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FPL Q&A: Chelsea defenders, the best Man City midfielder and picking rotation risks

The international break is almost over and the return of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is just around the corner.

The lack of Premier League action has been a bit more bearable this time around for me, as I am on a Wildcard.

I will be discussing my Wildcard picks in this article but first I’ll be answering some questions from the community ahead of Gameweek 8.


Q: A mid-priced Manchester City midfielder seems essential for Gameweeks 8-10 but all of them have various levels of safety v risk. Who’s the best one for a three-week punt? (@The_TVSnob)

The best FPL midfielders for a Gameweek 8 Wildcard 6

A: Firstly, there’s an excellent article by Tom Freeman on Man City assets that I’d recommend reading.

The article already covers stats in depth so without going into that, I think Phil Foden (£7.9m) is the one. Jack Grealish’s (£7.9m) performances have started to dip a bit and I think it’s time that he gets a bit of a breather from the starting XI and Foden’s recent performances for club and country have been exemplary. I think this is a big year for the youngster and on current form, he is as likely to start as any Man City midfielder. Brighton and Crystal Palace are not easy games, either, so I don’t think Pep Guardiola has the luxury of benching his most in-form player for those matches. 


Q: With Reece James back in training, I’m considering including him in my Wildcard team. If he doesn’t start against Brentford, Tino Livramento or Shane Duffy will come on for me. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ruben Dias are my other defenders. Thoughts?  (@sharansanil18)

A: I had covered Chelsea assets, particularly in defence, in depth in this piece a fortnight ago. The conclusion I reached was that in order to improve the supply to Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m), Chelsea’s best crosser, Reece James (£5.5m), needs to be in the starting XI. 

We don’t know the extent of James’ fitness yet so he could still miss Brentford but then he is back for the trio of fixtures – Norwich, Newcastle and Burnley – which look great for attacking returns. Sure you could go Antonio Rudiger (£5.8m) for the security of starts but those fixtures look prime for attacking returns and the upside of James is too much to resist for me. 

One caveat with James, though, is that he can also play in central midfieldd, which means the chances of him being brought on for a late cameo are quite high, much more so than it is with Ben Chilwell (£5.6m) and Marcos Alonso (£6.0m). However, I do believe he is the clear first choice for that right wing-back slot and the competition isn’t as fierce on the opposite flank, so it is a risk worth taking in my opinion. With Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) and Ruben Dias (£6.1m) secure starters in your squad, I think you can afford one ‘risky’ pick in James with Shane Duffy (£4.3m) and Tino Livramento (£4.2m) as back-ups. 


Q : Should we sell Marcos Alonso? (@beckmaniac)

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A: This is a tricky question. At the start of the season, I would have said that Ben Chilwell is our clear first-choice left wing-back and that Marcos Alonso’s appearances would be limited.

Chilwell’s recent struggles have been well documented but he looks to be back in the groove with goals for club and country. He is also a much better crosser of the ball than Alonso, so he also helps in improving the supply to Romelu Lukaku.

However, Alonso was impressive for Spain over the international break, putting in strong performances in both matches. He also offers a significant height advantage over Chilwell and when facing teams such as Brentford, that might work in the Spaniard’s favour. 

So that means there is legitimate competition for that left wing-back spot now, and performances/opposition could dictate who plays in each match. The positive thing, though, is that if either is benched, it is rare they come on as a substitute. So, if you have a decent option off the bench, I would stick with Alonso for now. 

If I was to bring in one of the two on Wildcard, it would be Chilwell. But I still prefer Reece James over either of them due to the reasons mentioned in the earlier question. 

It’s going to be almost impossible to predict who starts with the fixture congestion Chelsea have between now and the end of the calendar year. If you don’t fancy the headache, I would sell and bring in somebody like Antonio Rudiger or Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.1m). 


Q: Who are the best three premium defenders from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City to have in our Wildcard team (@PriteshShetty87)

The Liverpool one is easy and doesn’t really need much explaining why: Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Man City one is slightly trickier. I still think Joao Cancelo (£6.2m) will play a large number of games due to Benjamin Mendy’s non-availability and his versatility on either flank but he is not as nailed as Ruben Dias. Oleksandr Zinchenko’s (£5.3m) return from injury is also a slight concern.

The centre-back’s potential is a bit limited, though. The Man City attackers will likely hoover up the bonus points so you’re looking at a six-pointer in most weeks. Cancelo has looked menacing in attack, by contrast, and I would take the risk there as the upside is worth it. 

For Chelsea, it depends on your squad and your appetite for risk. If you’re looking for the most nailed option, it would be Antonio Rudiger. If you’re looking for someone who’s almost as secure but has some attacking upside it would be Cesar Azpilicueta. Reece James is the one to go for if you are ok with “upside chasing”. 


Q: How many “high risk, high reward” players should we target on a Wildcard, i.e Joao Cancelo, Ben Chilwell, Phil Foden, Hwang Hee-chan? (Sam @lotfpl)

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A: This is an interesting question. Of the four players mentioned, I don’t think Joao Cancelo and Hwang Hee-chan (£5.6m) are huge risks in terms of game-time. They are arguably part of their team’s first-choice starting XI. Hwang offers something different from the other three Wolves wingers in that he’s a goalscorer. The other three are primarily creators so I do believe in terms of security of starts that the South Korean is pretty nailed. The risk with Hwang is, of course, that there are no real exit routes around the £5.5m bracket. 

Ben Chilwell again depends on the makeup of your squad. Benchings are inevitable so if you have the depth, it’s a decent option. Phil Foden also isn’t that much of a riskm in my opinion, in the short term.

So if I had to answer your question, I’d say maybe two. I wouldn’t include Cancelo in that list though. 


Q: Now that Son Heung-min has risen in price, is there any midfielder who is nailed and good FPL wise in the £7.0m-£10.0m bracket? (@FPL_Mihir)

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A: First off, I don’t think it’s necessary to spend your money as the cheaper midfielders are offering value in the sub-£7.0m range. Don’t let price bias cloud your thinking: get the cheaper guys and keep cash in the bank for when more expensive options emerge. I’m a big fan of having some money left over to allow flexibility even after a Wildcard. 

There are some options, though. Phil Foden has been discussed already and I do fancy Mason Mount (£7.4m) for the upcoming run, as well. Thomas Tuchel namechecked him as having a good relationship with Romelu Lukaku and his stock has gone up after how poor Chelsea have looked in his absence. 

My Wildcard team

This is the Wildcard team I’m currently looking at ahead of Gameweek 8. Raphinha (£6.6m) will probably be benched for Shane Duffy and in case Reece James does miss the Brentford game, I’ll have Tino Livramento sub in.

There are some question marks regarding Romelu Lukaku’s availability but I think his withdrawal from the third/fourth-place UEFA Nations League game was just precautionary.

Most of the picks are fairly template but I’m punting on Adam Armstrong (£6.0m) ahead of Saints’ great run of fixtures.

My fellow Pro Pundit Lateriser and I discuss our Wildcard drafts and several other transfer targets in this week’s episode of the FPL Wire.

I highly recommend checking it out below! 

266 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso & Chilwell on WC - move on the one that doesn't start to Reece James in a week or two and soak up the price changes - easy.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Liked this idea when you floated it the other day and like it still

  2. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    If anyone now asks ‘Foden or Grealish’ they deserve to be shot.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      So definitely Foden then, or is it Grealish?

      Actually, neither for me

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tis the dungeon they deserve. Three days, no trials!

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Last GW: Rudiger or Alonso?
      Winner: Azpi

      This GW: Foden or Grealish?
      Winner: probably Mahrez

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

        Winner: Torres

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          That's what the last WCers in GW4 thought.

          The lesson was a painful one

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

            That's the risk. It seems like he either starts or no cameos. Just make sure you have the bench to cover

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think either is correct.

      If I'm punting on a City mid it'll be Torres.

      1. Rligudfootiemanager
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, there was some interesting anaylsis where Foden has ALWAYS been rested after Eng internationals. He may be saved for UCL games which are key after the PSG loss.

        https://twitter.com/TheRealNiemi/status/1447925902663356440

        I think Torres too.

  3. Fulchester's New Centr…
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Actually, for a skinflint like me, nice to be able to read more than the first paragraph of something.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yay! Same here 😀

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do you like that WC team, Sir Shakey?

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Son, James and Armstrong don't really do it for me, although I can understand why they are there. But what do I know? I still have Harvey Barnes.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Playing the long game, huh.

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Lindelof and Bailly make me want to keep 1 more week.

  4. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Bruno to Son worth -4 ?

    Original plan is to ditch Bruno for Raph (nor) in GW10, and use the money to do Sarr to Son in GW12

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      worth a "punt"

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Are you sure Son is a punt? 🙂

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Getting rid of Bruno is a punt 😉

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I think keeping him is a better punt 😉

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Leicester can't defend

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed. But then my keepers are Schmeichel and Ward, and I also got Ronaldo lol

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Username should stay as is.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah it's like an assurance for me, but by GW10 it'll probably change 🙂

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

      Not for a hit. LEI defence is poor

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed. Bruno and Ronaldo vs Schmeichel so hedging my bets here

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

          Schmeichel will get 1-2 save points

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            That'd be lovely

  5. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Need some help here.
    A) Time to use my WC
    B) Greenwood out
    C) Other

    Sanchez
    Semedo-Rüdiger-Cancelo
    Salah-Raph-Greenwood-Benrahma
    Ronaldo-Toney-Antonio

    Steele-Gilmour-White-Antonio-Ayling*

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      save

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Eaay save

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

      Antonio in your 11 and bench....

      Save team as it is

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Three radically different options.
      2 Antonios is a canny move.
      Greenwood out is plenty.
      I have benched Raph and moved WHite ahead of him.

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

    Iv been away since end of last gw. Kinda enjoy the break even tho I hate the IB looming beforehand but use the opportunity to rest the head.

    Anyhow iv logged on and u have the following flagged.

    Digne
    Rudiger
    Lukaku
    TAA

    Should I panic now or wait lol

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I*

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      TAA is fit. Need to wait for an update on the rest.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Where have you been away? The post lacks sufficient detail.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Ment away frm social media including ffs and fpl

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          gardening?

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope. Just wait for pressers

  7. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo James Livramento
    Salah Saka Gray
    Ronaldo Antonio Toney

    (4.0 Raphinha Semedo Sissoko)
    0 FT & 1.5m

    With TAA & James now back in full training I will keep & start them.

    Is this team G2G?
    Tempted to take a hit for Semedo to Dias and bench Livramento.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Gtg

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

      GTG

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What they said

  8. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC? Torres will become Raphina next week.

    Ramsdale
    Trent Cancelo Rudiger Azpi
    Salah Mane Torres
    Maupay Jiminez Antonio

    Subs: Mbuemo, Livramento, Allan

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tis very different, and therefore unacceptable. Dungeon.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Different to everything else on here. Still think that if fit, Lukaku is a must for this Chelsea run-in of fixtures.

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

      Looks interesting. For me, I'm not a huge fan of banking transfers as you never know what injuries/suspensions may happen in GW8

  9. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm, I feel like there is a lot of upside to this WC draft over the next 3 GWks, particularly with the City mids.

    Ramsdale
    TAA • Cancelo • James (Duffy • Livramento)
    Salah • Foden • Torres • Raphina (D.Luiz)
    Lukaku • Antonio • Toney
    £0.7itb

    Can use FTs after the 3 City games to play about with the midfield. What do you think?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tearsbringer, I wish you good fortune.

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        🙂

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It can work but I'm not a fan of City mid.

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

      Certainly interesting. James may not start this GW, Raphinha and Luiz likely to miss GW8 then 2 risky City mids pick so you could roll out with less than 10 players this GW

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        James can be Rudiger if need be. But yes, I agree with the fact that everything else is a risk! May not go with this draft in the end.

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Stormzy, don't do it to yourself

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Fair enough! 😀

    5. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Go for it. Very ballsy

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

      Going both Torres and Foden will end in tears. The 1 pter from the one who doesn't start will negate all the gains you get. You have to take a shot at one of them.

  10. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I'm thinking of the following WC. Am I missing something or making a big mistake anywhere?

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA - Cancelo - Azpi (White - Livra)
    Salah - Raph - Mount - Townsend - Mbuemo
    Lukaku - Antonio (Hwang)

    1.1 ITB

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks fine.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not overly keen on Townsend + Mbeumo + Hwang rotating. Maybe use the £1.1 itb to play about with those 3?

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Would you rather Toney and say, Luiz?

        The odd thing is Mbuemo has far superior stats to Toney though.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Close to template WC so should be okay

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Safe enough

    5. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for the feedback people!

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

    Obviously heavily effected by team news.

    But really toying with one of
    a) Rudiger and KDB (c)
    B) Son and TAA

    I really like a over next 2-3 but could be vast burnt. Where as b seems the next 5-10 games.

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A looks tasty

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Trent and Son fantasy royalty

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

      B

    4. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

    Om WC

    1. Rudiger or Azpi
    2. Duffy Or White

    ( ramsdale foster
    Taa cancelo *** **** livra
    Son salah raph mbeumo townsend
    Antonio lukaku)

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

      Rudiger
      Duffy (short term) and White (long term)

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi and White

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi and Duffy

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi, White

    5. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi + Duffy

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Azpi and Duffy

    7. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Rudi Duffy.
      That extra money can be used wisely.

  13. thes7s
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I think Laporte is going to play 90% of City's game this season and his competition is Ake not Stones. With the way city are lining up, no way Pep is going to play with two right footed center defenders. First of all, 4 right footed defenders is a massive build up killer even when Walker/Cancelo tuck in those center midfield area. Secondly, Cancelo pushes higher up the field and then takes the inside channel just like in American Football and only a left footed player can pick that pass on the left channel. Thirdly, playing false nine is all about those fast line breaking pass into space between defenders and mids that would allow City's midfielder pick the false striker easily before the opposition could read the passage of play and shut them down.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Agree.

      That's why the winners will be Laporte and Gundogan buyers. It's just how FPL works

    2. Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good shout - also surely Walker is nailed on for 5.5 too? Plays almost every game & saves that 0.6 on Dias & Cancelo.

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Interesting analysis but I just can't see Stones not getting games after how well he did last season. Signed a contract extension too didn't he?

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      They played Stones as Dias' CB partner for the vast majority of last season and looked really good. I can see them fielding Zinchenko when he's back at LB to solve this problem with the build up.

  14. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1FT 3.8itb
    Sanchez
    Shaw White Azpi
    Salah Sarr Raph Saka
    Antonio Toney CR7

    Foster Digne Williams Brownhill

    A) Roll
    B) WC
    C) Digne > Cancelo (Bench Shaw/Raph)

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

    Hi guys, best swap option for Pogba? No funds itb so 7.7 transfer kitty.

    (already own Raph & Doucoure in same price bracket)

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Torres if you dare.

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

        Thanks but it feels like a trap

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Keep one more week for Leicester?

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

        Its not a bad option actually. His shots on goal rate this season has been high and it would just sum up my season for him to haul the gw that I sell

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'd keep Pogba and reassess next week

  16. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which trio?

    A) Walker+Doucoure+Ronaldo

    B) Cancelo+Son+Antonio

    ??

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

      B

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B easily.

  17. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Mane & Hwang or Son & Jiminez?

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

      Son

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son & Jim

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son Jim

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What they said

      1. Oooo Matron
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Very surprising - think Mane could be class but Son & Jiminez reliable known entities who always deliver.

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

      Not a huge fan of Jimi.

      What about KdB over Mane?

  18. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Reminder to all:

    The commenters here haven't thought about your WC team even a fraction of the amount of time that you have.

    Making late changes based on feedback from others is not likely to benefit your team. And you'll be (rightly) upset with yourself when a player hauls who you took out.

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A cautionary tale indeed!

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    WC draft, GW8 lineup

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger* Duffy
    Salah Foden* Raphinha
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez*

    Foster Livramento Mbeumo Brownhill

    1. Rudiger Foden Jimenez
    2. James Son Hwang

    Cheers!

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I like 2

  20. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to go for Son or foden/ Grealish ??

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son for sure

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Would you say the same if Foden was nailed?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Nope

          1. FCSB
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            It’s like I almost know Foden isn’t going to start, but I’m struggling to ignore him on a WC

            1. FPL_Crisis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Gold. This was me on gw5 wildcard with Torres

              1. FCSB
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                Haha did your bench see you out the hole ok?

                1. FPL_Crisis
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  I only kept for one week and jumped ship early, brought in Sarr for his 9 pointer whilst Torres no show

                  1. FCSB
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 5 months ago

                    So it didn’t play out too badly I guess, there’s always the bench or an escape plan ha

                    It’s between the following for me:

                    1. Rudiger Foden Jimenez
                    2. James Son Hwang

                    I’ve been on 1 all IB and contrary to many saying Son I’m struggling to step away from Phil

                    1. FPL_Crisis
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      2 years, 5 months ago

                      Go with your gut
                      Would you still go Foden if you knew he wouldn’t start vs Burnley?

                      I’m looking at him for Jota but loathe to bring in someone not playing

                      1. FCSB
                        • 8 Years
                        2 years, 5 months ago

                        If I knew for sure then I’d probably avoid him… but many other city assets have played plenty of minutes over the IB and could be rested, so there is always a good chance he plays…

                        Just like you say we need to go with our gut, I’ve been on him in my WC all IB feels too late to change… that’s how I feel right now anyway!

                        Thanks mate

        2. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yes.

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What sacrifices do you have to make elsewhere to generate the 2.2

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Would have to be
        Hwang and Son
        Or
        Jimenez and foden/ Grealish

        1. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Similar situation to me, see above… currently in Foden as I like the Jimenez is on pens and allows me the more security of Rudiger over James (if not as adventurous)

  21. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Biased prediction for Liverpool fixtures

    GW8 Sarr to spoil the party
    GW9 Bruno to spoil the party
    GW10 Duffy to spoil the party
    GW11 Bentonio to spoil the party

    Looks like I'm still finding the reasons for not owning TAA. Wish me luck!

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Party pooper!

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Never mind the cs's - last time I sold him he got three assists against Leicester!

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Think of his upside, while not ignoring possible downsides. Buy him for his next game and games after that. He didn't go out that frosty night saying 'I'll show that Pompel lad what he's missing' 😉

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Surely felt like that at the time 😉

      2. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, same here. A blank GW followed by 27 points

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

      GW8 two assists + CS (Watford only scored away to Norwich)
      GW9 Luke Shaw gives two pens away, against Salah and TAA.
      GW10 CS + assist
      GW11 Both players hobble of the coach and are knackered from Europa and need a break

      From a current non-owner too 🙂

  22. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    One more thing....

    Walker or Laporte?

    James or Rudiger?

    Currently leaning towards Walker (nailed) & James (high upside)

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep those 2

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Laporte and Rudiger

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Walker, James from me too.

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Walker and Rudiger.

    5. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Walker James

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Is James fit again

  23. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Jota + Semedo > Saka + Cancelo -4 a good move? (If Jota is ruled out) dont fancy Wolves away to Villa and feel Cancelo can haul any given week.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure. Probably wouldn't take 4 point hit

  24. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any changes needed? 1FT & £2.6Mm ITB

    Sanchez
    Alonso, Tierney, Marcal, Livra, Duffy
    Salah, Jota, Docoure, Gallagher, Sarr
    CR7, Antonio, Jimmy

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe Alonso > TAA? Looks really good. Jota is a problem but your depth is nice so you can leave that one for a week

  25. BoroPhil
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC:

    a) Mbuemo, Hwang, Vardy
    b) Raphinha, Jimenez, Antonio

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A but have a way to get Raphinha very soon

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Actually no, B

    2. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one - Heart says A, Head says B - would probably choose B and take a punt elsewhere

  26. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On WC and none of the mid price options are very convincing to me so I’m looking to rotate the budget ones that I like. Thoughts on this?
    Will do Torres > Raphinha next GW most likely

    Ramsdale // Foster
    TAA Cancelo James // Duffy Livramento
    Salah Son Torres Townsend ESR
    Lukaku Armstrong // Toney

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't mind that strat tbh. Looks alright to me.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks x how is yours shaping up these days ?

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Boring. But very hard to fault it. Been chatting with Zophar on Twitter and so we've more or less reached the same team.

          Ramsdale Foster
          TAA Cancelo James Duffy Livra
          Salah Son Raphinha Mbeumo Brownhill
          Lukaku Antonio Toney

          90% I play safe on the WC but I've been trying various ways to get in Torres for this BUR game and yours is one of my favorite.

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah solid as it gets, wish I had Antonio from the start ffs he should be in my team by 7.5 could only get me Jimenez sadly. Would be similar to you if I could. I’m guessing you don’t have any spare cash and I can’t really see any ways to get any spare cash out of that team either. One game maybe not worth ripping that team up x

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah it's incredibly dull. And 0.0m ITB.

              1. Ask Yourself
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                James makes it fun enough x

          2. Cruyff's Eleven
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Is James fit again?

  27. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Goodness, I'm tempted to punt on Mahrez this GW. That Burnley looks soooo good.

    What % do you reckon he has of starting??

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

      Likely to start with Jesus most likely miss the game due to the Brazil game

  28. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Am I ok to save or -4 to get TAA back in?

    Ramsdale
    Dias Cancelo Alonso Rudiger
    Salah Saka Raph
    Lukaku Antonio Jimenez

    Foster Benrahma Sarr Livramento

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks OK to save

  29. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Too much on the defence?

    TAA - Cancelo - Walker - James - Livra

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

      Depends on the rest of your team and what formation you will favour most GWs

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like Walker

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope, as long as your 5th mid is a starter, it will be fine.

  30. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Save WC for next week?

    Am also struggling with Subs -
    Veltman + ESR over Sarr + ASM a bit crazy?

    Sanchez
    Cancelo, Rudiger, White, Veltman
    Salah, Son, ESR, Gray
    Ronaldo, Antonio

    Foster, ASM, Sarr, Livra

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Very strong squad. I’d probably start Sarr over Veltman and avoid double Brighton D and gamble that TAA blanks and you benefit