In this thread, we analyse the 3 most inform/hyped players of the gameweek, with each of us providing a verdict on whether to ‘buy’ or ‘avoid’ each player
DCL was once again impressive this week. With a npxG of 1.5 and 4 SoT, plus also missing a big chance, he was very unlucky not to score 1-2 more goals v Leeds.
To many people’s surprise, DCL also stepped up to take a penalty which only adds to his appeal.
Everton are set up in a way that is built around DCL scoring goals, with Rafa Benitez openly admitting that.
As we can see from his heat map, he is continuing as a poacher that brought him many goals last season under Ancelotti, with Richarlison playing behind him in support
The next 4 fixtures are also quite promising for Everton, with Brighton, Burnley and Norwich in the next 4.
Livramento now has 2/2 starts, with two solid performances. With the tactical change in the second half, Livramento moved into a much more attacking role from RB to RWB. He also made a few promising forward runs beyond the strikers 👀
Something also to note was that KWP was subbed on very late at LWB, with Livramento remaining on the pitch for the full 90 mins.
And for Hasenhuttl to start him ahead of KWP in such a big game, it’s a positive sign for Livramento.
He also earned himself a POTM performance 👀
Soton have mixed fixtures in the next 4, but the main focus should be gaining a playing & attacking 4.0m defender to replace Tsimikas. With Duffy in danger to losing his spot to Veltman, Livramento could be the standout option
Pros ✅
• £3m less than counterpart
• Strong attacking potential - 3 assists in pre-season
• On some set pieces
• Good starting fixtures (nor, BUR, CHE)
Cons ❌
• Milner can also play LB
• Blocks third Liverpool slot
• Robbo expected back GW3/4 the earliest
Amartey 🔵
Pros ✅
• Leicester currently have no other fit CBs
• Impressed v City in the community shield
• Good starting fixtures (WOL, whu, nor)
Cons ❌
• Leicester in the market for a new CB
• Evans expected back around GW4 at the earliest
• No attacking threat
• United’s 443 isn’t hindering Bruno from getting forward ✅
• Greenwood starting and scoring from RW then shifting to no.9 when Martial went off 🔥
• Everton defence in absolute shambles 🗑
• DCL out with a knock ⚠️
• Townsend (5.5) on set pieces 🤔
🐺Wolves 0-1 Celta Vigo
• Lage struggling to find a system that works for Wolves 😕
• Gibbs-White (4.5) benched ❌ - but subbed on after Traore’s poor performance 👀
• Ait-Nouri (4.5) also benched for Marcal ❌
• Hoever (4.0) starts but Semedo expected back for GW1 ❌