Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens join Ian Irving on this episode to discuss upcoming Blank and Double Gameweeks, the ongoing Salah situation, and the fan club for Darwin and Jota. They also talk about strategies for dealing with players from Manchester City, KDB and Harlan's potential return in FPL, analyzing player injuries and team building options, the impact of a manager's departure on a football club, and their fantasy Premier League picks and captain choices.
Choosing a captain for Gameweek 22 is challenging due to multiple options and uncertainty surrounding player availability and form.
Liverpool players motivated by Jurgen Klopp's departure and upcoming fixtures against Brentford and Crystal Palace make them appealing captaincy considerations.
Manchester City players like Phil Foden and Ferran Torres are potential captaincy choices, but uncertainty surrounding the availability of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland adds risk.
Deep dives
Captaincy options are split
Choosing a captain for Gameweek 22 is proving to be difficult as there are multiple options and no clear standout choice. Players like Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Kevin De Bruyne are being considered, but there is uncertainty surrounding their availability and form. James Madison and Mohamed Kudos are also being mentioned as potential differentials for the armband.
Liverpool assets may be worth considering
With Jurgen Klopp announcing his departure, Liverpool players may be motivated to perform at their best. James Jogo and Diogo Jota are standouts with their recent strong performances and potential for attacking returns. Liverpool's upcoming fixtures against Brentford and Crystal Palace make their assets appealing for captaincy consideration.
Manchester City options are popular
Manchester City players, such as Phil Foden and Ferran Torres, are also being considered for the captaincy due to their team's favorable fixture against Burnley. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the availability of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, making them riskier choices.
Other options are being considered
Other potential captaincy options mentioned include Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Mohamed Kudus of West Ham. These differential choices offer potential for points, but come with some risk. Ultimately, the choice of captain will depend on individual teams and their respective players.
No clear consensus on the best captain choice
Overall, there is no clear consensus on the best captain choice for Gameweek 22. With multiple options and no standout choice, FPL managers will have to carefully consider their team composition, fixture difficulty, and potential for returns in order to make an informed decision.