Have moved Saka to Havertz for the moment. If he doesn't get the role I will move him onto another.
Going to hold Lukaku for this week and move him on next round.
Very happy with the performance considering Raphinha, Jimenez and Saka did not contribute. Case in point in why I never bother compiling an extended trade plan greater than 1-2 rounds, as I had intended on selecting De Bruyne to replace Luiz and eventually downgrading Jimenez to Kane, with Saka also as a cash grab and an intent to hold for longer given fixtures. This meant I bypassed Hanley as the cash saved by selecting Dallas could help fund the above.
Current trades:
Out: B Saka and D Luiz
In: K De Bruyne and J Maddison View attachment 35076
Livramento and Redmond also under consideration, as Ward-Prowse is out of my price range by $800,000.
Although the developments since, I will likely stick to this plan with Havertz as an alternative to Maddison. Formation will be changed with Mbeumo replacing Lukaku. I prefer selecting De Bruyne over Kane this round and will reassess the Lukaku situation next round.
I haven't a clue as per normal - Kane for Antonio and Havertz for Alli (why is he in my team?). Going early, as I don't think I will have time this weekend to follow the games.
Be grateful if anyone might let me know if they think this is completely insane and advises otherwise
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Played: B Saka
Yet to play: K De Bruyne (VC), M Salah, R Jimenez, B Mbeumo, Raphinha, B Fernandes, J Cancelo, D Raya, T Alexander-Arnold and V Van Dijk.
Awoke just in time for lockout with a few minutes to spare. Kept Saka, traded Luiz to De Bruyne as planned and to fund this I selected Firmino to replace Lukaku. Current formation is a 3-5-2 meaning debutant Firmino is on the bench but I am heavily considering changing it to a 2-5-3 by benching Van Dijk.
Fernandes is a doubt for Sunday's match against Liverpool because of a knock, according to the manager . "Bruno might be a doubt but he's doing everything he can to be fit."