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12 May 2023 1193 comments
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Here, two-time Indian FPL champion Lateriser compares Brighton and Hove Albion midfielders and picks some exciting midfield differentials.

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We’re almost there. You’ve only got 16 more days of FPL thinking to do and after that, you can give your brain a well-earned rest.

The Solly March (£5.3m) injury has definitely dented some plans and I’ve been wondering which is the best route to go. If you ask me, the Brighton asset I’m most convinced about is Julio Enciso (£4.6m) but the problem is that he’s a forward and, given the fixtures, using a transfer on a forwards needs to go on one of the Newcastle United strikers.

I wrote my thoughts on the Magpies’ pair last week and we covered the entire conversation in way more depth than I had predicted in our latest episode of The FPL Wire. We had Pras from Burning Questions join Zophar and me, playing a fun scenario game with regards to Alexander Isak (£7.0m) and Callum Wilson (£7.1m). For that reason, I won’t be covering them here.

JULIO ENCISO

Back to Enciso, I think he’s a really good player on the eye, is always direct and usually places himself in and around the box. I think he’s good for game-time due to his versatility – he can play on either wing or as the number ten – but March’s absence makes me even more bullish on the youngster as I like his expected minutes for the remainder of the season.



  1. darlo1883
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    DDG Kepa
    TAA Trippier Estu Shaw Tarkowski
    Salah Mitoma Rashford Grealish Pereira
    Haaland Wilson Alvarez

    A.Rash+Pereira > Joelinton+Mcallister

    Wilson c

    B. Rash+Alvarez>Izak/Mcallister

    Izak c

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I prefer Isak but the thing is you may want Rashford next week, whereas you won't play Pereira again I would guess.

  2. The Senate
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Rashford to Antony Crazy? For 2GWs and Grealish First sub

    1. C0YS
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Certified crazy

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Log off and enjoy the weekend my friend, haha!

  3. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Have I got my bench right? 0ft 0.8itb

    Raya
    Trent trippier estupinan botman
    Salah mahrez mitoma
    Haaland isak(c) enciso

    Kepa rashford grealish gabriel

    1. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think so

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks both GL!

  4. N00B
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Start one this gw:
    A) Rashford
    B) Shaw

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Rashford.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Rashford for me. Can even come on and nick a decent-ish score

        1. Eastman
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I’m playing Shaw

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

    Grealish -> Mitoma / Enciso / Bruno Guimarães (-4) ?

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mitoma

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mitoma

  6. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What should I do this GW

    Play Pinnock
    Do Rashford or Grealish > Mahrez

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      IMO Pinnock has an odd goal in him.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Do you have 2 FT or 1 FT?

      If 1FT, I would say save and play Pinnock. Else, I would go with Mahrez in case Rashford is fit for next GW.

  7. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Are we expecting any NEW team leaks pre deadline?

    1. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe

  8. Franfe98
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just for this week, worth the hit?

    A) Pereira to Willock (-4)
    B) Rash to Joelinton (-4)
    C) Rash to Odegaard (-4)
    D) No hit

    Thanks!

    1. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe B , depending on your First sub

      1. Franfe98
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Moreno (vs Tot)

        1. The Senate
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Do it

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I;d say A as Rashford could be fit for next week? (I'm not sure of the extent of his injury)

    3. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A - you’ll want Rashford for DGW37

  9. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Iv really given up trying to win my ML when I'm considering zaha as a rashford replacement

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      That's exactly what Scout Picks did with the news.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Haha. Honestly when it comes to 3 GW's out, I'd rather be 20 pts behind that 10 pts ahead to be honest.

  10. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Shaw or Estu first on bench? Starting Rashford.

    1. GK
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Start Estup and bench Rashford

  11. Pukki Party
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Alvarez to Ferguson yes or no?

    1. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No

      Alvarez could play tomorrow

  12. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    2FT - not sure where to go.

    A) Botman --> Fodder (FT)
    B) Iversen + Martinelli ---> GK + MacAllister
    C) Other?

    Steele
    TAA -- Trippier -- Estupinán -- Shaw
    Salah -- Martinelli -- Mitoma
    Álvarez -- Haaland -- Isak

    Iversen -- Grealish -- Rashford -- Botman [2FT + 1.9m ITB]

    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You can't do B, you already have 3 Brighton

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        B was meant to be with Steele*

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Was considering Salah + Grealish --> Bruno + KDB next GW hence would avoid De Gea this week.

  13. Haul or Nothing
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play one of;

    A: grealish
    B: dalot
    C: rashford
    D: macA (-4)
    Thanks

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Dalot

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

    Guys, I need your help!

    Ederson (Iversen)
    TAA Tripp Dalot Estup Zouma
    Salah Rash Grealish March* Andreas*
    Haaland Jota Solanke

    2 FT-s, FH and TC chip. Would u now:

    a) FH with Isak, Wilson, Kepa and Grealish -> Bruno/Zaha/Ode/JWP

    b) stay with that team and 2FT-s + (-4pts maybe). Isak, Wilson, McAllister?

    TC gw37 seems inevitable.

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

    Help me play one please:

    Botman
    Estupinian
    Shaw

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Estu

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Are you playing Trippier / other double ups?

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          If no Trippier, then I'd play Botman, but wouldn't want to double them tbh.

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

            currently playing Tripps and TAA, have Steele in net

    2. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Botman

    3. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Shaw

    4. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Estupinan

  16. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What should I do this GW

    Play Jensen
    Do Rashford or Grealish > Mahrez

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You have both Jensen and Pinnock?!

    2. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No Pinnock

  17. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Really tempted by Salah captaincy this week

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Same, but I think I'll play the percentages with Isak to be honest but it's not obvious and surprised to see so few comments about it!

    2. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Done me well last two gws

  18. Bishopool
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wait, Rashford out?

    1. Bishopool
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bruno advanced role?

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Potentially

    2. marcos11
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      More than likely

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Does this make Bruno a better option vs Mac?

  19. M2.0
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is there a chance that Joelinton plays further forward today?

  20. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    March to Mac or Bruno?

    Who scores more over GW36/37?

  21. Bubbles1985
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Start Watkins or Martinelli??

    Steele
    TAA Tripp Mings
    Salah Rashford Mitoma Martinelli
    Haaland Wilson[vc] Isak(c)

    Kepa March Gabriel Neco

    I have 1ft, March to Mac seems the obvious, boring one to do??

  22. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play which gk

    A)kepa
    B)steele

    1. marcos11
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

  23. marcos11
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Watkins/March > Isak/Mac for free?

    Steele
    TAA Trippier Lindelof
    Salah Grealish Rashford Mitoma March
    Haaland Toney
    Raya Watkins Pinnock Ake

  24. NoName
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Watkins to Wilson -4 or play Foden?

  25. M2.0
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play Stones or Estupinian? Don’t fancy any Brighton Clean sheets in this game.

    1. M2.0
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      gameweek*

  26. Eastman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    This line up correct?

    Steele
    Trip Botman Shaw TAA
    Salah (vc) Mitoma MacAllister
    Joys Haaland Isak (c)
    Kepa Grealish White Rash

  27. Kiyoshi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play

    A: Kepa
    B: Raya

  28. Eastman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Joys is Jota

  29. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Start Shaw or Grealish?

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

    All good here?

    Steele
    Botman Shaw TAA
    Salah Bruno Mitoma Willock
    Haaland Alvarez Isak (C)

    Ederson Fofana Rashford Kilman