GW31+ Captain Poll

Scorpion Sting

I'll be monitoring the Salah situation closely but Fernandes or Jimenez could be getting the armband either.

CSF

Salah is a big worry for me. If he wasn’t fit enough to play any minutes in a game that they weren’t winning, how can we trust him to play big minutes 3 days later?

jimmii

Jim for me currently.

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

Salah is a big worry for me. If he wasn’t fit enough to play any minutes in a game that they weren’t winning, how can we trust him to play big minutes 3 days later?

I do think a few days can make a difference. Also Liverpool were forced into 2 changes because of injuries. I think we would have seen him come on if not for that but Klopp often replaces the midfield engines in the team first.

CSF

Morzadec wrote: »

I do think a few days can make a difference. Also Liverpool were forced into 2 changes because of injuries. I think we would have seen him come on if not for that but Klopp often replaces the midfield engines in the team first.

They still had 3 changes left with 25 minutes left though. And made all 5 substitutions. He brought on Origi instead.


I think a few days can make a difference yeah, and think there is a reasonable possibility he starts, but with 5 substitutions available, I think Klopp whips him off earlier than Mane and Firmino.

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

They still had 3 changes left with 25 minutes left though. And made all 5 substitutions. He brought on Origi instead.


I think a few days can make a difference yeah, and think there is a reasonable possibility he starts, but with 5 substitutions available, I think Klopp whips him off earlier than Mane and Firmino.

Yeah certainly a high chance he doesn't complete the 90.

My guess is he starts and gets about 70 mins. I can't think of a better alternative this week (on a FH so I have my pick) even if I don't think he'll get 90 and there's a bit of a chance he comes on off the bench.

manual_man

I wasn't considering Salah anyway. Palace know how to frustrate opponents away from home. KDB and Fernandes on form. Leaning towards Fernandes. Sheff Utd missing players in defense and may suffer from tiredness having played a game more and with a shorter turnaround between games.

Father Hernandez

Bruno (C), Vardy (VC)

CSF

Morzadec wrote: »

Yeah certainly a high chance he doesn't complete the 90.

My guess is he starts and gets about 70 mins. I can't think of a better alternative this week (on a FH so I have my pick) even if I don't think he'll get 90 and there's a bit of a chance he comes on off the bench.

I think there are alot of candidates this week if Salah is a bit shaky.


Mane, Son, Fernandes, Rashford, Jimenez, DCL.


Dare I say TAA or Doherty even?

nullObjects

Nice spread of captains this week.

Just wondering if people are sticking with backing someone who's at home or does it not really matter given that there's no atmosphere / crowd in the stadium?

CSF

nullObjects wrote: »

Nice spread of captains this week.

Just wondering if people are sticking with backing someone who's at home or does it not really matter given that there's no atmosphere / crowd in the stadium?

It matters less I think but still a little.

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

I think there are alot of candidates this week if Salah is a bit shaky.


Mane, Son, Fernandes, Rashford, Jimenez, DCL.


Dare I say TAA or Doherty even?

Yeah certainly none of them are bad options, I have the ones you've bolded there. But they all seem a bit alternative/punty and I'm not one to go with an alternative type of captain choice usually. I wouldn't be 100% shocked to see TAA rested, he looked sluggish the other day and played 90. Probably won't be but it seems a possible risky choice in that regard.

Jimi doesn't have the explosive factor for me...

Bruno is tempting because I thought he looked really sharp against Spurs and is exactly the type of FF player you want. Richarlison is another one I have that tempts me, but again seems a punty type of choice.

I'll monitor Salah news, but based on what Klopp said and his general consistency and capacity for a huge haul I feel I've got to go with him. Milner might be injured too so better chance for Salah to take a pen if they get one.

gammygils

Jimi - Bruno vice

CSF

I think players being rested will be less of a thing with the next set of games being FA Cup. Liverpool don’t play City until 8 days after Palace.

stephenl15

Might go Calvert-Lewin

The real mccoy 91

Jimmi is a but boring for a captain choice hes consistent without being explosive he will never be the highest scorer in a week kinda thing.

Probably tossing up between vardy and a rested sterling...

ThewhiteJesus

Rashford

AdMMM

No love for PEA?

alchemist33

AdMMM wrote: »

No love for PEA?

I have a different emotion.



Re Salah, regardless of injury, he's likely to be the rustiest guy on the pitch. Fernandes for me

x43r0

CSF wrote: »

Salah is a big worry for me. If he wasn’t fit enough to play any minutes in a game that they weren’t winning, how can we trust him to play big minutes 3 days later?

Salah was being readied to come on before Matip went off injured.

That was their last sub so he sat back down as they were forced to bring on Lovren instead to plug the CB hole

I'd be confident of seeing him start tomorrow

CSF

x43r0 wrote: »

Salah was being readied to come on before Matip went off injured.

That was their last sub so he sat back down as they were forced to bring on Lovren instead to plug the CB hole

I'd be confident of seeing him start tomorrow

I didn’t know that. That does change things a tad.

Shanotheslayer

AdMMM wrote: »

No love for PEA?

Paging KM79 :pac:

ShimSlady

Why so little love for Mané?

You would expect him to be sharper and more match fit than Salah

Xterminator

stephenl15 wrote: »

Might go Calvert-Lewin

ha. good one. needed cheering up

Chesty08

Dockerty

km79

ShimSlady wrote: »

Why so little love for Mané?

You would expect him to be sharper and more match fit than Salah

ssshhh

Scorpion Sting

I’ve never seen a captain poll this tight before. Literally nothing in it at the top.

It’s a great week for a left-field punt.

macraignil

Voted for Calvert Lewin but going to change to Fernandes. Got caught out being different than the crowd in captaining Aubameyang last week so not going to pick someone who looks unpopular as a choice this week.

patmac

On Mane but tempted by Son.

normanoffside

x43r0 wrote: »

Salah was being readied to come on before Matip went off injured.

That was their last sub so he sat back down as they were forced to bring on Lovren instead to plug the CB hole

I'd be confident of seeing him start tomorrow

Salah is fit

https://twitter.com/bendinnery/status/1275407385348186113?s=21

manual_man

Half in the mood for a punt. Might get in Ricky and captain him

km79

I feel a late change of captain coming on........

CSF

km79 wrote: »

I feel a late change of captain coming on........

I’m starting to become convinced myself

km79

CSF wrote: »

I’m starting to become convinced myself

I am gravitating towards Fernandes or Jiminez ......
I swore I would not captain Jiminez again though and just remain happy with his steady 9 points or so !

Fernandes could go either way . He looked dangerous the last night though and Sheff United might have Phil Jagielka playing in front of their reserve keeper

It also saves me having to choose between mane and salah !

ShimSlady

Vardy party

magma69

De Bruyne. City have been excellent since the return, the extra subs is going to benefit them hugely and I'll probably be captaining a city player for the remainder of the season.

Was considering TAA also, not many are going to pick him but there's a good chance of both clean sheet and assists. Surprised Salah is so high given the fact he's struggled for fitness. I took him out of my team.

howareyakid

Lots of options. Think it could end up on Mané. He’s been reliable all season even though Palace have been pretty solid of late, I think Liverpool will definitely score.

howareyakid

Lots of options. Think it could end up on Mané. He’s been reliable all season even though Palace have been pretty solid of late, I think Liverpool will definitely score.

hots

Chesty08 wrote: »

Dockerty

I'm going for him now I think. But very open week.

Cartman78

Salah.

The Egyptian King to run riot in the Palace

loadwire

Currently on Jimi with Bruno vice

shmeee

magma69 wrote: »

De Bruyne. City have been excellent since the return, the extra subs is going to benefit them hugely and I'll probably be captaining a city player for the remainder of the season.

Was considering TAA also, not many are going to pick him but there's a good chance of both clean sheet and assists. Surprised Salah is so high given the fact he's struggled for fitness. I took him out of my team.

I have some feeling KDB won't start. Too risky for the armband, that's only my 2 cents.

shmeee

Cartman78 wrote: »

Salah.

The Egyptian King to run riot in the Palace

Salah for me also, especially after Klopp saying he is fit.

Trey13

Lots of options. Rashford or Bruno definitely in the mix but I’m going to go for Salah. Palace have been brilliant lately but I need to take risks. Salah being a risk certainly appeals to me!

Ginger n Lemon

Where is Sarr :pac:

howareyakid

Trying to decide between Mané, Auba and Richardlison. Currently on Mané. Any thoughts?

Ginger n Lemon

howareyakid wrote: »

Trying to decide between Mané, Auba and Richardlison. Currently on Mané. Any thoughts?

Id go with Richarlison.


Who to pick between rashford, jiminez and KDB any ideas?

siblers

Went Salah to Bruno but gone back to Salah now at the death

Scorpion Sting

Went for Fernandes in the end.

greedygoblin

Was on Jimi all along but changed to Bruno now. Jimi vice.

Shanotheslayer

TAA locked in for me.