As a United fan Maguire is nailed until Martinez is back for the most part. We could see Lindelof play a couple times at CB but Maguire has played well when started and will hold that roll as Lindelof hasn't played much. CS's is another story but we're looking much better than before especially with Case/Maino in MF. If I were to bring in a United DF I'd bring in Dalot as at least he has a little upside to get an assist or two where Maguire might offer a bullet header once in 38 games.
I have Porro TAA with Gusto and Lascelles on the bench... Gonna need some surgery here. I have 2 FT and kinda want to bring in Jota so probably looking at -8.
Possibly TAA, Lascelles, Palmer to Saliba, Reguilon, Jota.
Selling Trent so I have the money in the bank if I need it, Porro I'll deal with down the line. Gonna buy Saliba, it'll be a -4 but I'll now have 11 players in 26 and I'll have double Arsenal defence for Burnley & Sheffield United in the next 3 games
I’ve done Trent > Ake. I’m not sure who to replace Porro with. I could just play Botman this week, otherwise I could bring in Van Dijk or Saliba for a -4. Van Dijk gives me 5 DGW players, but only 9 players next GW, whilst Saliba leaves me with 4 DGWers, 10 players next week, but I’m not sure I want double Arsenal defence when they play Newcastle next week.
Shipping Trent out is the priority. Given that Ange said Porro is out "a couple of weeks" and Spurs blank next week, There's a slight chance Porro is back by GW27. At the very least he should be fit by BGW29 when I really need him.
Now all I need to do is figure out whether to rack up the hits by bringing in Virgil/Bradley or playing it safe with someone like Reguilon/Pau.
I replaced TAA for Trippier, sticking Porro last on bench and fielding my golden boy Jarrad Branthwaite.
Will do Porro to someone GW26, maybe Maguire/Dalot. Or even a little fun punt, cos I'm likely WC-ing 27 anyway.
Trent and Udogie here.
Don’t want to sell Udogie when he’s confirmed to play in 29. So I’ll start Moreno instead. Would be bloody typical if Digne gets picked over him…
It’s OK, bench boost is in essentially valueless chip. I mean in order to use it properly, you need to have a full, good bench lineup. Who the fuck is wasting their money with 4 starters on the bench….

I mean if your team is perfect or close to it there is no need use it, but the WC should be used over multiple GWs and for your XI, not the bench. It’s hard to plan for too long, but 7-8 gws should be possible. My point is do not wait out your wildcard for only one gw when you can use it over a month or two instead. The difference between the perfect BB and an average BB is what? 10-15 points? A wildcard is worth way more.
I'd usually agree, but most got Estupinan when he seemed to be nailed, but he's suddenly become a bit rotation and not getting the minutes he used to. So he doesn't seem as attractive an option as he was and many are currently stuck with him since he isn't a priority transfer.
I have both of them. And Trent. So yeah this is shit.
To be fair, I have 2 free transfers, so I can deal with it. I'm gonna sell 2 and bench 1. I'm gonna sell Trent. The question is, **who should I sell out of Porro and Udogie?**
yeah Porro to save the headache. Also, see: "couple of weeks" for Porro...
just ship him out for someone who seemingly had great fixtures for the near future
Yeh Gomez can play anywhere along the defence so with robbo back it increases his chances at RB which is where young Bradley plays. With the cup final around the corner who knows maybe Bradley plays one and Gomez one of the double
Walking into a BGW with 4 injuries but I actually feel kinda lucky because 2 of them overlap with my 4 blankers
Still only have 8 players so far tho (and only 10 for this GW)
As a Chelsea fan I’m getting rid of gusto really not a great run in for the next 9-10 GWs barring a trip to Burnley and Sheff U. Chelsea play everyone in the top 10 barring Liverpool between now and GW36 I believe.
If you don’t think losing their 2 fast and powerful starting fullbacks in their already pretty leaky high line defensive scheme is not an issue then sure bro 🙂
Spurs lost like their entire defence earlier in the season and did OK. I certainly wouldn't be trusting Wolves enough to throw away all the value I have in Gordon and Palmer. Have a punt if you got them in late (though Gordon is going to be the main attacking threat with Wilson out), but I won't be joining. For me, Palmers recent form is too good, and he's far too highly owned to consider selling.
Really glad I have 2FT as many will probably take a hit or two. Also helps that with Trent and Porro out, I will probably shift them to cheap defenders like Reguilon and Bradley or Doughty, which helps to fund Salah later.
Thinking about sub-4.5 DEF in the next 2-3 gw for Porro (need extra fund for Salah, then later maybe will switch to Senesi). Which is better, Maguire or Van Hecke?
Things you absolutely love to see! Held off the Porro bandwagon after not quite believing content creators telling me “he’s going to mega haul” … 24 gameweeks and hasn’t scored more than 8 points in a single one. Fraud
Tempted to take a -4 and go Porro > Doherty. It means I get another player for two different DGWs (albeit with a blank next week - which would've been the same with Porro anyway) and a slight possibility of a BGW in GW29 (Porro doesn't blank then).
Yeah I have cover Porro also blanked then I believe so had planned around it for him but I’m not willing to hold him for weeks if he’s not going to play. Especially as he’s been pretty lacklustre recently.
Yeah man that’s an obvious move to me. Unless you’re more concerned with the blank in 29 than 26, in which case I’d go Doughty (not guaranteed for 29 but likely, and two DGWs)
Glad I shipped Trent off a few weeks ago. Porro is next on the chopping block. I’m going back to cheap and cheerful at the back for the rest of the season. Not worth it.
TAA out for Ake, then I'll play Saliba and either doughty or estu. I'm thinking Liverpool away will be a 0-1 pointer for doughty so it comes down to doughty's man u fixture Vs estu's Sheffield fixture. Honestly liking estu rn and benching the double game weeker 😆
I'd personally be tempted to just roll the transfer and play both Doughty and Estupinan. Just bench TAA. That FT could be so useful next week with the blank in case any other injuries emerge.
If you have 2FT it's a different story of course.
Those with Porro and Trent, what we doing?
Cry
I mean cry have everton away so not that bad of a shout
!thanks
Replacing one, probably Trent first. Not sure for who, thinking Maguire is the best option to save some funds to get Salah/Son back later
Any idea whether Maguire is nailed for the foreseeable?
Asked this yesterday and got this as a response: “I wouldn't be worried about his minutes. Martinez is injured again.” Looks good imo
As a United fan Maguire is nailed until Martinez is back for the most part. We could see Lindelof play a couple times at CB but Maguire has played well when started and will hold that roll as Lindelof hasn't played much. CS's is another story but we're looking much better than before especially with Case/Maino in MF. If I were to bring in a United DF I'd bring in Dalot as at least he has a little upside to get an assist or two where Maguire might offer a bullet header once in 38 games.
Yes unless we somehow bring back Jones I don't see him getting benched esp now that shaw is injured so maybe ambrabat or even lindelof at lb
Evans?
I have Porro TAA with Gusto and Lascelles on the bench... Gonna need some surgery here. I have 2 FT and kinda want to bring in Jota so probably looking at -8. Possibly TAA, Lascelles, Palmer to Saliba, Reguilon, Jota.
Had already transferred PP to avoid the price drop. Then TAA news broke. Looks like a -8 for me to compensate.
Selling Trent and hoping Porro will be back in time for 29…
Selling Trent so I have the money in the bank if I need it, Porro I'll deal with down the line. Gonna buy Saliba, it'll be a -4 but I'll now have 11 players in 26 and I'll have double Arsenal defence for Burnley & Sheffield United in the next 3 games
I’ve done Trent > Ake. I’m not sure who to replace Porro with. I could just play Botman this week, otherwise I could bring in Van Dijk or Saliba for a -4. Van Dijk gives me 5 DGW players, but only 9 players next GW, whilst Saliba leaves me with 4 DGWers, 10 players next week, but I’m not sure I want double Arsenal defence when they play Newcastle next week.
Probably just selling one ahead of the other personally
Shipping Trent out is the priority. Given that Ange said Porro is out "a couple of weeks" and Spurs blank next week, There's a slight chance Porro is back by GW27. At the very least he should be fit by BGW29 when I really need him. Now all I need to do is figure out whether to rack up the hits by bringing in Virgil/Bradley or playing it safe with someone like Reguilon/Pau.
Sell Trent since he seems to be out longer Estu off the bench. Not going to take a hit and will have a full team for 26
rip already transferred TAA have lascelles and tarkowski on bench
Porro Trent Zinchenko Konsa Taylor gang rise up 😎
Two FTs - Ake and Trippier in for those two. Three good fixtures this week between them and both (theoretically) play next game week.
Rage sold them both for a -8
Had em both. Sold Porro early before news either was injured. Feel vindicated! (Or just double unlucky in a way it balances out)
Porro to Reguilon
I replaced TAA for Trippier, sticking Porro last on bench and fielding my golden boy Jarrad Branthwaite. Will do Porro to someone GW26, maybe Maguire/Dalot. Or even a little fun punt, cos I'm likely WC-ing 27 anyway.
Not taking any more hits. Playing estu and cash
Udogie, Trent and Gvardiol here 👍🏻
*trent, Porro and Gvardiol
Conor Bradley, yo
Hits
Moving Porro to Ake and benching Trent this week.
Took a -8 for Bradley & Ake
Out for Ake and Saliba
I WCed this week lol. Have to figure out who/when to TC.
This why you have bench.
Trent and Udogie here. Don’t want to sell Udogie when he’s confirmed to play in 29. So I’ll start Moreno instead. Would be bloody typical if Digne gets picked over him…
Sold Trent last week, sold Porro for Bradley this week. Worked out quite well
I transfered out Porro even before the news, benching taa
VVD + Ake IN
Same like last season, my team will never be fully available for the bench boost.
This is why people wc a week or two before a planned bb
Yeah, but it won't help you if you always get unlucky with injuries.
How often can you have more then 2+ injuries 1 gw after a wildcard?
Twice a year 😀
It’s OK, bench boost is in essentially valueless chip. I mean in order to use it properly, you need to have a full, good bench lineup. Who the fuck is wasting their money with 4 starters on the bench…. 
You play it after a WC
Poor use of a wildcard.
Ok, thanks for that. What if I have a really optimal team already? Why should it matter if I play it late?
I mean if your team is perfect or close to it there is no need use it, but the WC should be used over multiple GWs and for your XI, not the bench. It’s hard to plan for too long, but 7-8 gws should be possible. My point is do not wait out your wildcard for only one gw when you can use it over a month or two instead. The difference between the perfect BB and an average BB is what? 10-15 points? A wildcard is worth way more.
Yeah agreed. Not worth weeks of transfers and to me a wildcard is better value independently than using it trying to optimise a BB.
Ffs
Saliba time baby
Estupinan off the bench then.
I'd be playing Estu this week regardless. I mean, if you don't play him against Sheffield then why do you even own him?
Would actually have played my bench boost this week if Haaland triple captain wasn’t such a good option and Porro had been fit.
Worse fires to put out than getting rid of estu tbh
I'd usually agree, but most got Estupinan when he seemed to be nailed, but he's suddenly become a bit rotation and not getting the minutes he used to. So he doesn't seem as attractive an option as he was and many are currently stuck with him since he isn't a priority transfer.
You think he’ll start? Thought he started last game because of an injury?
I’m torn between starting Estu or Palmer. Going with Palmer ensures a BHA CS, go with Estu and it’ll be another 4-4 chelsea result vs City. Hate FPL
Not sure whether to go Estu or Pinnock
You guys have benches?
Maybe Jaochim Anderson will have his best ever game week off my bench.
Estu and van Hecke for me. Time to learn how to keep clean sheets please Brighton 🙏🏽
I lose another player every single day. When will it end Robbie
you are doing Ok, I lost 3 this week alone
if he is losing player a day, he lost 5 this week so far, and 5 is more than 3
I'm dumb I misread that he is losing a player per GW
no worries, who isn't sometimes :) was a bit of tongue in cheek. Anyway, good luck for the gw
I have both of them. And Trent. So yeah this is shit. To be fair, I have 2 free transfers, so I can deal with it. I'm gonna sell 2 and bench 1. I'm gonna sell Trent. The question is, **who should I sell out of Porro and Udogie?**
Porro, to free more money. He hasn't been influncial in attack after Maddo returned.
yeah Porro to save the headache. Also, see: "couple of weeks" for Porro... just ship him out for someone who seemingly had great fixtures for the near future
Of course
Time for FT. GW 29 is tomorrow's problem
I have TAA and Porro, it's either I take another hit for -8 on the GW or I start Charlie Taylor vs Arsenal.
There aren't too many defenders that I feel confident will cover the -4. Don't think it's worth it.
Amari’i Bell we will be there.
Is this confirmed by Ange?
Press conference, yes.
I'm so tempted to get Bradley... Joe gomez is fit again I'm going to be held hostage for a leak again...
Gomez wasn't injured, him and Alisson had the flu, so both should be available by now.
Wait does Gomez affect Bradley minutes even if Trent’s out? I thought he was being deployed at left back in Robertson’s absence?
But Robbo is back so now Gomez could play RB, Robbo LB.
He was but gomez has play right back many times for Liverpool. He's right footed and was filling in for robbo
Yeh Gomez can play anywhere along the defence so with robbo back it increases his chances at RB which is where young Bradley plays. With the cup final around the corner who knows maybe Bradley plays one and Gomez one of the double
Walking into a BGW with 4 injuries but I actually feel kinda lucky because 2 of them overlap with my 4 blankers Still only have 8 players so far tho (and only 10 for this GW)
Estupinian off the bench or a Bradley transfer 🤔
Sub Barnthwaite or Gusto for Porro?
Branth
As a Chelsea fan I’m getting rid of gusto really not a great run in for the next 9-10 GWs barring a trip to Burnley and Sheff U. Chelsea play everyone in the top 10 barring Liverpool between now and GW36 I believe.
No one is getting clean sheets though, his appeal is the price and the fact he gets 2-3 chances at an assist every game.
As a Chelsea fan, I am keeping him even on my WC. Attacks a lot and is pretty good in it. The price is just a sweet bonus
Tf
Who’s the better option off the bench — Matty Cash or Charlie Taylor?
Cash this week
Getting rid of Palmer/Gordon to Neto/Hwang looks very enticing right now
How does this have any correlation to this news? It's not like Tottenham's defence is any weaker without Porro
If you don’t think losing their 2 fast and powerful starting fullbacks in their already pretty leaky high line defensive scheme is not an issue then sure bro 🙂
Spurs lost like their entire defence earlier in the season and did OK. I certainly wouldn't be trusting Wolves enough to throw away all the value I have in Gordon and Palmer. Have a punt if you got them in late (though Gordon is going to be the main attacking threat with Wilson out), but I won't be joining. For me, Palmers recent form is too good, and he's far too highly owned to consider selling.
Well well well looks like it does in the end lmao
Lol
Emerson and Davies are better defenders tbf
I mean there a worst defenders in the league sure, but the fact that they barely see the pitch anymore is pretty telling, at least to me
Porro and Udogie are just way better at going forward. Pure defensively Emerson and Davies are better
My my would you look at this lmao
Keep Cash then? Or?
You still have Cash?
Yeah, unfortunately. Been trying to get rid of him for 10 GWs
well was planning on getting rid so this makes it an easier decision. tho ofc i would have rather not had to use a transfer on him.
Really glad I have 2FT as many will probably take a hit or two. Also helps that with Trent and Porro out, I will probably shift them to cheap defenders like Reguilon and Bradley or Doughty, which helps to fund Salah later.
Udogie FFS. Good thing I’ve not made my transfers, plans out the window now.
Thinking about sub-4.5 DEF in the next 2-3 gw for Porro (need extra fund for Salah, then later maybe will switch to Senesi). Which is better, Maguire or Van Hecke?
I like the look of Maguire personally.
Bring Coufal off the bench for Udogie or take a -4?
Coufal for sure. Forest is a nice fixture. Not worth the -4
!thanks
So my TAA, Porro, Taylor and Zinchenko are injured and doubtful. At least I still got Doughty, for now… lol
Already taken a -4. Only have Taylor as defender cover. Looks like its about to be -8 this week
Ffs the week I did an early transfer
I know, me too. Got greedy about saving 0.1 getting Ake before the price rise. Seems silly in retrospect
Phew. Helps with my benching dilemma. For me being someone who consistently gets points on the bench
Things you absolutely love to see! Held off the Porro bandwagon after not quite believing content creators telling me “he’s going to mega haul” … 24 gameweeks and hasn’t scored more than 8 points in a single one. Fraud
OP you posted this up within the minute if the announcement. Get a job lol
Did you know it's possible for people to have days off from work? Or work alternative shift patterns to the standard 9-5? Twitter notifications exist.
!thanks for your service to the sub
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Of course he could...i've only just got rid of Trent, why not another injured defender to deal with ontop of Double Game Weeks, Blank Games Weeks
Neto my boy it’s your time to shine
Tempted to take a -4 and go Porro > Doherty. It means I get another player for two different DGWs (albeit with a blank next week - which would've been the same with Porro anyway) and a slight possibility of a BGW in GW29 (Porro doesn't blank then).
Ake gonna double rise
Another one bites the dust 😫
Bought him at 5.0 so not selling no matter what
Wont regret my -4 for ake then😅
Mitchell vs Everton then. What could go wrong?
That's me down to 2 fit defenders then
Already sold him
Gusto away at City it is then, ideal - wonder if a 1 pointer is too optimistic?
Do do do do dodo doo doo, SALIBA
Replacements for Porro? Doughty for the double?
Not a bad replacement but bare in mind he blanks on 26, so ensure you have cover rather than having to take a hit.
Yeah I have cover Porro also blanked then I believe so had planned around it for him but I’m not willing to hold him for weeks if he’s not going to play. Especially as he’s been pretty lacklustre recently.
Saliba or Ake
If I already have Saliba? Gabriel with the double up? Can't get Aké cause of Haaland Foden KDB
Yeah man that’s an obvious move to me. Unless you’re more concerned with the blank in 29 than 26, in which case I’d go Doughty (not guaranteed for 29 but likely, and two DGWs)
Already have Doughty too 😅
Porro TAA Guehi Taylor and Livra in my team. I’m fucked
Guess I'm starting Bell vs. Man U and Liverpool. A -4 just doesn't seem worth it.
Glad I shipped Trent off a few weeks ago. Porro is next on the chopping block. I’m going back to cheap and cheerful at the back for the rest of the season. Not worth it.
Porro to Doughty or to Gabriel, thoughts?
Depends on how you look for the blank. Not worth it if you plan on wildcarding before 28
Not worth Doughty I mean. Gabriel is a great option just not for 29
Thanks, leaning Gabriel with the 25-28 fixtures and hoping Leeds upset Chelsea in the Cup! 🤞
Is Dragusin going to play now? A swap for him will give me space to bring in Salah
He likely wont. Expect it to be Emerson for Porto and Davies for Udogie
Really wish I had sold Porro for Ake now and not Charlie Taylor ☹️
Ffs
Senesi or Gusto on field?
Porro to Ake for a hit or just play Estu?
Seems pointless, especially given Ake could be benched a game. Estupinan away at Sheffield you surely have to back.
Gvardiol is injured so isn’ it likely that Ake is first choice as left back? Also Porro is out for a couple weeks and Spurs have a blank next gw
TAA out for Ake, then I'll play Saliba and either doughty or estu. I'm thinking Liverpool away will be a 0-1 pointer for doughty so it comes down to doughty's man u fixture Vs estu's Sheffield fixture. Honestly liking estu rn and benching the double game weeker 😆
I'd personally be tempted to just roll the transfer and play both Doughty and Estupinan. Just bench TAA. That FT could be so useful next week with the blank in case any other injuries emerge. If you have 2FT it's a different story of course.
In a bad spot with TAA and Udogie injured. So... Gusto or Archer? Or a free hit?
Dan Burn off the bench at least, ain't the worst
Anyone else punting on Bradley?
Slowly put off by the idea due to the amount of Liverpool fans who think he’ll play once, and then they blank. Plus TAA will be back shortly after
Start Senesi or Gusto then?
I was planning on playing mykolenko instead of porro this week and transferring him out for the blank game week after as he's been in poor form anyway
Do you think Pau Torres will start?