GK
Janis Blaswich Leipzig 4.5M
Don’t especially like the double Leipzig defence but the keeper options on the Tuesday are awful in general and the only other option I’d consider but can’t fit in or afford is Diego Costa of Porto. Go for Ederson at your own risk!
Samuel Soares Benfica 4M
Benfica’s first choice keeper, quality value could also go for Alex Remiro of Real Sociedad but the opening fixture of Salzburg at home is miles clear.
DEFENDERS
Joao Cancelo Barcelona 6M
A Barca defender is essential. The new Barca full back is always a great pick in any fantasy game for attacking returns. If he doesn’t start against Real Betis I’ll drop him down to Kounde who is also a great pick and a Barca defensive double up is very tempting.
Ben White Arsenal 5.5M
An Arsenal defender is also essential, Saliba is also a great option but I also think White is just as nailed and offers more attacking threat at RB. Links up so well with Saka.
Fran Garcia Real Madrid 4.5M
Real’s starting LB who is nailed for just 4.5 yes please! Crazy bargain and a no brainer. Won’t offer attacking returns but is class for clean sheet potential.
Benjamin Hendrichs Leipzig 4.5M
1 goal and 1 assist so far in 3 games for Leipzig. Great fixture against Young Boys, cheap and huge potential for attacking returns with the obscene amount of goals Leipzig are scoring at the moment.
Adria Pedrosa Sevilla 4M
I’ve searched long and hard for a playing 4M defender and the only other one that temped me was Sergio Reguilon but not nailed and away to Bayern is not ideal. David Carmo is a trap and won’t play at all.
Sevilla have been in shocking form but Lens at home who have also started terribly is as good as it gets for 4M defenders. Marcos Acuna facilitates this who is currently injured so keep an eye on his potential return.
MIDFIELDERS
Bukayo Saka Arsenal 9.5M
Hard to go without starboy despite being 1 mil more expensive than FPL but with Arsenal’s group looking very easy and PSV at home for the first fixture. Most nailed Arsenal attackers and on pens. 2 goals and 1 assist so far in the prem.
Jude Bellingham Real Madrid 7.5M
Mine and I’m sure everybody’s first pick. 7.5M is an absolute steal for the English super talent. Was phenomenal in the group stages last season. 5 goals and 1 assist in his first 4 games. How could you possibly go without him?
Marcus Thuram Inter 6.5M
Not a clue why Thuram is a midfielder but I’m not going to complain. Much like FPL the 6.5 midfield price point is stacked this year in UCL fantasy. 1 goal and 2 assists in his first 3 games. Provides super value in for the on-paper favourites in the group Inter.
Xavi Simon Leipzig 6.5M
Wasn’t expecting a Leipzig triple up but they offer so much value for money. Still very confused as to why PSG loaned Simons out. Gem of a player.
Has picked up from were he left off last season for PSV with 2 goals and 3 assists in 3 games which are ridiculous numbers for a very attacking and exciting Leipzig team. Another bargain.
Joao Neves Benfica 4.5M
A squad filler. Has started 3/4 Liga Portugal games so far so looks relatively nailed although he is keeping Florentino Luis who is a brilliant player and it wouldn’t surprise me if he came back into the team.
On him for now but will look at other options at 4.5 because I am far from convinced that he will start.
ATTACKERS
Erling Haaland Manchester City 11.5M
The man lives and breathes goals. Fully expect him to get multiple goals against Red Star which is a great fixture for City. Pep roulette is the main reason the likes of Alvarez and Foden are not joining him because they have played a lot of prem mins. 6 goals and 1 assist in 4 games is just silly.
Robert Lewandowski Barcelona 10.5M
I have flashbacks to the first game of the last season against Plzen when Lewandowski opened up with a hat-rick and I captained him for that huge haul. Hoping for similar fashion against a similar level of opponent Antwerp. 10.5M isn’t the worst value. 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 so far which is ok.
Harry Kane Bayern Munich 10M
Still feels strange to be typing Bayern with Kane’s name but 10M is a total steal for a player of Kane’s quality with the number of chances Bayern create. Man Utd’s defence is looking ropey at the moment with key players Varane and Shaw both out. Great chance for Kane returns and he will love going up against Utd. 3 goals and 1 assist in 3.
Captain
Haaland/Lewandowski Tuesday
Bellingham Wednesday