Gameweek 9 transfers

Shedite27

Rage sold Alonso yesterday for Christensen.

Bought him 3 weeks ago, he played 0 minutes for me, I made 0.1 profit.

macraignil

Gone early on my free transfer this week as well and dumped Bissouma since he has not been playing and have had money in the bank since selling Ronaldo and Greenwood over the last couple of weeks to make a few upgrades. Mbeumo was predicted to rise last night so just wanted to make the move before it would cost more to bring him in. After playing Leicester next week he has a nice run of fixtures and hitting the post twice against Chelsea and playing more as a striker than a midfielder makes me think he could add to the two goals he has got so far this season.

Getting a Chelsea defender makes sense for a lot of reasons but rotation and seeing them clinging to the one goal lead against Brentford for the last 30minutes of yesterday's game makes me reluctant to bring one in.

c.p.w.g.w

Looking at that United game...CR7 needs to be moved out...But who do i go with? Vardy?

Ace2007

Need to figure out how to get Son, since last season I reckon he's been in my team for at least 95% of games, I've only taken him out when he was supposedly injured and each and every time I've got stung and brought him back in. This year started off in my team, then Nuno made comment at press conference that the club would revel how bad an injury was after injury at internationals, - he missed one game, then rumour went round he had Covid last week so though best not get him, and he scores. 4 goals and 2 assists in a dire Spurs team - 3rd highest scorer in the game.

thomasm

Lukaku is a pain in the hole to own, too much money tied up so really want to go to Vardy but next weeks home to Norwich fixture taunting me. Vardy rising tonight also by the looks of it

Father Hernandez

Looking at a hit.

Ronaldo, Marcal out.

Vardy, Chelsea defender in.

6 red arrows in a row now... make you want to give up!

Chesty08

Alonso and Antonio on the chopping block with 1m ITB.

Not sure where to go but a big decision will be made on the outcome of Captain Aubameyang tonight!

Dempsey

Rage sold Ronaldo to Vardy Sat Night

1FT left

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033996#Comment_118033996

I only just brought Lukaku in for Brentford on a wild card but yeah his form is concerning. However Im going to persist as Norwich, Burnley and Newcastle are three terrible defences and he does have a bt of a habit of scoring against weaker teams but then struggling against better ones. If he blanks though against Norwich and Vardy hauls again it will be difficult not to make that move.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033969#Comment_118033969

yeah I got caught in the exact same trap, had Son on WC and then dropped him with that Covid news but he ends up playing and scoring anyway. Reminded me of early last season when Jose said he was injured, I sold him and then he played anyway and hauled something crazy like 17 points.

I think Im stuck now with not having him as it would take 2 transfers to get him and I dont want to go ripping up a WC team so soon. It is frustrating though. Either way Ill have to get him in for GW12 for Spurs good run of fixtures.

Benimar

Lukaku has this week. If he doesn't perform then I'll take him out for a sub 7m forward and bring in Son for Smith Rowe

Fitz*

Lukaku is on the chopping board for sure. And Benrahama too. Antonio is fine but Jimenez could be upgraded. Werner is oddly tempting me and kinda want Son too. His next few fixtures are not as bad as they look on the FDR.

Then there is Rudiger.

Have 2 FTs so won't panic yet.

Widdensushi

Ronaldo, benrahma to vardy, son last night.

Shedite27

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033996#Comment_118033996

Blankaku is back

Fitz*

Lukaku, Benraham, Jimenez -> Werner, Son, Toney for a -4 is tempting.

Fitz*

I think this is Rudiger in Chelsea training.

https://twitter.com/SiandDanTalkCFC/status/1450101741840736259

Dearg81

I'm not sure who to bring in for Ronaldo this week, there's some good budget strikes this season with Toney, Hwang and Iheanacho all looking decent at the moment. I think Broja will be added to that list if he can nail down a starting place at 5mill for Southampton as they are a team that create chances for their strikers and he looks like a decent young player. He has been scoring for Albania this season and now he looks like he's taken his chance with a goal this week.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118037486#Comment_118037486

Nacho seems to be going under the radar, hes had 3 returns now in 3 games. If he keeps getting starts he could be a good Antonio replacement. Im wondering if Antonio is fatigued and running out of steam, he didnt seem to do much v Everton at the weekend. If he plays 70 or 80 minutes in the EL this week then thats another worry.

Dearg81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038323#Comment_118038323

Yea Nacho was very good against United. I think he's not getting much attention as Vardy is outscoring him at the moment and most people can afford Vardy at the moment if they are ditching Ronaldo. I'd prefer to get someone like Nacho and use the funds to upgrade the rest of the team though.

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118037486#Comment_118037486

Do you think there are good budget strikers? Very few players have any real form and/or guaranteed minutes or even fixtures.

Nacho's minutes seem to be managed this season and Daka is there now to provide more competition for places. Nacho hasn't completed 90 mins yet this season - that's got to be a worry.

Hard to know to Hwang - scoring two against Newcastle nothing major - Like ya wouldn't be rushing out to get Kane in after the weekend.

Mbeumo looks more lively than Toney from what i've seen so far, they do have a nice run of fixtures though, but at 6.4m Toney seems that bit expensive.

Wilson might be a decent shout but it's Newcastle so who knows.

Maupay probably the best shout - but Brighton not a team that will create a lot of chances but should keep ticking over.

Finally I would have thought budget would be 6.5 or less which removes most of the above.

I would love to see the stats of players if you could exclude Newcastle and Norwich. There are so many players who have returned against those two teams that have done very little otherwise

Fitz*

That Saka injury is changing my plans, coupled with Arsenal's turn in fixtures and Mbueno's impending price rise is hurrying me into a quick decision & transfer tonight. At least Mbueno does not have a mid week game.

bantee

Got in ESR over Mbuemo on the wildcard but I think I'll stick now for the next few fixtures, was he involved much tonight?

Dearg81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038692#Comment_118038692

I think there's some potential decent value there compared to the big hitters but it's probably too early to tell yet. Nacho is probably the best, I don't see him getting dropped after that performance.

Traore will probably take a lot of minutes off Hwang so I'll avoid him for now. Toney is a good player but I'd agree that Mbuemo looks better value as a midfielder. Brighton fixtures are tough now so I'll avoid Maupay.

Southampton have the best run of games so I'll be keeping an eye on Broja as he could be best in the short term.

Chesty08

Just a reminder.. we all did say Lukaku had a poor run of fixtures until GW7 & then we’d bring him in (like many did on WC).

maybe we overlooked Brentford away because Arsenal & Liverpool also found that one tough.

Lukaku has a dream run now,… stick him out for the next 4 to 5 matches!

Chesty08

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038692#Comment_118038692

Eduord seems to be No.1 there now & they have a nice run of fixtures. I’m looking at him with Toney & KdB to replace Auba, Antonio & Sarr for a -8.

I really want KdB.. 2 in 2 games & no assists yet.. there inevitable!

siblers

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118039625#Comment_118039625

If he can't score against Norwich he will be out the gap

Ace2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118039625#Comment_118039625

Looking at how Chelsea play - he doesn't get many chances, I've seen more promise from Werner and funnily enough it's Lukaku that has been caught offside on a number of occasions this season so far. The only reason I'll be keeping him is his high ownership in the top 10k, the fact that he should be 25+ goals this season, and if get rid, and he explodes it will probably be awkward to get back in. It's easier to make argument to get rid of Ronaldo.

Saka's injury and the early game for Arsenal is a bit of problem now, along with Gilmour not allowed play this weekend, and potential rotational changes in Chelsea/City defence might cause worries - need to have think about what to do, while planning on getting Son back in.

Chesty08

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118039793#Comment_118039793

Agree on the way Chelsea plays but mainly coincides with the teams they were playing & arguably injuries.

How does Tuchel get Mount , Pulisic , Havertz into that system? He doesn’t & so will revert his formation to more attacking which I believe he will.

I agree on Werner & was so close to getting him in. I’d love to see Tuchel stick with him because it makes it easier going to him over Lukaku & reinvesting the funds then elsewhere

Dubh Geannain

Jota to Tielesman leaves me with 4m in the bank. I've had a bit of money in the bank for a few weeks now and endured red arrows. Might do a -4 too or just Jota to Son.

I let myself be talked out of getting Son 3 weeks ago which annoys me a lot. His next 3 fixtures aren't quite as nice.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118039625#Comment_118039625

I only brought him in last week for Brentford on wild card so Im not losing patience with him just yet as others are who have had him longer. It was always my intention to captain him v Norwich but must admit Im having doubts now, it seems Tuchel hasnt yet worked out how to set them up to get the best out of him. Im going to try to watch the Norwich game but if he blanks and doesnt even look like scoring I think it'll be a quick move to Vardy

Chesty08

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118041985#Comment_118041985

looks like he being rested for Malmö tomorrow. Tuchel saying he has played too many games over the summer. To me that indicates a longer rest then 1 game but if he feels he just lacking then Norwich Is ideal game to get the scoring going!

extra gravy

2 fts. Did Doucoure to Mbeumo as he looks like he'll rise tonight and was planning to bring him in next week anyway. Will hold the other one until Friday. May do Ronaldo to Vardy/Kane.

Fitz*

Rudiger back in training but looks to be guaranteed to drop tonight. -134 on fplstats!

dr.kenneth noisewater

Will carry unless we get news Saka is out

dazzday

Ronaldo to KDB?

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118046402#Comment_118046402

Not in training today, and the game is Friday. I sold him. He was blanking anyways and tougher fixtures coming up. Didn't fancy treble Arsenal for much longer!

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118043580#Comment_118043580

Thats good news becasue tbh I was half thinking he might rest him v Norwich. Tuchel probably thinking he just needs to score a PL goal to get rolling and Norwich is the ideal opportunity.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118046960#Comment_118046960

KdBs fixtures definitely more favourable than Ronaldos but there is that worry of rotation. Maybe Vardy or Kane might give you more minutes? If you havent got Son hes a pretty good option too, he just keeps ticking over the points.

extra gravy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118048145#Comment_118048145

Lukaku starting against Malmo

keane2097

Anyone care to speculate on who the most nailed on assets in the Chelsea midfield are likely to be for the next couple of weeks?

Chesty08

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118049627#Comment_118049627

Lukaku off injured after 20 mins.

Going for KdB now. No messing around

Fitz*

Was it a bad injury? Or precaution as Chelsea are 2-0 up?

Did you smash it

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118050104#Comment_118050104

Very low chance he’s back this weekend I’d say

Fitz*

Looks a sore one

Ace2007

I have both Lukaku and Werner for their good run, and both go off injured tonight - hmm decisions...

siblers

I've 2ft. Lukaku to Vardy seems the obvious choice but there is temptation with Kane

Fitz*

Lukaku & Benrahama -> Vardy & Havertz maybe.

Tuchel has effectively ruled out both Werner & Lukaku for a couple of weeks. Havertz should play up top you would think. Chelsea might not be scoring many goals though. Lots of recent goals coming from CBs

https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1450939638193999873?t=L6dZwP0lW94P4H2lCbgewQ&s=19

Oranage2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118050018#Comment_118050018

Probably kovacic but he's not the most attacking, Chelsea getting mocked for playing 10 defenders and lukaku.

If lukaku is out then I'll have to go vardy

I'm gonna part ways with Lukaku but don't know who to turn to...

Chesty08

KdB & Toney has always been my go to but now really tempted by Havertz with Rom & Timo out.

c.p.w.g.w

I just moved Ronaldo on this week...not I may need to move Lukaku on...headaches...