Champions League

The best midfielders for UEFA Champions League Fantasy 2021/22

The 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage starts on Tuesday and the UCL Fantasy game returns with it.  Today we are going to talk about the best midfielders for UCL Fantasy, and why you should pick them!

There are some incredible prizes on offer in this free-to-play Fantasy game, from Champions League final tickets to Playstation 5s and replica shirts.

Our series of preview articles previously got underway with a look at the best goalkeepers and defenders on offer, so now we turn our attention to the pick of the best midfielders for the Champions League Fantasy.

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BEST UCL FANTASY MIDFIELDER STRATEGY

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 2

Midfielders score points similarly in UEFA Champions League Fantasy to Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

The main differences are that midfielders get a point for every three balls recovered and three points if they’re awarded ‘Player of the Match’ by UEFA’s committee.

The balls recovered points can make cheap defensive midfield players good options in the game, as I’ll discuss later on.

The ‘Player of the Match’ points are a new addition to the game, but could benefit players like Kevin De Bruyne (11.0m) and Mohamed Salah (10.5m), who tend to regularly star as their teams’ best performers.

As midfielders get an extra point for goals scored than forwards and can get one clean sheet point, they can also make great captaincy options in a game where a few points here and there can make a huge difference.

BEST UCL MIDFIELDERS

There might be a few surprise admissions from this list, but I’ve tried to stop it from getting too long.

Any players who’re currently injured, like Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves (8.0m) and Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale (8.5m) and Eden Hazard (9.5m), aren’t included.

With Leipzig and PSG in their first two games and Pep roulette on the horizon, I’ve left out most of the Manchester City wing picks like Raheem Sterling (10.0m) and Riyad Mahrez (9.0m) – with those fixtures, they’re just not worth the risk.

Options like Joaqiun Correa (7.0m), Leroy Sane (9.0m) and Alejandro Gomez (8.0m) are out on account of not being nailed.

BEST PREMIUM MIDFIELDERS FOR UCL

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 2? 7

Kevin De Bruyne (11.0m) – Manchester City

When he’s fit, he’s one of the best creative players in the world and one of the only nailed players in Pep Guardiola’s City side. He’s back fit and could start against Leipzig, but it’ll be interesting to see how he works alongside Jack Grealish (8.0m) in midfield. With the fixtures City have, De Bruyne may not be worth the premium price as the most expensive player in the game.

Mohamed Salah (10.5m) – Liverpool

Salah was the second-highest scoring midfielder in last season’s competition and every FPL player knows what an incredible fantasy asset he is. Opening games against AC Milan and Porto give Salah a good opportunity to score points and the Egyptian has had a strong start to the Premier League season too. 

Bruno Fernandes (10.5m) – Manchester United

As his goal against Newcastle United on Saturday proved, Fernandes is still a good Fantasy asset, even with Cristiano Ronaldo (11.0m) likely now on penalties. United start their campaign against Young Boys and Villarreal, which should give Fernandes opportunities to continue his incredible start to the season. United have struggled in Europe under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but with one of the kindest opening fixtures, Fernandes will have a great chance to start this campaign strong.  

Serge Gnabry (10m) – Bayern Munich

After Julian Nagelsmann seemed to confirm that Kingsley Coman (8.5m) will start against Barcelona, Serge Gnabry (10.0m) looks set to start on the right-wing. A visit to a Barcelona side in disarray and hosting Dynamo Kyiv is a good start to the campaign for Bayern and Gnabry, who already has two Bundesliga goals this season, is an explosive player and a great option.

BEST MID-PRICE MIDFIELDERS FOR UCL

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Paul Pogba (8.5m) – Manchester United

Picking up his seventh Premier League assist at the weekend shows that Paul Pogba (8.5m) has become a top-quality Fantasy asset. United have solid opening fixtures and Pogba’s form makes him a great option in Ole’s very high-scoring side. 

Kingsley Coman (8.5m) – Bayern Munich

Set to make his first start of the season against Barcelona in Matchday 1, Kingsley Coman was one of the best players in last season’s group stages for Bayern and can build on that in a relatively easy group.

Hakan Calhanoglu (8.5m) – Inter Milan

The Turkish maestro has a goal and an assist in his first two Serie A starts since making the switch across Milan. Although Inter’s first two games against Real and Shakhtar aren’t the easiest, the set-piece specialist has plenty of avenues to score points and has already proven himself as a crucial part of the Inter attack. 

Marco Reus (8.0m) – Borussia Dortmund

The Dortmund captain has had a new lease of life under Marco Rose, playing as either a number 10 or alongside Erling Haaland (11.0m) up front. He got a goal and an assist in the first game of the Bundesliga season and has looked sharp since. 8.0m seems like a great price for a key piece of one of the best attacking sides in the competition who have one of the easiest schedules.

Lucas Ocampos (8.0m) – Sevilla

A solid pick in a strong Sevilla side, Lucas Ocampos (8.0m) often takes penalties and is now back fit. His opening games against Salzburg and Wolfsburg should give him plenty of opportunities to score points in this Sevilla side, but Youssef En-Nesyri (8.5m) is probably the best option in this team, especially with players like Eric Lamela (6.0m) on the bench.  

Leon Goretzka (7.5m) – Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka (7.5m) has been putting up great attacking numbers under Julian Nagelsmann, although he’s yet to score for Bayern this season. A great goalscorer on his day, Barcelona and Kyiv are kind fixtures for Bayern to start their campaign with and Goretzka could be a great differential at a good price.

Christopher Nkunku (7.5m) – RB Leipzig

Christopher Nkunku (7.5m) is involved in everything RBL do going forward, but with Dani Olmo (7.5m) back he may have competition for his spot in the starting XI. As a result, an opening day game against Manchester City means that the Frenchman is unlikely to make it into your line-up from the get-go. 

Ferran Torres (7.5m) – Manchester City

Will he start? Your guess is as good as mine. However, if he does, there’s no doubt that Pep’s new false nine is a great option. Despite City’s tough fixtures, if Ferran Torres (7.5m) looks like starting, then there aren’t many better options at this price point. I know I said I was avoiding not-nailed players, but Ferran might just be worth the risk.

Jude Bellingham (7.0m) – Borussia Dortmund

The English starlet keeps on improving at Dortmund and has started to add more and more attacking contributions to his game. He’s got a goal and an assist so far this Bundesliga season and had a goal disallowed yesterday against Bayer Leverkusen.

Casemiro (6.5m) – Real Madrid

The Real Madrid holding midfielder is a balls recovered machine who pops up with occasional goals. He managed 86 balls recovered last season in the UCL, the highest of all midfielders, giving him 25 points in just nine games. Although he’s slightly pricy, he’s a very safe option in midfield.

BEST BUDGET MIDFIELDERS FOR UCL

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Brahim Diaz (6.0m) – AC Milan

A great, cheap pick, but unfortunately Brahim Diaz (6.0m) has difficult fixtures to start off his UCL campaign. AC Milan’s attacking midfielder has had a great start to the season, registering a goal and an assist in his first two Serie A games.

Jorginho (6.0m) – Chelsea

Another balls recovered machine, the Italian midfielder picked up 80 last season and is also on penalties for Chelsea (unless Romelu Lukaku (10.5m) takes over). A solid, safe pick who will likely average at least five points a game.

Manor Solomon (6.0m) – Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar have the best opening fixture in the competition and Manor Solomon (6.0m) is probably the best option in their midfield at a budget price. Shakhtar always make a good showing in the UCL and this season should be no different. 

Franck Kessie (5.5m) – AC Milan

As with Diaz, it’s a shame that AC Milan’s fixtures are so tough to start off with, because Franck Kessie will likely be a great option at 5.5m. He’s the sort of player who will do well in balls recovered and is on penalties for AC Milan, too. He scored 13 goals and got six assists in 37 Serie A games last season and is only let down by games against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool as an option.

Wilmar Barrios (5.0m) – Zenit

A cheap, balls recovered beast, Wilmar Barrios averaged four points a game last season and is only 5.0m this year. Another solid, cheap option, who will pick up points regardless of fixtures. Don’t expect attacking returns, but for 5.0m you don’t need them.

Joao Palhinha (5.0m) – Sporting CP

Joao Palhinha has scored in his last two games for Sporting as a defensive midfielder. Whilst you can’t expect that sort of attacking output every week, he’s got goals in him and should also pick up balls recovered points. The main downside with Palhinha is his opening fixtures against Dortmund and Ajax, although neither side have looked particularly defensively solid so far this season. 

Nicolas Seiwald (4.5m) – Salzburg

A 4.5m starting CDM who will likely get balls recovered points at Salzburg. Him and Edson Alvarez are the two best options at 4.5m, as they should get a couple of points per game for balls recovered, alongside likely playing 90 minutes. 

Edson Alvarez (4.5m) – Ajax

See Seiwald, but he plays for Ajax, so is probably a slightly better option. Averaged a ball recovered every ten minutes in the UCL last season. That’s all, we hope that our list of best midfielders for UCL will help you out in the long run. Now take a look at the best forwards for UCL!

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  1. jia you
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Kane holders were really punished this GW with Salah, Lukaku and Ronaldo all doing well.
    Hard to call it a mistake but I should've done Kane to Ronaldo(-4) but thankfully Cancelo and Trent helped bail out my GW with DDs in addition to Lukaku doing the biz!
    Thinking my current defence could very well be set and forget for the season now: Trent Cancelo Shaw James Livramento.

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

      That is a really expensive defense.

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        it is mate but see my response to Fantasyclub below

    2. SH1M1
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not if you have all 4

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

        Have yet to see a team with all 4

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

          Ramsdale

          TAA, Dias, Rudiger, James

          Salah, Raphinha, Sarr, Gallagher

          Ronaldo, Lukaku

          Gunn; Livramento, Bissouma, 4.5 forward

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

            That’s a good team but in defence I prefer to have fullbacks instead of CB’s especially at their price. I’ll have a CB for no more than 4.5

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

              TAA, Cancelo, Shaw, James (same price)

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

                I just prefer not to put that much money in defence, but if you’re set on playing 4-4-2 then I can understand actually why you’d invest in the defence

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

                  It seems wrong, I know. But it's hard to predict what happens with the more dynamic midfielders who are a bit more expensive.

                  Jota - Will play for now. But what happens when Firmino is back? Is he worth 7.5+ as an impact sub.

                  Greenwood - Have done it perfect so far and should be hard to drop for Ole. But what happens when Rashford is back? (expected to be back wk 8). A rotated Greenwood for 7.5+, is that worth it?

                  Torres - I like his odds most long-term. Looks to be nr 1 as an nine. He will of course be rotated with Champions League and so many games, but should be an shrewd investment for 7.2. If he gets more then 2000 minutes this season it will be a total steal for his price.

                  The defensive approach is more safe and boring. All players are nailed on. But it's also an option this wk if you choose to wildcard.

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

      It’s strong but too expensive mate. Get rid of Cancelo or Shaw

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I think they might prove better value than the mids and with no Salah for the season I've the funds available...probably just use my transfers on midfield punts based on fixtures/form

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

    Any chance Tsimikas plays vs Palace?

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

      Hmmm ewhy?

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Robbo has played a lot recently for Scotland & Liverpool after coming back from injury and will probably play against Milan in midweek as well!

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

      It all depends on Robertson. Last three season he pretty much played always when he was fit. But I think Klopp should rotate more in that position. Tsimikas is really good and he's really a player that fits perfectly in Klopps system.

      He should play more. What do you think?

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I feel there's a chance Robbo gets rested against Palace. But then they have a cup game against Norwich after the Palace game in midweek, and maybe that's where Robbo gets rested & Tsimikas starts.

  3. cuppatea78
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How's this wildcard team looking?

    Sanchez
    Dias/TAA/White/Coady
    Jota/Salah/Raphinha
    Ronaldo/Lukaku/Hwang

    Subs Steel Bissiouma/Livermento/McCarthar

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

      Don't like it tbh

      Midfield is horribly balanced

    2. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thumbs up

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would rather play 442 and downgrade 3rd FWD to 4.5m

  4. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any suggestions here? Thanks 0.3 ITB

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Duffy Williams
    Salah Greenwood Benrahma Jota
    Ronaldo DCL

    Steele McArthur Livramento Antonio

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      looking good so far

  5. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How do we see Leeds performing in their upcoming fixtures? Not been great in the first 4 games

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I can see them turning a corner personally with Newcastle providing the perfect opportunity.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Have they shown enough to think they will turn a corner or is it mostly due to Newcastle being poor?

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Shown enough for mine, had a pretty difficult set of opening fixtures and that clears right up for them now.

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

          Leeds have been creating chances and this was always the time to bring them in.

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

    Friends, please:

    Meslier (4.0)
    TAA / Shaw / Coufal (Livramento, Omobamidele)
    Salah / Jota / Torres / Raphinha / Benrahma
    Bamford / Ronaldo (Obafemi)

    So, Benrahma to
    A. Gray
    B. Gallagher
    C. Saka
    D. Coufal to Coady/Marçal instead
    E. Hold

  7. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    People with WC active, would you do Sanchez -> Ramsdale?

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

      Just get White if you want a cheap nailed Arsenal defender

    2. Goooo Rickie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      It worth a shot if you can waste a transfer if he lose his place to Leno.

      The fixtures are marvelous.

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just stick with the higher owned GK in Sanchez

      1. BlzE_94
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Brighton have some difficult fixtures coming up that's why

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I wouldn't say the run they have is that difficult. Fixtures around 9 City (H) and 10 Liverpool (A) aren't that bad

    5. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, Arsenal have fixtures & full defence & central mids back fit

  8. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Repost

    A)DCL gray
    B)Raphinha Jimenez
    C)Bamford sarr

    Which looks best?

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      Thinking about B myself

  9. Mata of opinion
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How does this look for a WC team?
    Sanchez (Steer)
    TAA Shaw Duffy Liv Williams
    Mane Pogba Torres Gray Gallagher
    DCL Bamford Ronaldo

    Any advice appreciated! Thanka

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Avoid Mane. Get Salah.

    2. Mata of opinion
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks. Can do Gray>Sissoko and upgrade Mane>Salah?

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

      I don't feel comfortable to captain Manè.

      You can downgrade Gray or Gallagher to a 4.5 and then choose the egyptian king instead.

      You should have 0.4 left and can upgrade Duffy to a 4.5 defender. But it's Duffy place to lose. Keep the change in the pocket for future disasters.

    4. Mata of opinion
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks. That sounds like a better plan

  10. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio -> Bamford now to avoid the price drop?

    Have Raph too

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends if you think Leeds will improve. 1 Leeds attacker could be enough until we seen an improvement

      1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I think they'll bounce back and I think these next few fixtures should help them get into a groove. Had a tough start to the season

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You won't lose and SV on Antonio though, will you?

      1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        labelled as 7.7 in my team, would he have to drop below that in order to lose value?

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, If you have had him since 7.5 then you have 0.1 up your sleeve.

          1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            oh ok great, thanks

  11. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I bought Antonio slightly late at 7.6. As his price is predicted to drop, would you keep him or save FT?

    My sub would be Dier (injured) or Livamento (MCI)

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

      Keep imo, only out one game

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who the replacement would be and would it be a straight swap or a hit. It's only 1 game and having 2FTs seems better long term

  12. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Toney owners, whats your plans with him, keep or sell? I'm tempted on making an early move to Saint Max tonight and potentially avoid another price drop. Thoughts?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think I am going to keep one more week and look to move him on with the flexibility of two FTs next week.

      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Do you have any replacements in mind?

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not really and half the reason for waiting, I have 6.9 to spend and nothing jumping out at me, everyone seems punty at that price point.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Selling. Have enough to upgrade to Bamford or DCL

  13. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why are people getting Jimenez?hasn’t he looked off for a while?
    Brentford aren’t exactly too bad defensively

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

      Last chance against Brentford I would say. If he doesn't look good in that fixture it's dumping time.

      Brentford has been very good defensively so far.

    2. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He doesn’t look good. Nothing compared to last season. Lacking confidence and avoiding headers, which is kind of expected after such a serious injury. Unfortunately, for me to consider him he would need to have some successive decent returns and he just isn’t in that place at the moment.

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

    Why is everyone ditching benrahima?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No Antonio, 2 blanks, concerns with Europa

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

        This plus the new signing.

  15. The Mighty Hippo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I don't want to wildcard yet, so what would you suggest for this week? 1FT £0.2M itb

    Sanchez | Foster
    TAA | Cancelo | Shaw | Livramento | Tsimikas
    Salah | Bruno | Torres | Raphinha | Torres
    DC: | Antonio | Scarlett

    a) Antonio > Bamford (free transfer)
    b) Antonio + Bruno > Lukaku + Jota (-4)
    c) another cunning plan?

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

      B

  16. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Assuming no injuries would you be happy playing this team and carrying transfer? Or get Bamford and play over Coufal?

    Sanchez
    TAA Coufal Ayling Shaw
    Salah (c) Greenwood Jota Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo

    Foster Livramento Scarlett Antonio*

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save. He only misses 1 game. This is why you have playing bench cover for this situation

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

      It looks good. Save the transfer.

  17. Boleyn Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Evening All. Thoughts on this WC team please. Thanks in advance:

    Sanchez - Steele
    TAA - Shaw - Marcal - Williams - Livramento
    Salah - Raphinha - Traore - Sissoko - Bissouma
    Ronaldo - Lukaku - DCL
    0.3m itb

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Like it

    2. BlzE_94
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Same as mine except i've got White, Gray & Gilmour instead of Livramento, Traore & Bissouma. 0.2M itb

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not a huge fan, the midfield spoils it a little for me, no way I would like to be stuck with Bissouma & Sissoko, plus I think Traore is dreadful. All just personal preference though, if you feel it’ll work then all good! 🙂

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's a no from me. Don't like Traore, looks like you're playing Sissoko every week which I also don't like. Haven't seen a 3 premium team I like yet, tbh.

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sanchez (Steele)
        TAA Marcal Duffy (Livramento Williams)
        Salah Greenwood Benrahma Gray (McArthur)
        Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Better but still not a fan overall. Do you really want to double up on Brighton defence?

          1. Hits from the Bong
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            It’s not actually my current team but the one I nearly went with. Arsenal keeper then? And Gallagher for Gray and Allen for McArthur instead?

      2. Runnerboy31
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sa (Gunn)
        Trent Marcal Tierney (Livra Williams)
        Salah Sarr Traore Gray (Bissouma)
        Antonio Ronaldo Lukaku

        WCed ahead of GW4. Likely to go Antonio to bamford - was considering it even before weekend started.

        1. waldo666
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          The sacrifice is too great for mine and I really don't like the Traore pick.

          1. Runnerboy31
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            But what is the sacrifice? Not yet convinced by any midfield 7.5 - 10 (taking into account United fixtures turn sour a bit) and that would normally be how I’d spend the extra budget. Also the biggest advantage to the 3 premium WC is it extremely easy to move away from in the coming weeks, but the opposite direction is almost impossible.

            1. waldo666
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              The sacrifice is a weak midfield but if your not convinced by the likes of Jota, Greenwood, Torres et. al. then this might be the way to go for you.

              1. Runnerboy31
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah I think those three are the key as them plus Shaw were the most considered players I couldn’t afford. All 3 felt minutes risks once key injuries clear and CL starts which I did not want to commit to on a WC. So far paid off 89 + Gray this week

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

      Looks far too light in DEF + MID, Kaku + Ronaldo + Salah kills the budget. Just pick one of the forwards.

  18. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth trying to squeeze in Lukaku alongside cr7 and Salah?

    Or too unbalanced?

    I think 4-4-2 with them three could work well, with James, taa, Shaw and a rotating 4th defender

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

      depends what you’re sacrificing in mid & 3 fwd.

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio, DCL, Bam so good options if you dont plan to cap lukaku i say no

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

      I WC’d last week to get them; worked out very well: the downside is your 11th player each week is drawn from a pool of 2 weak mids and 2 weak defs (mine are Gilmour, Sissoko, Liv, Williams) but Edouard / Gallagher may be an emerging Palace solution if I downgrade Antonio…

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

      4-4-2 works best for this approach I agree (maybe 4-3-3 even)
      I really like it actually.

    5. Hits Magnet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Look at the top 20 teams .... most WC last week and a lot seem to have managed to get all 3 and a decent team

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

      i'm trying and really struggling due to poor early team value

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

      No

  19. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do you think Sissoko can be a decent starter for the next 2 games against Norwich & Newcastle?

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

      Yep

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don’t think he’ll garner much tbh, he should start though for sure.

  20. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Jimenez worth getting?

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

      No

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not for me

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

      Don't buy, don't sell.

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

        unless on wc 🙂

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

          Still wouldn’t consider him.

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

            Haha I meant selling him on wc

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

              Ah ok, good move lol

  21. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you sell digne for Trent?

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

      Yes

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely

    4. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      omg yes

    5. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      As they say he is essential

    6. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      In less than a heartbeat

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

      It will ease the pain.

  22. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Missed the game today, anyone got a quick round up on Jota?

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

      He was unlucky not to get at least one assist.

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      20 points short. Mane missed some howlers from Salah/Jota/Trent passes

      Promising from all Pool assetts today for sure

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers both.

  23. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is it really that bad for -4...

    Antonio > Lukaku and DCL > Scarlett (4.5) Keeping Salah and Trent...

    Sanchez/Steele

    TAA Shaw Duffy Livramento Omobamidele

    Salah Jota Greenwood Benrahma Allan

    Ronaldo Lukaku Scarlett

    0.0 itb as is

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is DCL to Lukaku worth a hit?

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

      It's alright short-term. But you shouldn't play two of Allan, Duffy, Livramento and Omobamidele long-term.

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      he might be worth a hit tomorrow!

      Not mad on playing those players but Lukaku + Ron mght make up a bit!

  24. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Hwang the real deal for a 3rd striker enabler?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If he becomes a starter.

  25. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is there anything at all wrong with doing Antonio > Bamford now with having exactly 7.9 to do so? Then by the time the next GW rolls round Antonio should be 7.9 or lower again to simply just transfer back in?

    I just think Bamford will do well against Magpies.

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

      You're assuming the rest of the team won't get disrupted, and things will work like clockwork.

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

        I do think Bamford will do well against Magpies too, but I don't know when you'd be able to get Antonio back.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          The week after? A simple switch back

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure I’m getting what you mean here bud

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Other injuries mean Antonio back would be a hit.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Ahhh, understood, thanks TM

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Some would say just keep Bamford in that case.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Very true, great fixtures

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

      The problem is Bamford not looking that great. If he looked good it would be a no brainier.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah true bud, I agree. I do have some time on my hands now anyway as I stupidly thought I’d lose SV on Antonio, turns out he’ll stay at 7.7 as had him from 7.5

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

          I’m in the same boat. Looking at doing Antonio to DCL of all well tomorrow but will have to do Ben to 6M mid, maybe Sarr but same issue other than he’s probably looked more lively and more upside getting DCL. Could bench Antonio and deal with Ben but long term probably won’t rid of both either way.

  26. Pratik
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I managed to avoid Ronaldo this week, but not sure about going forward. From gw7, I'd likely want Lukaku. Which move do folks prefer?

    1. Bruno + Toney -> Raphinha + Ronaldo (4 pt hit)
    2. Toney -> Bamford (no hit)

    Assuming it's 1.

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

      Becouse you don't have Lukaku already it can be worth going with Ronaldo until gw 7.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably 1

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

      A.

      You get Raphinha in A as well and make a cleaner switch possible from Ronaldo > Lukaku.

  27. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on these two options:
    A. Toney to Bamford
    B. Toney and Antonio to Lukaku and 4.5m FWD (-4)

    Effectively:
    GW5 Bamford + 4 vs Lukuka
    GW6 Bamford + Antonio vs Lukaku + Veltman/Livramento

    1FT 1.9ITB
    Bachmann
    TAA Shaw Ayling Veltman
    Salah Bruno Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Toney
    (Foster Antonio Livramento Brownhill)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno should be Jota

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Can you wait until Friday for B?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Currently have exact funds. I won't be able to afford the move if Toney drops or Lukuka rises. Antonio has been in the team since GW1

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Don't really want to be forced into another hit if injuries happen midweek. Even that Lukaku guy could get injured.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think Toney to Bamford

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Probably the sensible move

  28. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Should Antonio take longer to fall as he's flagged or is he still likely to drop since he's dropped ownership by a fair bit already?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The latter

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

      The first drop is inevitable, it’s how soon the second drop will come is the problem.

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I suppose so, I've already used my FT on a no show and have 2 out of next week so I don't want to take a hit especially with his decent fixtures after next week but I can see a scenario where I'm patient and wait and take a few drops and he gets injured in the meantime anyway! I'll hold firm for now anyway, one drop means I lose value so I can suffer through a second if needs be

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

          The first drop won’t affect you so no rush, but I think it’s come at a good time to get rid and weigh up other options. Not particularly sold on Bamford so will look for a way to get DCL including a hit if he’s fit and firing tomorrow. Had no plans on selling Son this week until he was unavailable but pushed my hand to take a hit for Lukaku and paid off quite well. Have to keep an open mind each week and sometimes these decisions just fall into place. In any scenario wait as long as possible until your hand is forced and hopefully make the right choice.

  29. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Bruno Antonio to Ronaldo and Raphinha or other midf up to 7.4 (-4)
    B) Get Benrahma or Maddison out first
    C) WC

    Sanchez
    Shaw Trent White
    Salah Bruno Maddison Grealish Benrahma
    Antonio DCL

    Steele Amartey Bissouma Tsimikas

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

    In a bit of a tricky spot owning Antonio, benrahma and Raph. Don’t really what both the West Ham boys, but can’t move on Ben with Antonio suspended. Don’t really want to do Antonio to Bamford as the latter hasn’t really done FA and own Raph. Tough one. Beyond that season is going well so far so difficult choices this week will be critical IMO.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed, and in the same situation. However I just realised my sale price for Antonio will stay at 7.7 as I had him from the start, so some reason I thought I’d lose SV on him, but I don’t, so no need for hasty decisions.
      Could even do Antonio + DCL > Lukaku + 4.5FWD but let’s see if DCL is fit and plays first.
      I do however think Leeds will turn it on against Newcastle, great fixtures now on the horizon.

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

        I don’t think that hit will pay off, especially if DCL is fit as expected. Would look at downgrading else where to fit in Lukaku through a Mid and Antonio.