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FPL Team Reveal: Injury problems and the hunt for Bamford replacements

Phil Gill, aka @fplsorcerer, is an incredibly successful Fantasy Premier League (FPL) veteran who can boast of two top 1k finished, six top 5k finishes and eight top 10k finishes.

Phil sits 85th in the Career Hall of Fame and currently has an overall rank of 143k.

Here he discusses his team plans for the weekend and beyond.

FPL Gameweek 5 Review

  • Points: 72
  • Overall Rank: 143k 

Gameweek 5 felt like a breakthrough with my rank moving from 220k to 143k. My moves to take out Harry Kane (£12.2m) and Diego Jota (£7.7m) for Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) and Patrick Bamford (£7.9m) paid dividends although Bamford is now injured for this week. These moves, although quite template, pushed my rank up more than 70k places. 

Gameweek 6 ‘Bus Team’

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When I set my team after the game updated on Friday evening, I was thinking how great it looked and how I would save my transfer for the Chelsea fixture shift next week. But then broke the news in midweek that Bamford was out and Luke Ayling (£4.5m) and Raphinha (£6.5m) were doubts. So my team is currently looking problematic with the risk that I only have nine players available.

Here are my thoughts on how to optimize my team this week.

An obvious transfer for me to make is to take out Bamford who is out this week. I thought about keeping him especially looking at the Leeds fixtures but not knowing how long he is out for is problematic. For all we know, he could miss Gameweek 7 too as there is no clear-cut news on his length of absence and I need players starting this Gameweek. 

I looked at the following Bamford replacements…

  • Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m), whose run after this week looks irresistible but this means also losing Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.6m) or Mason Greenwood (£7.7m) and I don’t want to lose them especially not for a bench player when I need all the players I can this week.
  • Chris Wood (£6.8m), who faces a Leicester team that has been giving away many headed chances and who has Norwich at home next week. But then he faces Man City away.
  • Odsonne Edouard, (£6.5m) passes the eye test and has some good fixtures on the way. But he may still not start as Viera feels he still needs bedding into the premier league.
  • Adam Armstrong (£6.0m), who has been getting a lot of chances and faces Wolves at home next but then next week it’s Chelsea away.
  • Salomón Rondón (£6.0m), with Norwich at home but that would be a transfer for one week and I am not keen to use my Wildcard anytime soon.

None of these options appeal to me so I looked at possible midfield player transfers. The key players I wanted for this week even before the injuries filtered through were Demarai Gray (£5.8m) and Ismaila Sarr (£5.8m). Both players are in top form and have good fixtures this week with Gray probably the slightly better option with his long-term fixtures and Everton’s injuries. However, I don’t have the funds to upgrade Josh Brownhill (£4.5m) to one of them and I am not too keen to replace Raphinha as he has good fixtures and may even play this Gameweek.

So I have opted for a double transfer move which means yet another 4 point hit but almost guarantees me 11 playing players this week whilst strengthening my squad. 

Gameweek 6 Transfers

FPL Team Reveal: Injury problems and the hunt for Bamford replacements

Bamford and Brownhill have gone out and in come Emmanuel Dennis (£5.3m) and Sarr.

This allows me to get Sarr, the top player that I wanted this week, and to start Raphinha with Dennis as a back-up if he doesn’t play. This move also frees up money in the bank for me to get a premium Chelsea player next week without taking a hit so it seems like the most sensible option all round despite the four-point hit. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet as I’m waiting to see if any more team news becomes available about Raphinha especially and any other of my players. But I am almost certain that these will be my moves which I feel will safeguard my team for this week and going forward despite taking another four-point hit.

Gameweek 6 Captain

Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) gets the captaincy for me at home to Aston Villa. Other good options are Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) away to Brentford and Michael Antonio (£7.9m) away to Leeds. However, I think Ronaldo is the best pick this week with the home fixture and he will also likely be the highest owned captain.  If I was to gamble though, I would go for Antonio captain against an injury-hit Leeds team. 

Thanks again for reading and good luck for the Gameweek.

696 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Captain Salad or Ronny?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Has to be Ronaldo imo I dont own him and dreading it 🙂

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo eats salad for breakfast.

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

      Ronny for me

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

      Ronny

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

    Current def.
    Rudiger - Alonso - TAA - shaw (duffy)

    A. start duffy, bench rudi.
    B. gtg

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

      B

  3. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Traore > Sarr with a FT?

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

      Yup

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

    Saka dropped to 6.2 overnight. Any reason not to put him into my WC team? On a load of set pieces with decent fixtures

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No reason no

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

      Nope, no reason. Low ownership so could be a differential

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

      His form isn't the best but it can change quickly. Worth a punt in my opinion.

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

        Cheers, think I will, prefer him to Gray who I have there rn. Haven’t watched last couple Arsenal games, but him/ESR/Tierney seemed the best players in the first few matxhes

  5. S9PKE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start Tores, Toney or White?

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

      White

      1. S9PKE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Worried with Arsenal but you may be right

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

    Think I’m captaining Antonio, anyone else?

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

      me too 🙂

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Camzy was.

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

      Gotta be Ronaldo I reckon

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Between him and Salah and am going Salah but Antonio could do really well yes

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

      Getting last minute ronaldo fear!

    6. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      0/

    7. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Too much of a risk

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

    Will we get any news on Raph?

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

      Doubt it

    2. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bielsa usually tight lipped or cryptic at best.

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

        In past seasons he told the XI always in pressers but maybe that has changed a bit.

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

          But of course no more news from him before gw.

  8. tim
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Morning lads!

    Foster or Sanchez?

    Cheerio!

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

      Sanchez

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Foster

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

      50-60

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

        Might go w Sanchez coz most peeps in my ML will.

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

    Is Tsimkas expected to start?
    And TAA?

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

      Robbo and Trent probably start

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No and yes.

    3. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      There is a bit of a chance of Tsimkas if Klopp feels TAA is not necessary and could use a few extra days to fully recover.

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

        Dont you think Milner would then take Trent's place?

  10. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is any fwd worth getting for Bamford for a hit other than Antonio?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

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

      Ronaldo

  11. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Torres confirmed out?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Who knows

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Pep

  12. tryf88
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    Shaw, taa, christensen
    Salah, sarr, jota, gray, raph
    Ronaldo (c), antonio
    Foster, Liv, Dennis, Amartey

    Gtg? Is bench order ok? Or swap dennis for Liv?

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

      Dennis first sub for me

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

    Foster nailed for Watford? Bachmann on the bench last week and out this week with an injury...

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Foster will start in that case.

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

    Play 2 from:

    A) James (Reece)
    B) Semedo
    C) Duffy
    D) Livramento

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

      A & D

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A,D

  15. BelgianCoach
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to play: White or Semedo?

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

      White

  16. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I own Raphinha, Toney and Ayling. Currently only need to start 1, which is Raphinha.

    2FT - which move would be best?

    A) Toney --> ASM
    B) Ayling --> 4.5 DEF - eg: White

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      (Have Sánchez as GK, so not keep to double-up with Duffy)

  17. Sprets
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) Raphinha
    B) Livramento

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

      play a, I think he'll either start or not play at all.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. All Hail K
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Liv

  18. @persecuted_by_mods
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Any early rumours/team leaks?

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not seen anything

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers

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

        Suggestions for Bamford replacement (within 8.2M), already have Antonio. I am inclined towards Armstrong or ASM.

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

          Armstrong

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

            Strong fixture bar che(A)

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

          ASM

          Better player
          Talisman
          Scores and assists

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

        Play two from:
        A. Torres
        B. Livra
        C. Reguillon
        D. Coady

      4. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        2FTs, 0.2itb.
        A. Raph >> Gray/Benrahma
        B. Ings >> ASM/Jimmy
        C. Ayling >> Duffy

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

          B

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

        Hi friends

        Should I play sissoko or white

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          White

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

        Field two of Jimenez, Duffy & Livramento (have Sanchez)?

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

        Starting Foster or Sanchez ?

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

          I think Foster

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

        Wondering if I should do anything with a transfer, or just save?

        Also start Foster over Sanchez this week?

        Foster
        Shaw/TAA/Ayling
        Traore/Salah/Raphina/Jota/Benrahma
        Antonio/Ronaldo

        Subs:Sanchez/Livramento/Veltman/Perica

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

        Who is best Bamford replacement for next two GW only, will use WC then during the international break (other attackers CR7 and Antonio)

        A) Pukki
        B) King
        C) Dennis
        D) Rondon

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

          I think there are possibly better options than those 4.

      10. Garfield1001
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Best Bamford replacement:

        ASM
        Armstrong
        Jimenez

        Thanks

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

          short term or long term pick?

          1. Garfield1001
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Short term probably

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

              a or b then.

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

          I’m going Jimenez in the hope he pops, plus he has a nice fixture next week too

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

        Morning lads, have 1FT and 0,9m itb. Have a rough time picking which gw to use wc, considering gw8. cheers

        foster
        taa shaw livramento
        benrahma salah greenwood sarr
        cr7 antonio bamford*

        sanchez esr tsimi amartey

        a) GTG. save ft (play ESR)
        b) bamford->asm/jimenez/maupay

        Then gw7: tsimi->chelsea def

      12. JollyGoodYellows
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Start one of:

        A) Semedo
        B) Livramento
        C) Toney

        1. All Hail K
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Liv

      13. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hi folks!! Is Bamford’s price locked??? On the section on here of price rises and fallers, Last night it says ‘Bamford +0.0’

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

          He rose then fell in the same week, so it will have been +0.1 before the drop last night.