The FPL Pod team discusses the challenges of GW21, including Son and Salah replacements. They analyze the impact of flags and injuries, wildcard usage, and availability of players like De Bruyne. The search for replacements for Son and Salah in FPL is difficult, with options like DeBrona and Jota considered. Doubling up on Brighton players is also discussed.
Bukayo Saka and Pascal Gross are solid captaincy options for game week 21.
Phil Foden and Diogo Jota are potential replacements for Salah and Son, offering good attacking returns.
Lyle Foster could be a potential differential pick for Burnley, showing good form in his last three matches.
Deep dives
Saka and Gross stand out as captaincy options in game week 21
Bukayo Saka and Pascal Gross offer solid captaincy options for game week 21, with both players having good fixtures and showing good form.
Foden and Jota provide appealing replacements for Salah and Son
Phil Foden and Diogo Jota are potential replacements for Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min, offering good attacking returns and the potential for differential points.
Lyle Foster could be a potential differential pick
Lyle Foster, who plays for Burnley, could be a potential differential pick as he returns from suspension and has shown good form with goals and assists in his last three matches.
Consider double-up on Brighton players with good fixtures
Considering double-up on Brighton players, such as Pascal Gross and Dan Burn, could be a viable strategy as Brighton have favorable fixtures in the coming weeks.
Vice-captain pick: Cole Palmer for second game week
Considering selecting Cole Palmer as vice-captain for the second game week if he is not selected as captain, as it offers more information and certainty on his playing time.