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FPL Daily: Spurs suffer Son injury blow, Dennis latest, Coutinho joins Villa

We round up the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points of the day in FPL Daily, a series that serves non-Premier League matchdays and days when we don’t bring you a team news/press conference round-up.

CONTE REVEALS SON INJURY ISSUE

Mendy injury latest as Chelsea defence impresses again 5

In his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Morecambe, Antonio Conte revealed that Son Heung-min (£10.7m) picked up a muscle injury in his leg against Chelsea on Wednesday, which could potentially keep him out of action until the end of the month.

“It was a strange situation. Against Chelsea I made two substitutions together, Lucas Moura and Son. Not for injury, their sub, but to try to give them 15 minutes of rest. The day after, Son felt a bit of pain in his muscle, in his leg and he had a scan. Now we have to make the right evaluations from the doctors. He’s an injury. I don’t know but probably they could stay without training session until the end of this cycle, before the international break.” – Antonio Conte

A new quote then emerged on the official website:

“We’re a bit disappointed for Sonny, because after the game against Chelsea, the day after, he felt a bit of pain in his leg. He had a scan and, probably, he will miss two weeks.” – Antonio Conte

If Son is indeed out until February, he will miss Tottenham Hotspurs forthcoming double against Arsenal and Leicester City, plus their Gameweek 23 clash at Chelsea.

Conte also offered updates on a host of other players including Harry Kane (£12.2m), who he is hoping to rest this weekend:

“Ryan (Sessegnon) is okay, and available for the game on Sunday. For sure, this could be a good opportunity to see him again. That’s good news for us.

Eric Dier had a training session with us today. That’s more good news. He missed Chelsea because he was ill. Today, he had a training session, and he’s available for the game on Sunday.

I have spoken with Steven (Bergwijn) today, and he’s solving the problem in his calf. I think, very soon, we’ll see him with the team.

Cristian (Romero) is improving a lot. Now, we are trying to bring him to a good (level of) fitness. He’s working a lot with our physical coach. We need a bit of patience, it was a big injury, but now he’s working very well. He will be very important when he’s okay again physically.

Honestly, I think Harry (Kane) played six games in 17 days and I think if I have the possibility, I think that it is right to give him a bit of rest. Also, after this game before the break of the international team we have four very difficult games, Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester and Chelsea again.” – Antonio Conte

DENNIS “PRESERVED FOR NEXT MATCHES”

Mbeumo delivers as Dennis maintains fine form: FPL notes from Brentford v Watford 2

Emmanuel Dennis (£6.1m) looks set to miss Watford’s trip to Leicester City in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The Nigerian was withdrawn at half-time in Double Gameweek 21 and is unlikely to be risked as he is still struggling with a slight knock.

However, it isn’t expected to keep him out of their forthcoming double.

Look, Emmanuel (Dennis) took a kick in the match against Tottenham, then I prefer to preserve him for the next matches.” – Claudio Ranieri on Emmanuel Dennis

INJURY PROBLEMS MOUNT FOR RODGERS

Lukaku injury latest as Rodgers addresses Leicester’s poor form 2

Brendan Rodgers has suggested Leicester City could potentially be down to eight fit senior outfield players for this weekend’s FA Cup third round tie.

Luke Thomas (£4.3m) and Boubakary Soumare (£4.8m) are the latest players to be ruled out, while there are also doubts around Timothy Castagne (£5.3m) and Kieran Dewsbury-Hall (£4.4m).

Worryingly, Rodgers also confirmed that Jamie Vardy (£10.4m) and Jonny Evans (£5.4m) are set for extended spells on the sidelines:

“It could be up to eight weeks (for Vardy). It’s the higher end of his hamstring, so you’re looking into March. He doesn’t need an operation, that was the only good news.

Jonny Evans has just had an operation so he will be April. With his hamstring, he’s needed that.”

There is better news for James Justin (£4.9m), however, with the full-back set to begin his comeback for the U23s on Saturday.

OTHER TEAM NEWS

Jimenez ends goal drought as Arsenal claim convincing north London derby win 7

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed that Victor Lindelof (£4.8m) is back in training, but he is still unsure on Harry Maguire’s (£5.4m) availability ahead of Monday’s FA Cup tie against Aston Villa:

“Victor (Lindelof) is back in training, since yesterday, which is very good news for us.

Harry (Maguire) hasn’t been able to train, as yet, and we have to wait and see how this develops, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. With Harry, there is still a question mark but Victor will definitely be available for the game on Monday.”

At Norwich City, Dean Smith spoke to the media prior to his side’s trip to Charlton Athletic on Sunday and had some positive news on the injury front:

“The squad is looking healthier. We have got five or six back. We are looking at Milot Rashica who is going to be back in training with us today and we will see how he is. Grant Hanley is also back, along with Tim Krul, Teemu Pukki, Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell.”

Elsewhere, Patrick Bamford (£7.7m) is likely to play on Sunday and Conor Gallagher (£6.1m) is “back in training”, but Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Tino Livramento (£4.3m) remains out:

“We have Tino Livramento and Will Smallbone, two players still out with injury. We have Kyle Walker-Peters with a new Covid case, Thierry Small and Che Adams to make it three Covid cases. Against Tottenham we had five but we still played and we are hoping to not get more cases but you never know, but at the moment we are without these players.”

DIGNE WANTS TO LEAVE EVERTON

Rafa Benitez has confirmed that Lucas Digne (£5.0m) has requested to leave Everton.

The Frenchman hasn’t featured since Gameweek 14 after a disagreement over tactics and his role in the team, with the Toffees’ already adding full-backs Vitalii Mykolenko (£5.0m) and Nathan Patterson (£4.5m) to their squad in this window.

“I have no explanation. If someone is happy or not happy, you are paid big money and have to perform. Modern football, maybe the stats and the priorities have changed and maybe people think about themselves before the team.” – Rafa Benitez on why Lucas Digne has requested to leave

NEW SIGNINGS

Aston Villa have signed Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona for the rest of the season, with an option to buy for £33m in the summer.

The Brazilian joined the Spanish giants from Liverpool back in 2018 but has struggled for form at the Nou Camp and spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Bayern Munich, where he produced 11 goals and nine assists in 38 appearances across all competitions.

Coutinho, of course, played alongside Steven Gerrard when Liverpool almost won the league eight years ago, and the chance to reunite with his former captain hands ‘the magician’ an opportunity to re-ignite his career.

Elsewhere, Kieran Trippier has finally been unveiled as a Newcastle United player, and was subsequently priced up at £5.0m by FPL.

The signing of the England full-back is something of a reunion for both player and manager, with Eddie Howe signing him in 2012 during his time as Burnley boss.

Discussing the player, Howe said:

“He has leadership qualities and a winning mentality that will help us to succeed. On the pitch we have a technical player, a level of calmness on the ball and a top defender too, so I’m delighted with the signing.”

LIVERPOOL REOPEN TRAINING GROUND

After Thursday’s EFL Cup semi-final against Arsenal was postponed due to a Covid outbreak in the Liverpool camp, in a positive development, the Reds’ have since reopened their training ground.

In a short statement, Liverpool said:

“… after consultation with the relevant Public Health authority, operations have now resumed within the first-team set-up at the training ground. Assistant manager Peter Krawietz is currently taking charge of the team and leading preparations for Liverpool’s next fixture, which sees Shrewsbury Town visit Anfield in the Emirates FA Cup third round on Sunday.”

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  1. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I'm leaning towards saving my ft.

    However, what do you reckon to
    Son to foden and livra to robbo (-4).

    I'd probably bb if I did that:
    DDG Guaita
    TAA robbo cancelo alonso Johnson
    Foden jota raph bowen gray
    Antonio Ronaldo dennis

    1. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’d definitely make those moves and BB. As long as there are no games suspended of course. I’m looking at a -8 and BB.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I don't think my team will be in a better position than this for a bb, so might just get rid of it!

        1. Jackie Moon
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed. Couple of transfer and I’m happy with every player this week. Brough Pickford in last week for Foster so I was setup with 2 GKs now it’s just the injured guys in my team to go (Son, Livra)

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good. I was hoping to bring in Robbo this week too; not sure if I can now but expect him to outscore DGW defenders

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I wanted robbo, but couldn't fund it. Might just do it...

    3. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Maddison;

      A) a past - points chasing trap

      or

      B) a good forward looking purchase worthy of a midfield slot?

      Go.

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Fail

      2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Im in the A camp

      3. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Bought him last week & excited for his potential in DGW22, will prob captain him (assuming Leicester get enough players back). But worth noting that I dont mind the upcoming fixture downturn only because I'm dead-ending my team somewhat & will wildcard out of it soon

        1. Dammit_182
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Good point. WC is our ‘get out of jail free card’ I guess

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looks bb worthy but Johnson/guita don’t scream points to me this week

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        True, but don't sure when I'll have much better

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

      More of a -8 as you’ll need another -4 to get Salah back.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        True, but it could be an easy ronaldo and mid swap

        1. waltzingmatildas
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Ah I guess it would be ronaldo and jota out then

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

            Yeah as you’ll have max Liverpool now

  2. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Team kind of looks messy, especially considering how I've used one FH hit already. Any thoughts?

    DDG | Foster
    TAA Cancelo Emerson Coufal | Mitchell
    Jota Bowen Gray Son* | Salah*
    Watkins Antonio | Davis*

    A. Son, Salah and Davis >> Maddison, Ronaldo and Sissoko (-8)
    B. Salah and Son >> Maddison and Bruno/Rash? (-4)

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

      I prefer Ronaldo over Bruno or Rashford

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

    The best option? What’s your opinion? In A also Kane possible…

    A. Ronaldo (avl,bre) + Maddison (bur, TOT), -4
    B. Bruno (avl, bre) + DCL (nor), FT
    C. Maddison (bur, TOT) + DCL (nor), FT

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Hmm tough, probably A

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Ronaldo or Kane?

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

  4. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez ¦ Steele
    TAA Cancelo Dawson
    Foden* Gray Bowen Gallagher*
    Ronaldo Kane DC-L
    ¦ Martinelli Livramento Cash

    Foden, Gallagher -> Jota, Lookman for a hit?

    But should I ignore Dennis/King..

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

      The transfer plan looks good as Foden and Gallagher unlikely to play.

      You then need to weigh up whether Dennis or king is likely to pull more than 8 points to warrant the trade for DCL (4 standard gw points plus the -4). They have two games vs. Everton one so there’s a good chance but no guarantees with watfords form

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Why is Gallagher unlikely to play?

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

      I'd be tempted to swap DCL to Dennis. Watford have good fixtures for their DGW. DCL is more of a punt at the mo as he's just come back plus he's single GW.

      For this week foden transfer looks good but I'd want him back in My team afterwards

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

    Planning to do Gundog >> Maddison to get to 3 dgwers only unfortunately. Which hit(s) would you recommend here

    A: Antonio/DCL >> King (-4)
    B: Foster >> DDG/Sanchez (-4)..keen on this as ramsdale has bgw25/27
    C: Coufal/Livramento >> Reguilon/Lamptey (-4)...means benching Cancelo

    Leaning towards A and B...i think no watford attacker is a bigger risk

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

      UN should be helping others.

  6. vova
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys, hope everyone is having a great day

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Was pretty much set with my team yesterday before the Son injury news. This is how it looks now:

      DDG*
      TAA Dias Cancelo
      Son* Jota Bowen Saka
      Ronaldo* Antonio King*

      Steele Raphinha Johnson Livramento

      A) Son to Maddison
      B) Son/Livramento to Maddison/Reguilon -4
      C) Something else

      Thanks!

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

        Decent team. I’d prob just do A

        1. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          thanks mate

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

        Start Raphinha vs West Ham, imo

        Address Son next GW. You're fine for this GW, unless Leicester get enough bodies back by the GW22 press conference, making Maddison well worth the short-term punt. If you do go with Madders, then Raph's back on the bench

        1. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers, yeah I'm defo waiting until the last minute with the transfers.

        2. Jackie Moon
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Agreed. Raphinha must start!

      3. FPLrookie2009
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Don't do any untill all matches are played in the FA cup. Make the transfer as late as possible.

        1. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          yep, that's always the plan. I just really like tinkering with my team haha

  7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Which option:

    A) Son + Bilva to KDB + Lookman
    B) Son + Gelhardt to Maddison + Dennis

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      B is better
      Watford have 3 games in 7 days, Dennis seems to pick up a fair few knocks so wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t play all 3

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

    Flags were updated 20 minutes ago. Now we can see how close Leicester is to postponements

    Except if they make a mad dash in the transfer window or get lucky with recoveries, some of their EPL games might evaporate

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      They should play their youth team

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

        Yes, but EPL has already set the precedent with their "13 available outfielders" rule: https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1479466977517359108?s=20

        1. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Just look at Bayern last night, they had so many players out but game wasn’t postponed lol. Bundesliga is just so different

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

            They just had a winter break?

            1. Walter White (WW)
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Yes but DFB & DFL association are reluctant to postpone games in the Bundesliga because it will disrupt a lot of schedules & they care about organization in Germany. It’s not like they can’t cancel but it will have to be a very serious situation but in EPL games were initially canceled when 2-5 players aren’t available

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

      Looks like they’ll have a single game week if any at all. Must lol at anyone who brought in Maddison in the last week.

    3. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah exactly - one to watch - FA Cup rules different to Prem so playing this weekend not an indication necessarily

    4. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      If some have been isolating for a few days already then they might be back for next weekend, but depends when they tested positive.

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

        The crazy thing is, Leicester's flags aren't due to Covid. Only Soumaré is a doubt due to "illness"

        The others are all knocks, injuries and AFCON

  9. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Double Watford, no Ronaldo, 5 DGWers and Salah, Son and James on my bench.

    Still can't bring myself to take a hit.

    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, Dier, Alonso
    Bowen, Raphinha, Martinelli
    Dennis, King, Antonio

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

      Son to Maddison on a FT?

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not for me, personally.

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

      I have similar squad and I am not taking a hit.
      For whom for a depleted leciester squad?
      No thanks

    3. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      2DGWers and not fussed.

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

    Is daka back to Leicester or he is playing for sure in afcon

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

        Thanks!

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

      Daka's country (Zambia) didn't qualify for AFCON

      They might be called up if Zimbabwe gets disqualified by FIFA for their government taking over the FA. Unlikely to happen now, since it hasn't already happened and the tournament starts tomorrow: https://www.goal.com/en-ke/lists/osimhen-in-ighalo-out-afcon-2021-absentee-xi/blt2f52f10ef4522209

      Even if that somehow happens, Leicester can still claim Daka's injury and the late callup as reasons to deny

      Could get messy, but my guess is that Daka stays anyway

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

        yeah this is what i saw, thanks for clarifying Mr Ze!

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

          My pleasure 🙂

          1. AARON-1
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Ze, I enjoy reading your comments. You provide decent insight and make thoughtful, accurate observations.

  11. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Son/Broja to Ronaldo/Moder for -4?

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

      Nope. I'd consider trossard

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

    Why are there 6 early FA Cup kick offs after noon?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scores-fixtures

    With just Wycombe v Sunderland and Millwall v Palace televised in this slot?

    https://www.live-footballontv.com/live-english-football-on-tv.html

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

      Early cup kick offs are probably due to logistical/policing reasons.

      Wycombe match is a league game on Sky (FA Cup matches are on BBC/ITV from this year)

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

        Cheers

  13. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you chuck for Ron, Watkins or Antonio. Loaded with 3 Hammers atm.

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

      West Ham on form and decent fixtures.

      I'd switch out Watkins albeit Villa's fixtures are good too.

      https://allfantasytips.com/fpl-fixture-tracker/

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I guess all this speculation re Watkins is saying he goes. Annoyed as had him for 3 weeks and no minutes!

  14. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Captain recommendation? Is Madison a good option?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Dependent on getting some better news from the Leicester camp - enough to indicate that their games should go ahead - but if so then he will almost certainly be my captain for 22 now that Son is out

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

    Fellow Son and/or Salah owners (I have both),

    My take is KDB, despite being a SGWer, is the best replacement for either Salah or Son. Played 65 minutes yesterday, and 4 very good fixtures for him next.

    I might be wrong, but there is no other midfielder worth that sort of premium money. Moura, Maddison or Trossarr could work, but remember quality over quantity, and we're playing for 38 GWs.

    That's all from me.

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

      Yes he’s very trendy right now.

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      DGW mids are a graveyard.

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Bruno let's go!!

  16. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Those with all chips left surely playing one of their free hits this week?

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Probably not

    2. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      nope

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Better weeks ahead?

        1. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I would think so, none of the doubles seem that appealing to me plus I'm quite happy with the how my team looks.

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

      Depends on their team too. Might not be necessary

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

      nope

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

        FHing to get Wood, Lowton, Pope probably wont be a good idea.

        1. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          On the contrary getting these players on a FH is a better idea than using FTS and having them permanently in your teams

          1. vova
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            sure but there is also a choice of just not getting them in and using SGW players instead

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

      GW30 FH will be first time I use one

    6. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      No

  17. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Keep or sell Son? Have 0ITB, other mids are:

    Jota
    Bowen
    Gray
    Ramsey

    Thanks

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

      Sell.

      May as well get a differential or dgw in.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

          Just tricky this week.

          Arsenal have the form midfield picks but become blankety blank soon.

          Like Chelsea.

          Manchester United struggling.

          Maybe Manchester City, West Ham and Liverpool remain the beat teams to play into?

  18. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering Bruno ? Or Moura? So many injuries in Leicester, and so few mid options available…

    1. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Moura def yes, Madds too many injuries atm. I want to see whose back 1st

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

      I'm tempted to get Raphinha over all of them. Leeds fixtures are the best till GW32 and Bamford is back.

      1. Red Red Robins
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Nice shout

      2. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, Raphina is a good call.

    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Considered Moura alright. Maddison I was considering but not sure how good the attack will be with all of the injuries. Bruno, nope.

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

        The milk's dried up at the depot, it seems. No more consistent deliveries

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Aye, it’s turned a bit sour.

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

    DDG*
    TAA Cancelo Dier*
    Son Jota Bowen Gray
    Ronaldo* Antonio Broja

    (Gunn Foden Keane Livra)
    1 FT & 1.6m

    Son & Broja ➡️ Raphinha & King for -4?

    Leaves just enough cash to get Salah back for Jota/Foden in GW24/25.

    Thoughts?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good. Alternatively you could play Foden, bench Son and do Broja to King for free

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

        Don't want bench Son he's going to miss a few weeks according to rumours and I want to free up the cash to get Salah back.

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          In turn it means you bench Foden. You could sell Son for free next gw or even to Salah the following week after that. My thinking is just that there are no midfielders screaming out for attention so it feels like you’re selling for a hit for the sake of it.

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

            Tbh I really want Raphinha. I think he and Leeds will come good now with their fixtures turning and injured players returning. Have to decide on Foden (CHE) or Raphinha (whu) -4.

            I don't mind the hit as new problems keep cropping up this season and I like being a transfer ahead if possible.

            1. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              He’s going Bayern I think

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

                Just rumours

            2. Paqueta Rice
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Son to Raphina for free and play 352? Forget about Broja to King for -4

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

                That is also an option. I've become too comfortable with hits I think. This would be my 7th consecutive lol.

    2. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Like it alot but maybe hold off until closer the time

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

        Yes for sure not making any transfers before Friday night.

        1. Red Red Robins
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Im awful at that haha, was so close to do Son to Moura last night to save the 0.1 🙁

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

            I think this season you just have to get forget about price changes unless you're getting priced out and there's no 2nd option.

            1. Red Red Robins
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I agree, Karan
              I know ill get burnt

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

      Ranieri said he's saving Dennis for the matches after this Cup game, due to the minor knock

      I think it'll be Dennis over King, after the GW22 press conference

      But yeah, if Ranieri *then* says Dennis is still out, I think this -4 works

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

        Dennis definitely an option but I get priced out of Jota/Foden to Salah. Also I'll mostly be benching the Watford striker after GW23 so maybe it's just worth saving the cash and going for King who is also on pens.

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

          Ah, I see

          I like the logic. Good luck 🙂

  20. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I used my WC this week as I had quite a few players not playing (Arsenal, James, Salah etc). Don’t fancy taking a hit after a WC. Plan was to save ft before the Son injury and thinking of still doing the same?

    DDG
    Trent, Cancelo, Reguillon, Lowton
    Jota, Bowen, Gray
    Kane, Dcl, Antonio

    Sanchez, Dawson, Ramsey, Son 1ft 0itb

    Thoughts?

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

      If you are wildcarding there's got to be better keeper picks than DDG.

      Not him personally but the team defensively.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        No, you misread. I wildcarded into this current gameweek. I have 1ft now and no WC.

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe I should have made it clearer actually. I used WC going into Gw21

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

            Okay.

            Sorry, play it out as you say. But why hold Son if he's out?

            1. Paqueta Rice
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I’ll decide nearer deadline but I’m not sure who to get in for him and whoever I get in will likely play and mean I have to bench Cancelo. Could reasses with 2ft next gameweek and hope another little double has been announced

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

                Play Cancelo.

                He's effectively a midfield pick with clean sheets.

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

                But you could sell Son and bench Gray?

                1. Paqueta Rice
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Its an option. Norwich is just a good fixture to target really which is why it is off putting but maybe that’s the way to go

  21. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Ddg
    Cancelo reguilon trent
    Jota foden son maddison bowen
    Ronaldo king

    Foster - watkins cash livra

    Son to who for a hit?
    Free hit to play?

  22. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If we think about how unappealing the teams in this DGW are then that means the future DGW should be great teams.

    I'm saving my 5 chips!

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

      Yup. This was as close to the worst case scenario as possible, imo, for everyone except Watford

      But now that we've got these BT fixtures out of the way, I'm looking forward to the drip feed of good minor DGWs all the way to GW37, with the biggest DGW likely to be BB36

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. My plan is to dead end my team to GW25 and WC in GW26 for now.

        Then all doubles will be navigated with planning and FH.

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

      You’ll need Vinagre.

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I don't get it horse. Can England save this test 😆

        Do the rain dance

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

          Ooh I don’t know about that. We’ll collapse as per.

          1. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            You would imagine so. Perhaps some Leach heroics.

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

      They could be spread out though.

      With lots of pick and mix options.

      1. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        So what's your plan then? Keen to hear perspectives

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

          I'm with you, I'm holding all my chips.

          Unless fixtures go down I'm not FHing into gw22.

          I'm just not convinced that there'll be a golden dgw.

          I like FH to navigate FA Cup bgw30.

          So my view is that chip use is very team dependent. No template chip strategy will help vary the game and suit those thinking it through for their squad rather than looking to be spoon fed approaches.

          Bring it on!

          1. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah agree 100%. Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely happy to go in with 2FH rather than having already used it

          2. TheTinman
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            And also, last point, FH in GW38 is not a disaster even if there is no DGW

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

              Yep, FH into the final game of the season is good fun and beneficial.

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

    Has there been any worse handling of contracts and transfer fees than that of Manchester United for Paul Pogba over the years?

    He's set to walk for free again.

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Pogba and his agent are both snakes+

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

        They've outplayed the commercial might of Manchester United...

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

      Man he could have been a great player. His career will just slip through his fingers.

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

        He's won a fair bit tbf. Including a world cup.

        1. TheTinman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Which just shows you how much he could have won! He could have carried Utd on his back. Amazing athleticism with great technical ability. Just very little application

  24. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Son replacement? I am looking for a replacement mid term. Resigned to not getting in DGW players who I would not normally get.

    A. Raphina
    B. Doucouré
    C. KDB

    My midfield currently is:

    Jota | Son | Gray | Bowen | Foden

    Thanks

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I'm probably going to hold this week. Reasses and launch into next week with 2FT.

      I know one thing for sure a City mid will be involved. But would rather just play Cancelo this week and have information rather than use FT this week and have City mid v Chelsea

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

      Since you have Foden + Gray already, and funds should be kept for Jota to Salah... I'd say Raphinha, set and forget for a while. Transfers will be spent elsewhere after this

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I think my moves will be:

        Raph > Son
        Broja > King or Dennis (no one can decide on this!)

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Wondering if Son might end up being ok, horrible memories of selling before United last season with the same ‘injury’

    4. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Raphinha out of those. I'm thinking of getting Foden in soon, what are your plans with him? I had him before the Arsenal game and was thinking of him as a long term pick so would want him back soon enough.

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I have had Foden for a while now, I don't see myself replacing him anytime soon. As we all know a good bench is required if you have any City assets in your team!

        1. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          yep! My thinking is that when Foden starts he has a very good chance to make a mockery out of his price tag. Probably the most appealing attacking City asset.

          1. DavvaMC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Yes 100%.

        2. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Peps thinking also

    5. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      C

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

    Morning all!! Quick Q

    Salah & Pukki to Kane (c) & Lookman -4?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Do you want Kane long term? I’m started to regret bringing him in as Spurs haven’t been playing at their best. Chelsea, Wolves and City in 3/4 games to follow this gameweek.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I think you would be better with Salah to Kdb for free or Pukki to Dennis/King

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

      The sales, yes. The purchases, no

      Kane is already hard to swallow, and now Spurs' main attacking spark is injured. Lookman is too short-term for a hit, and that's assuming Leicester games go ahead. Then there's the sharp fixture turn for both teams right after

      Consider other long-term options, and you may have to ignore the DGW for this

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

        Please update linked team. I wanted to check for other possible options to recommend

  26. bench boost for every gamew…
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    With Leicester being hit hard with injuries and Watford also being kak and almost without defenders, looks like Wood time to me. I look at Burnley-Watford and think that is a easy game for Burnley not Watford. Watford missing that many players will affect their attack, and Burnley away is a tough place, burnley much better home than away.

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal, United and Liverpool to follow

      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        If you, like me have 15 decent players he can be benched.

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

      Wood has 3G 0A this season, without missing a game

      And he's going into this DGW without Burnley's live wire, Cornet

      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I know, but my point is more, are we overlooking him and Burnley in this double, As it is home Vs arguably the worst team with a lot of players missing and Leicester who almost cannot play 11 players, both teams also not good defending in the air? Cornet is missing but mostly all their best 11 is intact.
        My thinking is i rather want attacker in a team that are not bare boned to pieces as that normally affects the team as whole, like Liverpool last year were missing all their best cb it also affected their attack. Watford wont score vs Newcastle nor vs Burnley in open play, they will be dominated in all 90 minutes. Could ofc get a Lucky pen out of the blue.

  27. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Best for 1 FT: Gray, Moura or Tielemans?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Gray - team in worst form at present but best fixtures.

      Maddison - best in form player but team around him is injured now. Mixed fixture run.

      Moura - in between the two above. Decent form himself, team in mixed form, few injuries in the team around him and poor fixtures

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Don’t know why I thought Maddison for Tielmans sorry.

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

          Cheers mate, good points there

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      T

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

        Ta

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      None. What do you do with any after the DGW? You might get away with Gray.

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

        😆 what a mess of a DGW ... save FT, keep Bernardo?

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

          Keep Bernardo, yes

          Not a priority sale with all that's happened in FPL recently

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            This^

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Nothing wrong with that IMO. I just lost Son. I have Gundo and I have no intention in getting a badnwagon to replace either.

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

            Yeah my plan was taking hits to get Son in ... now? 😛 Thx!

    4. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Gray

  28. tristanabc
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on FH team?

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Reg Lamptey (Lowton, Tsimi)
    Jota Bruno Tielemans Moura (Brownhill)
    Ron Kane Dennis

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      I’d lose Bruno and get Robertson instead of Tsimi. Use funds elsewhere. Not gone on Tielmans myself but could be decent. I’d fancy the 3 sgw players Robertson, Bowen and Raphina to outscore the dgw you have chosen Lamptey, Bruno and Tielmans

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I could be so wrong though. Bruno us been poor but has the ability to haul in any week. Tielmans probably on penalties

  29. Fpl_Ludwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the best Son replacement?

    Can’t decide

    Fernandes, Mount, Lucas Moura or someone else?

  30. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Everyone; pretend in your minds there are no DGW's. Transfers should be used for a longer term than the next GW. If it works you can get both opportunities, but they are not always available. GW22 being a crap GW is a case in point.