Summer arrival Mohamed Salah may have dominated the Fantasy scene on Merseyside, but the Egyptian is not the only player to have enjoyed a sterling season under Jurgen Klopp.
Roberto Firmino has been near metronomic in his consistency throughout the campaign, dispelling any notion that a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) re-classification (from midfielder to forward) would negatively impact his value.
Indeed, in his first year as an FPL striker, the Brazilian currently ranks third in overall points – a mere four points behind Fantasy royalty, Sergio Aguero.
Firmino’s Premier League track record is a formidable one, having recorded double-digit goals in every one of his Premier League campaigns to date. This year, however, the Liverpool attacker has elevated his goal threat to another level: a total of 14 strikes is already a career high, and his strike rate sits at an all-time peak.
Even so, we now found Firmino suffering heavy sales with managers now distracted by Double Gameweek striker options. The Brazilian is the most transferred out player ahead of Gameweek 33, with over 61,000 already disposing of his services.
Does Firmino’s form justify that exodus or is there a risk that he could immediately punish his doubters? Our latest Monitor article examines the data to assess the outlook.
6 years, 1 month ago"Salahdios" revised plan - Keeping him on WC for GW33, but leaving money itb (1.1m) to potentially do Salah to Sanchez GW34.
Reasoning: if you eliminate the DGWs where Salah only has a SGW (34 and 37), are FHing 35 and could FT him in for 38, you are effectively only losing him as a captaincy option for one game (GW36). Obviously GW36 (STO) looks mint, but so does Kane (WAT).
If a pressing transfer is needed for GW34, or if I bottle it, I can use the 1.1m itb elsewhere..........
Go on - slate me 🙂