Manchester United star Marcus Rashford will be out of action for a few games due to an injury against Everton. It’s time for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers to find a replacement option for their teams. But with so many choices, which player should you pick? Let’s take a closer look.
Free Hit or No Free Hit
The first thing to consider is your chip strategy. Managers using the Free Hit chip in Gameweek 32 can target teams without matches that weekend due to the FA Cup semifinals. On the other hand, those without the chip available should focus on inform sides who have favourable fixtures in Blank Gameweek 32.
High End Options
One of the high-end options is Mohamed Salah. Liverpool has easy fixtures remaining this season, and Salah is a consistent scorer with multiple double-digit returns this season.
Midfield Options
Jack Grealish is the best replacement option for Rashford, priced at £7.5m with excellent value and good form for Manchester City. Kaoru Mitoma, Gabriel Martinelli, Solly March and Alexis Mac Allister are other cheaper midfield options. Meanwhile, Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace are solid differential picks.
Martial’s Opportunity to Impress
Anthony Martial now has a chance to showcase his abilities during Manchester United’s Europa League match against Sevilla after Rashford’s injury. Although Martial has had setbacks during his tenure with the club, he scored in the last nine games resulting in victories for United, and has a better goal-per-minute ratio than Rashford.
Ten Hag, United’s boss stated that Martial contributes well to the team’s performance and success but advises him to seize this opportunity to prove himself against his former team Sevilla. It is also essential for Martial to show that he deserves to be part of Manchester United’s immediate future, with his contract ending soon, and the club’s intentions to bring in a new striker.
Best Replacement for Rashford
Finally, here are the top choices for Rashford’s replacement. Jack Grealish (£7.5m), Riyad Mahrez (£8.0m) and Jadon Sancho (£9.3m) are great options for those with enough budget. Kaoru Mitoma (£4.7m), Gabriel Martinelli (£4.9m), Michael Olise (£5.3m) and Harvey Barnes (£6.9m) are perfect picks for budget-conscious managers.
In conclusion, FPL managers must make the best move for their team and circumstances rather than following what others are doing. Consider your chip strategy, fixture difficulty, and budget when selecting a replacement option for Rashford’s injury or giving Martial an opportunity to impress during United’s Europa League match against Sevilla.
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