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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. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ok I did some moves.

    All set now (except C decision - Havertz or Salah)

    Ramsdale
    Dias, Cancelo, Azpi
    Salah, Havertz, Jota, Raphinha
    Vardy, Antonio, Jimenez

    (Foster, Livramento, Brownhill, Duffy)

    Goodnight and good luck all.

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

      G2G

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

      Cap Salah

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

        Probs will. That way I won’t be cheering for anyone to not do well.

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

    Sanchez (4.0)
    Alonso* cancelo liv (marcal williams)
    Salah mahrez* jota* gray (sissoko)
    Ronaldo jimmy antonio

    Thinking to do mahrez + Jota-> Kai + raph for -4

    Thoughts

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

      Negative Keep Jota Firminho played in CL

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

        Honestly I'm done with Jota. I don't think him being rested is any indication he will start, even if he does he will be subbed.

        I like the moves.

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

          yeah i'm thinking of moving on myself.

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

            I've shipped him for Havertz, I need a differential to catch my mini league leader and the next 3 fixtures look great

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

        That doesn't mean anything, with respect.

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

    Salah at OldTraford is a tough match especially with the current circumstances .. it will not be a goal fest or whatsoever .. iam just leaving this warning and letting you all know because i feel generous today Cheers!:D

    1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      tend to agree here. hence im goint to captain Son. Both a medium risk

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

      What are these 'current circumstances' you speak of? Salah's incredible form? United's sham of a defense?

      Just take a minute and imagine Mohamed freakin Salah working the ball into the inside right channel vs Luke Shaw...

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

        United defense isnt great atm by any standards so I am pretty sure Mo will be amongst the goals for sure!

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

        Yes i imagined that ofc with LukeShaw 😀 i know he may punish me but really its more about United side as Ronaldo will take it personally and if Pogba start i think they will do their best to keep him out .. but again i might be completely wrong 😀

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

        Exactly this

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

        It looks to me like Man U will get hammered.

        Ronaldo could do well and get a goal or two if lucky but Salah is in the form of his life against a shocking Man U defence.

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

      He destroyed Man City. Man Utds defence is fragile

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

      Ole has had remarkable luck parking the bus against Liverpool. Expect the same.

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

        This too i mean Ole completely boring and doesnt like to play good football 😀

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

      Classic

  4. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking I need a second GK with Sanchez facing City this week?

    Thoughts on these moves?

    a. Steele and Greenwood > McCarthy & Son for - 8

    b. Greenwood > Son for - 4

    c. Greenwood > Havertz for - 4

    Cheers

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

      Nope. Don't spend a transfer on a keeper unless you have no choice. Sanchez will concede. Big deal. He's still good for the season.

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

      Save.

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      cheers lads - i'll save the GK transfer and play sanchez.

      Still shipping greenwood but between Son and Havertz ??

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

        I would keep Greenwood rather than taking the hit for either, Son out of the two though.

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

    How this team looking? Bench is light for wc and do have some rotation risks but hopefully have 2 playing defenders on the bench can cover?

    Trent, Chilwell, Cancelo

    Raphina, Mbeuno, Salah, Son, Haverts

    Vardy, Toney

    Foster, Livra, Manquillo, Davis

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

      almost have the same WC team, but chose jimenez instead of toney atm.

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

        Jiminez costs ~1.2m more than Toney. So where did you downgrade?

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

          Trent to rudiger

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

      I like it, same front 7 as myself barring Mbuemo, 5 players different in total, but I’ve had no WC and took hits this GW hehe

  6. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best move this week? (WCing in GW12)

    A. Benrahma to Mbeumo
    B. Ronaldo + Gilmour to Toney + Havertz (-4)

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

      A

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

      B

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

        If you will bench Benrahma in B, then go for A

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

    https://youtu.be/6e-D51-ju7Y

    Just thought we could all do with some vintage KDB, man it’s good watching him like this before he even went to City. Golden.

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

      OMG i forgot he was a Wolfsburg player! He's a little kid!

      Wolfsburg is my "German Legacy" FIFA team in career mode...I am very sensitive to seeing them.

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

        Haha i know yeah, almost looks a totally different player the way he moves. Obviously fantastic when at City also, but I don’t quite see him performing this well nowadays, just great watching him at Wolfsburg.

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

          Madrid offered me something like 50 or 60 m for him and i accepted. Used the funds to win the Champions League, obv.

          I think the word is schadenfreude....

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

            Nothing wrong with that, the sale won you the Champs league, schadenfreude’s like this are ok haha!

  8. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Repost

    Captain this week:

    A: Vardy
    B: KDB

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

      Vardy

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

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

      If you’ve recently brought KDB in, you may as well cap him. Think him and Vardy will score similar points this week.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Brought KDB in WC last week and Vardy this week to replace Lukaku.

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

    Would you change Foden to Son for -4?

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

      I'd rather have Foden than Son

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

        Agree not worth -4 but Foden role could be assist the assister role

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

          Spurs aren't that good and next 3 fixtures are whu MUN eve. Foden could be false 9

  10. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Start Adam Armstrong or not?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Who's the other option if you bench him?

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Livramento

        1. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Tricky. In that case, may just start Livra.

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

      I am.

    3. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I'm starting AA

      benching Livra Mbeumo Toney

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

        Leicester letting 7 in, in their last 3 games. I’d be starting Toney and Mboomo for sure.

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

        You're benching Toney and Mbeumo vs Leicester?

    4. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If not start AA in this match, better move him out.

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

    I wouldn't mind going without Salah captain since I don't expect him to do well this week but the alternatives aren't great either.

    Good for those who have got Havertz.

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

      If you had Havertz would you 100% cap him?
      My realistic options are

      Havertz
      Salah
      Son
      Vardy

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

        Yep, he would be my captain.

        I'm still considering Son since he will probably be against Johnson instead of Coufal.

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

          Cool cheers, i am tempted. Son also not a bad option at all bud

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

      Thinking Son may be a decent enough Cap shout this week, but hard to risk not backing Salah.

      Vardy and Havertz are other strong candidates.

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

        Going Salah just gives a cowardly feeling 😀

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

          You don't like points? 😀

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

      You don't expect him to do well against that United defense?

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

        Nope, atleast not more than one attacking return.

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

          One for Salah usually = BAPS

          I'd take it.

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

            Is he getting more BAPs nowadays? In previous years, he would need more than one attacking return for any BPs

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

              Maybe I'm wrong, its hard to tell when he scores every week.

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

                He used to lose baps with so many shots going wide. With a greater %age on target this season, he's more likely to get into the top 3.

  12. Al Pacho
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA livramento cancelo
    Salah Raphinha Gallagher Sarr Gray
    Lukaku* Ronaldo

    Bench: steer white marcal scarlett

    Lukaku , Sarr out
    Havertz , Toney in (-4)

    G2G?
    Appreciate any help thanks

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

      G2G

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

    Hello guys need some bit of suggestions to this team: 1FT

    Sanchez
    TAA- Cancelo - Tierney
    Salah - Bruno - Saka - Raph
    ASM - Antonio - Jimenez

    Subs: Virginia, Tsimikas, Brownhill, Amartey

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

      Probably sort that bench out.

  14. Boberella
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Gray to Havertz for free is a no brainer yeah?

    Team is:
    Sanchez
    TAA Rudiger Livra
    Salah Son Raph Gallagher Gray*
    Vardy Jimenez

    Bench: Dennis, Marcal, Williams

    1FT 2.8m ITB

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

      Not really a no brainer since Evertons vs Watford

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

        That’s the only thing stopping me. But…. Havertz against Norwich probably playing up top with Chilwell/Alonso feeding him?

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

          The thing stopping me from getting Havertz is he’s actually out of favour. Tuchel has been teaching him a lesson and Tuchels latest comments don’t fill me with confidence, he might try something different vs Norwich

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

            I don't think Tuchel has a choice this GW. With Pulisic perma-crocked, he's got no one else. It's his lack of form that's persuading me to swerve Havertz.

  15. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is it too much doubling up on Mbeumo and Toney?

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

      Nope. Assuming you've seen those fixtures....

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

      Not sure. Pretty good fixtures til boxing day (bar maybe Man U & Spurs).
      Suppose it depends who you’re getting rid of.
      I’ll be replacing Dennis for Toney so that’s easy enough. Hesitant to get rid of Gray though, as once DCL/Richa are back Gray could well outperform Mbeumo.

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

      Yes. Brentford is better defensively than attack

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

        I think I agree with this comment

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

      Against a leaky Leicester it’s a great option to take advantage of.

  16. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Sell Ronaldo for Vardy?

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

      Na

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

      If for free and planning further than this week, absolutely

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

      Join the party

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

    Lukaku and Jota to:

    A: Kane and Havertz
    B: Vardy and Son

    TIA

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      b

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

      B

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

      A lets me bring in Cancelo and Toney for Williams and Antonio next week though...

    4. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B, but would have done it 2 hours ago!

  18. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Start 3
    A. Saka vs AVL(H)
    B. Sarr vs EVE(A)
    C. Livra vs BUR(H)
    D. Dias vs BRI(A)
    E. ASM vs CRY(A)

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

      ADE

      Who do you put yourself in such situations :/

      1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah. Was thinking of ADE myself. Yes. Benching headache.. But have Cancelo and Alonso starting. So hopefully the bench could coime into play..

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

      CDE

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

        And agree with Holmes… having a really strong bench vs the starting XI headache each week is a real mindf**k

  19. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy
    Taa,Rudiger,Dias,Livra
    Salah(c),Sarr,Raph,Gray,Mbeumo
    Antonio

    Forster Marcal,Lukaku,Scarlett

    Good to go? 2.4ITB and 0 ft.

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

    @Thomas Magnum: Another Broncos loss. We are bad.

  21. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Playing Greenwood over ESR. Correct decision this GW?

    A. Yay
    B. Nay

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

      probably-ish.....eh....i dunno lol

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

      A

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

    will Alonso play this week?

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

      Let me call Tuchel, i'll get back to you?

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

      My guess is no. No manager would bench someone who scored back to back matches

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

      87%

  23. Lukakus Unit
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Worth taking a -4 for Havertz?

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

      Depends who you are replacing but I would say no on face value.

      1. Lukakus Unit
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Replacing Sarr

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

          Na

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

      No

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

    yeah i know utd defence is shamble and pool are in red hot form. But its Manchester united. They will fight back against Their arch rival. Either be a goals galore or 0-0

  25. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can’t believe people are not captaining Salah. It’s like no one is paying attention to anything.

    Madness

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

      I was on Lukaku but Salah 100% now

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

      A lot of people see United as red in the FDR and can't think any deeper. It's like all these posters putting Livramento on the bench. He's a 4m defender so he MUST be perma-benched, regardless of actual form.

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

        I am starting him fwiw. Home to Burnley? Simples.

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

          That's my point. When you forget his price and consider his form and the opposition, he has to start. I see so many benchings.

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      And then watch United play with ten behind the ball

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

        They might. They have in the past. They can't run with Liverpool, and Ole knows it. Old Trafford will howl if he does though. It's a win-win heh.

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

    Been lucky with my bench so not had to worry about Jota + Traore in my team! Would you lose any for a -4 for Mbuemo?

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

      No. Traora has Leeds so will probably be worth starting.

  27. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Benhrama to Havertz for a hit?

    Current front 7 :

    Benhrama Salah Grealish Raphinha
    Toney Vardy Anto

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

      No. Not sure I really trust Havertz.

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

    Sanchez Foster
    Cancelo TAA Livra Coady White
    Salah Saka Jota Greenwood Benrhama
    Vardy Antonio Scarlett

    Is Jota > Havertz / Raph worth -4?

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

      No because you can bench Jota this week and have the players to cover. Jota tends to do better in away games so you never know. I am in the same boat and have benched him 2nd sub.

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

    What to do here?

    Sanchez - (Foster)
    White - Marcal - Chilwell - Azpi - (Ayling)
    Salah - Greenwood - Gray - Jota** - (Torres**)
    Ronaldo - Antonio - (Scarlett)

    0ft 1.6itb
    Still have WC to use.

    Cheers!

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

      WC

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would seriously tempted to play the WC. There are seven players in your team that need moving out:

      Marcal, Ayling, Greenwood, Jota, Torres, Scarlett. One of the CHS defenders could be a CTY defender for balance.

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

        Yeh. Think I need to. Any recommendations for must haves on WC?

    3. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’d WC that. And bring in Trent, Son, Vardy, Mbeumo/Toney as the essentials, then maybe Raph, Livra, City Def if funds available (probably for Azpi)

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

    What would you change with this Wildcard?

    (0.0 itb)

    Ramsdale
    TAA/Cancelo/Rudiger/Chilwell
    Salah/Son/Raphinha/Mbeumo
    Vardy/Antonio

    Bench: Foster, Livramento, Brownhill, Davis

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

      It's a good team. Lot of money in defence though. I would probably change one of the CHS defenders for a better third forward. White at 4.4 is great value.

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

      Not much.
      Personally I don’t like 4 premium defenders as I prefer the 3-4-3/3-5-2, but it’s unlikely you’d ever need Davis off the bench.
      I’d ditch Rudi for a solid 4.5-5m and upgrade Davis or Brownhill, but each to their own. That’s certainly a solid 11 with 2 bench covers.