GW21 Transfer thread - What to do with AFCON/AFCAC players

What prediction site were you using for Son?

Given that it's only 2 GW's as well makes it a bigger dilemma I feel, if you can field 11 players without taking to many hits is probably best, as your likely to want to bring them back when their available, which could potentially have them missing only 1 GW. I have the same two + Hwang and also Haaland sitting on the bench, nearly tempted to just sell Hwang to Garnacho and upgrade my one non player defender for next GW, and leave Salah/Son on the bench and see how their teams are looking in the AFCON/AFCAC then.

Yep I'll be taking all the price drops, don't care. Information is more important than funds right now.

After watching that cup game I'm in no hurry to get Saka in (or any Arsenal attacker)....they look completely constipated up front

Trent injured now too

Have to at least set your VC on someone playing early in the GW now and have as much info as possible.

Ye he was my c, fukc it anyways was so well set up

Just waiting for Palmer to get injured tonight

It's gonna happen isn't it?

I might actually just keep Salah now, and sell Bowen instead. There is a chance that Salah could return to PL games before Bowen does.

West Ham are missing Paqueta, Kudus & Bowen now, so their attack is not as attractive.

Might look at Jota as a replacement. Although Liverpool have a horrific injury/unavailable list at the moment and ironically the only position where there is any sort of rotation possibilities is upfront with Jota!

I guess, people needing to move Salah/Son out to fund Haaland's eventual return, will likely lead to many holding Bowen until he returns then.

Here's me sitting with all 3 + TAA and Hwang, that lad in CL 2nd leg could have a decent chance this GW

Best defender (4.5 or lower) for the next couple gameweeks anyone?

Is getting in Toney this GW anything but an egg-on-face move?

I'm more impressed that you're in a position to be able to transfer in a striker, with players in other positions dropping like flies.

I had thought about it - reasons not to do it would be:

Who am I bringing in that I actually trust to perform and return a decent score that justifies playing the FH. What mid field players do you want? what strikers do you want. No one really has form.

How many points do you reckon the FH is worth, in order for it to be worthwhile playing? If you can get 10 players with a -8 is that better?

Well a -8, and playing 10 players such as Gordon, Solanke, with no subs versus a possible Estupinian, Odegaard, Doku, Foden, JPedro, Haaland FH team with suns if needed.

I'd be hoping for a 20 point swing in total, half of which you'd be getting from hits and a full playing team alone. Spread the chances of any one of the above having a good week by having all of them.

Plus a chance to gain ground if Haaland plays. Put him as captain and have a solid vc.

Just think it may be a good risk week to play it.

Exactly no one ever thinks of all the times it goes right which might allow you an extra 2 big moves per season maybe which could be huge.

You’re still not in bad shape (I’ve 6 flags myself so will likely need a -4 to get 10 out) because you’ve 2 subs that will definitely play so worse case scenario you’ve 11 fit players. Bowen and TAA injuries don’t sound serious so with 1 game in the next 3 weeks I think the play is to keep them.

Any love for Ivan Toney?

I actually didn't until now. Tough run alright. He did score 2 against city last season and 1 against Spurs I think. Just thought people might want to get ahead of the curve. He could be highly owned by end of February

Without looking at the stats, I'd say that Toney has a good record in games where Brentford can sit back against the 'bigger' sides in a counter attacking fashion. Granted, those games would have included Mbuemo too.

Did Trent/Son to Perv/Foden for a hit

Reluctantly sold Trent but only have 2 definite defenders in Saliba and Porro

Lascelles and Taylor my other 2

Estupinan in for trent. To get Trent back in I will have to get rid of Tripp.

I have no bench this week so need all eleven to start.

People bringing in Foden - any concern over his minutes, now that KDB is back? I'm torn between bringing Foden in, or playing it more safe with Richarlison.

Not for a few GWs anyway, KDB was quoted himself during the week saying that his own minutes will be managed very tightly for a few weeks so I'd say Fodens minutes are more steady for another while. That's what swung me towards him over Jota.

Does anyone know if Nkunku will be back this weekend? I'm struggling to field 11.