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
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 ❌