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Monitor – Philippe Coutinho

21 August 2013 1911 comments
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Heading into the home game against Stoke, Philippe Coutinho was one of the most popular picks around. Second only to Eden Hazard in terms of midfield ownership in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), the Liverpool winger was heavily backed to run riot against the Potters after a thrilling first few months on Merseyside last time round.

Unfortunately for his Fantasy owners, Coutinho returned a blank while Iago Aspas and Daniel Sturridge picked up the points after combining for the Reds’ match-winner. As we edge ever-closer to the weekend’s fixtures, we take a look back at the Brazilian’s display against Mark Hughes’ side and assess the underlying data in our first Monitor article of the new season.

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  1. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I'll take 20mins of Lukaku vs a tired Villa. Better than nowt.......

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    1. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      That was also said vs Hull.

      Torres might get 20 mins vs Villa . .

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Torres not on bench...

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      2. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not on the bench.

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      3. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        That would be the nail in the coffin

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      4. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I'll be even more impressed by that......

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  2. tonymanero10
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku on the bech, what a waste of money! cant believe

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    1. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Don't worry, it will sink in.

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  3. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    What is Torres record vs Utd when Jose in charge? Anybody knows?

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      oh dear

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      1. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        that bad or what? ;>

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          You meant for Liverpool v Utd when Mourinho was at Chelsea right?

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      lol

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      😀

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    4. ola32
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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    5. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      um, not very good.

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  4. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    lol at Lukaku owners

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      im lolling and i own him. awful decision to pick him.

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        so do i..outside im 😀 but inside im 🙁

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    2. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      lolkaku?

      Better than Lolerov?

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  5. Isco Disco
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Best defenders for £4.0?

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      WHO CARES?? LUKAKU IS ON THE BENCH

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      1. Isco Disco
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Hahahaha I have him as captain but I don't really care as I'm using the wildcard already. Thanks anyway

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Chester and Ward 😉

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    3. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      chester?

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    4. Q--
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Chambers if uvegot the balls

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  6. eratrius
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lol honestly for all the people on here laughing at the Lukaku people get real. He was by far the best player in the preseason and scored more goals than either Torres or Ba last season, with not as quality service. I have no idea why Jose isn't playing him, maybe to keep player egos in check.... and what happened to using Lamps sparingly screw Jose

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    1. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I am shocked Lukaku is not starting. I captained him figuring he would start and might go big in ne of these matches. Must have insulted Mourinho's daughter or something.

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      1. eratrius
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Seriously like, is Jose completely bonkers? He won't win the league with Ba/Torres striker rotation.

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  7. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    wow Lukaku. EPIC FAIL!!!

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  8. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Terry, Benteke and Hazard (c)
    Bring it on!

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      same as me. nice picks! we gonna hammer the points tonight 😀

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      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ideal scenario is all 3 scoring 🙂

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    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Terry, Hazard (C) and Oscar

      Bring it on!

      3-0

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  9. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    is mata playing?

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  10. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I was almost set on Lukaku ---> Dzeko, but I think I don't want to experience it once again on the weekend 😐

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  11. lufcMOT
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Right so I've decided to sell lolkaku before its too late and his price drops, who do you think is the best 8 million or less striker? Already have dzeko and rvp

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    1. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lambert.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      lambo

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      1. lufcMOT
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Done

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    3. Q--
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lambert is risky imo , at least will be benched once every 3 weeks
      Rvw imo but not that much

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  12. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Jose is a conservative coach - we saw that last Sunday when Chelsea went 2 up after 25mins. Probably not surprising that he has gone with Torres and now Ba ahead of Lukaku. Lukaku is going to have to win his place on the team.

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    1. eratrius
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What have Torres or Ba done, Lukaku destroyed last year and in pre-season

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    2. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I get that, Lampard and Terry locked in show that, it's just that anyone with a TV can see Torres has lost his speed and his confidence. Lukaku was a beast in this league last year, demonstrably better than Torres and Ba last year. It's bizarre.

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  13. phoenix737
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    already did the free transfer from cech to mignolet...

    should i transfer out lukaku for -4 hit??.. have 1m in hand

    if yes, who??

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    1. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      For 9m? Sturridge. Or Tekkers if you can hold for GW3...

      But don't do anything until after this game...

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    2. Jeremiah
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Sturridge

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      studge?

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    4. FollowFollow
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go Jelavic

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  14. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    To all Lukaku owners. We knew the risk when we picked him. Breathe easy. It was always gonna be a one week punt anyway.

    Chin up and enjoy some midweek football I say! 🙂

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    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      2-wk punt 🙂

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  15. Royale-with-Cheese
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    2:11am here in Malaysia and desperately trying to keep my eyes open to witness Benteke(c) run riot against Chelsea. *Fetches matchsticks for eyelids*

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  16. Federico
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Any decent strikers for 6 mill?

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    1. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Anelka, Weimann maybe? Not much choice at that price.

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      1. Federico
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Trying to figure out if Soldado is too expensive for me.

        Currently on RVP, Lukaku and JRod, with a bank of 1.5 mill.

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  17. FollowFollow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got any love for Jelavic?
    Has some nice fixtures and looks to be first choice.
    7.5 could be a bargain come Saturday night after they have played the woeful West Brom

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  18. Kieranduru
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Probably isn't a great idea to transfer out any of the DGW players until the match is actually finished. It's tempting to be impulsive but if one of the others picks up an injury you're fudged

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    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Agree but its the tranditional early season knee jerk period so things have to be done as early as possible so you don't feel so bad.

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  19. Q--
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Help me with this one
    I am on wildcard now and iam getting aguero so that leaves 2 spots upfront
    I need coverage from tott ars liv new
    So which 2 strikers to get and which 2 mids , money isnt an issue
    Soldado giroud cisse stu
    Siggy wally barfa coutinho

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    1. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado, Sturridge
      Walcott, Barfa

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Giroud and Soldado if money not an issue

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  20. mattyrobinson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    The most surprising part of the lineup is that grandpa Lamps gets his second game of the week.

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    1. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Mourinho loves him some fat frankie. Always did...

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  21. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Last game, last season, Lukaku came on against United and scored a hattrick.

    Keep Calm.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Still gotta transfer him out though.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, and even if he started, wouldn't you have done that already?

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      2. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        -8 hit for the week, here I come.

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  22. svgcr
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I have OScar and Hazard. My original plan was to swap oscar for silva for GW2.

    Who should I keep? should I decide after this game or is hazard a better option anyway?

    If Oscar plays in the hole today, its going to be hard to get rid of him.

    thoughts?

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    1. Emilhoff
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Same conundrum. I'll watch the game but probably getting rid of Hazard on Sat.

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    2. elkunaguero
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      keeping for one more week, as my priority this week is Terry to Zaba. Then one of them will go for Coutinho or Silva, though calls both ways

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  23. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Right to it... who to replace Lukaku?

    Dzeko, Lambert or Sturridge?

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  24. - DC -
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku on after 5 minutes, Ba breaks both legs.

    Lukaku 4 goals, 3 assists, 3 BAPS.

    KEEP CALM LUKAKU CAPTAIN'ERS!!!.

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Dear oh dear

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  25. Raddy
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bad luck to the Lukaku owners. It was a legitimate punt gone wrong.
    And still a good chance for some sub points

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  26. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I'm really nervous not having Mata tonight. Lucky only one of my rivals does!

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  27. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Benteke. Light them up homie. Then lukaku has to come on to score some goals for Chelsea! 8-1. Haz hattrick lukaku 5. Ty.

    Unlikely.

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  28. DK5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is it to much of a knee jerk to go terry/haz/lubenchu to shaw/j.cole/rvp (-8)? Made the shaw transfer last night and can make the other transfers tonight.

    No chance tomorrow with expected price changes.

    This of course will change if mr.bench doesn't comeback on and score a brace or better within the next few hours.

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  29. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    It's like Jose has picked a side specifically to baffle fantasy football managers

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    1. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Is it rally baffling that Lukaka didn't start. It was always a risk

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not just that. Same back 4, Lamps and Oscar playing were not exactly expected either

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        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Logically I would have predicted the lineup to be:

          Cech
          Cole Cahill Ivanovic Azpilicueta
          Ramires Essien
          Hazard Mata Moses/Schurrle
          Lukaku

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  30. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    only a Benteke o.g and red card can save my gw now..

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    1. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Isn't Obi Wan Lukaku your only hope?

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        hes dead to me 🙂

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