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Scoutcast Episode 386 – Forward thinking needed for Gameweek 5

Joe, Seb and Andy help Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers prepare for Gameweek 5.

Forward options dominate the agenda on this week’s Scoutcast as our trio face a wave of injuries and tough decisions in attacking roles.

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) and Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) are elite finishers, who look destined to replicate their Gameweek 4 hauls across the campaign.

But their hefty price tags mean that they are not easy to squeeze in to most FPL managers’ budgets. Who is the preferable option? Or is picking both possible?

The crew consider the options in maximising the points potential of this pricy attacking pair, while ensuring the rest of their squads can continue delivering.

There are further challenges in attack for FPL managers. West Ham’s Michail Antonio (£7.9m) is suspended, while another well owned mid-price pick, Everton talisman Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m), is injured for a few weeks. Alternative budget-friendly options are considered, with Leeds striker Patrick Bamford (£7.9m) topping their shopping list.

A kind run for Marcelo Bielsa’s side is prompting interest in Bamford and his teammates. Leeds fan Seb is on hand with his thoughts on how they may line up and their prospects for strong returns.

Fresh from their Wildcards, Joe and Andy look back on their green arrow in Gameweek 4 and how their new recruits may be able to weather the challenges ahead, especially in attack. But can Seb recover from his red arrow, or will he be tempted to deploy his Wildcard?

There’s teams, differentials and captaincy decisions to reveal and also a chance to catch up on the Scoutcast’s management of a veteran Fantasy manager’s team, who has had to dip out of this campaign for mental health reasons. With a top 100 finish last season, the pressure is truly on to maintain his strong record.

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572 Comments Post a Comment
  1. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Gray hot form a fluke? Or do you think he can sustain it like Lingard and Wilock last season?

    Keep in mind Gray has always been an inconsistent player for leicester in terms of end product

    1. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don’t think he will keep it going all season but I’m gona ride that gravy train for as long as I can. Rafas systems seem to suit him and for his price there aren’t any better IMO.

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

      I personally, think it's only a matter of time until the likes of Gallagher and Gray's points start to dry up, Gallagher maybe less so than Gray.

      1. veedub1989
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        For this reason, and longevity, I went with Doucoure over Gray.

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

        That might ofc be true, but it needing £ for the big hitters, you need a £5.5 midfielder spot, and swap around between them. Enough options available in addition to the two mentioned - ESR , Ødegaard, Doucoure, Townsend...

    3. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      His history makes me very wary. I think his on target shot conversion is very high too.

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He did not get much playing time at LEI though.

      Will be difficult to sustain his output but at his price, what can go wrong?

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

      I've included him in my wildcard but it feels like a classic case of chasing the points (so much so makes me feel quite dirty!)

    6. Dogs Of War
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He will do better at Everton than Leicester. Different role and will play most games. For his price you will get a fair/decent return over a season.

    7. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Leicester days wont matter if this is his breakout season. Will keep for the good fixtures anyway

    8. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      what will happen when James Rodriguez is fit ? Richarlison out on left and Gray’s impact dented

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

        With DCL out for a few weeks, Gray is as nailed as someone can be. Even if Rod comes back, I can only see his output increase. Once everyone is fit, will have to see Everton's formation but until then, he looks like a good pick for his price

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          ah yes forgot about DCL injury, a safe port for a few weeks then

    9. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      We got to remember, you can't expect a consistent flow of points from a 5.5. If he got these points over twice the amount of games, it would still be ok.

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

      I grabbed Gray last week on a WC, I liked the Burnley fixture and his ownership wasn't too high.
      Would I grab him this week, possibly unlikely. But that's just my mentality as to how I play the game.

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

      I'm putting him in my WC as there's a lack of decent mid priced midfielders - only Jota appeals to me. Gray has decent fixtures for next 5/6 games and nailed on to play. Doubt he keeps this up but for 5.5m he looks good value.

    12. Dogs Of War
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What you have to remember is that last season Everton were seriously lacking pace. Gray brings that and is an outlet that will play the majority of games.

    13. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A 5.5 mid in a decent team who'll probably get 10-12 G+A atleast this season, and it also enables me to spend the money on big hitters. It's a yes from me.

    14. Business Dog
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will regress but at just over 5.5m still offers good value. I own Gray but actually prefer Doucoure as an option.

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

    Which combo (on WC):

    a) Semedo Omobamidele White Raphina
    b) James Williams Marcal ESR

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

      B

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

        cheers, thats what I am on currently

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

      I prefer A. Raphinha's fixtures are really good and ESR not nailed.

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

        I must confess I'm not convinced by Leeds this season, but complete agree their fixtures are hard to ignore

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

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw White Veltman
    Salah Greenwood Benrahma Sarr
    Ronaldo Bamford

    Steele Gilmour Livramento Antonio

    1FT 0.8 in the bank. Benrahma to Raph the easy play? At 11k now, my best start ever and don't wanna blow it!

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

      I think that's a good move

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

      Easy yes to that.

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

      I wouldn't, Ben still looks better than Raph

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio & Sarr/Ben to Lukaku & 4.5 ?

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

        Not enough ITB

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

    Currently on:

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, White
    Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Benrahma
    Ronaldo, Antonio*, Bamford

    Amartey, Bissouma, Livramento

    £1m, 0FT. Is it worth a hit to swap Amartey to a playing defender? Or just play Bissouma?

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

      Maybe go Marcal as having two 4 mil defenders isn't great for balance long term.

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

        Do you think it's worth a -4 instead of playing Bissouma for this week though? For free it would be a no brainer.

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

          Long term it should pay off so yes I'd do it. Good chance of a clean sheet this week so might as well move now.

  5. Dogs Of War
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can I have some feedback on this?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Rudiger Semedo Livramento Williams
    Salah Raphina Gallagher Doucoure Gray
    CR7 Lukaku Pukki

    Want to see how ESR’s role develops over the next two before potentially bringing him in. Armstrong is also being monitored.

    Thanks all

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I can see why you want to double up on Gray and Doucoure 🙂

      I had the same in mind but want to see how things pan out for Everton over the next 2 GW's. I already have Gray.

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

      Wouldn't have the combo of Doucoure, Gray and Gallaher, are you confident that all 3 of those players are going to consistently perform? I can see the appeal of Gray/Gallagher just be wary imo.

      1. Dogs Of War
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not expecting them to perform every week, but the eye test has shown very advanced positions. Gallagher and Pukki rotate really well too.

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

          Pukki’s place is apparently under threat and the feeling is he will transition into a super sub.

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

            Yup, Pukki is not nailed. A lot could get disappointed.

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

      This team scores 70 some weeks and 30 other weeks

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

    Play

    A) Williams (Wat home)
    B) Sissoko (Nor away)

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

      B

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

      A

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      b

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

    Morning all, any thoughts on this WC
    Schmeichel Ward
    TAA Alonso Christensen Marcal Livrem
    Salah Saka Greenwood Raphinia Sissoko
    Lukaku Bamford Richarlison

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

    If you were getting a keeper in now for the season who would you pick out of Sa (Wolves) and Sanchez (Brighton)?

    1. Dogs Of War
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez. Spend the money elsewhere. Better off with Semedo or Marcal if you want Wolves.

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

        Great thanks - it's for a draft league so cost not an issue. Needing to ditch useless Leno!

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

      Ramsdale

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

      I'm on Sanchez and was looking to upgrade to Sa or Meslier when he hits bad fixtures GW10. But I've changed my plans and can't afford it. Instead, I note that I can switch in McCarthy for a short spell to cover that run and bring Sanchez back afterwards.

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

    Made the DCL > Bamford move already, how does this look for this week? Is the bench order/captain choice good to go?

    Sanchez
    Trent - Rudiger - Marcal
    Salah - Jota - Torres - Traore - Sissoko
    Bamford - Cr7

    Bench: Steele - Williams - Livramento - Antonio

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

      Silly move what with us hearing him say his hammy went but fingers crossed for you, can't see a captain choice and i would start Williams over Sissoko?

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

        Well, yeah.. I made the decision in haste which in hindsight I shouldn't have done but here we are haha. Sissoko nearly scored at the weekend, in (in my opinion) a stronger side in a more advanced position.

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

          Thats interesting, i also have to start one of Sissoko or Williams, when i put it to the vote on here it was a resounding Williams but i was initally on Siss as cant see Norwich keeping a clean sheet even v Watford.

    2. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This is a good team 🙂

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      gtg

      Haha made the exact same move and now hoping bamford is not injured.

      Did u play ur wc in gw4?

      My team this week is very similar too

      Sa
      Taa Digne Semedo
      Salah Jota Torres Traore Sissoko
      Bamford Lukaku

      Steele Omoba Livra Antonio

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

    does anyone think that should actually be a 3-match ban?

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

      The Struijk red card? Never in a million years. I was fairly confident it would get overturned but we're Leeds so doesn't surprise me haha.

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

        the ref didn't even give a foul and he was looking right at it - pretty obvious if Elliott didn't get injured he wouldn't have even been given a yellow, VAR wouldn't have even looked at it - terrible decision imo

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

          It's a ridiculous decision if you ask me, nothing but an unfortunate accident, even the player who's laying in a hospital bed with a broken ankle is saying it was never a red card? Rules need changing if that's the case. If half of the Liverpool bench hadn't emptied and run onto the pitch it would have never been given. Obviously I'm glad Harvey is okay and wouldn't wish that upon anyone but a ridiculous decision.

        2. Boly Would
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Wasn't Son booked for his tackle on Gomes a couple of years ago, which changed to a red based on the injury? And then it was rescinded on appeal?

          Poor consistency considering the ref didn't even give a foul against Struijk, yet Son was initially booked.

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

            Yeah exactly, so why would this be any different? When I actually think this one was more accidental. All the talk is about how Harvey is only 18 etc, but Struijk is only 22 himself.. the way Klopp conducted himself was unfair and again the outcome is inconsistent.

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

      Basically he was given a red for the outcome of the injury, rather than the foul imo.

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

        But that's not correct? Or if it is, the rule needs changing.. if me and you were to be playing and run into each other by complete accident and I gashed my head open to the point it was horrible to watch/see.. would that result in you getting a red card due to the severity of the injury?

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

        This is bang on. Ref didn't even give a foul at the time

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

          Exactly. He changed his mine when Klopp and half the Liverpool players started kicking off/running onto the pitch..

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

      Hmmm its a really difficult one, at first I agreed it was a complete accident which can happen in contact sport but on watching the replays he has jumped in from behind completely off the ground and not in control, don't get me wrong I didn't think it was a bad tackle but he wasn't in control and as such landed on the back of Elliot's leg which caused his ankle to break... really tough as I love a good tackle but I do agree you need to be in control and I don't agree with jumping in off the ground as that is likely to result in an injury to the other player.

  11. Ghost of Tomiyasu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Swapped benrahma for Adama Traoré and brought in Semedo for a -4 before price rises/falls

    Now DCL is injured!!! so swap to Bamford for -8

    Play wild card or wait?
    Im not that concerned with the rest of my squad, i could tidy up the bench but im pretty happy wth my team as it is

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

      If happy, then suggest -8 coz WC is at least worth a -16 or more imo

    2. FER FUSCH AKE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      How does your bench look like? Won't advocate for a further -4.

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

      can you just play the bench?

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

      Depends what sort of team you're fielding this week.

    5. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      -8 almost never pays off. can you play someone off your bench.

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

        You're not wrong, but it's just paid off for me. Out went Son, Vardy and DCL - in came Ronaldo, Lukaku and Jota!

      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        last GW did Wilson/Obafemi/Bruno/Mahrez to DCL Ronaldo(C) gray & greenwood. can pay off depending on the players bringing in. this paid off despite DCL missing out

  12. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Benrahma owners keeping?

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

      Probably shifting for Raph. Stats last match were bad, europa threat and rotation possible.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      At least gets United game

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

        His best fixtures are after that!

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

      Could have easily returned v Southampton until Anotnio stupidly got himself sent off, capable or much larger hauls than Raph etc keeping for next 3

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

        Antonio got sent off just before full time....

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

      Not me. Was always the plan to get him for the early fixtures and get rid when Europa starts. Seems reasonable to stick to the plan.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Same here, but who are you selling him for? I already have Raphinha

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

          I'm actually planning on selling Jota and Ben for Salah and a 4.5 this week. Then possibly Harrison to Gallagher next GW.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Okay. Jota is the player I fear most not owning this week. But I guess one would fear Salah more. If you ignore their prices and penalties, Jota's stats are just as good as Salah's, so it's not like Salah is much more likely to score.

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

    Do you expect Alonso to start at the weekend or Chilly will replace him?

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd expect Chilwell to get more minutes off the bench before he starts.

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yes. Chelsea fan. Chilwell will first get the carabao cup game

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

    Bamford and Raphinha overkill?

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

      Weighing this up myself, think it might be given how they're playing.

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think it could be a smart move to double up before most others do!! Think they will start to click again some of the slightly easier teams to play!!

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

        I started with Raphinha and Harrison. Not working out so far. Now, I wouldn't double up until I see evidence of better attacking play. If they can't do that against Newcastle, I'll give up and get rid. If they do well v Newcastle, then I'd bring in two.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      its not like a bruno and cr7 double up. They are cheap. It is not a overkill

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

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Coufal Ayling Tsimikas
    Salah Torres Benrahma Raphinha Brownhill
    Ronaldo Antonio Ings
    1ft. 0.2 itb.
    A) Antonio to Bamford, Ings to Antonio next week probably
    B) Coufal to Semedo/Marcal, bench Antonio (most likely Ings to Bamford next week)
    C) Other

  16. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Digne owners whats the plan? Worth getting rid for Semedo?

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      my plan was to have him for 3 weeks and get rid for james or rudiger in gw7 but looks like I have made a mistake getting him in the first place to unnecessarily book in transfer all coz of jamers suspension. I have semedo along with him, so if u dont have him better ship

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

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Cancelo Veltman
    Salah Havertz Sarr Gray
    Toney Ronaldo

    Subs: Steele, Gilmour, Livramento, Antonio
    0.5 ITB

    A) Use my FT to do Veltman to Semedo
    B) Roll Transfer and play Veltman
    C) Replace Toney (possibly with Saint Max)

  18. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1ft.. Digne to Semedo or hold?

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

      Sell Digne for sure, so many better options

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

      Hold

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yup

  19. Miro
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you think is a better FPL asset right now ?

    Trincao or Harrison ?

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

      trinc

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

      Trincao if any

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

      Harrison

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

      Trinc, he has been unlucky not to score and wolves have great fixtures. However he does get subbed off at about 60min

  20. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Morning All,

    DCL > ?

    A- Bamford
    B- Jiminez

    Already have Traore' and Raphinha

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

      bam

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A for me mate!!

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

      A

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

      Jiminez. I had the same choice but I decided to go all in.

      More likely than not Wolves will have at least 1 or 2 games where they just click.

  21. Littlebitwizardoföz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On WC, will be playing 442:

    (a) CR7, Gray, James
    (b) Bamford, Son, Cancelo

    Any thoughts?

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Easy A

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

      Son is injured. A is better by miles and miles.

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

      A

  22. wildnothing
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bachmann Foster
    TAA Shaw Coufal Veltman Livramento
    Salah Benrahma Greenwood Jota Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Toney

    What do you think of Coufal and Toney to Semedo and Bamford?

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      these are template approved moves *thumbsup*

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

      Do you have to do Coufal > Semedo?

      I'm asking myself the same question...

  23. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Kinda regretting selling Antonio, did that to fund Ronaldo which precipitated a wild card

    Current draft is this:

    Sanchez
    TAA James Rudiger Marcal
    Salah Jota Raphinha Gray (Mendy)
    Lukaku Ronaldo (Perica)

    No way to shoehorn Ronaldo, Lukaku, Salah, TAA and Antonio - is there ? Cant have them all I suppose.

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

      You can fit them all quite easily in a 433 but the defense will be pretty poor.

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

      Perica, eh? Scored last night. For his Israeli club.

      1. Kryptonite666
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Started with him. The logic of keeping is that if he is not in the game, he cant drop. Any 4.5 strikers that you recommend

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

          If Kane gets any stinkier, Captain Scarlett might get minutes.

          I actually have CR7, Kaku, Antonio, Salah and TAA in my squad.

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

      No there's not but that's a phenomenal team

  24. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid for max 8.4? Already have Raphinha, Benrahma and Jota.

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

      Grealish?

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

        Yeah considering him. Has 2 hard fixtures after Southampton though so might get rested this weekend. Will have to monitor the City squad in the UCL tonight.

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

      Sold Grealish for Torres on a WC

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

      Grealish

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

      Honestly right now i would just go cheaper and upgrade elsewhere, best mid for next two at that price is probably Jota though

  25. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On a WC is Davinson Sanchez the best around 4.5m? Have Marcal and Livramento already

    1. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      White/Veltman

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

        prefer Sanchez over White! Also have Sanchez in goal so will avoid the double up but thanks

  26. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What can I do to improve? 1 FT 0.2 itb

    Sanchez

    TAA Semedo Ayling
    Salah(c) Torres Greenwood Gray
    Aubam Pukki CR7

    Ward Sissoko Reguilon Livramento

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

      Team looks good. Save ft

  27. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ronaldo, Salah, Lukaku and TAA to super haul this weekend?

    Cap on Salah at this point.

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

      Not Ronaldo

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        West Ham defence says hi

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

      Sure hope so, same captain here so good luck lol

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

      Hopefully - will have all 4 on WC. Salah lock in for captain

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

    Who to start for this week only?

    A. Sissoko
    B. Williams

    1. T0my
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I don't trust Norwich's defence so for me Sissoko

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

      A

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sissoko

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Going loco

  29. T0my
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with Benrahma? Keep or sell for raphinia? I've got DCL too so need to transfer out him for Bam/Jimenez. 1ft 0.0 itb

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Decided I am keeping for the next 2 GW's and then reasses.

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

      Keep Benrahma - DCL out has to be priority

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Get rid and of DCL first.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He was the next Messi after GW2. Two blanks later and he's now the new Nathan Redmond.

  30. Business Dog
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best move for this week?

    a.) Play Allan (avl)
    b.) Play Williams (WAT)
    c.) Take -4 to upgrade one of them (0.5itb)

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A