Gameweek 19 proved to be a frustrating setback, with poor returns undoing much of the momentum built over previous weeks. Despite sound planning, key players failed to deliver, leaving the squad well below the gameweek average for a second straight round. With limited flexibility heading into Gameweek 20, every decision now carries extra weight. A […]
Gameweek 19 proved to be a frustrating setback, with poor returns undoing much of the momentum built over previous weeks.
Despite sound planning, key players failed to deliver, leaving the squad well below the gameweek average for a second straight round.
With limited flexibility heading into Gameweek 20, every decision now carries extra weight.
A single free transfer forces a cautious approach, while the temptation of a points hit looms large.
Gameweek 19 Review
Gameweek 19 was a terrible one for me, as almost nothing went according to plan. The last two gameweeks have been particularly damaging, with most of my players failing to deliver any return.
Falling below the gameweek average in back-to-back weeks has almost undone the strong run I enjoyed, where I finished above average in six consecutive gameweeks.
In goal, my two goalkeepers faced each other, and I expected both to concede. I opted for Petrovic in the hope of extra save points, but that gamble failed to pay off.
None of my defenders returned, with Diogo Dalot proving the most painful omission, as I was confident Manchester United would keep a clean sheet against Wolves.
Antoine Semenyo was the lone bright spot in midfield thanks to his assist against Chelsea.
Hugo Ekitiké was another player I had earmarked as a near certainty for returns, given his form and Leeds’ defensive instability, but he failed to deliver.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin only appeared as a second-half substitute and had a goal ruled out, while Erling Haaland missed a big chance against Sunderland.
Ultimately, I finished the gameweek with just one player delivering any return.
Gameweek 20 Planning
There is very little I can do heading into Gameweek 20, as I only have one free transfer available.
Ideally, I would have liked to freshen up the squad with new faces such as Mukiele, Roefs, or Gabriel Magalhães. However, I’ve only been able to bring in Leandro Trossard to replace Eberechi Eze.
Eze appears to have fallen down the pecking order since Martin Ødegaard’s return from injury, making the switch necessary.
I am still considering taking a -4 hit to bring in Gabriel, but that decision will be made closer to the deadline to allow time for late injury updates.
If I do opt for the hit, Marcos Senesi would make way, given Bournemouth’s poor defensive form and failure to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches.
Robert Sánchez will start in goal despite facing Manchester City’s star-studded attack. I believe he has a better chance of keeping a clean sheet than Petrovic, who faces Arsenal this gameweek.
Dalot, Piero Hincapié, and Michael Keane currently form my back three, with David Moyes confirming in Friday’s press conference that Keane has a chance of returning.
Trossard joins Morgan Rogers, Phil Foden, and Antoine Semenyo in midfield.
All four are capable of producing decisive moments on their day, which gives me some optimism heading into the gameweek.
Up front, my attacking line remains unchanged as I look to finally see returns match expectations.
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