Costa Conundrum

Ziegler1988

I'll wait for training photos, but since I don't have Pelle or Baines this is the perfect excuse to facilitate those moves.

internet_user

Selling for Aguero

I'm keeping him anyway, I'd be very surprised if he isn't starting against united.

Rikand

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

Holding/waiting for more news

Michael D Not Higgins

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

I'm expecting him to play against United. Won't transfer him out til I hear confirmation.

manual_man

Selling for Aguero

i'll be keeping him, unless there's irrefutable evidence that he's going to miss a few games or something.

'mon the Costa differential

Menas

Selling for Aguero

I have had him since day 1 and am reluctant to get rid.

Baines in for Ivanovic is my top priority at the moment, as is perhaps moving Fabregas on for Hazard. My first points hit of the season beckons next week I reckon.

FrClintPower

Selling for Aguero

Had him since day 1 as well and holding for now, but that's mainly cos I've already made 3 transfers this week.

I actually considered shipping him out for Aguero on Saturday morning but sense prevailed.

Stupid sense.

PARlance

Could you change my option to "already sold him last week", I don't want to be confused with anyone that has sold him since the 2pm team sheet came out last weekend.... Abandonwagoners

Mr.Prodston

If I vote now I'll be waiting for more news but once I get more news, or lack thereof it could change. Oh and I already have Aguero and Pelle

I still think he'll start though as I don't even think he's really injured at all but I've been wrong about things before

AdMMM

Selling for Aguero

As a Chelsea fan, I believe he'll start given Mourinho's past behaviour and especially with Remy also under fitness doubts after pulling up with a groin strain last night.

I don't think his hamstrings are as dodgy as Aguero's were last year, but there will be a few selection headaches as the season goes on as Mourinho is quite secretive over his fitness.

LostArt

Selling for Aguero

Holding for now anyway, can't afford to sell him and already have Aguero

jive

Selling for Aguero

It'll cost me at least £0.3 when I inevitably have to get him back, holding

TaytoCrisps

Selling for Aguero

I would sell him but I'm working on getting ageuro in as well and want both, it'll hurt the rest of my team more if I need to find another .3 . If I knew he was out for qpr as well I'd sell since he would drop a nice bit

Lemlin

Selling for Aguero

My opinion again in case anyone missed it:

I still stick by my point that Mourinho put pressure on Spain to give Costa a two week break by not playing him. This didn't happen.

Mourinho, IMO, and I may be totally incorrect, is now giving Costa this two week break ahead of their tougher fixtures.

By the way, those who voted "waiting for more news", you're not going to get it. There's no way Mourinho will admit either way ahead of the United game. He'll be as coy as ever to keep van Gaal guessing. I'd be getting a strategy ready now based on having limited information.

Rikand

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

Lemlin wrote: »

My opinion again in case anyone missed it:

I still stick by my point that Mourinho put pressure on Spain to give Costa a two week break by not playing him. This didn't happen.

Mourinho, IMO, and I may be totally incorrect, is now giving Costa this two week break ahead of their tougher fixtures.

By the way, those who voted "waiting for more news", you're not going to get it. There's no way Mourinho will admit either way ahead of the United game. He'll be as coy as ever to keep van Gaal guessing.

well in that case you can lump us in with the holding crew

km79

Selling for Aguero

keeping and possibly captaining !

iroced

Selling for Aguero

Lemlin wrote: »

My opinion again in case anyone missed it:

I still stick by my point that Mourinho put pressure on Spain to give Costa a two week break by not playing him. This didn't happen.

Mourinho, IMO, and I may be totally incorrect, is now giving Costa this two week break ahead of their tougher fixtures.

By the way, those who voted "waiting for more news", you're not going to get it. There's no way Mourinho will admit either way ahead of the United game. He'll be as coy as ever to keep van Gaal guessing. I'd be getting a strategy ready now based on having limited information.

I agree with you regarding Mourinho's communication, mind games and plans to rest Costa.

But this below post reminded me how badly he was managed at the end of last season. As a result he missed everything of the most significance (started but got early injury subbed in la liga title game in Camp Nou and in CL final, played unfit about 1h of the 2 opening WC defeats for Spain).

I hope Mourinho's gonna be cleverer and wait for him to be 100% fit to play him back.

Rojiblancos wrote: »

Initially injured on April 1st but atletico used injections to get him through the rest of the season, They were in the running for the league,spanish cup and champions league at that stage. Went to the World Cup unfiit then got a 2 week break before a full pre season with Chelsea.

Had a lot going against him... Atleticos reliance on him, Spain's need for him which didn't work out and a pre season to settle into a new club.

SlickRic

the great thing about Costa is that you know he'll start if at all fit, which means you won't get 10/20 minute cameos once he's back.

basically, i'd say don't sell him yet unless your bench isn't useable, or his price starts to really plummet or, obviously, news comes that the injury is more than a week or so.

Ziegler1988

Selling for Welbeck/Lukaku/Berahino/etc.

SlickRic wrote: »

the great thing about Costa is that you know he'll start if at all fit, which means you won't get 10/20 minute cameos once he's back.

basically, i'd say don't sell him yet unless your bench isn't useable, or his price starts to really plummet.

It looks like I would break even off Costa to Pelle even for a one week change. I can sell Costa for 10.8m before he drops again (either tomorrow night or Friday night). He'll drop again to 10.9m Saturday night when it resets since Mourinho will insist he's out in the pressers. I can get Pelle for 8.1m and he'll rise (tomorrow or Friday night); he'll also probably rise Saturday night for 0.1m bankable.
Just waiting for today's matches and Baines to make it through tomorrow and I'll be Costa-less for the first time.

SlickRic

I bought Costa late, so if he goes down to 11.0, i can sell if I want and bring him back in when it's more likely that he's fit.

i'm still leaning towards relying on my bench because i expect Costa, at the very least, to be back for QPR.

transfers are precious, and i don't really want to waste a couple on getting Costa out and then back in.

PARlance

8 goals in 2 games without Costa... Do people think he'll get back his place in the team when he returns from injury in a few weeks time?

manual_man

Selling for Aguero

PARlance wrote: »

8 goals in 2 games without Costa... Do people think he'll get back his place in the team when he returns from injury in a few weeks time?

Behave.

Mint Sauce

Have done my transfers, he's still in.

wonski

Selling for Aguero

I'll keep him. Was thinking of getting Welbeck for 1-2 weeks just in case until I watched the highlights of their CL game. Would rather take Costa's potential points.

What are we going to do if Costa doesn't play against United?

Mint Sauce

wonski wrote: »

I'll keep him. Was thinking of getting Welbeck for 1-2 weeks just in case until I watched the highlights of their CL game. Would rather take Costa's potential points.

What are we going to do if Costa doesn't play against United?

Have Aguero as VC.

wonski

Selling for Aguero

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Have Aguero as VC.

I am going to captain Aguero so the guys from my private league won't call me lucky again. Needless to say none of them had Aguero anyway, but they made me feel like I cheated:D

FHFC

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

Shoulda posted this here actually. ..

The Costa plot thickens.....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11181423/Diego-Costas-mystery-illness-forced-him-into-hospital-on-return-to-Chelsea-from-Spain-duty.html

This has more twists and turns than an episode of 24!!

PARlance

This is what it feels like to be Jose... Sitting back watching all the madness unfold.

Just transfer him out lads, it's great craic

Mr.Prodston

It might just be time to treat Costa like I treated Yaya last year and completely ignore him.

I jest, kinda. Maybe. Although there could be some merit. But mainly I jest.

Mr.Prodston

A thought has struck me like only a thought approaching 1am can:

Go 3-5-2 and basically swap Costa for Hazard. That way Fabregas can stay intact and if either Hazard or Costa go boom it's just 2 transfers away from swapping. Berahino could be a 3rd forward and a greater asset than say Boyd etc.

I'll return to sleep now and await the many flaws in that potential plan to be pointed out

Mint Sauce

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

A thought has struck me like only a thought approaching 1am can:

Go 3-5-2 and basically swap Costa for Hazard. That way Fabregas can stay intact and if either Hazard or Costa go boom it's just 2 transfers away from swapping. Berahino could be a 3rd forward and a greater asset than say Boyd etc.

I'll return to sleep now and await the many flaws in that potential plan to be pointed out

You have far far too much time on your hands.

:P

FHFC

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

A thought has struck me like only a thought approaching 1am can:

Go 3-5-2 and basically swap Costa for Hazard. That way Fabregas can stay intact and if either Hazard or Costa go boom it's just 2 transfers away from swapping. Berahino could be a 3rd forward and a greater asset than say Boyd etc.

I'll return to sleep now and await the many flaws in that potential plan to be pointed out

It has crossed my mind but I'm actually happy enough to play Boyd if Costa misses United. Home to Everton, great shooting and chance creation stats.

If Costa missing there is merit on doubling up on Hazard and Fab though.

Dearg81

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

FHFC wrote: »

Shoulda posted this here actually. ..

The Costa plot thickens.....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11181423/Diego-Costas-mystery-illness-forced-him-into-hospital-on-return-to-Chelsea-from-Spain-duty.html

This has more twists and turns than an episode of 24!!

I'm surprised the headline wasn't "Costa ruled out of United clash with Ebola!".

IsMiseMyself

Selling for Aguero

This thread's a corker.

I intend to keep him. I've already made my transfers so getting rids is not an option, especially as I'd have to take a hit to bring him back in.

alchemist33

Selling for Aguero

I'm holding on too. The likely 0.3 I'd lose when I get him back in is precious this season. If he misses United, next week's transfer will be getting a half-decent fifth mid for Albrighton.

Fatty Magoo

Selling for Aguero

Rather see him rested and come back to blow away QPR than be risked at the weekend reckon that game will be a cagey low scoring affair anyways. Ill be keeping him anyway.

F1ngers

Dearg81 wrote: »

I'm surprised the headline wasn't "Costa ruled out of United clash with Ebola!".

Anyone going to take a punt on this Ebola lad?

Must be good if he's keeping Costa off the team...:P

Iused2likebusts

Catdiesgoo is the best I can come up with.

Lemlin

Selling for Aguero

Fatty Magoo wrote: »

Rather see him rested and come back to blow away QPR than be risked at the weekend reckon that game will be a cagey low scoring affair anyways. Ill be keeping him anyway.

I wouldn't be so sure of a "cagey low scoring affair". United have conceded 8 goals in their last four games to fairly average teams bar Everton.

Michael D Not Higgins

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Catdiesgoo is the best I can come up with.

Dogie Tacos

Rikand

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Catdiesgoo is the best I can come up with.

Mourinho has described his current injury plight as DiegoCosta having a .....

" Good Ciesta! "

Michael D Not Higgins

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

I heard Dunphy called him "Egoist, a cod!"

Michael D Not Higgins

Already sold him (*cough* PARlance *cough*)

"A Stoic Doge"

AdMMM

Selling for Aguero

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/23/diego-costa-chelsea-manchester-united-groin-strain

Pretty much confirmed out! Hopefully that will see him go red and protect him from any more drops

Wombatman

Selling for Aguero

F1ngers wrote: »

Anyone going to take a punt on this Ebola lad?

Must be good if he's keeping Costa off the team...:P

Dele Adebola forced to deny he’s got Ebola disease after Twitter joke gets out of hand

http://metro.co.uk/2014/10/10/dele-adebola-forced-to-deny-hes-got-ebola-disease-after-twitter-joke-gets-out-of-hand-4900928/

Chesty08

I have ADM & Costa

So its one or the other!

Who goes and for who?

iroced

Selling for Aguero

AdMMM wrote: »

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/23/diego-costa-chelsea-manchester-united-groin-strain

Pretty much confirmed out! Hopefully that will see him go red and protect him from any more drops

That won't protect him at all. It'll just increase his target NTO which will make him drop slower.

But he'll be protected (for 8 days) when his flag will get removed.

km79

Selling for Aguero

I convinced myself that keeping falcao and selling Costa to get aguero was club bias on my part so I sold falcao instead.
I've a feeling ill regret it Sunday now
How did nobody know costa was in hospital until now ?

Ziegler1988

Selling for Welbeck/Lukaku/Berahino/etc.

Costa out for Pelle done. Feels good

OneColdHand

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

Costa out for Pelle done. Feels good

I'm thinking of the same thing. Is Kun - welbeck - pelle you forward line now?

Ziegler1988

Selling for Welbeck/Lukaku/Berahino/etc.

OneColdHand wrote: »

I'm thinking of the same thing. Is Kun - welbeck - pelle you forward line now?

Yup. Not sure what I would do if I had Costa, Kun, Pelle front line though since Welbeck hasn't convinced me enough to use a transfer