On an almost-weekly basis, Santi Cazorla records stand-out Opta statistics without producing Fantasy returns. The Spaniard’s role in “the hole” for Arsenal affords him plenty time to wreak havoc in the final third but with a single goal in his last four Gameweeks and without an assist in his last six, many Fantasy managers are starting to jump ship.
There is no doubt Cazorla is a wonderful talent but when mid-price alternatives such as Marouane Fellaini and Kevin Nolan have bettered his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) score from similar roles for Everton and West Ham respectively, and James Morrison is just a single point behind the former Malaga man, Cazorla’s price tag weighs heavy on our budgets. In this latest article for Members, we compare his performances over the past four Gameweeks to his opening seven appearances, while also taking a look at Cazorla’s home and way displays over the course of the season so far.
Since returning from international duty in Gameweek 8, there’s been a definite drop in Cazorla’s statistics. Earlier this month, Arsene Wenger admitted fatigue has played a part in the playmaker’s performances – bearing in mind Spain face a long-haul flight home from Panama after this evening’s late kick-off, the Gunners boss has a potential headache prior to Saturday lunchtime’s north London derby:
“Cazorla played 17 games since the start of the season and 17 games of complete intensity and therefore of course he’s a little bit less fresh at the moment.”
11 years, 5 months agoHellas! Here it comes: One of the smaller problems, I'd imagine but nevertheless, one to consider for the people (I hope): My team: jussi,bego rafael,baines,cuellar,nelesen,clyne pienaar,michu,benArfa,Mata,Sterling Tevez,Berbatov,RVP
1. question whom to bench from Sterling (vs Wigan - h), Michu (vs N'castle - a), Pienaar (vs Reading - a)?
2. I still have my WC (and obviously wont play it now) and I have 2 FT, but 0.0 in the bank. Can't do a jussi to Tremmel, Pienaar to Fellaini since a 0.1 rise and I didn't like, since I fancy, giving the south African one more chance and like my jussi, bego rotation (Vorm might be coming back soon enough as well and I surely wont be going with Gazzaniga).
But I might have top do Pienaar to Fellaini, if the latter continues and I think I'll need Bale pretty soon.
I'd get rid of Tevez but only for Jelavic or Ba. Should I lose Michu - no, i guess not. HBA..maybe (especcialy if I considerd Ba).....
SO.. Pros--tell me what to do..
also thought of a poor man's straight Clyne out, Davies in..