FPL Friday: Solutions for injured Lukaku

The Athletic FPL Podcast

The FPL General is here ahead of a Friday deadline for gameweek 9 and the big story this week is Romelu Lukaku's injury, the General explores a range of potential solutions for replacing the Chelsea striker, as well his usual advice on transfers, captaincy and his team reveal.

All that plus these questions answered too:

• Is Lukaku to Vardy the only option or should we look at other options for Lukaku replacements?
• Is it worth dropping Lukaku for a -4 if I've already made my transfers for the GW?
• With Salah being the only in form premium option at the moment, is it viable to have one premium (Salah) and two 'light premiums' (Vardy and Son)?
• Thoughts on Havertz given the Lukaku and Werner injuries?
• Do I stick or twist on Ronaldo?
• Is Aubameyang a worthwhile differential pick as a Lukaku replacement?
• Eight gameweeks in, what are your general thoughts on Grealish as a fantasy asset?
• What are your thoughts on a Leicester forward double up and have your thoughts changed since Daka scored 5 goals this week?
• What about Edouard as a lower price striker option?
• Thoughts on Jiminez as a captaincy punt against leaky Leeds?

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