramsdale?

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

      Apologies but do you realise he plays for Arsenal

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

      Rather White

  18. bros
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Pogba or Greenwood, cannot decide!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I have both, Pogba was a mistake - LW Pogba is a much better pick than CM Pogba

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The one not playing DM

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

      Greenwood

    4. bros
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks

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

      Neither

      1. bros
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Who would you recommend at that price level?

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

      Greenwood definitely

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

      Greenwood short term

      1. bros
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks thinking that too!

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

    I do believe that’s Maguire’s 15th yellow card of 2021 for club & country

    Pretty impressive in 41 games - he’s almost at the stage where it’s a booking every other match

    Really struggles to keep up with the pace of the game

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      At the highest level the first two yards are in your head

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

        Maguire could fit about 20 yards in his head tbf the size of it

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Exactly, Usain Bolt of the mind

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

      He’d be a good defender for a Mourinho type side but definitely out of his depth in modern high level sides. Can’t hold a high line and isn’t comfortable playing out from the back. Can’t defend on the half turn and doesn’t have the awareness / positioning to make up for it.

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

        ^other than that^

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

        I'm pretty sure José would take him to Roma in a heartbeat

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nonsense. He's one of the best CBs in the world.

        His ability to progress the ball out of defence is phenomenal, and he's tremendous in the air. His positioning and reading of the game is superb. All you need is someone with pace to cover in behind like a Varane or Walker.

        1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          The last sentence says it all.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Every Vidic needs a Ferdinand.

            Football is a team game. You cover eachother weaknesses to accentuate your strengths. Maguire is an enormous net positive to any side, because his strengths are so damn high, and his one weakness and is easily negated. The underlying stats show he's one of the standout CBs in Europe.

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

              He's a big, slow lump. Shouldn't even be getting in the England squad, let alone the team. Mings is far superior, as is Dunk.

              1. In FPHell
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Oh stop it, that’s hilarious

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

          I will defend, but i need a cover behind me, what a joke of a defender.

          1. KING KOUNDER
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Joke of the defender being the reason behind United finishing second and third in last two seasons. Lol what a farce!

      4. One Man
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Goodness hope Ole isn’t reading this or he’s done for.

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

        Ironically the only games he looks even semi-comfortable for at Utd are the bus parking jobs they are allowed to do vs City, Chelsea & Liverpool (1 goal conceded in 6 games vs those 3 in the league last year)

        He’ll still get booked & have the odd hairy moment where he’s exposed, but generally in those matches he has 2x dedicated midfielders babysitting him, and basically a whole team sitting in their own half waiting to break on the counter

        As soon as it comes to playing in a normal attacking back 4 type environment he’s so uncomfortable it’s not even funny

        Southgate’s england setup helps mask some of his deficiencies too where he has 2 centrebacks either side of him, and again two dedicated DM’s minding him from the front

        Wasn’t a good signing at all for Utd & gets off very lightly for it

        Hopefully Varane helps the team a bit more now, but Maguire is such a weak link

        1. KING KOUNDER
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Lol okay

        2. KING KOUNDER
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pep is an idiot as well, put in a bid for Maguire. Absolute mug, what does he know about the game should have listened to MAXIMUS BONIMUS POINTIMUS.

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

            There’s no harm in putting a bid in though, every player has a price

            Plus Pep also paid 40m for Nathan Aké, 50m for Kyle Walker and 60m for Benjamin Mendy

            He’s not averse to throwing exorbitant amounts of money on average defenders

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Forza Poland!

    1. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

  21. Tim2012
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Wolves defender?

    I have 5m

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

      Semedo

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sa

      Wolves defenders lacking in attacking rewards

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

      Condylar for me!

  22. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Torres in now knee-jerky and late-ish, only to be looking at rotation in the offing?

    Thinking Ings to Torres even for a hit!

  23. zdrojo187
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC Team...

    Sanchez
    Dier-Coady-White
    Salah-Bruno-Jota-Traore
    Ronaldo-Jimenez-Antonio

    Steele-Livramento-Billiams-Bissouma
    GTG?

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

      Too Wolves-heavy for me... need to see them in form before I bite on fixture swing

      1. polis
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        They are in form. They've just been incredibly unlucky.

  24. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Fornals looking in decent form has scored for Spain anyone thinking he’s a good fantasy option?

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably going for him instead of Raphinha now on WC.

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I have Raphinha in my team but he will be on my bench as I’m not wildcarding

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Makes sense

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

      Probably but most have Ben and Antonio and don’t have the luxury for a transfer like that.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Better option than ben?

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Apparently Formals is more nailed than Benrahma!?

  25. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Torres finally going to rise tonight to give me the .1 I need for raphinha next gw

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is Raphinha worth it now with the ban this week and potentially something similar after the next international break?

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

    Italy has 4 shots on target and scored 5 goals... one of those days...

  27. caldracula
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Shaws deliveries are pretty poor

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo fail!

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

      Ronaldo to Kane then

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

    Given Raphinha will likely be banned from GW 4 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)

    2 FT, 1.0 ITB

  29. KING KOUNDER
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling plays like he's being controlled by a 8 year old on FUT.

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

      Lol okay

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

      Pep is an idiot as well, paid 50m for Sterling. Absolute mug, what does he know about the game should have listened to KING KOUNDER

  30. Hairy Potter
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Pick that one out