Value marketBuyImmediate
Kinsky and Bart Verbruggen are underpriced goalkeeper options who rotate well together for a Gameweek 1 Bench Boost squad.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly says both are fairly underpriced and rotate really well.
Players/teams: Tottenham Hotspur (Team context), Brighton & Hove Albion (Team context), Antonin Kinsky (Goalkeeper option), Bart Verbruggen (Goalkeeper option)
As my keepers, I've gone for Kinski from Spurs and Bart Verbruggen from Brighton. I think both of them are fairly underpriced, they rotate really well.
Play from 0:03 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextWatchMedium
The creator expects Kinsky to improve under De Zerbi.
Reasoning: This is the creator's stated expectation for Kinsky's performance under the manager.
Players/teams: Tottenham Hotspur (Team context), Antonin Kinsky (Subject)
I'm expecting Kinski to be better under De Zerbi.
Play from 0:11 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextBuyShort
Nico Williams is an attractive attacking defender because he is playing as a wing-back in the Muñoz role and takes corners from one side.
Reasoning: The creator highlights an advanced role and set-piece involvement as the basis for the pick.
Players/teams: Crystal Palace (Team context), Neco Williams (Defender option)
I've got Nico Williams who's very, very attacking. He's playing the Munoz role in that team under Glasner. He's playing as a wing-back and he's taking corners from one side as well.
Play from 0:14 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyShort
Luke Shaw is an underpriced £4.5m defender for Manchester United's good early-season fixtures.
Reasoning: The creator directly links Shaw's price and United's start to the season to the selection.
Players/teams: Manchester United (Team context), Luke Shaw (Defender option)
I've gone for Luke Shaw because United have a good start to the season and I think he's underpriced at 4.5 million.
Play from 0:22 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyMedium
Joe Rodon is a £4.5m option with good Leeds fixtures, defensive contribution potential and set-piece potential.
Reasoning: The creator cites Leeds' fixtures, defensive contribution potential and set pieces as reasons for selecting Rodon.
Players/teams: Joe Rodon (Defender option), Leeds United (Team context)
I also have Rodon at 4.5 million. Leeds United have some good fixtures throughout the season. He's got some defcon potential as well as some set piece potential.
Play from 0:27 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityWatchImmediate
Kristoffer Ajer could become a Brentford starter because a starting centre-back is injured, while offering defensive contribution potential at £4.5m.
Reasoning: The creator identifies a possible route into the first team and a potential points source at the price.
Players/teams: Kristoffer Ajer (Defender option), Brentford (Team context)
My rotating defender is Ajer from Brentford. He might sneak in in the first team because one of the starting center-backs is injured. At 4.5 million, he offers some very decent defcon potential.
Play from 0:33 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Transfer decisionBuyImmediate
Leif Davis is a £4.0m attacking defender suitable for Gameweek 1 only in this draft.
Reasoning: The creator says Davis was playing very attacking, then explicitly limits his intended use to Gameweek 1.
Players/teams: Ipswich Town (Team context), Leif Davis (Gameweek 1 defender)
As my 4.0 million defender, I've gone for Leif Davis who was playing very, very attacking and braced in the recent pre-season friendly for Ipswich Town as well. I only need him Gameweek 1 and I'm not going to be needing him after that.
Play from 0:41 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyShort
A Manchester United midfield double-up is attractive because the team plays Hull and Ipswich early in the season.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly gives those fixtures as the reason for doubling up on Manchester United midfielders.
Players/teams: Manchester United (Team context), Ipswich Town (Opponent), Hull City (Opponent)
I've gone for a double-up from Manchester United because they play Hull and Ipswich two games of the season.
Play from 0:51 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextBuySeasonal
Bruno Fernandes is a strong Manchester United pick because of penalties, reliable minutes and multiple routes to points.
Reasoning: The creator describes Fernandes as a minutes monster with penalty duties and multiple scoring routes.
Players/teams: Bruno Fernandes (Midfield option), Manchester United (Team context)
I've gone for Bruno Fernandes, you don't need to talk about him much on penalties, minutes monster, multiple routes to points.
Play from 0:57 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Form underlyingBuyShort
Bryan Mbeumo is a short-term Manchester United midfield option due to his rest, sharp pre-season form and possible striker role while Sesko gains fitness.
Reasoning: The creator cites Mbeumo's summer rest, pre-season performances and a possible forward position as the rationale.
Players/teams: Manchester United (Team context), Bryan Mbeumo (Midfield option), Benjamin Sesko (Minutes context)
I've gone for Bryan Mbeumo as well who's got a full summer off. He's looking really, really sharp in pre-season and has been scoring. He might be starting as a striker for Manchester United as Sesko finds his way into fitness.
Play from 1:01 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyShort
A Liverpool midfield double-up is attractive because Liverpool have very nice opening fixtures.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly cites the opening fixture run as the reason for doubling up.
Players/teams: Liverpool (Team context)
I've also gone for a double-up for the Liverpool midfield who've got some very nice fixtures to start the season.
Play from 1:10 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextBuyMedium
The player referred to as Wards is a Liverpool midfield option expected to benefit from a developing relationship with Isak and a front-two role.
Reasoning: The creator directly links the selection to the player's relationship with Isak and his position in a front two.
Players/teams: Alexander Isak (Attacking partner), Liverpool (Team context), Wards (Midfield option)
I've gone for Wards who's developing a nice relationship with Isak and he's playing in a front two for Liverpool. I'm expecting him to have a good second season.
Play from 1:14 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Role team contextBuyMedium
Dominik Szoboszlai offers multiple routes to points through defensive contributions, set pieces and a possible penalty role.
Reasoning: The creator names each of these potential scoring routes as justification for selecting Szoboszlai.
Players/teams: Dominik Szoboszlai (Midfield option), Liverpool (Team context)
I've also gone for Szoboszlai because he's got multiple routes to points. He's got defcon potential, he's great on set pieces. He might be taking penalties as well.
Play from 1:20 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗FixturesBuyImmediate
The player referred to as Gomez is included for Gameweek 1 Bench Boost because Brighton host Aston Villa.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly says the fixture is the reason he needs this player for the Bench Boost.
Players/teams: Simon Adingra (Bench boost option), Brighton & Hove Albion (Team context), Aston Villa (Opponent)
I've also gone for Gomez from Brighton because they play Aston Villa at home in Gameweek 1 and I need him for my bench boost.
Play from 1:29 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗CaptaincyBuyImmediate
Erling Haaland should be retained or selected because the creator views him as a fast starter, unless his Community Shield minutes are significantly reduced.
Reasoning: The creator cites Haaland's early-season scoring expectation and makes reduced Community Shield minutes the key condition for avoiding him.
Players/teams: Erling Haaland (Forward option)
I've gone for Erling Haaland who's always a fast starter. He scores six to eight, nine goals in the first four or five games of the season and I don't think I want to go against him unless his minutes are very reduced in the Community Shield.
Play from 1:33 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Value marketBuyMedium
João Pedro is one of the most underpriced players in the league despite tough opening fixtures, with the creator expecting strong minutes and a good season at £7.5m.
Reasoning: The creator acknowledges the difficult fixtures but prioritizes João Pedro's perceived value and expected minutes.
Players/teams: João Pedro (Forward option), Chelsea (Team context)
I've also gone for Joao Pedro who I think is one of the most underpriced players in the league. Yes, he's got some tough fixtures at the start of the season but I think he's a minutes monster and at 7.5 million for Chelsea, I'm expecting a good season for him.
Play from 1:45 · 5 seconds before evidence ↗Minutes availabilityBuyMedium
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is viewed as a nailed £6.0m forward with penalty duties and strong minutes potential.
Reasoning: The creator explicitly describes Calvert-Lewin as a minutes monster, nailed and on penalties.
Players/teams: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Forward option)
I've also gone for Dominic Calvert-Lewin because at 6 million, I think he's a minutes monster. I think he's nailed, he's on penalties as well.
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