Alex Kite

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @Jdodjd193489 Haha, yeah that is very true actually. I am considering Sane over Musiala to spice things up a little and not go with all template picks.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @Jdodjd193489 Interstingly we have Raphinha more like to score or assist then Sabitzer in MD1. Not sure I agree with that, but again it is close so prefer going with Raphinha from the start.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @Jdodjd193489 I work for a bookmakers and we have Germany at 65% to win vs Ivory Coast & Brazil at 62% to win vs Morocco, so it is close. Also Sabitzer might be facing far weaker opposition than Raphinha in MD1, but he far plays for a far weaker team.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @FPL_TomHadley Then Haaland & Karl —> Valencia & Vini/Olise/Yamal in MD2 for no hit.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @FPL_TomHadley If it is likely Karl will start against Curacao, are you tempted by him? Yes, he will not play 90 minutes but you can argue the same for Wirtz and especially Musiala. The 3.2 saved from Karl instead of Musiala enables me to have Vini Jr/Olise/Yamal instead of Rodriguez in MD1.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @FPL_TomHadley I did have Raum, but switched to Kimmich as he is 100% nailed and on set pieces.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@FPL_TomHadley @eytexi Yeah I think a hit is the only way to get a really stacked midfield for MD2. You want to have 2 Germany attackers against Curacao, and with Havertz possibly a doubt to start that only leaves Wirtz and Musiala. -3 does make it slightly more tempting.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi @FPL_TomHadley Ahh yes of course that would be a -4, I was not thinking clearly. Plan aborted as definitely not taking a hit.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@FPL_TomHadley @eytexi Yes exactly my plan as Haaland —> Valencia and Musiala & Wirtz —> 2 of Yamal/Olise/Vini Jr.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@HammarstMelvin Yes I 100% agree, has to be a HamKam forward + 2 of Hogh/TLO/Christiansen. I was considering selling Hogh but he has been doing so well recently that I think he has to stay. He has the potential to haul in any given match.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi Yes very good points and lots to think about. Going to see how easy it is to fit Tripic, Hogh, PO, Sjovold, Haugen & Evjen all in one team haha. Thanks for the advice again!

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi I keep going back to the xMins, but do you think they are good enough for Evjen? Could easily see a benching in the DGWs. I think he is too big a risk.

If you have 2 FTs and we get 5 next week, don’t they both need to be used this week? So Evjen in two moves could make sense.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi So no concerns over Haugen’s xMins? Just that he got subbed pre 60 mins a few weeks ago which was frustrating. Interesting what you say about Molde. I thought Breivik was the standout pick to replace Karlsbakk. He has not done anything recently but Molde have a nice fixture run.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi For GW11 I might have a similar decision as you to make. I have 2FTs, 0.1 itb. Warneryd -> Molde DEF is locked and my 2nd FT will be Karlsbakk -> Breivik OR Haugen -> Bjortuft. I would rather keep Karlsbakk then Haugen but Breivik a better buy then Bjortuft, so a tough choice.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi I was 0.1m short of being able to afford him, so went with Tenho in the end. Just seen that I am 9 points behind you in the standings. I need a big week from Besera and Haka, with Bjerkbo blanking haha.

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi Yeah great call from you. I regret getting a DIF defender on the WC now, but at least I did not get Lien or captain Hegland. Hopefully they improve soon!

[Alex Kite @AlexKite314]

@eytexi I did go for Besera (K) & Rosenqvist in the end with no Lien, so a complete u-turn 😅. Thanks for the advice! And a great start for you with no DIF players!