2021/2022 Wildcard thread.

I like it in general though as said Azpi might be a better pick than Chilwell who has Alonso for competition and the CL is back next week so there will likely be rotation. Im thinking of going Mbewmo on my own WC as his underlying numbers are very good at his price so expecting to see more from him.

Ive got Hwang in there too for now but I might find the extra money for Toney. Hwang is more of a punt than Toney who you know will play 90 minutes. Recency bias of his 2 goals scored probably convinced me to get him in but now Im thinking if he doesnt start he will likely be subbed in which could mean frustrating 1 pointers. Have you got a set formation, 3-5-2 or 3-4-3?

Wildy active :-)

I was going to wait until next week but pulled the trigger this morning.

Main changes are in defence which had gone a bit ragged I'm recent weeks.

Not 100% yet on Jiminez, Rudiger and Saka.

Downgrading Jimmi to Hwang/Toney allows move to Greenwood/Pogba/Grealish etc.

All feedback welcome

yeah after I wrote that post I had an about turn on Hwang and got Toney in instead before his price rise last night. Ive got Mbeumo in there as well as Im positive about the outlook for Brentford. Theyve beaten Arsenal at home, put 3 past Liverpool and also beaten both Wolves and West Ham away. Which is pretty impressive for a newly promoted team, they have no fear about them and are looking like this seasons Sheffield. It'll be interesting to see how they get on v Chelsea this weekend.

Anyone got any ideas of a Veltman replacement or whether to replace him at all? I have Sanchez so was thinking of getting away from the double Brighton defence though part of me is feeling its just thinking the grass is greener elsewhere when it might not be. I already hold Livra as the other cheap defender.

Nearly there now I think...

Gone: Saka, Doucoure, Jiminez

In: Spacecraft, Foden/Grealish, Hwang

Wanted Jimmi but I reckon himself and Hwang will be sharing points if the last couple of GWs are anything to go by

Spacecraft in form and prob higher points ceiling that Doucoure.

Foden/Grealish and undoubted rotation risks but the upside is worth it imho

Leaves 0.4m ITB too so Rudiger can become Azpi if needs be

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Looks good and non templatey but I would be wary of double Brentford and double Everton attack.

Pick one of each and spread your money IMO. Toney prob the better pick for Brentford, I would prefer Townsend at Everton.

Don't agree. I may end up with him, but he's far from 'essential'.

If I go Vardy instead it gives me the option of Son in midfield. Seriously tempted by it.

I would agree with this, but I would say Lukaku is the same as TAA really (cost being the only real difference), so while people say Lukaka isn't performing and hence not essential, they will still keep TAA despite the same logic really.

May as well lob my own in. I'm actively laying Chelsea. This may change rapidly after one week but I've the money in the bank for that.

Meslier Foster

TAA Cancelo White Konsa Livramento

Salah Raphinha Townsend Mbuemo Brownhill

Vardy Antonio Jimenez