GW 33+ Captain?

F1ngers · 03-07-2020 8:53am #1

GW 33+ Captain?

Am undecided at the moment.

Either Rashford or Salah.

TC and FH are options this weekend too,

Father Hernandez · 03-07-2020 9:51am

Fernandes, easy choice for me.

In form, great fixture.

Salah (VC)

gammygils · 03-07-2020 10:08am

Bruno

Martial hattie incoming!

GLaDOS · 03-07-2020 10:11am

Is fernandes not at risk of being rested? He's started 3 games in the last week.

Father Hernandez · 03-07-2020 10:22am

GLaDOS wrote: »

Is fernandes not at risk of being rested? He's started 3 games in the last week.

I'd be very surprised if he was rested. He's United's most important player at the moment and they need 3 points. I'd imagine he'll start and if they're winning to come off around the 60 min mark.

Ginger n Lemon · 03-07-2020 10:47am

Can I seek some thoughts about leaving De Bruyne as permanent captain for rest of the season? - good idea?

I mean go Bruno this week - Rashford scores. Go Martial this week - bruno scores etc etc roulette is too much. Liverpool looked lost - i am surprised 5 already going with Salah given that earlier in the season Liverpool needed 93rd minute goal to beat Villa 2-1.

F1ngers · 03-07-2020 10:54am

GLaDOS wrote: »

Is fernandes not at risk of being rested? He's started 3 games in the last week.

He is due a rest, Martial/Rashford rested for cup.
This is as good a week as any to rest Fernandes.

Ginger n Lemon · 03-07-2020 10:57am

GLaDOS wrote: »

Is fernandes not at risk of being rested? He's started 3 games in the last week.

Ole doesnt really rest players, and badly needs 3 points. Id give Bruno 80% chance of starting. but do think he ll go off 60-70th minute if they are 2 - 0 up at least

Irishphotodesk · 03-07-2020 10:58am

Voted for martial, he has impressed me in last few games.

Have just wildcarded and brought him in with greenwood, I now have a midfield that I like but strikers and defence are lacking a bit.

Midfield are Salah, mane, de bruyne, st maximin and martial.

Captaincy is currently on Salah , mainly because I expect some sort of reaction to last night's defeat.

km79 · 03-07-2020 11:34am

F1ngers wrote: »

He is due a rest, Martial/Rashford rested for cup.
This is as good a week as any to rest Fernandes.

Maguire and Fernandes will not be rested at any point
Fernandes had his “rest” last Tuesday night .
Nice gap to this game . He will 100% start but may well not play more than 60/70 again depending on how it goes
It’s a tough one between himself and salah for me

CSF · 03-07-2020 1:22pm

Ginger n Lemon wrote: »

Can I seek some thoughts about leaving De Bruyne as permanent captain for rest of the season? - good idea?

I mean go Bruno this week - Rashford scores. Go Martial this week - bruno scores etc etc roulette is too much. Liverpool looked lost - i am surprised 5 already going with Salah given that earlier in the season Liverpool needed 93rd minute goal to beat Villa 2-1.

This current Villa team is a whole different animal to the one that fought Liverpool so hard.

ShimSlady · 03-07-2020 2:23pm

Is Bruno not over performing in terms of goals since his arrival?

Owning him is purely a blocker as all my main rivals have him. Would rather risk a punt on Pogba

Trey13 · 03-07-2020 6:47pm

ShimSlady wrote: »

Is Bruno not over performing in terms of goals since his arrival?

Owning him is purely a blocker as all my main rivals have him. Would rather risk a punt on Pogba

Over the last few years Bruno has performed very well in terms of goals and assists. I had the pleasure to see him live playing for Sporting Lisbon once. He just makes things happen in the final third of the pitch. Along with KDB, he will be the first name on my team next season.

Trey13 · 03-07-2020 6:48pm

Can anyone offer any insight into whether Salah will start this weekend? My gut tells me that he won't.

Scorpion Sting · 03-07-2020 6:57pm

Trey13 wrote: »

Can anyone offer any insight into whether Salah will start this weekend? My gut tells me that he won't.

Almost a cert to start. Up against a team battling relegation so I think Klopp will want to put out a strong team to show respect for the relegation battlers.

Also Salah has said he really wants that Golden Boot again. The Burnley at home game is where I’d be more worried he gets rested as Burnley are safe.

km79 · 03-07-2020 7:06pm

Trey13 wrote: »

Can anyone offer any insight into whether Salah will start this weekend? My gut tells me that he won't.

He looked fine the last game
Firmino looked like someone who had never seen a football before
There isn’t a doubt in my mind that salah will start

Also whether there is fans in the ground or not (and I would bet there will be many outside ) it is there first home game since winning the title
I think he will reward the players who got them there
Rotation will kick in after that

CSF · 03-07-2020 7:12pm

ShimSlady wrote: »

Is Bruno not over performing in terms of goals since his arrival?

Owning him is purely a blocker as all my main rivals have him. Would rather risk a punt on Pogba

He is a very good shield at the moment. Not so effective as a sword. Strongly considering finding a way to bring him in and captain him this week.

CSF · 03-07-2020 7:18pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/MirrorFootball/status/1279113046246469637

Someone at the Mirror wants their Bruno captain to be a differential

Scorpion Sting · 03-07-2020 7:35pm

CSF wrote: »

https://mobile.twitter.com/MirrorFootball/status/1279113046246469637

Someone at the Mirror wants their Bruno captain to be a differential

It’s like Jamie Jackson and Agüero all over again.

CSF · 03-07-2020 7:39pm

Scorpion Sting wrote: »

It’s like Jamie Jackson and Agüero all over again.

And yet somehow this one seems even less feasible than one that was already confirmed as false.

shineon23 · 03-07-2020 9:05pm

Trey13 wrote: »

Can anyone offer any insight into whether Salah will start this weekend? My gut tells me that he won't.

https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1279047099246620673?s=19

Fitz* · 04-07-2020 9:14am

If you have Salah then you have to captain him. Generally, if Salah starts on the bench he stays on the bench too. doesn't do 1 pointers.

CSF · 04-07-2020 9:26am

FitzShane wrote: »

If you have Salah then you have to captain him. Generally, if Salah starts on the bench he stays on the bench too. doesn't do 1 pointers.

Villa’s last 4 xgCs:
0.7
0.66
1.14
0.24

The actual goals conceded is only 4 in 4 also.

The Villa conversation about leakyness is based on old thinking. Salah is a decent captain at home against anyone, but the idea that he is a MUST captain when a much more in form United play a Bournemouth have shipped 7 goals in their last 3 games against teams who are better known for their defensive qualities.

Rikand · 04-07-2020 9:37am

CSF wrote: »

Villa’s last 4 xgCs:
0.7
0.66
1.14
0.24

The actual goals conceded is only 4 in 4 also.

The Villa conversation about leakyness is based on old thinking. Salah is a decent captain at home against anyone, but the idea that he is a MUST captain when a much more in form United play a Bournemouth have shipped 7 goals in their last 3 games against teams who are better known for their defensive qualities.

I was happy with Salah...... HAPPY

And then you go and do this to me

km79 · 04-07-2020 9:41am

Rikand wrote: »

I was happy with Salah...... HAPPY

And then you go and do this to me

Palace were also watertight before they went to Anfield

claw · 04-07-2020 9:48am

km79 wrote: »

Palace were also watertight before they went to Anfield

Palace had nothing to play for, Villa do. Liverpool had a title to win against Palace, they don't now

siblers · 04-07-2020 9:50am

claw wrote: »

Palace had nothing to play for, Villa do. Liverpool had a title to win against Palace, they don't now

Yeah but Liverpool also got blown apart from City, they'll be out to make up for that

howareyakid · 04-07-2020 9:52am

Thinking Rashford. Think he could be due a goal and he has assist potential as well. Tough one this week though.

ThewhiteJesus · 04-07-2020 9:53am

Bruno

CSF · 04-07-2020 10:22am

Rikand wrote: »

I was happy with Salah...... HAPPY

And then you go and do this to me

I still think he is a good option. He has an exceptional home record which makes him a strong option against anyone. I still think this is being viewed in terms of the Villa that left for lockdown having been pumped by Leicester though.

I have not ruled out captaining him, but I think that the 2nd most in form attacking team against the most out of form defensive team warrants plenty of attention also. Granted, it’s harder to pick the United attacker who will do it on a week to week basis so I may still stick with Salah who I’d originally voted for in the poll.

Cypher_sounds · 04-07-2020 10:24am

siblers wrote: »

Yeah but Liverpool also got blown apart from City, they'll be out to make up for that

Also Salah is still in with a chance of winning the golden booth award. 2 behind PEA so perfect time to get a hat trick.

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