With the next Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline on the way, we’re hearing from our panel of guest writers.
Here, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman discusses his Gameweek 4 team and transfer.
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THE SEASON SO FAR
It’s been a tough start to the season.
It’s still early days, of course, but everyone wants to do well, and picking up only 24 points in Gameweek 3 was far from ideal.
Injuries have been a recurring theme so far.
Cole Palmer (£10.4m), Bukayo Saka (£9.8m), Matheus Cunha (£8.0m), Georginio Rutter (£5.9m) and Jorgen Strand Larsen (£5.9m) have all picked up injuries of some description, some more serious than others, so I’ve naturally considered a Wildcard.
Based on the feedback from my recent team reveal video, it appears most would have already pushed the button!
However, I actually think it’s a tricky time to Wildcard based on the fixtures, plus the fact I’m still trying to work so many teams out.
My club, Aston Villa, is a prime example. We’ve been terrible so far, so if I Wildcard, I’d naturally take out Ezri Konsa (£4.5m), Youri Tielemans (£5.9m) and Ollie Watkins (£8.9m).
But past experience tells me they’ll turn it around, particularly with Everton, Sunderland, Fulham and Burnley up next.
The danger is that I sit on them too long and fall further behind, but if I truly believe Harvey Elliott (£5.4m) is the missing ingredient, why take them out now, just before their good run of fixtures?
When you Wildcard, there is a natural inclination to completely transform your squad.
You might not agree, but I’m not totally convinced my team requires a significant overhaul this week. I need a Cunha replacement, of course, but I can achieve that with a free transfer.
GAMEWEEK 4 TRANSFER