On a wintry weekend, you can do so many things — read a book from your stockpile, flip through some sports magazine, binge watch the latest drop on Apple TV or go play some cricket or badminton.
But for FPL managers, this is a deadline rush. And any new update on an asset’s injury is enough to drive them crazy.
They immediately turn the panic mode on their mobile and check for potential replacements. In all likelihood, FPL managers hate injury news more than the respective managers.
However, it is what it is. Cole Palmer(£11.4m), who saw a record jump in his FPL price this season and has done enough to justify it, is now doubtful for gameweek 22.
Palmer was growing in popularity, as a viable alternative to Salah for the armband. Last gameweek, when top captain-pick Salah blanked against Forest, Palmer secured 10 pts against Bournemouth at home.
The former Manchester City academy graduate, had a plum fixture at home against out-of-form Wolves in GW22. But now there is a shadow of doubt over his availability in this battle at Stamford Bridge.
In his pre-match press conference, Chelsea gaffer Enzo Maresca has let us know that Cole got injured in the Bournemouth match itself. He stressed on the importance of Palmer in the squad and the effect he has on the team during a match.
It was learnt that Palmer didn’t train in the last practice session and there are serious doubts over his participation in the upcoming tie against Wolves. Therefore, it leaves 69% of the FPL managers in trouble, who own him in the fantasy football game. Let’s have a look at his last-minute replacement, in case you opt to sub or transfer him out.
Anthony Gordon(£7.7m)
Gordon has smashed 44 pts in the last six gameweeks and he will be up against Bournemouth at home. With an ownership around 25% in FPL, he is one of the most transferred-in players before gameweek 22.
Gordon seems to be your best bet to replace Palmer in GW22.
