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Early Gameweek 6 team news: Injury updates on Digne, Bamford and Firmino

The third round of the EFL Cup got underway on Tuesday evening and there were a number of key injury updates to note for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers ahead of Gameweek 6.

We’ll have our usual round-up of pre-match Premier League press conferences on Thursday and Friday but in the meantime, here’s what we have heard from managers up and down the country over the last 24 hours or so.

For a list of all the current fitness concerns affecting top-flight clubs, visit our Injuries and Bans tab.

PATRICK BAMFORD, LUKE AYLING

Patrick Bamford (£8.0m), Luke Ayling (£4.5m) and Raphinha (£6.5m) all picked up injuries or exacerbated existing problems in Gameweek 6 and missed out on Leeds United’s EFL Cup tie against Fulham on Tuesday.

“Bamford has an injury in his ankle and Ayling in his knee. [Their availability against West Ham] is subject to the evolution that they have.” – Marcelo Bielsa

There was no further word from the Leeds boss on Raphinha’s hip problem, however.

LUCAS DIGNE

Lucas Digne (£5.4m) and Andre Gomes (£4.9m) were both substituted with calf injuries on Tuesday night but Everton boss Rafael Benitez doesn’t seem too concerned about either player and suggested the withdrawals were of a more precautionary nature.

“A little problem with the calf, both. So we will see. I don’t expect they will be serious but, just in case, I think it was much better to be cautious with that.” – Rafael Benitez

Everton, of course, are set to be without the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.1m), Seamus Coleman (£5.0m), Jordan Pickford (£5.0m) and Richarlison (£7.5m) for Gameweek 6 at the very least.

ROBERTO FIRMINO

Roberto Firmino (£8.8m) isn’t a well-owned FPL asset but his fitness status very much impacts the appeal and pitch-time of a more popular player, positional rival Diogo Jota (£7.7m).

The Brazilian is now back in training, although it remains to be seen if he is ready for the clash with Brentford after a month on the sidelines.

“Bobby [Firmino] trained yesterday, the first time, parts with the team, so it is not too far away when he will play again.” – Jurgen Klopp, speaking on Tuesday night

Naby Keita (£5.0m) was withdrawn in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Norwich on Tuesday, meanwhile, but Jurgen Klopp isn’t unduly worried about his midfielder.

EMILE SMITH ROWE/KIERAN TIERNEY

Both Emile Smith Rowe (£5.3m) and Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) seemed to be in discomfort when they left the field in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Burnley, with Mikel Arteta confirming the latter had been “cramping up”.

Neither player was listed in Arsenal’s medical bulletin on Tuesday, however, so it doesn’t appear as if either issue has amounted to anything.

We may get a clearer picture of this when the Gunners face Wimbledon on Wednesday.

EDOUARD MENDY

Edouard Mendy (£6.0m) faces a “race against time” to shake off a hip problem and be fit for Chelsea’s clash with Manchester City, according to his manager.

“Mendy cannot play [in the EFL Cup]. He has not been in training so far so we will try to do everything for Saturday, to reintegrate him tomorrow for individual training and hopefully Thursday’s team training, but not yet.

“I think Saturday is possible but it’s a race against pain and a race against time. So let’s see. I hope he will be back in team training on Thursday and if this goes well he can be ready for Saturday, but I don’t know right now.” – Thomas Tuchel

TARIQ LAMPTEY/YVES BISSOUMA

The 17.3%-owned Yves Bissouma (£4.6m) is a slight concern for next Monday’s M23 derby, while Tariq Lamptey (£4.4m) – who was on the bench in Gameweek 5 – should see pitch-time in Wednesday’s EFL Cup tie against Swansea.

“Yves [Bissouma] is recovering quite well, we’re hopeful that he will train at the back end of the week… and play against Crystal Palace.”

“[Tariq Lamptey] is in the squad, he will be in the 18 so there’s a good chance [he will face Swansea].” – Graham Potter

Potter went on to express caution about Lamptey’s playing comeback.

INJURY ROUND-UP

Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) isn’t likely to return until after the October international break but Alex Telles (£5.0m) and the lesser-spotted Phil Jones (unpriced) will be involved in Manchester United’s EFL Cup tie against West Ham on Wednesday night.

Lucas Moura (£6.5m) and Steven Bergwijn (£6.0m) will both miss Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek, meanwhile, with Nuno Espirito Santo characteristically uncertain over whether either player would feature in Gameweek 6.

Bench fodder favourite Josh Brownhill (£4.5m) has “got a chance” of featuring in Gameweek 6 despite a dead leg but ever-present Saints stopper Jack Stephens (£4.5m) will miss the next 10-12 weeks with a knee injury he picked up in the 0-0 with Manchester City on Saturday.

Ilkay Gundogan (£7.3m) also appears to have suffered an issue in that stalemate, as he joined a quartet of previously missing players on the sidelines for City’s 6-1 win over Wycombe on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola commented on Phil Foden (£7.9m) and Kevin De Bruyne‘s (£11.9m) fitness after that midweek thrashing:

“Phil was injured for two months after the national team. Phil doesn’t need many games to get his rhythm because he lives for football 24 hours a day. He is sharp.

“Kevin needs time for a proper pre-season. He was injured in the Champions League final and for the national team. He needs his rhythm to be fit. That’s why it was so good for him to play 90 minutes today. Knowing he is not in the right condition. Now is the moment for Kevin to start to be ready.” – Pep Guardiola

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM GAMEWEEK 5

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

    Play the fudge up

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

    Only 1 picture of Bambam?

    1. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Here, have another

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

        Too kind

  3. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    G2G for now?
    Who for C: Salah, Ronaldo or maybe Antonio?

    Guaita
    Taa* Marcal Tierney
    Salah Greenwood Jota Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio Dennis

    4.0 Gilmour Omo Christensen

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

      Good enough
      Mick, live a little

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thx for the advice.

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

      Going Sarr personally

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He is a great pick but allready used FT to ship Pickford. If not this week for Jota but for a hit, I will get him in gw7.

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

    Ok so let's settle this for once and for all. You can only pick 2

    Rudi, James, Alonso, Cancelo or Dias?

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

      Alonso and Cancelo, live a little.

      1. space mercenary
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, I put these in before the rises.

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

      Cancelo rudiger.
      Perfect mix of safety and explosiveness

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

      Rudi and... Cancelo?
      Rudi and Dias together too dull

    4. Justin Credibles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would say Rudi and Dias have less rotation risk, but would prefer Alonso and Cancelo personally as I think they have more chance of a big haul.

    5. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudi + Cancelo

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

      Obviously would prefer James and Alonso if they were nailed. But over a season Rudiger probably. And because there's no other player who'll get 30+ games for Chelseas defence probably it'll have to be Cancelo for the other position because of Mendy not being an option.

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

        Zinchenko?

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

          Injured for now. Switch to Dias if he's starting to rotate a lot with Cancelo.

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

      Rudiger and Dias

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

      Last week on WC I picked James and Cancelo. If I was to pick this week it would either be Alonso and Dias or Alonso and Rudiger.

      The fullback spots on both teams are precarious but with massive upsides if get attacking returns. For balance I would pick one of Dias and Rudiger, then your choice of the risky picks.

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

      So clearly for attacking returns, Cancelo and Alonso with 2 cheapies waiting as autosubs or Rudiger and Dias for consistent flow of points.

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

      Cancelo & TAA

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

        This was only for Chelsea and City.

        TAA would already be in the team.

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

        And the reason I said pick 2...

      3. Vlad Tepes
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Can have 3 of them, TAA, Cancelo + Rudiger

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

          Facepalm

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

        Sry Cancelo & James to partner TAA (Rudiger if you're more risk averse)

        Reckon James gets at least 3-4 starts from the 6 games GW7-12 judging how Tuchel has utilised him to date in the league:

        League games under Tuchel - Reece James:
        1. Wolves - Benched (No-Show)
        2. Burnley - Benched (Cameo'd)
        3. Spurs - Started
        4. Sheff Utd - Started
        5. Newcastle - Benched (Cameo'd)
        6. Southampton - Started
        7. Man Utd - Benched (Cameo'd)
        8. Liverpool - Started
        9. Everton - Started
        10. Leeds - Benched (Cameo'd)
        11. West Brom - Started
        12. Crystal Palace - Benched (Cameo'd)
        13. Brighton - Started
        14. West Ham - Benched (Cameo'd)
        15. Fulham - Started
        16. Man City - Started
        17. Arsenal - Started
        18. Leicester - Started
        19. Aston Villa - Started
        20. Crystal Palace - Benched (Cameo'd)
        21. Arsenal - Started
        22. Liverpool - Started
        23. Aston Villa - Suspended
        24. Spurs - Burgled

        League (Total): Started 14 of last 23 available
        League (Pre-burglary): started 8 of last 10 available

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

          Pre-burglary 😆 😆 😆

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

          Given we are now post-burglary, could we have those starting stats please. Surely they are more relevant?

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

            Not following you... the post burglary "starting stats" are one game?

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

              Starting stats please.

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

                I have no clue what you mean 😆

                Help a brother out & clarify plz

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

                  we are now in the post burglary era. Therefore I feel post burglary starting stats are more relevant that pre burglary .. I know it's a small sample size..

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

                    So you mean the one game - number 24 in the list above?

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

                      so he's on a 0% appearance rate.. hmm that's not promising

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

                        I was wondering there for a second, I thought you were missing the obvious line 24 in the table 😆

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

                        no, i knew the 'stat' 🙂

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

                        Oh right I see - Jolly good

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

                    The post burglary stats are just the last game against Spurs. There aren't any more.

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

                      yes i know that

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

                        Sorry to make you labour the joke.

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

                        you had help.. i guess i need to work on delivery 😀

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

                        Both the delivery and the content 😆

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

                        😀

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

                        🙄

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

                        They say it's the way you tell them...

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

            We have them

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

          Thank you for this. Not sure if I'm reassured or not as an owner. Can you give us one for Chillwell?

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

            Can we also get the points per game for Jame's cameo appearances while you are at it?

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

              Yeah he has no goals, assists or cleansheets points in any league cameo's (excluding fantasy assists, he might have one of those, transfrmkt doesn't measure them)

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

            I could mate but i'd get carpal tunnel stitching it all together from transfrmkt again

            Maybe some other time

            If we had a members area that could give us this stuff I'd pay the subscription in a heartbeat

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

          This is very helpful thank you. Makes me wonder if Cancelo is a better pick than James then. 14/23 isnt great.

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

            Personally I think Cancelo is unquestionably a better pick than James

            For me its whether James is a better pick than Rudi or Alonso that's the real question

    11. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Digne

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

        Troll

    12. StingRay
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      RUDIGER & CANCELO

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

    Digne injury doesn’t seem too serious
    Probably hold for this week? Have Williams to fill in for him incase he doesn’t play.

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

      What is a point or 2 between friends anyway

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

    Seems like I’ve to keep one of Torres/jota till gameweek 8.
    Which one would you keep? Not keen on either honestly.

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

      Jota

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

      Jota

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

      J

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

      Jota

    5. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Jota, will at least actually start the next one at least. Torres could easily miss out 2 times in a row

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

      Is Bruno/Ings to Sarr/Ronaldo worth a -4?

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

        Yes

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

        Maybe..

        Queue another defensive display by Villa and Ings nicking a goal. Bruno could also match CR7 in any week. And will you betting rid for Lukaku next week anyway?

        Sarr should do well against Newcastle but fixtures dry up pretty soon. I wouldn't personally, but could work out.

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

          plan is to WC GW8 so would be Ronaldo for 2 weeks and then Lukaku. My other option is just Ings - Antonio for free and go without Ronaldo. (other strikers are Jimenez and Obafemi)

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

            That's exactly what I would do. Taking a hit for just two weeks when both players you are replacing are fit and decent players is an unnecessary gamble imo. I'd also definitely want Antonio for free against Leeds. More than Ronaldo -4 - Bruno against Villa.

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

              I agree with this. I brought in the same players for a hit, but I had to lose Toney and already had Antonio. I wouldn’t want to go without Antonio this week

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

        Yes

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

      Since I’ve used wildcard have to think long term.
      From gameweeks 8-10
      Pool have WAT A MUN A BHA H
      city have BUR H BHA A CRY H
      I can get grealish for jota but that would require another -4 or else I can do jota to grealish for free after the Burnley game.
      What would you do?
      Gw8:-Jota to grealish -4
      Gw9: jota to grealish FT
      really want to catch the Burnley fixture but is it worth the -4?

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

        Anyone? Bit of a long post since I don’t post many long ones.

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

        No it's not. Stick with Jota unless Firmino confirmed as starting. Do the move for free.

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

        I wouldn't get a citeh player for a hit. Jota to Gallagher for long term.

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

        City home to Burnley is usually a massacre. I'd get him before that.

        I'm actually thinking of going to Torres. He is quite unpopular at the moment, but I think he plays 70-80% of the games. They need someone up top.

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

        Ah, the Jota conundrum. I have it myself. 😆

        Don't exclude the possibility of just keeping Jota, after GW9 Liverpool's fixtures are fine and we are talking about the player with the 3rd-best xGI in the PL so far. Sure, Firmino will eat into Jota's gametime a bit but that will also affect Salah & Mané.

        Grealish is in my thoughts also but I certainly wouldn't take a -4 to make it GW8 rather than GW9, either will do for me as it stands. Pépé also worth considering perhaps.

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

          Jota’s bean a massive let down. How high did hid he want the goal, when playing against Palace...⚽️

        2. Sidekick_08
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Only Jota seems to get subbed off early though, for Firmino. Sometimes he could be benched as well, and Firmino will start.

          Don't see Salah/Mane being rotated anywhere close to what we'll see for Jota.

          You're right though, he could still be good value.

    8. boyler
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ings to Bamford ? Seems like a no brainer?

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

        seriously?

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

        Not worried about injury update in this article?

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

      Save ABD keep both Greenwood/Jota, or get one of Benrahma, Sarr and Gallagher?

      Sanchez
      TAA, Marchal, White
      Salah, Jota, Greenwood, Raphina
      Ronaldo, Jimenez, Antonio

      Subs: Steele, Sissoko, Livra, Christensen

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

        *and

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

        Save.

      3. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Save...

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

        Cheers!

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

      How to improve my team with 2FT but 0 itb
      Sanchez
      Coady Livramento TAA (White Willimas)
      Salah Sarr Traoré Raphina (Allan)
      Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

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

        Not sure you can, that team is well-and-truly painted into a corner. Best burn a FT.

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

        depends how you feel about your wolves. not my cup of tea so id trade one of them, but if you are happy to stick then.. i dunno.. save 0.1 on white?

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

        Consider a GK switch? Ramsdale perhaps

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

          Yes good fixtures

      4. Dexters Laboratory
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Traore to Gallagher / Sanchez to Ramsdale,

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

          Yes that's what I need

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

        I'd maybe switch 4m keeper to Foster if you don' have him? He could be a regular now. Better than burning a FT

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

          Cheers mate

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

        If nothing else, maybe Allan to Gilmour? I liked the way he nicked a bonus point in last game, despite losing.

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

          Cheers

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

      Hey fam

      A. Rudiger
      B. Alonso

      1. Cancelo
      2. Dias

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

        A1

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

        B1

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

        So hard, for me it's AB1 tbh, but if only 2, A1

      4. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A1

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

        B1 is the non-coward route

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

        a1

      7. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A1

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

        A1

      9. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A2 for nailedness and then one of the other two as a double up if you can?

      10. nolard
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B2

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

        B1 with TAA Shaw and Livra in a 4-4-2 is the dream…..Shaw will rack up in the tougher fixtures, mark my words!

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

        A1

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

      Gtg? 1.4itb
      Sanchez
      TAA-Rudiger-Duffy
      Salah-Jota-Sarr-Benrahma
      Antonio-Lukaku-Bamford
      Steele-Semedo-Bissouma-Williams
      Taking a hit GW7 Jota to Raphinha + Semedo to Alonso/Thiago Silva

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

        G2G

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

          cheers

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

        Semedo over Duffy

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

          yeah not sure who to play out of the two just yet

    13. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will Jota start against Brentford?

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

        yeah

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

        Most likely, yeah.

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

        I reckon he'll start and play like 70/75 and then be benched vs City next week

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

        Dosen’t seem like Firmino is ready for Max more than A cameo based on Klopp’s comments

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

      Think I knoe the answer to this but just in case:

      A) Bamford and Greenwood - Lukaku and Elyounoussi for a hit
      B) Keep Bamford, Sissoko can play if he misses out

      0.1 short for Gallagher, which may have made the decision easier.

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

        *know

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

        Keep Bamford if he's fit

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

        A

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

        B

      5. nolard
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        b

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

      Thoughts on Mount/Grealish as WC options from GW7/GW8?

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

        Meh, I'd rather double down on Chelsea defence +Lukaku and as for Grealish he could be decent but just too many potential mids playing for City to go for them

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

        Mount is a set-and-forget with good fixtures type, but I'd want those types to be nailed which it seems he isn't
        Grealish is a good keep but don't captain option at that price I reckon

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

          think JG has a haul in him at some point, esp at LW

      3. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Think Dias will score more points than Grealish long term

    16. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez Foster
      TAA Shaw White Livramento Ayling
      Salah Mount Raphinha Benrahma Gilmour
      Ronaldo Antonio Bamford

      A) mount to sarr (worried about rotation for mount)
      B) save ft, bench mount, play livramento
      C) save ft, play mount

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

        C but I'd play Livramento over White/Ayling

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

          Cheers

    17. HARLEY
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Appreciate if can help me

      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw Coufal
      Salah Jota Barnes Raphinha
      Ronaldo(C) Antonio Toney
      (Foster White Duffy Brownhill)

      2FT 0.4 ITB

      Planning to transfer Barnes to Sarr/Gray but worried if Barnes will haul against Burnley.

      Any idea?

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

        I would just get rid off Barnes for Sarr and probably ASM for Toney

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

          How about Barnes Coufal > Sarr Rudiger? But thinking to use only 1FT

      2. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I wouldn't get rid of barnes id consider Toney > Dennis which will leave 1.5 itb and 2 FT for next week

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

      Imagine Chilwell starts GW6. Ha ha it will be transfers back and forward in this CHE defence.

      Could be better to go Dias and Cancelo.

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

        lineup for Villa tonight will be interesting - if Chilwell doesn't start this one then it's getting a bit weird

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

          I am seriously thinking of doubling up on TAA and VVD to get away from wanting to change my defence every week lol.

          I am on Matip and Trent at the moment but looks like Matip will not play every GW.

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

            yeah, I think TAA, VVD, Cancelo is a solid start and I'll probably do it on IB WC

    19. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Whos more likely to keep clean sheet?

      Veltman (cry) or Mitchell (BHA), think I have to go for home advantage.

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

        Veltman

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

        I go with CS odds on decisions like this - less annoying when getting it 'wrong'

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

          where can you find those or is it a member exclusive?

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

            bookie sites

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

              do you by any chance know what the percentages were for southampton v city and norwich v watford last week?

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

                  and yes, I would have played Williams over Livramento 😀

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

                    aha yes. have you seen me comment that the other day or are you just making an assumption (correct) above?

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

                      assumption haha

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

                        aha, well done.

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

                    great thanks for that link, really helpful.

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

                    Livra and Duffy need to be adjusted from CS odds given added attacking point potential.

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

                      That is true, yes, but the differential was great.

      3. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Go with Mitchell. Webster remains out, so Veltman will probably play CB rather than RWB.

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

      If Foster is to become a regular starter then I think I would be willing to shift Sanchez to Ramsdale.
      I used the WC gw4, the above would take 2 transfers thus I won't be capable in the short term, personally. What are people's thoughts?

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

        it won't be capable*

    21. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      on a WC with Rudiger and Cancelo

      0-0 Chelsea vs city this weekend would be peachy!!

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

        Chelsea 1-0 City

        Lukaku goal.

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

        Wouldn't surprise me

    22. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not a lot of love for Azpi? Despite starting second most games in Defence for Tuchel behind Rudiger.

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

        because Rudiger is 0.5 cheaper.

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

          0.4 now*

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

        Price. Rudiger cheaper. Would prefer Dias/Cancelo at that price

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Those KDB-like half space crosses to Lukaku from Azpi though.

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

        Yep

        He matches Dias almost exactly for value based on last season and not a lot in it for starts either once Tuchel was in and rather think Chelsea defence will be top this time.

        Issue for me Alonso and Cancelo.

    23. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford has an injury in his ankle and Ayling in his knee. [Their availability against West Ham] is subject to the evolution that they have.” --what do the twitter doctors say regarding this?

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

        Evolution? What r they..Pokemons?

      2. The Rumour Mill
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        They are currently too injured to play, but if they improve sufficiently over the next 3 days they will play against West Ham. Thats the translation basically. Await Bielsa's pre match presser basically, and we may get embargo quotes Friday night too, with the deadline a saturday morning.

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

        The only question remains

        Who does not own Everton attacking assets for GW6???

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

          And Antonio!

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

          Everton have attacking assets still standing?
          Let me point you to GW5

    24. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Transferred in Rudiger last night but already regretting not getting James.

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

        You'll probably be happy with it in 6 gameweeks time

        1. Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Do you think Rudiger can outscore James?

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

            He'll get more starts so yeah probably. If James wasn't subbed on most games he doesn't play Id get him but those 1 pointers are super annoying

            1. Amartey Partey
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Hopefully he keeps getting benched for a while. I think he’ll get his place back soon though.

      2. james 101
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Smart man

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

        Can get both

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

          this.

        2. Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          That could work. I’ve got Alonso too at the moment and bringing in Lukaku in a couple weeks time.

    25. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is anyone else thinking of selling TAA for a few weeks to have Lukaku and Ronaldo?

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

        TAA is not essential.

        1. Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          It looks like Chelsea and City defenders can match him when the fixtures turn.

      2. Parcel Badger
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not for me... Rather have Trent and a decent midfield with 1 of Luk or Ron

        1. Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I can put together a decent midfield still but it does suck losing TAA. Lukaku looks essential from GW9 though.

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

        Nope, Salah will go before Trent if I need cash

        1. Amartey Partey
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Oh wow. Interesting. I can’t get myself to take out Salah.

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

            Salah looks in the best form of his career. Adding assists to goals. Plus the extra point for goals and clean sheets will add up.

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

        No, I haven't.

    26. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Have no idea how to use 2 ft 0.3m itb, or atleast 1, some help if posable.

      Sanchez
      Taa, Shaw, Coady
      Salah, Jota, Grealish, Benrahma, Raphina
      Ronaldo, Antonio

      Steele, White, Amartey, Scarlet

      1. Parcel Badger
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Solid team... ain't broke don't fix...
        Personally I'd maybe move Jota on soon (maybe grealish with next two fixtures...)
        Don't like the Coady pick so could upgrade that?
        Otherwise put your feet up

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

        amartey to livramento or Steele to Foster if hes likely to play (exciting!)

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

      Hmm why didn't Bielsa talk about Raphinhas evolution? Is it his final form? So he must not be injured 🙂

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

        Spoiler: he's charizard

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

          I knew it!

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

        Yeah but with a Leeds team hanging by a limb with key players out, Raphina might not be such a good option.

    28. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maximus Bonus,

      Thanks for the James stats above. Im slightly worried by the number of cameos. I think that's because he can change a game based on Azpi or James, they're very different levels of attack vs Defence. Whereas on the other flank Alonso and Chilwell off very similar threats, so that could be seen as a luxury sub by a manager who strongly advocates having 5 subs.

      Also, wholeheartedly agree that there should be information on game time on here too. I use transfermrket in the exact same way you did. FFS should have it! Especially these days when rotation is so rife.

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

      Why everybody is ready to buy chelase/city defender this gw .. they are playing togethr.
      Why you guys don’t wait and rush that defense

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

        I needed to get Rudiger this week otherwise I would be priced out.
        Despite the 'poor' fixture this week I believe this is better than the alternative of Christensen/Silva next week.