FPL Pod S4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems
Sep 22, 2025
FPL managers are grappling with underperforming premium players. Discussion includes Cole Palmer's injury woes and its impact on Chelsea. They explore Bruno's consistent value and the debate between Foden and Rinders. The hosts tackle the Salah dilemma versus Haaland for wildcards. Evaluating Watkins' struggles and considering Everton players like Tarkowski and Grealish are also on the table. Plus, insights into Bournemouth's defense and Leeds' budget-friendly picks make for a dynamic strategy session!
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Bench Boost Rollercoaster
- Harry played his Bench Boost in Gameweek 5 and nearly regretted goalkeeper and bench choices after early red card incidents.
- Unexpected Sunday returns (Sinesi assist) salvaged his chip and softened a disappointing week.
Rank Swing After Sunday Games
- Sam nearly gained 1.4 million rank on Saturday but lost it after Sunday’s games swung results and Rinders assisted.
- He lost about 5k in rank due to late Sunday outcomes and defensive returns.
Unpredictable Early Season Patterns
- The league feels unpredictable with very low xG and spread-out returns across players this week.
- That unpredictability is driving many managers toward wildcard and chip use early.