S7 Ep30: FPL Pod: Avoiding Traitors to find FPL faithfuls
Jan 23, 2025
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The team discusses the trustworthiness of players and the need to banish underperformers. They highlight Liverpool’s assets for an upcoming Double Gameweek and debate the viability of investing in Manchester City. Strategies for a triple-up on Liverpool and a double Arsenal defense are explored. The conversation also covers the best forward line-ups and key captaincy choices. Expect humorous anecdotes as they navigate their recent challenges in Fantasy Premier League management!
Identifying reliable Liverpool players before the upcoming fixtures is crucial for maximizing point potential in FPL.
Injuries significantly impact team strategies, requiring managers to react quickly and make informed transfers based on player fitness updates.
Investing in differentials like Mateta can potentially offer substantial returns compared to safer options from top-performing teams.
Deep dives
FPL Strategy for Upcoming Game Weeks
Managers are encouraged to focus on strategy as they prepare for the upcoming double game weeks in Fantasy Premier League (FPL). Specifically, the discussion highlights the importance of making informed decisions about player transfers, especially for teams with players who are underperforming. For instance, the dilemma of whether to retain players who have contributed positively in earlier game weeks or to let go of them in favor of potentially better options is emphasized. This strategic approach is pivotal for FPL managers who are looking to maximize their point potential leading up to critical fixtures.
Liverpool's Performance and Player Selection
Liverpool's players are under scrutiny as managers contemplate how to best invest in their lineup ahead of upcoming fixtures. The podcast highlights the uncertainty surrounding players such as Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz, particularly considering their recent performances and injury statuses. It stresses that while Mo Salah is a no-brainer for captaincy due to his consistent scoring, the rest of the Liverpool squad presents a risk-reward scenario for potential transfers. With fixtures against Ipswich and Bournemouth, the podcast suggests carefully analyzing which Liverpool assets to include or exclude from managers' squads.
Injury Concerns and Transfer Decisions
Injuries are a recurring theme among managers who are grappling with changes in their teams due to player fitness issues. The speakers share their personal experiences with injuries impacting their lineups, illustrating the frustration managers feel when forced to make last-minute transfers based on players' fitness updates. For example, the injury to Solanke prompted some managers to look for alternatives like Mateta, highlighting the reactive nature of FPL decision-making. This ongoing struggle with injuries not only affects individual player performances but can also influence overall team strategies for upcoming matches.
Differential Players to Watch
The podcast underscores the importance of identifying differentials—players with low ownership percentages who could provide significant returns. Mateta emerges as a key target, with his recent form proving beneficial for managers willing to invest for the double game week. His ability to score and assist, combined with favorable fixtures ahead, makes him a strong consideration for players looking to differentiate from the crowd. The hosts suggest weighing the investment in differentials against the safer options from top-performing teams.
Captaincy Choices Amidst Uncertainty
Choosing the right captain is critical, especially in a game week filled with potential uncertainties. With Mo Salah being a standout option for captaincy due to his consistent performance, the podcast also explores other contenders like Isak and Mateta, who could emerge as viable alternatives. The hosts emphasize the need to evaluate current form and fixture difficulty when selecting a captain, as this can dramatically influence a manager's success in accumulating points. The consensus remains that solid captaincy decisions can vastly improve overall rankings in FPL.
Who can you trust 100% to supply returns? Are their players that need banishing from your side? 🤝🤷
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look to uncloak the best Liverpool assets ahead of a big Double Gameweek, as well as discussing if it’s worth investing in Man City.
LISTEN 👇
* Liverpool triple-up (13m 24s)
* Double Arsenal defence (22m 43s)
* Best forward line-up (32m 53s)
* Man City conundrum (35m 53s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 12s)
* Transfers and captains (45m 34s)
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