FPL Price Changes: Four Players Drop in Value as Injury Concerns Mount

There were four price changes in Fantasy Premier League today, with no players rising in value while four experienced drops.

Price Falls ⬇️

Van de Ven Drops to £4.5m

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has fallen to £4.5m following concerns over a knock that gives him a 75% chance of playing. The Dutch centre-back has been a popular budget option with 25.5% ownership, but his recent form has been inconsistent.

Van de Ven's injury status will be closely monitored ahead of Spurs' challenging fixture run. The defender faces Manchester United (home), Newcastle (away), and Arsenal (away) in his next three matches - a particularly difficult set of opponents that could limit his clean sheet potential.

Recent Performance Analysis

In his last three appearances, van de Ven managed just seven points from three games. He played the full 90 minutes against West Ham in a 2-1 defeat, earning no points, before bouncing back with seven points in a 2-2 draw at Burnley. However, he was benched for the recent 2-2 draw with Manchester City, suggesting the knock may already be affecting his availability.

Bruno Guimarães Falls to £7.1m

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães has dropped to £7.1m amid ankle injury concerns that give him a 75% chance of featuring. Despite accumulating 142 points this season, the Brazilian's recent form has been disappointing, contributing to his 15.4% ownership declining.

The midfielder faces a mixed fixture schedule with Brentford (away), Tottenham (home), and Manchester City (away) coming up. While the Brentford match offers potential, the subsequent fixtures against top-six opposition could prove challenging.

Inconsistent Recent Returns

Bruno's last three gameweeks highlight his current struggles. He managed three points in a goalless draw with Wolves but was then benched for Newcastle's 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa. Most concerning was his absence from the squad entirely for the 4-1 loss at Liverpool, suggesting his ankle problem may be more serious than initially thought.

Woltemade Drops to £7.0m

Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade has fallen to £7.0m despite being available for selection. The German striker has struggled for game time recently, with just 10.4% of managers backing him. His zero points total for the season reflects limited opportunities in Eddie Howe's squad.

Woltemade shares the same fixture list as Bruno Guimarães, facing Brentford, Tottenham, and Manchester City. However, his lack of consistent starts makes him a risky proposition regardless of the opposition.

Limited Playing Time Concerns

The striker's recent appearances tell the story of a player on the periphery. He started against Wolves, playing 67 minutes for two points, but has since been reduced to substitute appearances. He managed just 28 minutes against Aston Villa for one point and only 17 minutes in the Liverpool defeat, again earning a single point.

Low Ownership Price Falls

Budget Option Alert

Manchester City defender Alleyne has dropped to £4.2m, though with 0.0% ownership, this change affects virtually no Fantasy Premier League managers. The defender remains a potential enabler option for those seeking the cheapest possible route into City's defence.

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