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FPL Team Reveal: Who I’m replacing Romelu Lukaku with in Gameweek 9

After eight Gameweeks of the 2021/22 campaign, I’m currently sat just outside of the top 100k overall with 531 points.

Since I last checked in, I played a successful Gameweek 7 Wildcard, which I’ve included below alongside my Gameweek 8 set-up and week-by-week history of the season so far.

Now, ahead of Gameweek 9, my priority has been finding a replacement for the injured Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m). There are other issues in my team, like Adam Armstrong (£6.0m), but with a decent enough looking squad, I’m happy to wait a week or two before moving him on.

So, armed with £2.0m in the bank following last week’s frustrating Son Heung-min (£10.2m) > Phil Foden (£8.0m) transfer (don’t ask…), no forward is out of reach.

For context, here’s a shortlist of the options I considered.

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

    Better option this gw?

    A. Play Jota
    B. Play semedo
    C. Jota > raph/ mbeumo -4

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      c

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

        Raph?

        1. Cojones of Destiny
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          mbeumo, he’ll come good imo

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

            Cheers mate

    2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      This is a coin flip really. I’d play Jota and do the transfers next week when there are free… unless you have other fires in which case C is the answer.

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

        Thanks mate

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

      I'm on this too...thinking jota to raph but unsure

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

        Really doubt Jota starts, can see a one point cameo. Leeds not looking that great but Raph has been in good form, might just do it

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

    Better option this gw?

    A. Play Jota
    B. Play semedo
    C. Jota > raph/ mbeumo -4

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

    Why no Jesus love? Surely starting up top against brighton

    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Brighton are good defensively

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

      Because not really religious

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

      Gonna be a massacre

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jesus is a strong pick in a strong team.

  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Seems like a few good managers are going Kane…

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

      Differential Kane is pretty rare

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

      Pens down

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

        Post fail into a reply lol

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

      Who?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Mark & tom both who I respect a lot

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

          As do I. Good to know as I'm still holding out till deadline and currently leaning Kane over Vardy

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah mate. For me it is Kane+Chilwell or Vardy+Cancelo. First sub is Livramento in both scenarios

          2. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Which of those would you go with?

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

      the best ones are

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Would you go Kane+Chilwell or Vardy+Cancelo mate?

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

          kane chilwell

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Tempting isn’t it… more of a risk though.

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

    I wonder if Mason spilled the milk here...

    "Getting goals from all areas is a big thing for us, a big positive,' said the England midfielder. 'We can be dangerous from different parts of the team. We can be dangerous from set pieces and the way we play we get people in the box and create chances.

    'It's about time I got on the scoresheet. I'm getting in the right areas but it's just not falling for me. Hopefully when the first one goes in the floodgates will open.'

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10118213/Mason-Mount-vows-rediscover-goal-touch-Chelsea-without-Romelu-Lukaku-Timo-Werner.html

    1. Gazwaz80
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lovely, put Mason in last night…

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

    Scenes when Lukaku Opens Controls and through the power of permalink, gets fit for Norwich and bangs a hattrick. It's inevitable.

  7. FPL Mentor
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    We good to go?

    Sa
    TAA Rudi Alonso
    Salah Jota Havertz(C) Raphinha Sarr
    Antonio Jesus

    Steer / Livramento / Semedo / Richardson

    1. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck with Alonso. I got him in just in time to watch him ride the bench.

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Same scenario here mate. You ditched him now then?

        1. A Fat Spanish Waiter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I wildcarded. It was forced with Lukaku’s injury and an unsustainable number of fires to put out… but ya, I ditched. Too much money tied up in a rotation risk.

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

    Jimmy to Jesus for a hit?

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

      Don't do it. Jesus is gonna get crucified.

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

      nah

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Not for me.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think Jesus could do well. E

    5. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I think Jesus could do well.

  9. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Do we think Chilwell or Alonso starts?

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

      75/25 Chilwell

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Which one MS? Tempted to gamble in Kane…

        A. CR7+Shaw >> Vardy+Cancelo
        B. CR7+Shaw >> Kane+Chilwell

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

          A

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

            Actually B

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Thanks mate! 🙂

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

          I went b

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

      Alonso came in 66th minute, was that to rest Chilwell for the weekend or give Alonso some minutes ready to start against Norwich?

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

        with kaku and werner out I have a slight feeling Alonso plays. He gives them more presence in the box. I still think in general Chilwell is first choice. It's a really hard one to call. I have Alonso and i'm sticking with him this week. My bench can cover him.

  10. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    who d you play:
    a. Duffy
    b. Marcal

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

      marcal

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        think same but have a feeling duffy could snick one in )) thx Holmes

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

    I think I'm going Aubameyang instead of Vardy.

    Anyone with me?? Tough decision

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

      Yes sir

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

      I went for Auba too

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      It's a good option.

  12. Erez Avni
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    haven’t seen WH’s last 2-3 game. What are your thoughts about Benrahma’s form?
    should I start Livra instead?

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

      I’d still go with him

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Benrahma needs a decent return against Spurs.

      Hopefully it's a cracking game.

  13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How does one now navigate the site? It's gone all funny. No right hand side bar. Mods?

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

      Yep just noticed that when trying to access the team sheets

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I'm glad it's not just me ...

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

      Its back

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        So it is. Weird. Thank you!

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

        Thanks Holmes

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        It has been happening quite often recently

      • GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Refresh page, it's back for now.

      • Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        For an update that was said to only take ‘a few hours’ a few weeks ago it’s sure taking a while to sort itself out

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

      I have rudiger and I want to get a second Chelsea player for the next 3 to 4 games. Who is that player? No hit needed money no problem.

      1. Im New Here
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Havertz or Azpi

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

      Nobody considering Auba as a Lukaku replacement? Frees up some funds to get Havertz in too!

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A few.

        Some picked last week too.

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

        Auba a good option and scored in his last 3 at home

    6. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Open Controls > Permalink for -4?

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

        Open Controls has better xG and better fixtures though.

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

      Hi managers!
      Last min FOMO
      Worth -4 for Vardy (Maupay out)
      Team
      Ramsdale
      Taa Cancel Dias Christiansen
      Salah Raph Mount Mbeumo
      Toney Antonio
      Bench: Liv Maupay Brownhill Foster

      1. cheeky moses
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nah. team looks good

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

          Yeah probably right, also allows me to transfer mount to son in gw 12.

          For your question I would go livermento

          1. cheeky moses
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers

    8. cheeky moses
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Livra or Armstrong as first sub?

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

        Does it seem like Armstrong isn’t going to start? Seems like it from the press.

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

      Which one?

      1) Raya, Azpi + playing bench: Livra, Duffy and 0.9ITB

      2) McCarthy, TAA + playing bench: Duffy, Manquilo and 0.0ITB

      3) Raya, TAA + playing bench: Duffy and 0.0ITB

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

      A) Son, Toney, Vardy
      B) Havertz, Kane, Iheanacho

      Raya
      TAA, Cancelo, Azpi
      Salah(c), Raph, Mbeumo, XXX
      Jimi, XXX, XXX

      Foster, Livra, Manquillo, Brownhill

      Cheers!

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

        A

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

        A

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

        Currently on A, just tempted by the Kane differential

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

        Having exactly the same dilemma on WC at the moment. Leaning towards B I think. Or A maybe? Aaaggh

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

          Tough one, I think I haven't seen enough from Havertz and Kane to go with B, but very tempting!

      5. A Fat Spanish Waiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        What is the team value of that? I don’t think I could get to that squad. If I could, I would.

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

          After last night's changes with option A in the team atm, 101.4 with 0.6itb

    11. Scotty Dog
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jota & Lukaku >
      A)Kane & Mbuemo
      B)Havertz & Vardy

      A) Allows me to own both Kane & Son in gw12.

      1. weaver93
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        b
        then move to a - gw12

      2. Scotty Dog
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        If I do that it means in gw12 I will have to -4 downgrade to a non playing 3rd striker or -8 to Hwang.

    12. jlut
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bench two:
      1. Mbueno
      2. Raphinha
      3. Livramento
      4. Armstrong

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        3 4

    13. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Both for -4

      Sissoko and Ronaldo to Auba and Havertz
      Or
      Ronaldo and Semedo to Cancelo and Kane.

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Both great upside, B seems better longer term.

    14. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Bottomed, any thoughts?

       A) Ron to Kane

      B) Grealish to Son, Ron to Vardy (-4)

      Sanchez/Foster
      TAA Livra Dias (White, Duffy)
      Salah Raph Gray Grealish*
      Ron* Antonio Hwang

      1.3 ITB

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

        A

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I prefer B but I may be biased against Grealish.

      3. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A

    15. Kuzser
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Do I need to take a -4 to bring Havertz in?
      1) gtg
      2) Mahrez-> Havertz and bench Livra

      Ramsdale
      James Taa Cancelo Livra
      Gideon Salah Mbeumo
      Vardy Antonio Hwang

      Mahrez, Brownhill, Duffy

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Depends how you rate both Hwang's chances of scoring and Mahrez's of starting.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          If you have Mahrez why bench... You'd want those funds in play.

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

      G2G this week? Correct captain choice with Salah?

      Sanchez
      Trent - Rudiger - Cancelo
      Salah (c) - Son - ESR - Gray
      Antonio - Toney - Vardy

      Steele - Livra - Sissoko - Williams

    17. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Nay fellow Antonio cappers?

    18. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sa
      Taa Cancelo Dias Rudiger Livra
      Salah Gallagher Mbeumo
      Antonio Toney

      Steele Traore Sissoko Lukaku

      0ft 2.3 itb

      A) No changes
      B) Traore to Havertz(c) and bench livra (-4)
      C) Lukaku to Vardy and bench livra(-4)
      D) Lukaku to Kane and bench livra(-4)

    19. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Tierney or livra?

    20. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku + 3.9 def -> Kane + James (-8)
      Thoughts?

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

        No.

      2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        No way. Might be worth a single hit to move Lukaku out though.

        1. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          What if it's Toney + azpilicueta & lots of money ITB for future?