As the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) community reels from the suspension of Newcastle's popular defender Kieran Trippier, managers are scrambling to find the best replacements. Owned by a staggering 50.2% of teams, Trippier's absence until December 23rd means he will miss a home game against Fulham. Some FPL managers are acting swiftly to fill the void left by the set-piece specialist.
In the quest to find the ideal substitute, we delve into the stats of potential replacements over the last five gameweeks. The table below presents a detailed comparison of these players, considering various metrics such as expected assists (xA), expected clean sheets (xCS), and bonus points potential.
| Player Name | Team | Cost (£m) | Points (Last 5 GWs) | xA | xCS | Goals | Clean Sheets | Bonus Points | Selected By (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | 6.1 | 25 | 0.0 | 1.07 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Pau Torres | Aston Villa | 4.6 | 22 | 0.15 | 1.28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Ben White | Arsenal | 5.6 | 8 | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Oleksandr Zinchenko | Arsenal | 5.2 | 26 | 0.7 | 1.62 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12.9 |
| Thiago Silva | Chelsea | 5.0 | 9 | 0.0 | 0.57 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.6 |
| Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa | 4.5 | 18 | 0.02 | 1.31 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 |
| William Saliba | Arsenal | 5.5 | 19 | 0.0 | 1.82 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35.2 |
| Pedro Porro | Spurs | 5.3 | 20 | 2.17 | 0.86 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14.7 |
| Fabian Schär | Newcastle | 5.3 | 10 | 0.01 | 1.31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Marcos Senesi | Bournemouth | 4.3 | 36 | 0.21 | 2.15 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1.0 |
Elite managers in the top 100k are favoring Senesi and Pedro Porro as replacements, indicating a trend towards players with a balance of defensive solidity and attacking returns.
Considering player cost and a wide range of statistics, here are three final recommendations:
Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) - £4.3m - Next Fixtures: Luton (H), Nott'm Forest (A), Fulham (H), Spurs (A), Liverpool (H) - Projected Points: 3.7, 2.8, 2.9, 1.6, 2.1 - The budget-friendly Senesi offers great value, with three clean sheets and two goals in the last five gameweeks. His low cost allows for funds to be allocated elsewhere in your squad.
Pedro Porro (Spurs) - £5.3m - Next Fixtures: Nott'm Forest (A), Everton (H), Brighton (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) - Projected Points: 3.8, 4.2, 2.3, 4.0, 2.8 - Porro's attacking prowess, evidenced by his five big chances created and four bonus points, makes him a standout candidate for those seeking offensive returns from their defenders.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal) - £5.2m - Next Fixtures: Brighton (H), Liverpool (A), West Ham (H), Fulham (A), Crystal Palace (H) - Projected Points: 3.5, 2.3, 4.1, 3.4, 4.7 - Zinchenko's role in a high-flying Arsenal side, combined with his potential for clean sheets and bonus points, presents a solid case for his inclusion in FPL squads.
When selecting a replacement, always consider upcoming fixtures and the likelihood of both defensive and attacking returns. With the right strategic moves, you can navigate Trippier's suspension without losing ground in your FPL league.
This is an autogenerated article using Fantasy Football Fix artificial intelligence. If you notice an error, please let us know so we can improve the machine learning process. Email: tom@fantasyfootballfix.com
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