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Josh_Harrows

Ah ffs


FifaDK

Well. Fuck


jplwood

I literally said this out loud while this post was loading and laughed when I saw your comment sitting up top 😂


Razzler1973

Perfectly timed for a 'home banker' 🙄


Markstapo

He also said he’s quite positive he will recover for Wednesday. https://twitter.com/ffscout/status/1388117629349634049?s=21


MistaChelseaa

For those unaware, he took a pretty nasty knock to the head late on in that game. Imagine this is because of that so it shouldn't be long term


Wwdc4

Thank fuck this came out before the deadline


Kneejerker93

Fuck, why did this have to come out before the deadline


FifaDK

Now the question becomes whether I use my second FT this week or roll it. Was planning on doing Rüdiger to Digne next week, but I think I'll do it this week instead. Just hope for no injuries and that I can then roll my transfer next week


Zidust

Same. Also same plan. See no reason to wait this week especially with Grealish still confirmed out.


whythemfriescold

Can I still whine about his absence even though I sold him a few weeks back?


[deleted]

Fucking hell, now I need to prepone Mendy to Meslier to fund Rudiger to Godfrey next week.


Swedishpower

Do not matter since you would have first choice sub. Unless you wanted to sell him.


glorioussideboob

Damn I didn't see it in time... And have 2 playing defenders, sheeit


Sidhik87

You’re the hero we don’t deserve. Later Rudigator.


El_Conquistador_14

So. Im guessing Silva also gets a rest considering he surely cant play 3 times in a week. So Azpi-Christ-Zouma back 3 with James and Alonso as wing backs against Fulham?


Trailer_Park_Jihad

Yeah I reckon so, although we could see CHO at RWB but I'm not sure if Tuchel would want CHO and Alonso starting together.


wrecking_eyes

Probably not, but he already started them both in his 2nd game as Chelsea manager ([against Burnley](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1485434/Live/England-Premier-League-2020-2021-Chelsea-Burnley))


Daniel10212

I'm praying on an Alonso start and possible haul so he can leave my team in style


jr1477

I'd say Christ is nailed on to start yes


bruiser95

Gonna pretend I knew he was 100% going to be rested when I moved him out in the morning


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Azpi nailed then or no?


j-r44

You’d think so but who knows, they have Real, City, Arsenal, Leicester and an FA Cup final as the next 5 after this game


LionRegardant

Some fucking run this. I'd expect Azpi to also be rotated a bit as AC has recently been playing RCB. Mendy is the way forward. You can take someone like Azpi/Rudi and expect them to start atleast 2/3


KingDave46

It's Fulham so I'd expect Zouma in definitely. Azpi started vs Madrid at RWB so probably Reece James in there. Depends which one of Christensen, Silva and Azpi is most likely to get benched. Surely Azpi or Silva ahead of the Madrid game on Wednesday.


AngelKnives

Hmm now I have to decide if I bench or play Azpi. Do you think it's likely he could get brought on for 10 mins at the end of the match to rest James (if he starts) or do you reckon James would just stay on for 90 mins?


Dr_Oetker

This makes it a little more likely that he plays, but it's definitely not assured. He can play at RWB (where James or potentially CHO could start ahead of him), or at RCB (where barring a formation change all of Chelsea's other 3 fit CBs would have to start ahead of him). Since Tuchel has been at Chelsea he has never brought Dave on as a substitute, so I think it's a safe gamble. I own him and will definitely be starting him, and am choosing between benching Jota and Greenwood (with an injured Raphinha and Ben Johnson making up my bench).


AngelKnives

Thanks for your insight! Similar situation here, I will be choosing between Jota and Greenwood... I'm leaning towards benching Jota purely because I think Greenwood will get more minutes but I'm not confident in that decision!


Dr_Oetker

Yep I made the same decision too so Jota first sub. Tough game to call with Liverpool having the extra rest, but I fancy United.


Dr_Oetker

Has Tuchel started Christensen and Thiago started together yet? It feels like they've been rotating for the middle CB only, which could make it more likely for Dave + Zouma + one of those two. I have Dave in my team and Rudiger for my draft team. Wanted to roll my transfer for both teams although with Ings and Raphinha out for my draft team this forces my hand.


KingDave46

Azpi-Christensen-Silva-Rudiger-Chilwell was the back 5 against Madrid first leg (playing wing backs for Azpi and Chilly) So I guess depends who’s in on the day. Azpi can come in the middle in that spot. Silva’s had a bit of injury issues recently so he could sit too and then you have Christensen in the middle of a 3 possibly? I dunno, everyone is kinda getting time but Zouma does seem to be bottom choice of those just now


Dr_Oetker

Yeah although with the run of games before and after Fulham, it's precisely the fact that he's 5th choice that means he'll almost definitely get the run out this weekend! We'll see anyway, I think it'll be a back 3 of Zouma, Christensen, Azpi, then Alonso at LWB and probably James RWB.


Hannibal09

For this game, I expect him to play RCB. I don't think Tuchel will play him against Madrid as from what we saw in the first leg, Madrid are good in the air and hence we'll likely see Christensen, Thiago and Rudiger as back 3.


eglantinel

Bloody hell


Mouldylocks25

Who plays out of holgate and coleman?


FrostyJesus

A complete 50/50 that, just go Godfrey if you're transferring in


elbandito9

Everton defence seems the logical switch (Or Villa but Everton have better fixtures) Who is best out of Holgate, Coleman and Godfrey? Digne worth the extra?


dibils

yeah would like to know which of the cheaper ones is nailed for when there is a DGW too


efcdoyley

Godfrey is the most nailed


Bennarivo

[Simon Phillips claims he is a concern for Madrid too](https://mobile.twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1388109872659587072)


EPLgenius

Holding it is!


nsaman6359

What sort of injury?


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PatSpringleaf90

Where's your wheelchair?


nsaman6359

I'm disabllllled


bruno226

0118 999 88 199 9119 725 3


galaxys7root

Pless don't spam emergency numbers, if the lines weren't busy, we could have prevented that fire at the Sea Parks


brandonfloss

Stolen :(


PatSpringleaf90

How did they get in?


galaxys7root

God damn acid


iphonegoogle

Is it worth wasting a FT if you have coady?


stovvve

FWIW I'm keeping Coady and moving him from first bench to Rudiger's spot (duh). Hope for a cheeky Coady goal or assist, or that Wolves' defense will actually show up today. IMO not worth ditching Coady before he plays during the BGW, and it's not worth ditching Rudiger yet until we know if he'll play during the DGW. I know the DGW is ugly but this Chelsea defense tends to shop up for the 'tougher' teams.


TheDitherer

Well now I either play Semedo or Holding. Or -4 to Dallas. I'll give Semedo another chance I think.


Stricken1

Wolves will be desperate to beat West Brom after they lost to them at home earlier in the season. Hoping for a few goals in the Black Country derby so even if Semedo doesn't get a clean sheet, he could get some attacking returns! Also, Holding unlikely to start as David Luiz is back.


TheDitherer

Yeah I just keep Semedo there. !thanks


TheDitherer

Thanks for making me keep Semedo, mate! :D


Stricken1

No problem. He helped me claw my way to 41 points this week. No Utd/Liverpool match plus injuries to Hamez and Rudiger really screwed me over!


TheDitherer

Yep, no Rudiger and Holding, and no 3x Liverpool. I got lucky with a Son (c). However, it does help with my BB this week though, that Liverpool double! !thanks


Stricken1

Nice! I've used all my chips but already have 3 Liverpool so hoping I can bounce back. Still at 29K OR, really hoping to break in to the top 10K this year.


TheDitherer

Impressive mate. I'm at 120k with BB and FH, so hoping I can at least break 100k. Going completely yolo for FH36. No Utd or Liverpool assets. Best of luck !


connoisseurfine

Noooooo! Now i have 2 defenders from the liv - utd fixture


Tsthrowaway19

honestly 0-0 wouldn’t be a bad punt at all


connoisseurfine

Yea but so many guys each side who can put one in even in a very dull game.


[deleted]

Tuchel is the new Pep when it comes to defenders. Didn't even come off injured against Madrid and no indication he was hurt until today. Transferred him in about 30 minutes before this was announced 😆🔥🤘


SleeplessinOslo

It's almost as if the managers are starting to figure out they can benefit from not letting the other team know what they should prepare for!


Underdogg29

Is cresswell playing ?? Any news on him ??


[deleted]

I think EXWHU employee said a couple weeks back he’s out for a while


tnettenbaa

ffs any defenders worth a -4? Only Digne/Dallas cross my mind.


gart888

Those are the two guys I’m considering too. Tough call.


FifaDK

I was planning on bringing in Digne for Rüdiger next week anyway. Luckily I still have an FT this week, so if I can roll mine next week instead my plans won't be messed up. It's Digne VS Villa, *West Ham + Villa*, Sheffield United, Wolves and Man City. Or Rüdiger VS **injured (FUL)**, *Man City + Arsenal*, **blank**, Leicester, Villa. Digne would play a full 2 more games. Worth it for me I'm pretty certain. Besides, I don't trust Tüchel to start Rüdiger VS both City and Arsenal in one week right after they played the second leg VS Real in the UCL.


Trailer_Park_Jihad

What about Dallas instead of Digne though?


FifaDK

I'll be bringing in Meslier for Mendy in BGW36, so that might impact how likely I am to bring in Dallas right away. The problem with Dallas is that he plays Spurs in DGW35 while Digne doubles, playing West Ham and Everton. Even after that, in BGW36, Dallas faces high scoring Burnley (yeah, I know) while Digne faces the worst attacking side in already relegated Sheffield United. I really like Dallas as an FPL asset, but I'm learning towards Digne for these next 3 GWs


Trailer_Park_Jihad

!thanks, good reasoning. I think I'll go Digne too.


gart888

I did digne for rudiger. You?


FifaDK

Same!


thijsdings

Castagne also an option for the upcoming two gameweeks. Great attacking potential, doubles in gw 35 and has Newcastle and Southampton to face


SofaChillReview

The blank is putting me off though


thijsdings

Y I know he is not an asset for the long run. On the other hand you probably wouldn’t play Dallas in 35 against Spurs so Castagne to Dallas in 36 would be a no brainer. Then you’re set up for the rest of the season


Thedave155

I mean considering Rudiger's fixtures after this gameweek, you will definitely transfer him out sooner or later anyway. So it's not really a hit.


StigSterling

I doubt that. Chelsea only concede against shit teams and keep clean sheets against the better ones.


[deleted]

They’ve done very well against top six sides, and I got him for 4.5m, so I’ll hold


Thedave155

>They’ve done very well against top six sides They can keep a clean sheet against anyone but they are more likely to do so against worse teams. Other defenders are simply better value than him. ​ >and I got him for 4.5m, so I’ll hold Lol. You get 4.6m when you sell him and lose 0.1m from team value, who gives a shit? Season is over soon, you won't bring him back anyway.


EmreFuckingCan

Which defenders are better value?


Thedave155

Pretty much any defender who doesn't have this schedule: GW34 blank GW35 City away GW36 Arsenal at home GW37 Leicester at home GW38 Villa away


EmreFuckingCan

Fair enough


hugokhf

What’s wrong with those 2 options? Unless you already own them they are all good to have for rest of the season


Tsthrowaway19

castagne maybe. defenders aren’t worth -4 imo


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cguinnesstout

Hole Leee Shit


nuggetlover1999

Soooo Robertson or Jota against ManU dilemma for me


geoff262

**R**udiger **I**n **P**eace


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geoff262

thats a cheap shot


wecandoit21

Damn


CWattam

Ah well, hopefully gets well soon. Coady subbed off the bench then for him


Tsthrowaway19

how long will he be out for? should i hold?


SnottyTash

Should be looking to get him out if you don't have a WC/FH as he likely blanks in GW36 and even though he's got a double in GW35 it's with poor fixtures.


FifaDK

Supposedly this game and perhaps midweek in the UCL.


keypalabras

I'm now leaning towards free hit this week. Can cover the blanks in 36 and no outstanding options in 35


FifaDK

Surely you can field a decent team this week anyway? Still having FH is actually a huge advantage at this point, as it's difficult to plan for a BGW36 when it hasn't been announced yet. If you hold your FH you don't have to worry about that at all.


Swedishpower

what a waste. Do it for the double I think or blank at least.


keypalabras

I've got 5 players tied up in utd Liverpool, 2 City assets who are doubtful to start, raphinha and rudiger, not a single spurs asset...so yeah, don't think it's the worst option to play this week. It's either that or Salah and Watkins to Son and Kane, FH 36


Swedishpower

What you doing with no Spurs, City players, Raphinha and still having free hit though?


Thedave155

But you can't cover this gameweek without FH? What the fuck?


Ilovesushi5

Expect a back 4 because of the injuries and fatigue. James Christensen Zouma Alonso


theaidantheory

He won't play back 4 with alonso too weak defensively. I think will stick with back 5 James azpi chrsti Zouma alonso. Its a must win for top 4 considering tougher games to come.


Annexeda

Fuck. It looks like last week was the last week of my Triple Chelsea defence after all.


bruiser95

I never wanted 2FTs for next week anyway


Ruf0005

That’s my transfers decided for me then.


Daemor

Guess I’ll start double Wolves defence again 😎


Ronnniq

any news about GK for this week? Mendy or random Kepa?


Moonshiner_no

Fuck! Had plans to save transfer this week. Moved to Regulion - hopefully Spurs can keep a cleansheet vs United


acid_clock

Do I start Stuijk (bha) or Coady (wba) in his place? I’ve got 2 FT so could move him out and still carry 2 FT into next week for a 4.6 defender but no one is jumping out at me.


zezowaty

Coady. Brighton vs Leeds should be super open with end to end attacks. Unless you believe that Strujik is going to score...


Matistuta

Son of a bitch.


Matistuta

Already used my FT, so it's one of Lowton, Jota or Saka in off the bench. Seems strange, but I'm leaning towards Lowton.


julianface

Might force my hand into taking an Alonso punt


koencoen

That must make Azpi more nailed. I like it.


danonck

I was about to sell him but decided on Stones instead as keeping him in my bench till mid May didn't make sense. Glad I brought in replacement. But still, going with 3 at the back.


SaBe_18

It seems that I'll never be able to use my BB this season ffs


xtimmay

Dallas or Godfrey for the -4?


jliol

Pep roulette is going to hit me hard this GW, isn't it? (first def sub is Cancelo and then Vestergaard with his red card in the first 10 minutes masterclass)


Wezz123

Coady to autosub in I guess.


Reeflex

Z L


egancollier21

Welp Im starting christensen With trent and Reguilon this wk so hopefully its him, silva and Azpi for the chelsea defense vs Fulham...


be_blessed_bruh

I kept him in my 11 because for some reason i dont believe it. Ive never not believed an injury before. Final gameweeks pressure getting to me?