Leeds v Tottenham | CotC with Ed Salinger & Ricky Saunders | Planet FPL 2026/27
Summary
This episode features a Leeds United fan and a Tottenham Hotspur fan discussing their teams' recent Premier League performances, highlighting Tottenham's improved tactical cohesion under De Zerbi and Leeds' struggles in the final third. The hosts analyze upcoming fixtures and provide Fantasy Premier League advice, debating whether to prioritize Tottenham defender Van Hecke or Leeds striker Calvert-Lewin based on current form and defensive bonuses.
Topics discussed
Mint Mobile sponsorship read
Introduction and Leeds vs Tottenham preview
Leeds' recent form and away atmosphere
Tactical issues: creativity and key player absences
Team bonding and De Zerbi's tactical approach
Fernandes and Tonali midfield partnership
Praise for Tonali's work rate and value
Tottenham's pressing style and tactical analysis
Season expectations and realistic goals
Leeds' defensive solidity vs attacking weakness
Leeds' lack of creativity and low energy
Tottenham's final third decision-making issues
FPL dilemma: Calvert-Lewin vs Van Hecke
Game outcome predictions and bench options
Mohamedovic vs Van Hecke: Defcon and fixtures
Defender rotation and upcoming away fixtures
Alternative defender picks: Vuscovic and Silva
Long-term defender outlook and fixture difficulty
Bogle vs Mohamedovic: Fantasy value debate
Best back three analysis and injury updates
James Justin's form and injury concerns
Risk of changing Leeds' defensive system
Fan expectations and Bielsa legacy
Defender value: Rodon vs other options
Van Hecke's familiarity with the ground
Archie Gray's role and Pedro Porro's return
Pedro Porro's quality and tactical fit
Gatorade Zero sponsorship read
Porro's fitness and Van Hecke's guaranteed minutes
Robertson's FPL value and clean sheet bonus
Calvert-Lewin's home record and Leeds' form
Captaining Calvert-Lewin vs De Kuiper
Wildcard advice: Which Tottenham attacker?
Why the chosen attacker is the focal point
Attacker goal records and recent form
Injury concerns and emerging talent (Deky)
Midfielder options: Tonali vs others
Tonali's fantasy potential and bonus points
Rodon's role and midfield formula stability
Tonali vs Van Hecke: Starting choice
James Trafford: FPL asset vs weekend performance
Trafford's body language and consistency
Second choice goalkeeper and squad structure
Keeper pairings and asset management
Wilson's role and need for central involvement
Wing options and Okafor's availability
Correct score predictions
Promoting the Tricky Cock podcast
Upcoming episode with Luvin Nya Tanger
Closing remarks and future episode schedule
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