2021/22 FPL Rate My Team thread

Benimar · 11-08-2021 3:38pm

Still 2 days to go and I keep flip flopping. The logical thing is to include Bruno which gives:

Sanchez/Steele

TAA, Shaw, White. Tsimikas, Amartey

Salah, Fernandes, Mahrez, Harrison, Gilmour

Antonio, Ings, Toney

However, if I was to be brave (stupid?) and leave Bruno out my team would be:

Sanchez/Steele

TAA, Shaw, White. Tsimikas, Amartey

Salah, Son, Mahrez, Barnes, Gilmour

Antonio, Ings, Wilson

castletownman · 11-08-2021 5:12pm

Sweating over Kane now. I am happy to keep him in reserve till his future is confirmed, but want to hit the ground running. Starting Iheanacho and Toney up front in a 4-4-effing-2, but I genuinely can't see any higher priced alternative to bring in short-term.

Backstreet Moyes · 11-08-2021 5:14pm

Going to play 5 at the back, only one premium forward in Salah but I will captain him most weeks.

Sanchez/Bachmann

James/TAA/Dias/Shaw/Coufal

Mount/Gilmour/Raphinha/Salah/Greenwood

Ihenacho/Ings/Antonio

mdwexford · 11-08-2021 6:55pm

Any love for Traore?

Villa have 3 nice games to start, he had 7 goals and 7 assists in 2315 mins last season.

Can see him having even more of an impact with Grealish gone. Seems an ok option at 6mil.

paulie21 · 11-08-2021 8:21pm

Sanchez (Begovic)

TAA Shaw White Tsimkas Amartey

Salah Bruno Townsend Rapinha Gilmour

Ings Antonio Toney

3m in bank for Lukaku. Trying not to play Pep Roulette for the moment

NoviGlitzko · 11-08-2021 8:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117739400#Comment_117739400

True, but I'd say Watkins could possibly eat some of his mins. For 6 million you'd want to be sure he's a starter in a non top 6 team.

My draft so far, thoughts welcome: (3-5-2)

Sanchez - (4.0)

TAA - Shaw - Dunk - (Amartey) - (4.0)

Salah (c) - Fernandes - Jota - Greenwood - Balbuena

Ings - Antonio - (4.5)

Damien360 · 11-08-2021 8:45pm

I’d appreciate some thoughts on this team. I think it’s overloaded on Liverpool and maybe Utd, but I can’t see alternatives.

Shane St. · 11-08-2021 8:56pm

There goes zyiech after a good pre season. Back to the drawing board

Muahahaha · 11-08-2021 8:59pm

Any indication of what Lukakus price will be yet

mdwexford · 11-08-2021 9:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117739925#Comment_117739925

I would say 10.5 or 11.

remoteboy · 11-08-2021 9:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117739913#Comment_117739913

How bad was the injury?

ThunbergsAreGo · 11-08-2021 10:00pm

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Feels very very template but I like it.

Almost tempted to downgrade Coufal and keep more ITB, other option is Benrahma in or go 4 5 1, but that feels a step too far

andyduefrine · 11-08-2021 10:19pm

looking for some feedback on the above team.... this will be a set and forget GW1 Team, so a team for the season. Thanks

joeyboy11 · 11-08-2021 11:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740259#Comment_117740259

If it’s set and forget for the season I’d go for Jimenez over Antonio.

joeyboy11 · 11-08-2021 11:32pm

A) Benrahma & Ings & 1 million

or

B) Greenwood & Wilson

Assuming Greenwood will play the first 3 or 4 games with Rashford injured and Cavani missing.

Ninja Avenger · 11-08-2021 11:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740622#Comment_117740622

What's the story with Cavani?

siblers · 11-08-2021 11:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117736597#Comment_117736597

Ooh, think I will too so

siblers · 11-08-2021 11:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740087#Comment_117740087

Pictured on the bench with his arm in a sling after some odd impact injury. The fact he wasn't taken straight for an x-ray indicates it might not be too long term

joeyboy11 · 12-08-2021 12:02am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740638#Comment_117740638

He was granted extended leave to stay in South America after the copa america for family reasons.

franciscanpunk · 12-08-2021 12:22am

schmeichael

tsmikas shaw white stones

salah son mahrez jota

DCL lacazette

Foster toney ayling bissouma or brownhill

not sure on DCL injury, mahrez n jota rotatiin riska, tsmikas only over toney while there is a chance he'll play the first few weeks.

Other consideration is toney to a 4.5m, concentrate on the 11 starters early and wildcard wk 4-5

surely white will start given the transfer fee?

clever user name · 12-08-2021 3:09am

Sanchez

TAA - Shaw - Tsmikas

Salah - Son - Raphinia - Mahrez

Ings - Toney - Antonio

Subs: Steele, Smith-Rowe, Ayling, White

I'm happy enough with this, but will no doubt end up changing it again. Not entirely happy about not having Fernandes, that's pretty much my only reservation at the moment. Solid enough bench. Not sure if it's needed, but can sort that out on wildcard if need be.

nullObjects · 12-08-2021 8:10am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740933#Comment_117740933

I think I like having Smith Rowe for bench cover if you're going with Mahrez. Are you holding onto him for a while?

clever user name · 12-08-2021 8:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117741105#Comment_117741105

Against my better judgement, I want to have at a decent back up midfielder who I'm not moaning about having to play if needed. This will probably end up me getting a few annoying bench points, but I did the opposite at the start of last season and it fucked me. So I'll keep him until wildcard and assess from there.

DennyPa · 12-08-2021 8:46am

First time posting, looking for feedback

Benimar · 12-08-2021 8:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740933#Comment_117740933

I like that team. Yes, no Fernandes, but just seems more balanced. I’m seriously toying with the idea of leaving him out too.

GetWithIt · 12-08-2021 9:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740259#Comment_117740259

I look forward to drawing you in the cup when you have only 5 fit players, but still trounce me.

Dallas is out of position in the wrong way this season. I think Emile Smith Rowe is the same price.

F1fan · 12-08-2021 9:28am

Looking for feedback please. Keep going around in circles with this one. Not too many going for Schmeichel or Jorginho, and I am unsure about having Mane and Bruno, but am starting to panic and just wanted to get started with one.

nullObjects · 12-08-2021 9:32am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117741182#Comment_117741182

You'll only have 3 playing defenders when Vestegard is ready to take Amarteys place. (And 2 when Robbo is back)

You could drop Hojberg to a 4.5 and bump Dallas to Benrahma maybe?

You could drop Vardy to Antonio if you need to find funds to improve your defense

I like the Zaha shout and I'll be grabbing him a couple of game weeks as well

yourdeadwright · 12-08-2021 9:58am

What you guys think of the below

Sanchez

Digne Shaw Tsimikas

Raphinha Bruno Salah Havertz

Ings Martial Toney

Subs : Steele , Sarr, White , Omobamidele

F1ngers · 12-08-2021 10:42am

Rotating keepers.

TAA + Dias + 1 of White/Ayling/Lowton

Salah/Bruno/Zaha/Bowen, Gilmour benched.

Front 3 looks light though.

I usually WC over the international break as I invariably make a mess of it. :pac:(#BringbackPac).

TitianGerm · 12-08-2021 11:11am

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Thoughts on the above?

Icould upgrade the Keeper to Ederson off the bat with the spare funds?

Once Robertson is back I'd probably move Tsimikas out but he's decent value at 4m. Hopefully Lampty has a good start to the season again. Maybe the defense isn't going to get many clean sheet points though.

Glimor is the midfield backup but he has something about him and I could see him being an important player for Norwich this season. Alternatively I could go Cantwell for 1m more?

I'm taking a bit of a gamble that Kieta starts the first few games for Liverpool which will hopefully result in a few assists.

The 6m in the bank is then to either to upgrade him to someone like Raphina for 1m, Grealish for 3m or Son for 5m.

Then up front I think Rafa will get a lot of Richy, especially with the DCL injury. Ings could be upgraded to Werner who I think will do very well this season beside Lukaku. Or just go Lukaku himself?

Chesty08 · 12-08-2021 11:19am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117741633#Comment_117741633

Very good team & structure. Will serve well over the season.

I like but I’m going for a fast start (concentrating on early fixtures).

Is Chris Wood available the weekend?

i think you need a United defender. Is Dias worth 6mil to start off with. Traditionally City don’t start off defensively sound as team is still ever changing

F1ngers · 12-08-2021 11:29am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117741821#Comment_117741821

Thanks.

I took Wood out a while ago because of the Olympics, was tinkering for ages and needed a 7m striker, thought, ok, Wood will do.

Dias will play every minute*, but may have to go 5.5 def and upgrade wood to 7.5.

*Bar injury or title is wrapped up.

12-08-2021 11:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117741633#Comment_117741633

was looking v good until I hit Bowen.

we can’t all own the same players so at least nice to see something different and I like the price points but I’d be looking to alternatives to -

Zaha (at least early on as only 1 good fixtures in first 5 games),

Bowen (would prefer Raphinha at that price and West Ham now playing in Europe)

Wood - not sure for who

your defence is 100% the pro way to play it. Gives 2 good weekly 1st and 2nd subs too. That’s quality. I believe Leeds rotate well with Arsenal and Brighton so Lowton could be moved to a Brighton defender for that rotation. I know it’s then double Brighton but who cares ?

for clean sheets I’d rather go with a nailed Chelsea CB at 5.5m, over Dias, if there is one.

nice price balance though.

I certainly wouldn’t be going nuts and changing loads from where you’re at now.

edit - Wellbeck would have been a good option/punt for Wood and 1m saved but he’s obviously injured which would have me looking at Maupay. I think he’s a quality player and HAS to score more goals than last year surely ? He had so many good chances. I think he could have a great season.

F1ngers · 12-08-2021 12:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117741947#Comment_117741947

I dropped the ball on Wood alright.

Brought in Richarlison, Dias had to pay for it though.

Brought in Shaw, Chelsea have 4 really tough fixtures in opening 6, will review then as Utds fixtures take a turn too.

Dice75 · 12-08-2021 12:13pm

Preseason form over fixtures and large pricetag FOMO.

Dice75 · 12-08-2021 12:15pm

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Gonna have fun this year. £8.5m for upgrades when we see whats what. Should be all starters and fresh from a break of no Summer football bar keeper.

12-08-2021 12:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742062#Comment_117742062

You must be fairly confident of Richarlison playing this weekend.

if so he’d be right on it having played in the Olympic final last Saturday (if ive got that right) and Southampton could be about to sell their best CB and look a weak team anyway. Everton fans there too. Could be a great GW 1 differential.

F1ngers · 12-08-2021 12:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742128#Comment_117742128

Everton allowed Richarlison to play over the summer(WC qualifiers/Copa/Olympics) on the understanding he came back ready to go GW1.

If DCL is passed fit then Richarlison may be rested, I'll keep an eye out for Benitezs' presser.

skinny90 · 12-08-2021 12:35pm

Thoughts?

3 mill in the bank

Conflicted with Dias or Concelo, on Concelo for now

Iv been switching between Antonio/DCL or Lacazette

On Antonio for now

dr.kenneth noisewater · 12-08-2021 12:36pm

Currently on the below with 1m itb. Really struggling to pick GK's this year, tempted to upgrade to DDG. Might also change to Sanchez and upgrade Veltman to Coufal

Raya/Foster

TAA/Shaw/Tsiimikas/Ayling/Veltman

Salah/Bruno/Barnes/Raphinia/Brownhill

Antonio/Ings/Toney

FantasyFool · 12-08-2021 12:40pm

Currently sitting on this effort. Would appreciate any feedback:

Sanchez (Steele)

Digne TAA Ritchie (Tsimikas Omobamidele)

Salah Greenwood Son Havertz (Gilmour)

Wood Ings Wilson

PARlance · 12-08-2021 2:07pm

First real draft, next to zero research done this year. 24 hours to get my act together but kinda happy with this for now.

I could/should go Havertz to Mount to free up a defensive upgrade?

Any suggestions more than welcome.

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Fitz* · 12-08-2021 2:29pm

https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1425806853821419521

Johnny Evans is targeting a comeback in GW4, along with Vestegaard's impending transfer should mean that the minutes of Amartey should be greatly reduced.

yourdeadwright · 12-08-2021 2:43pm

What the code to join the boards league

Cheese Wagstaff · 12-08-2021 3:14pm

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Think I might be going mad, but I fancy Leeds to score this weekend, hence Shaw on the bench over Rüdiger. This could easily change several times up to deadline. I also fancy Kai to perform after a middling Super Cup final, especially now that Lukaku is definitely unavailable this weekend.

After that, the only dilemma I have left is Mahrez or Barnes? Advice appreciated.

Mr.Prodston · 12-08-2021 3:23pm

Currently on:

Sanchez - Bachmann

Taa - Tsimakas - Shaw - White - Ayling

Salah - Son - Greenwood - Barnes - Brownhill

Ings - Antonio - DCL

0.0 ITB

Obviously have a question over DCL and it feels quite templatey even if I haven't really been paying attention much yet. That's not a bad thing, it's about picking the best team to begin with, the only smart thing to do atm is pick the players you expect to score well... am I even Mr.P anymore??? 😂

Son + DCL could look differently soon, along with other slight variations I guess? Wouldn't mind 0.5ITB either

Fitz* · 12-08-2021 3:37pm

Lukaku not available for GW1.

JPup · 12-08-2021 3:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742100#Comment_117742100

Who's preseason form has impressed you as a matter of interest? I've switched off since the Euros, especially with the Olympics on, so haven't been keeping track.

As a Liverpool fan, I think Klopp has the team in a good place to start well. Away for almost a month together in camp. Very few Liverpool players played any real minutes at the Euros, Copa or Olympics. So should be raring to go.

Muahahaha · 12-08-2021 4:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742189#Comment_117742189

Considering you have 3m in the bank thats a decent team that still has Salah and Bruno as good captaincy options. The 3m will allow you to get to Kane or Lukaku if necessary.

Zaha though can be a frustrating player to own. It seems like it is a feast or a famine with him. I did read he is supposed to have had a good preseason but that aside Palace have some tough opening fixtures under a new manager so its anyones guess as to how it will pan out

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