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FPL Gameweek 8 team news: Alexander-Arnold and Jota expected to be available

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) and Diogo Jota (£7.6m) are expected to be available for Liverpool’s Gameweek 8 clash with Watford on Saturday.

Alexander-Arnold missed the Reds’ last two competitive fixtures before the October international break due to a groin problem, while Jota withdrew from Portugal’s national team squad on Monday having not kicked a ball for his country over the last week.

But both players are set to rejoin full training with their club colleagues ahead of the trip to Vicarage Road.

“They are all good, they are all in a good way, let me say it like this.

“So it looks really like Trent and Diogo will be fine, they will train with us tomorrow completely normal, that’s the plan.” – Jurgen Klopp, speaking on Wednesday about his side’s fitness

Both Liverpool players have hemorrhaged owners since Gameweek 7, with Alexander-Arnold the most-sold defender ahead of this Saturday’s FPL deadline and Jota fourth for transfers out among midfielders.

The right-back will surely return to the Liverpool starting XI this weekend if fully recovered but with Roberto Firmino (£8.8m) not involved with Brazil over the last fortnight, there is less certainty over whether Jota will be handed his fifth successive league start regardless of fitness.

The Saturday lunchtime contest is likely to come too soon for Thiago Alcantara (£5.3m), who has a calf problem.

“Thiago needs probably a little bit longer, [he] was not in team training yet – that’s always not a good sign for starting the next game.

“And the rest [of the] international [players], some are back, obviously some are not back yet. And we will see.” – Jurgen Klopp

Elsewhere on Wednesday, Harry Maguire (£5.4m) revealed he was “progressing” from a calf issue but had still not been involved in full training with Manchester United, which suggests that the Red Devils are set to be without both first-choice centre-halves for the trip to Leicester City.

The only official pre-match press conference of the day saw Claudio Ranieri on media duties for new employers Watford.

The Hornets earlier confirmed that Joshua King (£5.5m) would be assessed after a return to training but that Francisco Sierralta (£4.3m), Christian Kabasele (£4.4m) and Peter Etebo (£4.5m) remain out with muscle problems.

We should have a minimum of five pre-Gameweek 8 press conferences taking place on Thursday, with the rest following on Friday.

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  1. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    G2G? Or would you take any hit?

    Sanchez
    TAA Rudiger Cancelo
    Salah (c) Sarr Rafh Ben
    Ronaldo Jimenez Antonio
    - Duffy Livra Gilmour

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

    Am I G2G for this week then? Don't mind taking a risk on Rudiger/TAA starting as have a couple of decent playing sub fixtures.

    Sanchez
    TAA - Cancelo - Rudiger
    Salah (c) - Son - ESR - Gray
    Antonio - Toney - Cr7

    Steele - Livra - Williams - Sissoko

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      GTG. Taking the same risk with the 2 defenders.

  3. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think Ramsdale is a bad pick long term?

    Surely Leno will play some games and you are never in a position to waste a FT on a GK

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If I was WCing now I'd pick him but I'd get a £4.5m starter as back up keeper too, just in case he does get rotated.

      If I was WCing now I would probably get Ramsdale and Guaita, so I knew that I'd have a starter to fill in if Ramsdale gets rested.

      1. CrouchDown
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah great shout mate

        It's a shame tying up 0.5m but probably worth it for security of starts

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      As an Arsenal fan we desperately need consistency. Can't see Leno starting anytime soon unless Ramsdale has a few bad games.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I agree but, for me anyway, I would cover my ass with a second starter just to be safe.

        At the moment I have Meslier and Foster. I'm fortunate Foster has been starting, but the advantage with Meslier is that you know if he's fit he's going to play. Every game.

        It gets a bit riskier in the land of the £4.5m keepers where a few mistakes can lead to long benchings.

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

      Pretty sure Ramsdale will start as long as he keeps performing. Leno likely to be a cup keeper mostly this season.

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

    Options

    A) Mount and 1 CHE Def
    Or
    B) Foden and double Chelsea Def

    TIA

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      Foden looks like another City trap. Having already fallen for the Torres trap I cannot, in all sincerity, recommend that you go down that same path, no matter how good or nailed on you and others on here may think he is.

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

      B

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

      B

      1. theoldgit
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        B

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

    How would this look like on a WC?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo R. James
    Salah Son Raphinha Mbeumo
    Lukaku Antoni Hwang

    Foster; Duffy, Livramento, Brownhill

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

      Superb

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good

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

      I have the same WC at the moment with Toney over Hwang. Very nice.

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

        I'm miles away from getting Toney :/ 0.0itb with this draft.

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Just sounds like you’re patting yourself on the back rather than praising Aapoman’s team

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

          That's you interpreting it that way.

          It's a good team.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            You know what I mean, at least I hope you do.

            It’s a very good team.

      3. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I prefer Toney. 100% nailed and on pens.

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

          I would pick him but have no money in the bank unfortunately 🙁 Looking to bring him in gw10 though

          1. ZimZalabim
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            for antonio ?

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

            In same spot but considering downgrading my chelsea def to white to upgrade hwang to toney…

            Nice team

    5. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I can't even afford your team never mind, never mind Camzy's team.

  6. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So after all that, Diogo Jota is fine for this weekend.

    Think I’ll handle the Traore shaped fire instead.

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

      Yeah surely Jota will start. Traore needs to go

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I don’t have much confidence in him starting but at least he’s being picked when fit. Traore has been an absolute disaster, blocking me bringing in Hwang last week vs Newcastle.

  7. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    2FT, 0.0 ITB, thoughts?

    Sanchez / Steele

    TAA / Christensen / Coady / White / Livramento

    Salah / Raphinha / Gallagher / Gray / Allan

    Ronaldo / Lukaku / Antonio

  8. Sun God Nika
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?

    Livra (LEEDS) or Marcal (Aston Villa) as the first defender on bench ? - i have TAA and Rudiger flagged on yellow so want to make a good choice.

  9. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    My WC team has 5 flags, TAA, Rudiger, Raph, D Luiz & Lukakau … a right mess 🙂

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

      D. Luiz to Brownhill removes one of the flags 😉 How often will you need D. Luiz anyway and Brownhill is as nailed an save you a 0.1. Maybe even 0.2 depending on when you bought Luiz.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        have you seen Luiz stats 😉

        i think i may be starting him quite often

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

    didn't see Raph getting flagged, although makes sense, what's the deal with Jimenez?

  11. Thursday's Press Conference Times
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all, here are Thursday's press conference times (all in BST):

    Hasenhuttl - 11am
    Bielsa - 1pm
    Dyche - 1.15pm
    Arteta - 1.30pm
    Potter - 1.30pm
    Frank - 4.15pm

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      How about a cheeky Bamford fitness boost? Somehow still have him...

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He should have had enough recovery time by now.

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

    Raph getting flagged has ruined my Torres plan. I guess I'm not gonna do it.

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

      I’m so sorry Camzy but I think for your team it’s for the best x

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Why has it changed things? Weren't you going to take a brief Torres punt before buying Raphi?

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

        I needed Raph to go up in price to be able to afford it. I'm 0.1m short :/

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Always that 0.1 that rears it's ugly head.

          What is your plan now?

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

            Be boring and keep Raph.

            Can you find 0.4m from this? Everything gives only 0.3m.

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

            I need 0.4m from somewhere. Every usual move only gives 0.3m.

            Duffy > Manquillo gives 0.3m.
            Toney > Armstrong gives 0.3m.
            Mbeumo > ESR gives 0.2m.

            Antonio > Watkins gives 0.4m I suppose but is that a good move? I dunno... Missing that Son price rise is hurting at the moment ngl.

        2. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          B*llocks I've just checked, my plan is ruined too. Really annoying.

          I'd planned Mount and Torres before moving Torres to Raphi. 0.1 off now.

          Saka and Foden might be an option. Or keeping Raphi and hope. Hmm, back to the drawing board.

  13. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Son or Grealish, what do we think?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son without a doubt.

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      H2h 100% son but 2 mil price difference so depends on what you do with that money

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks all and yep it’s that price difference that makes it tough for me, what can I do with the extra in the shortest moves.

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

    Torres, Mahrez or Foden?

    1. out for a goalkick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      foden

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

      Avoid them all

  15. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    may be all the PL Brazilians will come back on the same private jet ?

    1. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Video on skysports of Fabinho saying he doesnt think him and Alisson will play this weekend

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        yeah and he said that they will go straight to spain for the midweek game.

    2. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      They're all getting paid regardless of whether they return in time or not ... more likely they'll pile into a privately arranged party with sunshine, booze and dancing girls.

    3. out for a goalkick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      little or no chance of any of the Brazilians playing imo

  16. out for a goalkick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez | Steele
    Cancelo | Christensen | White | Livra | Amartey
    Salah | Raph | Saka | Gray | Gallagher
    Ronaldo | Lukaku | Dennis

    Hit the WC button or sit tight for another week or so???

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sit tight

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

      how many ft? i don't think you need to wc that

    3. out for a goalkick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      0 FT 1.7m ITB

  17. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Current WC draft. still contemplating if rudiger (+duffy) should be replaced.. cheers

    ramsdale (foster)
    taa-cancelo-rudiger* (duffy*-livra)
    salah(c)-son-raph-mbeumo (luiz)
    antonio-lukaku-hwang

    A) rudi+duffy
    B) james+jansson/white
    C) 6.2m+manquillo
    D) any other combo?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        cheers. if rudi out, who to replace him?

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

      Leeds not mentioned? Making their own arrangements? Could be as simple as all the others can simply aim for Manchester Airport.

      1. lespaul
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah Leeds are mentioned

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

        raphinha will be on that jet ,it does say so

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

          So he is - didn't read that far down 🙂

  18. CMF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How's this looking for a WC?

    Sanchez-Foster

    White-Azpi-TAA-Taylor-R. James

    Brownhill-Salah-Harrison-Son-Townsend

    Pukki-Jimi-Lukaku

    Bit of a punt on Pukki, but didn't want the Wolves double-up. I have Taylor as bench fodder & specifically GWs 10 & 12.

    Happy that White/Townsend generally offer good cover if James doesn't play... Harrison is the only spot I'm feeling unsure about really.

  19. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is this defence too risky?

    James TAA Cancelo Laporte Livramento

    Note: I had Dias for Laporte but price changes/flags screwed me a bit

  20. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which pair scores more? Raph will be available for option 2 after GW8, and will cause benching headaches for option 1!

    1) Dias + Foden
    2) Livra + Son

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Rudi Cancelo Manquillo ____
    Salah Mbeumo Raphinha Brownhill _____
    Lukaku Antonio Toney

  21. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I have some pondering to do for GW9 but at least GW8.

    My plan is to get in Dias but it would mean downgrading Duffy to Omobamidele and Bissouma to Brownhill.

    That would give me TAA, Dias and Cancelo as my back 3 with Livra 1st bench and only Brownhill as my other playing sub.

    I could however do Matip to Chillwell for free and keep Duffy and Livra. Also Bissouma to D. Luiz which gives me a very solid bench.

    What would be the best option?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Was meant to say at least GW8 will provide some answers.

  22. hogree
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Alonso and Jota to James and Grealish? (-4)

  23. Froes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    option a)
    KDB & Hwang IN
    Ronaldo & Gallagher OUT (-4)

    option b )
    Foden & Hwang & Taa IN
    Ronaldo & Gallagher & Tanganga OUT (-8)

    summarizing , is it worth taking and extra transfer for taa
    Thanks for your help guys

  24. Pegilagi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    RTM please

    Sanchez

    Rudiger / Duffy / Christensen / Tierney

    Saka / Salah (C) / Grey / Son (VC)

    Ronaldo / Antonio

    bench: Guaita / Marcal / Saint-Maxim / Murphy
    0.1 ITB

  25. Froes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    toney or hwang ??

  26. Thomas Jerome Newton
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Menu option (3 bars) and 3 dot options not working for me. On Android phone. Can't change to web version either.
    Just me, or others having issue.
    Means I can't change articles or see fixture ticker.

    1. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry, ignore that. Started working soon as I posted.

  27. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Koch has a problem in the pubis? Of course he does.

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

    Lukaku ready to go ?