Discussion EPL Dream Team Discussion - Season 2021/22
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That's a nice FPL team. Text book. Foden gives a good price point to transfer to someone else if needed.
Benching will be a headache, but given there's internationals and European games, I think injuries and MIAs will sort that out.
I've had a deeper bench than normal this season, and it's paid dividends.
Benching will be a headache, but given there's internationals and European games, I think injuries and MIAs will sort that out.
I've had a deeper bench than normal this season, and it's paid dividends.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects both Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold to be fit for selection.
Brazilian duo Alisson and Fabinho will fly directly to Madrid in time to play in Tuesday's Champions League tie.
Emi Martinez and Douglas Luiz will be involved despite their late return from South America.
Leon Bailey has failed to recover in time from a thigh injury.
Francisco Trincao will miss Saturday's game after testing positive for Covid-19.
Marcus Rashford will be involved for Manchester United after recovering from shoulder surgery, while Harry Maguire could return from a calf problem.
Fred and Edinson Cavani might miss out, having played in World Cup qualifiers in the early hours of Friday morning.
Raphael Varane had already been ruled out because of a groin injury.
Ferran Torres will be missing for up to three months after suffering a fracture to his right foot.
Ederson and Gabriel Jesus both began Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, which finished in the early hours of Friday morning (BST), and neither will feature against Burnley.
Ilkay Gundogan and Oleksandr Zinchenko are back in contention after injuries.
Burnley captain Ben Mee is ruled out after testing positive for Covid-19.
Mathias Normann, Todd Cantwell and Milot Rashica are all expected to be fit and available again.
Christoph Zimmermann remains out with an ankle problem that may require surgery.
Brighton & Hove Albion trio Yves Bissouma, Adam Webster and Enock Mwepu have returned to training after injury and could be involved on Saturday.
Danny Welbeck and Steven Alzate are sidelined after undergoing surgery on respective hamstring and ankle issues.
Tariq Lamptey could make his first Premier League appearance in 10 months after recovering from a series of hamstring injuries.
Southampton are without striker Che Adams, who suffered a muscle injury during Scotland's win against Israel.
Captain James Ward-Prowse begins a three-match ban.
Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling and Robin Koch remain sidelined, while Raphinha is unlikely to start following his late return from international duty.
Kristoffer Ajer and Vitaly Janelt are back in contention.
Romelu Lukaku is fit for Chelsea despite missing Belgium's last match with muscle fatigue.
Reece James and N'Golo Kante are likely to be available following respective ankle and Covid-19 lay-o***.
Antonio Rudiger is ruled out after missing Germany's win against North Macedonia because of a back issue.
Hakim Ziyech is doubtful after sitting out several training sessions with a headache, while this game comes too soon for Christian Pulisic, who is still nursing an ankle problem.
Thiago Silva began Brazil's World Cup qualifier versus Uruguay, which finished in the early hours of Friday morning, and the 37-year-old will not be risked at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Everton forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison will miss a sixth and fifth game respectively due to injury.
Lucas Digne is available following injury, while Yerry Mina is expected to feature after international duty.
West Ham United have "one or two injuries" according to manager David Moyes, but Ryan Fredericks could return following a groin problem.
Vladimir Coufal will be monitored after he missed the international fixtures because of a groin injury.
Newcastle United are boosted by the return of forward Callum Wilson, who has missed the past four games with a thigh issue.
Jamaal Lascelles, Joe Willock and Jonjo Shelvey are available following injury.
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Matt Doherty is a doubt after he sustained a knock on international duty.
Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, Davison Sanchez and Emerson Royal are travelling back from South America but should make the squad.
Arsenal v Palace TBA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects both Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold to be fit for selection.
Brazilian duo Alisson and Fabinho will fly directly to Madrid in time to play in Tuesday's Champions League tie.
Emi Martinez and Douglas Luiz will be involved despite their late return from South America.
Leon Bailey has failed to recover in time from a thigh injury.
Francisco Trincao will miss Saturday's game after testing positive for Covid-19.
Marcus Rashford will be involved for Manchester United after recovering from shoulder surgery, while Harry Maguire could return from a calf problem.
Fred and Edinson Cavani might miss out, having played in World Cup qualifiers in the early hours of Friday morning.
Raphael Varane had already been ruled out because of a groin injury.
Ferran Torres will be missing for up to three months after suffering a fracture to his right foot.
Ederson and Gabriel Jesus both began Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, which finished in the early hours of Friday morning (BST), and neither will feature against Burnley.
Ilkay Gundogan and Oleksandr Zinchenko are back in contention after injuries.
Burnley captain Ben Mee is ruled out after testing positive for Covid-19.
Mathias Normann, Todd Cantwell and Milot Rashica are all expected to be fit and available again.
Christoph Zimmermann remains out with an ankle problem that may require surgery.
Brighton & Hove Albion trio Yves Bissouma, Adam Webster and Enock Mwepu have returned to training after injury and could be involved on Saturday.
Danny Welbeck and Steven Alzate are sidelined after undergoing surgery on respective hamstring and ankle issues.
Tariq Lamptey could make his first Premier League appearance in 10 months after recovering from a series of hamstring injuries.
Southampton are without striker Che Adams, who suffered a muscle injury during Scotland's win against Israel.
Captain James Ward-Prowse begins a three-match ban.
Patrick Bamford, Luke Ayling and Robin Koch remain sidelined, while Raphinha is unlikely to start following his late return from international duty.
Kristoffer Ajer and Vitaly Janelt are back in contention.
Romelu Lukaku is fit for Chelsea despite missing Belgium's last match with muscle fatigue.
Reece James and N'Golo Kante are likely to be available following respective ankle and Covid-19 lay-o***.
Antonio Rudiger is ruled out after missing Germany's win against North Macedonia because of a back issue.
Hakim Ziyech is doubtful after sitting out several training sessions with a headache, while this game comes too soon for Christian Pulisic, who is still nursing an ankle problem.
Thiago Silva began Brazil's World Cup qualifier versus Uruguay, which finished in the early hours of Friday morning, and the 37-year-old will not be risked at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Everton forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison will miss a sixth and fifth game respectively due to injury.
Lucas Digne is available following injury, while Yerry Mina is expected to feature after international duty.
West Ham United have "one or two injuries" according to manager David Moyes, but Ryan Fredericks could return following a groin problem.
Vladimir Coufal will be monitored after he missed the international fixtures because of a groin injury.
Newcastle United are boosted by the return of forward Callum Wilson, who has missed the past four games with a thigh issue.
Jamaal Lascelles, Joe Willock and Jonjo Shelvey are available following injury.
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Matt Doherty is a doubt after he sustained a knock on international duty.
Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, Davison Sanchez and Emerson Royal are travelling back from South America but should make the squad.
Arsenal v Palace TBA
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I prefer Dias as the 2nd City DEF. Although Laporte looks nailed for EPL and Stones likely to play UCL and other Cups, they can be swapped at any time. Dias is nailed for everything with the odd rest in 'dead rubbers'.
Townsend and Iheanacho could lose form at any moment. Can risk one but IDK about both.
BRE coming in to good fixtures so maybe Mbeumo or Toney.
Toney is on PKs and would free up some units to upgrade elsewhere.
He has CHE this week, but then Iheanacho has United, and he's always been a flat track bully. Vardy is the fixtureproof one.
Raphinha is value. With Leed's run, I think he's a must, even if he misses this week.
Son fits and would be an awesome differential and a 3rd Capt choice, but it feels he restricts easy movement to other transfers.
Maybe a Foden in that spot is better, as it frees up funds and allows seamless future transfers?
Be aware that two unnamed Spurs players have tested positive for COVID, so will be MIA.
But there's nothing terribly wrong with that side. If you keep your FT next week, if things aren't looking good, you can always do a 'mini WC' of 3 transfers for a hit the following GW.
Townsend and Iheanacho could lose form at any moment. Can risk one but IDK about both.
BRE coming in to good fixtures so maybe Mbeumo or Toney.
Toney is on PKs and would free up some units to upgrade elsewhere.
He has CHE this week, but then Iheanacho has United, and he's always been a flat track bully. Vardy is the fixtureproof one.
Raphinha is value. With Leed's run, I think he's a must, even if he misses this week.
Son fits and would be an awesome differential and a 3rd Capt choice, but it feels he restricts easy movement to other transfers.
Maybe a Foden in that spot is better, as it frees up funds and allows seamless future transfers?
Be aware that two unnamed Spurs players have tested positive for COVID, so will be MIA.
But there's nothing terribly wrong with that side. If you keep your FT next week, if things aren't looking good, you can always do a 'mini WC' of 3 transfers for a hit the following GW.
Took a -8 in FPL this week. Wasn't happy with things, so when injuries presented, thought it would be a good time to fix the concerns.
That said, I still have 2 MIA's and now own an iffy starter, so back to square one.
But in Sportal, things are going great. Both Thiagos are MIA (Pool & CHE), and along with other injuries, it means the chances of my Milner and Chalobah starting are highly probable. Both are cash cows, and another good game from each will mean they'll be perfect for a flip next week, when I was hoping to flip them. A few extra million will be welcome.
That said, I still have 2 MIA's and now own an iffy starter, so back to square one.
But in Sportal, things are going great. Both Thiagos are MIA (Pool & CHE), and along with other injuries, it means the chances of my Milner and Chalobah starting are highly probable. Both are cash cows, and another good game from each will mean they'll be perfect for a flip next week, when I was hoping to flip them. A few extra million will be welcome.
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Thanks. Considered De Bruyne as an alternative to Son but presented more cash constraints and initially had Grealish in that Foden price range in the midfield. No interest in Vardy and would prefer to keep Antonio rather than paying up for another premium forward.
With your suggestions, I could do the following thus using all of my bank
With your suggestions, I could do the following thus using all of my bank