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Who are the best Romelu Lukaku replacements in FPL?

Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m) is poised to miss Gameweek 9 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) after injuring his ankle in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League win over Malmo.

Thomas Tuchel may give us a more exact prognosis on the Belgian’s fitness in Friday’s pre-match press conference but the premium FPL forward is seemingly set to sit out Saturday’s home fixture against Norwich City at the very least, with the Chelsea boss saying Lukaku would miss “some games”.

Over three million Fantasy bosses owned the Belgium international after Gameweek 8 but the mass exodus has begun, with around 400,000 of those having already ditched him at the time of writing.

So who are the best replacements for the injured Lukaku in FPL?

We take a look at the options available to Fantasy managers in the article below.

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BEST LUKAKU REPLACEMENTS: PREMIUM FORWARDS

JAMIE VARDY

Vardy on target again as Man Utd's defensive issues continue in Gameweek 8 2

Top among FPL forwards for transfers in ahead of Gameweek 9, Jamie Vardy (£10.6m) is the go-to Lukaku replacement for many Fantasy managers.

It’s not so much the immediate fixtures – Brentford (a), Arsenal (h), Leeds (a) and Chelsea (h) is a mixed bag over the next four Gameweeks – as the form, with Vardy now the Premier League’s joint-top goalscorer after scoring on five occasions in his last four appearances.

Some of us may have wanted to wait for Gameweek 13 and a ticker-topping four-game stretch for Leicester City but moving for Vardy now at least saves a transfer further down the line, and opposition difficulty doesn’t seem to be much of a barrier to the veteran hitman anyway: last season, for example, he bagged 10 goals and assists combined in 12 fixtures against the ‘big six’ sides.

It’s true that 50% of his attacking returns this season have come against Norwich City and Burnley, two of the weakest defences in the division.

And the return to the starting XI of Kelechi Iheanacho (£7.0m) is also worth monitoring, as the Nigerian was the bigger goal threat of the two when Brendan Rodgers paired them up top towards the final third of last season.

Vardy hasn’t been adversely affected so far, with totals of six shots and five attempts in the box in the last two Gameweeks in keeping with his output in 2021/22 before that, and it has been Iheanacho who has been playing slightly wider and deeper.

Above: Touch heatmaps for Vardy (left) and Iheanacho (right) over the last two Gameweeks

One word of caution for medium-term holders of Vardy is that the 34-year-old striker is currently enjoying midweek breathers in the UEFA Europa League to aid with his recovery between league games. More Premier League matches replace those European nights throughout November and December, with nine top-flight games to contest in the space of 35 days from Gameweeks 13-21. The Leicester striker may not escape a benching or two over that period, then, but the same could be argued for huge swathes of the FPL players in our teams.

HARRY KANE

Kane and Wilson enter FPL differential conversation ahead of Gameweek 9

The August curse extended to mid-October this year, with Harry Kane (£12.1m) only opening his Premier League account in last week’s win over Newcastle United.

As is the case with Vardy, it’s not until next month that Spurs’ fixtures really leap off the page – a four-match period from Gameweeks 12-15 looking like the ideal time to pounce on the Lilywhites.

Kane’s extra cost is the main deterrent considering that Vardy and an alternative route into the Spurs attack, Son Heung-min (£10.1m), can be snapped up for some £1.5m-£2.0m less.

Kane’s underlying stats have really stepped up a gear over the last four Gameweeks, as he’s joint-top among FPL forwards for shots alongside Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) and Vardy.

While plenty of those efforts are coming from distance, the typically dead-eyed Kane has still had more shots on target than any of his positional rivals – and the same number of big chances as Ronaldo.

Still, Son is outgunning Kane for big chances, shots in the box and expected goal involvement (xGI) even over this four-match period, so justifying that extra £2.0m outlay if it’s a ‘one or the other’ dilemma is not easy.

THE OTHERS

Cristiano Ronaldo dominates his premium peers stats-wise over the course of the season but some stiff fixtures, not to mention United’s iffy form and inability to carve out a single ‘big chance’ for him over the last three Gameweeks, leads us away from the veteran Portuguese.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m) is arguably the pick of the rest from the premium pool. Having found the net in each of his last three appearances at the Emirates, the Gabon international and his Gunners teammates have four more very favourable home encounters against Aston Villa, Watford, Newcastle and Southampton between now and Gameweek 16.

Trips to Leicester and Manchester United needn’t be feared from a defensive perspective either, with those two hapless backlines on just one clean sheet apiece in 2021/22.

A lack of big chances this season (two, fewer than 17 other forwards) is the main downside and he’s having to rely on his historically strong goal conversion rate to maintain his output. A possible recall for Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m) would also presumably see Aubameyang shunted to the left flank, as has happened many times before.

Gabriel Jesus (£8.6m) is being routinely overlooked by many of us, with the week-to-week rotation risk and a ‘reverse out of position’ tag cited as the main reasons. And yet, despite registering fewer minutes than 15 other FPL forwards, he is still third among players in his Fantasy position for points.

The no-shows and one-pointers will be as regular as the double-digit hauls, nevertheless still resulting in a decent points-per-match average (Jesus’s is currently 5.90). Strong benches will be needed to negotiate those rests, so with many of us taking punts on rotation risks such as Phil Foden (£8.0m), Reece James (£5.5m) and Ben Chilwell (£5.7m), the Man City man may be one gamble too many.

BEST LUKAKU REPLACEMENTS: MID-PRICE/BUDGET FORWARDS

IVAN TONEY

Toney off the mark as injuries and Covid impact Villa 4

Lukaku’s injury doesn’t just allow FPL managers to move sideways between premium forwards but downgrade to a mid-price or budget option in order to reallocate funds elsewhere, perhaps with a view to recruiting Son, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) or the man who looks set to lead Chelsea’s line in Lukaku and Timo Werner‘s (£8.6m) absences, the ‘out of position’ Kai Havertz (£8.1m).

One such cut-price striker is Ivan Toney (£6.4m), whose Brentford side sit top of our Season Ticker from now until Gameweek 18.

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3,460 Comments Post a Comment
  1. C-Dawgg
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Enough of this Lukaku talk.

    Would you go Ronaldo > Kane or Vardy for a -4 this week?

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

      No

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      im thinking this

      1. C-Dawgg
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        The next few Man U fixtures are a wreck

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I know, but on the other hand I just know Ronny loves to pop up and steal the headlines in these kind of games

          1. Taegugk Warrior
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            His manager & teammates doesn't care what he loves

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

      If ronaldo blanks vardy/kane has to score 6 to match him only. 6+ to get something positive.

      1. C-Dawgg
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Doesn't Kane have a decent record against West Ham?

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

          But does that matter? How does it effect the outcome of this weekends match?

    4. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nah cause Ronaldo could easily get something.

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No
      RMT actually has him outscoring both this week too!

      1. C-Dawgg
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Liverpool, Spurs, City, Watford, Chelsea are Ronnie's next 5 fixtures. Could provide a net benefit over these?

    6. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yep

      1. C-Dawgg
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        How come?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Becasue he simply isn't worth the price tag, especially in an extremely uner performing United, and tough fixtures on the way adds further reasoning to the case.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            PLus.....live a little! Hits are probably one of the very few things enjoyable about FPL since it lost all its fun factor and integrity ages ago 🙂

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

              I tried to ‘live a little’ captaining Ronny last week over Salah, went great!b

              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                haha well that was very risky to be fair, Salah always has a good record against Watford, but that's gone in the past now, this move in isolation for a hit is worth it

    7. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      No.

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

      Yeah defo lol silly question

    9. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nope. Ronaldo is going to score.

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

    Price rises in an hour and a bit, correct?

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

      An hour and 15 minutes, yup

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

        yep, cheers.

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

    Pick one to bench: Livra, Ings, Antonio

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

      Livra

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

      Can't bench those strikers.

  4. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    1FT 2.2ITB

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Duffy Livramento
    Salah Foden Raphinha D.Luiz Brownhill
    Lukaku Antonio Maupay

    X. Lukaku > Kane/Vardy (will play Maupay)
    Y. Lukaku > Vardy, D.Luiz > Mount for -4 (bench Maupay)
    Z. Lukaku > Auba, D.Luiz > Havertz for -4 (bench Maupay)

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

    Saka --> Havertz for -4?
    I'm chasing in ML and rival has Saka already.

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

      If you captain havertz and think he will score why not

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

    https://twitter.com/kielwats0n/status/1450871933923479555?s=21

    Bruce and Benitez compared. Not that Bruce is anywhere near Benitez in managerial ability but at Newcastle, seems like they did a similar job but one was hounded out.

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What happened to Bruce was disgusting. The media was so biased and said some of the worst things about a manager. No amount of money justifies that kind of treatment

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

        Bruce plays the victim card all the time. Never his fault

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          still doesnt justify what some of the papers published

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

          Explain

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

            I mean kiwi, regular tozzer

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

      Bruce had the superior squad and funds in comparison to Benetiz who took a team up from the Championship.

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

        Balls

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

          That's simply a fact.

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Did he though? Aside from ASM who else was an upgrade?

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

          Joelinton 40m
          Willock 25m
          Wilson 20m
          Lewis 15m

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Joelinton: lol
            Willock: Half a season on loan so far
            Wilson: 8 games so far
            Lewis: yeah this was unfortunate thought he'd be a baller after promise at Norwich

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

              The money was there and spent in an attempt to upgrade the squad.
              The point stands.

              1. Scholes Out For Summer
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                i mean he did invest in Willock ASM and Wilson. those arent bad investments imo. Too bad 2 of them came right before he gets sacked

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

            Why did you miss out Max? Did it not suit your campaign, so you conveniently left it?

      3. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        The Premier League is stronger than 4/5 years ago.

        As for funds, I thought such thing was never provided by Mike Ashley?

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

          Seriously?
          That's one of the biggest misconceptions.

          Newcastle are 12th for net spend over the last 5 seasons, hardly the worst owner simply in terms of providing $.

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

            It was sarcasm.

            Exactly, but they still hounded him and Bruce out. They got their change now though, so whatever.

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

              Apologies.
              Yes, I do agree to an extent. Expectations were no higher than avoiding relegation.

  7. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Boiling down to these moves:

    Son or Havertz?
    Ronaldo out to Vardy for a hit?

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

      Son.
      Not for a hit

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        You dont think Vardy will out score Ronaldo by 4 points over the next 3 games? Need a hit to take him out regardless if going for a City defender or midfielder next GW

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I would, United simply not at the races

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

            How can you say that when United just ripped a crazy 45 mins, the closest 45 mins to the next one.

            Assume you don't watch this game

            1. Scholes Out For Summer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              I watched the whole game. We were horrid in the first half, and Ronaldo didnt really get a touch until his goal. There's just a lack of connection across the squad right now

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

              Have you watched Manchester United this season? Serious question.

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

          Vardy will face brentford, Chelsea in the next 2. If you think -4 worth it, why not? But vardys 50 percent return came from norwich and Burnley

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

            Next 4

            1. Scholes Out For Summer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              United face Liverpool and City in the next 4. And two of Ronaldo's 3 goals came against Newcastle

              Just applying the same logic, cause I'm torn. As an United fan I know these are the games Ronaldo loves to just bang a few, just not confident in the rest of the team

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

                Your team your decision. I think vardy is a better pick than ronaldo but for a hit? O Don't think so. And utd might fight back against their arch rival who knows.

      2. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        This.

  8. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    As a Vardy owner I think I might go Auba as my Lukaku replacement over the likes Kane or Toney. The fixtures look good enough short to mid term

    1. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      could be LW if Laca is back

  9. Totti
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo dias azpi rudiger livramento
    Salah raphinha mbeumo townsend
    Vardy jimenez antonio

    Choose 2 plz

    Really i’m in dilemma

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

      raphinha/Livra

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

        Bench raphinha?

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

          Do u mind to clarify?

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

          yes or mbeumo

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

            Not townsend?

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

              against Watford?

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

              If not playing Townsend vs Watford what's the point owning?

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

              Townsend averaging 5.6 per match, the only 2 outfield players in your squad averaging less than 4 ppm are Livra and Mbeumo

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

          Leeds are trash. Get someone else if WC

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

      Has to be the 2 with the lowest PPM so far....Livra and Mbeumo...both under 4pts. per game. Of course, any given GW that might not come true.

  10. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    GTG?
    Ramsdale
    Azpi Rudiger Cancelo
    Salah(c) Raphina Benrahma Gallagher
    Antonio Jimi Vardy
    Foster Livra Saka Marcal

    Should I consider Saka & Benrahma to Havertz & Mbeumo for a hit ?

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

      go with your gut 🙂 I like Havertz alot the next 2-3

  11. Definitely not sleeping
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Matip to Chilly for -4?

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

      I'll say no.

      1. Definitely not sleeping
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Have no Chelsea players so thought to take a risk. So not worth it then ……

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

    Hey DZ, not sure what I should do here, go template or slightly different ?

    A. Lukaku and Mahrez to Vardy and Havertz

    B. Lukaku and Mahrez to Vardy and Son

    C. Lukaku and Mahrez to Toney and KDB.

    All for a hit, was thinking id do A now and then move havertz to son in a few weeks.

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

      A

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

        cheers

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Son vs Havertz doing my head in.

      Son has the pedigree and assured starts and long term fixtures
      Havertz has the short term fixtures and assured starts for them, but basically booking in a transfer

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

        Havertz with some money itb to get son in 2–3 gws

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

        booking a transfer for sure and I had that in mind already when I got Mahrez now adding another before eventually getting Son but I think the punt on Havertz is worth it for the next few till son has a fixture swing. Thats the way im leaning atm.

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah fair, and can evaluate Spurs before the actual good fixtures start. Son against West Ham without Coufal just so tempting you know?

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

        I would do Harvertz to Son for 2-3 weeks if i had the chance without a hit. Son doing really well though, thats why i prefer him to the kane option long term

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

    Son or Vardy

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

      Vardy right now

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

      Same dilemma, thinking Vardy

    3. Definitely not sleeping
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Based purely on fixtures I’d choose Vardy.

  14. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo Jota doucoure > Vardy havertz raphina -4?

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

      oh yes

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

      not for me

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

        Just Ronaldo doucoure > Vardy havertz for free?

        1. OneDennisBergkamp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          i would rather Raph than Havertz as its longer term

          Ronaldo will fire soon too

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yes as long as you know that harvertz is short term

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

        Yes plan to sell him for son soon

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

    OK.

    Boils down too.

    A Saka/Lukaku to Toney/Havertz (-4)
    B Lukaku to Vardy?

    Aor B please, and sorry this will be my last post

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

      A

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

      B cause i dont like hits

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A for me mate

    4. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

      Basically not a hit since Saka and Lukaku likely wont play

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

        Have saka on my bench as i have Gallagher and Raphiha>

        Ramsdale
        TAA Cancelo Azpi Dias
        Salah Raphinha Gallagher*
        Jiminez Antonio Lukaku*

        Foster Livramento Saka* Normann

        ku to Vardy, bench Saka, and do Antonio to Toney/Son in the next 2-3 weeks

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

          ignore the last bit 🙂

        2. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          oh what then why take the hit for saka out? Who would you even bench in option A??

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

            Raph would drop to the bench. But i am swinging Vardy this week and Antonio to Toney next mate

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

      Thank you for all of your replies

  16. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A. Kane & Jota
    B. Kane & Havertz (-4)
    C. KDB & Jesus (-4)

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

      B

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        this

  17. Too Mane Men
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Some cracking discussion on Twitter Spaces with Mark and a few other familiar faces. Chelsea at the heart of the discussion as expected. Chillwell’s lack of cameo seems to be the consensus for owning. Azpilicueta will always threaten James given Tuchel’s faith in him. Rudiger looking more and more like the sensible option.

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Im thinking Rudiger too. Also lack of physical presence in the box could mean even more runs into the box. Although Chilwell just bangs when he plays, and should get at least 2 of next 3

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sensible but boring, if I could choose a Chelsea to own it would be chillwell all day long

  18. GREEN JUMPERS
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Torn which direction to go:
    a) Kane and Mbeumo
    b) Toney and Son

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

      just Mbeumo. Spurs next 3 fixtures not great

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

      B

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

      B

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

      I have kane and mbembo on wc. Kane loves a goal vs West ham scored a hat trick recently v them. Toney been very hit or miss.

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

    good to go?? 2.2 ITB, no FTs

    Sanchez

    TAA White Livra Alonso

    Salah (c) Son Raph Benrama

    Antonio (vc) Vardy

    Steele King Allan Williams

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

      yes no hits needed,

  20. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    When are the price rises and falls (in how many minutes)?

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      like 45?

      1. Corona is not good 4 U
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you!

  21. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Which 3 to bring in for a -4? Got Vardy and Antonio. Taking out Saka, Benrahma and Lukaku.

    1. Son, Havertz, Toney (1.4M ITB)
    2. De Bruyne, Mount, Toney (0.3M ITB)
    3. Mbeumo, Havertz, Kane (0.2M ITB)

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      3 looks good

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1 there for me

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

      1

  22. GE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A) Son and Rudiger
    B) Havertz and Dias

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      B

  23. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    I'd been trying to figure out what caused the dip in Trent's attacking output (assist talisman status has changed) across competitions this season, and then something hit me:

    Has Liverpool stopped spamming crosses? Is it more of passing the ball into the net now?

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

      Had he played the full 90 against Watford then I'm fairly confident he would've got an attacking return.
      He also came close to both a goal and an assist in the 60 minutes he played.

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

        That's not the question 🙁

        Without crosses, Trent will still get attacking returns. He's the best full back

        I'm asking if anybody else has noticed that role change (from cross spamming to more of incisive passes and cut backs, usually involving Salah directly instead), or if I'm seeing things

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

      It might all be temporary and Trent resumes pinging them into the box from Sunday anyway, but I'm checking if anybody else has noticed this from the 8 GWs of data so far

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

      He is DOING more than enough

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

        See reply above

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

      Jesus wept. Enough

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

        Thanks for your insight

        Has anybody else noticed this role change?

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

          Yes, I noticed it, it was really weird. It was so spooky. I couldn't get it. It was so odd.

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

          Hadn't notice re Trent, but Salah seems to be getting a lot more of the ball instead of seeing crosses pinging over his head all the time

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

            Agreed, it was so weird. I felt an aura. So crazy.

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

      I hadn't thought about it, but yes. Salah is sitting ahead of him on the right side of the penalty box so it's more of a pass to S to attack defenders with than a crossing game
      Which may explain why Van Dijk etc is not scoring either .

  24. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Anything worth a hit? £2.4m in the bank.

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Rudiger Livramento
    Salah Raphina Benrahma Gray
    Ronaldo Vardy Antonio

    Steele McArthur Duffy Williams

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

      Ronaldo to kane

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

      Benrahama to Havertz?

  25. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Brought in Vardy for Lukaku (3.1mn itb and 0ft)

    Ramsdale
    Azpi- Rudiger- Dias - Cancelo - Livramento
    Raphinha - ESR- Salah
    Jimenez - Lukaku - Antonio
    _______________________________
    Foster: ESR*: Sarr: Brownhill

    A) -4 hit for ESR to Havertz (for captain) and bench one of the defenders? (not sure which one)
    B) Keep team as is

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

      That back 5 could easily score you 30 PTS.
      Havertz would have to score to make it worth the hit.
      His stats look tempting but I'm leaning towards no .
      Thought about it myself and not doing it

  26. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best keeper on WC?

    A Raya
    B Mccarthy (have Livra, but mostly as sub)

  27. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sarr to?

    A) Raph
    B) Havertz

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

      a longterm
      b shorterm

      depends what you're after really.

  28. Bojam
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Well this WC is doing my head in (as always).

    Could I get some thoughts on this draft please?

    Raya, Foster
    Cancelo, Chilwell, Rudiger, Livra, Duffy
    Salah, Son, Havertz, Townsend, Mbeumo
    Auba, Nacho, Edouard

    Would bench Mbeumo, Livra & Duffy this GW.

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

      Auba, Nacho & Edouard all very punty

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

        Auba 3G in last five games. Three good home fixtures in the next five and the two away games are vs Utd and Leicester, neither of whom can defend.

        Iheanacho 1G, 2A in last three games. Leicester have changed shape and gone two up top. They look much better for it. And remember Nacho's returns last season?

        Edouard 3G in five appearances of which two were off the bench and all against tough opposition. Nice fixtures to come.

        Different yeah. Punty possibly. But all considered risks. Allows for a big midfield.

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

          Great team mate. Watch Daka for nachos minutes though think he might take his place

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

            Aaaghh. Don't say that. Was under the impression Daka was more likely to eat into Vardy's minutes when the fixture schedule gets busy over the winter. Seem like very similar styles of player. Nacho a bit different. Links things up more. Maybe that's wrong?

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

              Thought daka was explosive. Daka similar movement to vardy but can't see the main man being dropped. It's a wait and see but hes so under the radar. Im waiting to see what happens this weekend and then potentially bringing him in for antonio

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

                Bringing in Daka?

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

                  He did look awesome last night. Quality finishing.

                2. jonnybhoy
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah, can't see how a player who scored in 13mins in the league then 4 goals in europa doesnt start next game. Plus 3-5-2 at leicester now

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

                    True. But Vardy & Nacho is an established partnership that was very prolific last season and has already started to gel again since reinstated in the last 2-3 PL games. Think Daka might be a sub for the time being. Otherwise I'd be jumping on now. Maybe Vardy is the way to go then. Too bad, seems a bit boring/template but I probably need to play it safe here and not f**k up my WC as usual.

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

                      If your going safe go Vardy. Love eduoard punt as a celtic fan too..

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

            Thanks btw. Appreciate the feedback!

  29. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 1:
    A. Gallagher
    B. Raphina
    C. Jimenez ?

  30. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A. D.Luiz > Mount for -4
    B. Keep D.Luiz and play Maupay against City