Foden's Essential Status and Rotation Risks in FPL

Key Quotes

"it's getting to the point now where it's harder and harder to justify keeping hold of him in our fpl squads it's not to say he's an absolute must sell because i'm sure he's going to continue to start he always gets chances eventually the goals will come he's first choice penalty taker etcetera he's playing for a good team but at 8 million you don't want a player to be getting subbed off around the 60th minute"

The speaker, Andy, argues that Jean Philippe Mateta is becoming difficult to justify keeping in Fantasy Premier League squads. Andy highlights that Mateta's tendency to be substituted around the 60th minute, despite being a first-choice penalty taker for a good team, is a concern for an 8 million player. This suggests that while Mateta may continue to start, his actual playing time and potential for points might be limited.

"i might be wearing a christmas jumper but as a non phil foden owner i pretty much have zero christmas cheer at the moment it's been absolutely brutal the last two game weeks and i only say last two because at least i owned him on free hit 13 he's 8 5 million he's probably going to go up in price over the next couple of nights"

Andy expresses significant frustration as a non-owner of Phil Foden, indicating that Foden's recent performances have been crucial and that missing out has been "brutal." Andy points out Foden's rising price and consistent attacking returns, suggesting that Foden is a highly sought-after player whose value is increasing rapidly. This implies that Foden is a key player whose form is significantly impacting Fantasy Premier League managers.

"my general thoughts on him are i think he's a reasonably solid pick in fpl but i'm probably not going to go for him anytime soon myself like the next three fixtures sunderland away chelsea at home man united away they're okay each one individually if you had to play him it's not a problem but they don't scream come and target me"

Andy discusses Bruno Guimarães, acknowledging him as a "reasonably solid pick" in Fantasy Premier League. However, Andy states a personal reluctance to acquire him soon, citing the upcoming fixtures against Sunderland, Chelsea, and Manchester United as "okay" but not compelling enough to warrant an immediate transfer. This suggests that while Guimarães is a dependable player, his immediate fixture schedule does not present a strong case for acquisition.

"calafuri is suspended for game week 16 so obviously don't buy him this week if you're an owner super frustrating to lose him for such a good fixture i think if you can cover him this week there is an argument to be made just to keep hold of him because an arsenal defender longer term still doesn't look that bad"

Andy advises against purchasing Calafuri for Gameweek 16 due to his suspension, calling it "super frustrating" given the favorable fixture. Andy suggests that for owners, there's a case to be made for keeping Calafuri long-term, as Arsenal's defensive fixtures are considered good beyond this immediate gameweek. This indicates that Calafuri's temporary absence is a tactical consideration, but his underlying value as an Arsenal defender remains.

"saka was subbed on 78 minutes i know a lot of people are looking to buy saka this week and i think it's absolutely reasonable it's wolves at home you could argue he's the best captain for um game week 16 i i do think though we should be a bit worried about his minutes over christmas"

Andy notes that Bukayo Saka was substituted in the 78th minute, acknowledging his popularity and potential as a captaincy choice for the upcoming gameweek against Wolves. However, Andy expresses concern about Saka's minutes during the Christmas period, suggesting that while he is a good option now, his playing time might be managed. This implies that Saka's current form and fixtures are attractive, but potential rotation could be a factor to consider in the near future.

"i want to captain saka fernandez going absolutely nowhere kulu bournemouth at home as well mente liverpool away which is not great but it is sunderland at home in game week 17 jewsbury hall chelsea away obviously he's not going anywhere for me because the fixtures are good then haaland palace away and thiago leads at home"

Andy outlines his current midfield selections for his Fantasy Premier League team, stating his intention to captain Saka, that Bruno Fernandes is a permanent fixture, and that Kulusevski, Ment, and McGreggor are also in the lineup. Andy highlights that while Ment's fixture against Liverpool is unfavorable, his subsequent fixture against Sunderland is good, and that he plans to keep McGreggor due to favorable upcoming games. This demonstrates Andy's current midfield strategy, balancing immediate form with future fixture potential.