FPL Gameweek 17: Richarlison, Marcos Senesi and five players to consider

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When Erling Haaland wasn't included in Manchester City's squad against Luton, Fantasy Premier League managers were left scrambling to remember who they had selected as their vice-captain. It appears that the Manchester City striker may have sustained an injury, which now requires managers to decide whether to keep him in the squad or seek out less expensive alternatives.

As the season reaches its halfway point, there is still plenty of opportunity to determine the most effective ways to earn points and how this can factor into future strategies for the latter half of the season.

We've compiled a list of five players who are worth keeping an eye on during gameweek 17. With limited transfers available, managers need to carefully consider when and how to use them. They may also need to decide whether to activate any remaining wildcards.

Could he be back in the game? It's hard to say. The player from Tottenham (although he's considered a midfielder in FPL) made his comeback after a six-game absence. His team won 4-1 against Newcastle last Sunday, and he played in a central position. He scored twice by receiving pinpoint passes into the box and displaying great finishing skills inside the six-yard area, earning 15 points for the gameweek.

Even though he had a good game, it may not be sufficient to persuade managers to give him a chance, but the Brazilian player could be on the verge of a comeback in his performance, which could be profitable over the upcoming weeks. Another choice that is pricier is Son Heung-min, costing £9.5m.

"Marcos Senesi Joins Bournemouth "

The defender has earned a total of 29 points in his last two games by scoring against Crystal Palace and Manchester United. It's not a guarantee that he will score consistently but his success with set pieces makes him a valuable choice for FPL managers.

The Cherries of Bournemouth have not lost in their last five matches and have managed to keep their opponents from scoring in three of those games. Their upcoming games against Luton, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham could also result in clean sheets for Bournemouth if they perform as well as they have been.

Bournemouth has been lucky to have Defender Marcos Senesi score in their last two matches.

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"Elijah Adebayo: Rising Star Of Luton Town "

The attacker from Luton is an affordable selection for the forward position. Spending less than five million pounds would enable coaches to allocate resources to other parts of the team. Additionally, he would make a suitable substitute for the injured Erling Haaland. Since the Hatters are struggling near the bottom of the rankings, Adebayo's abilities will not be recognized easily. However, he has managed to score goals in his past two matches, including games against Arsenal and Manchester City, which means he's currently finding his rhythm at an opportune moment.

Upcoming matches with Bournemouth, Newcastle and Sheffield United are scheduled in the next three weeks. This indicates that Adebayo scoring two more goals can make a significant difference during these tightly contested games.

"Salah Shines At Liverpool "

FPL enthusiasts are regarding Mo Salah as an outstanding player and his inclusion in 51% of the teams confirms that. If your team is in the remaining 49%, then this is the perfect moment to add him to your squad. Although, you may need to free up finances by removing Haaland, and it is possible that another transfer may need to be made as they have different positions.

Despite the cost of suffering a negative impact of four points, Liverpool is determined to face Manchester United this Sunday. Salah has successfully scored 10 goals and assisted four in his previous seven performances in the Premier League against United. The last time he didn't achieve a goal against them was during the 2020/21 season, which resulted in a drawn match of 0-0. Nevertheless, Salah and his team remain optimistic about their upcoming game.

Both squads are displaying a strong attacking mindset and conceding goals frequently, which bodes well for Salah to increase his already remarkable number of goals. It is advised to select him as your team captain as well.

The statistics of Mo Salah's performance against Manchester United clearly indicate that he should be included in your team.

"Everton's James Tarkowski Shines"

Similar to Bournemouth, Everton is making positive progress and it's recommended to pay attention to them. They have many players that are affordable and their good performance shows that they are a good choice. Our pick is James Tarkowski, who has earned 20 points in the past three matches.

Everton recently won two challenging games against Newcastle and Chelsea, managing to keep their opponents from scoring any goals. They seem to be taking after the style of their coach, Sean Dyche, who is known for leading teams that are difficult to score against. This week, defender Tarkowski will face his former team, Burnley, and he will be eager to keep another clean sheet. It is very likely that Everton will be successful in achieving this.