Quansah Conundrum: Finding the Perfect FPL Replacement

The season has just started, but in the ever-changing landscape of Fantasy Premier League, managers are once again scrambling to adjust their squads.

Liverpool's Jarell Quansah (£4.5m), who was subbed off at half-time during the Reds' opening game against Ipswich, has become a cause for concern. With doubts looming over his future minutes, it's time to explore four potential replacements that could shore up your defensive line without breaking the bank.

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Antonee Robinson: Fulham's FPL Steady Performer

Fulham’s Antonee Robinson is an intriguing budget option at just £4.5m. Already selected by 9.1% of FPL managers, he started the season with a steady 2-point performance against Man United. His touch map in the Match Stats tool below shows he did get into some advanced positions on the pitch.

Looking ahead, Fulham’s fixture list presents an appealing mix of opportunities, as highlighted by the Fixture Analyser tool below. With home games against Leicester and West Ham, plus away trips to Ipswich, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest, Robinson’s prospects look promising.

His projected points for these fixtures (4.0, 3.6, 3.8, 2.8, and 3.0 respectively) suggest consistent returns. The home clash against Leicester, in particular, stands out with a promising 4.0 projection, hinting at clean sheet potential.

Rico Lewis: Man City's Rising Star

If you're looking for a differential pick, Man City's Rico Lewis might be your hidden gem. Priced at £4.5m and owned by just 1.0% of managers, Lewis impressed with a 6-point performance in City's opener. According to the Match Stats tool below, his average position was more advanced than Gvardiol's (£6.0m) against Chelsea. He also recorded four touches in the opposition's box, compared to just one by his defensive teammate.

City's upcoming fixtures present a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities. A home game against Ipswich (projected 4.7 points) looks particularly appealing, while trips to West Ham and Arsenal might test City's defensive resolve. However, with projections of 3.2, 3.6, 2.5, and 2.5 for the next four games, Lewis could still deliver consistent returns, especially considering City's defensive prowess and his potential for attacking contributions.

Man City are projected to keep the most clean sheets (1.7) over the next four Gameweeks, according to the Predicted Points & Stats tool above.

Noussair Mazraoui: Man United's Defensive Asset

Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui burst onto the FPL scene with an impressive 8-point debut against Fulham, already attracting 6.1% ownership at his £4.5m price point. At time of writing, he is the most transferred in player (251,992) as shown below in the Transfer Analytics tool.

United's fixture list presents a rollercoaster of possibilities, with upcoming matches against Brighton (A), Liverpool (H), Southampton (A), Crystal Palace (A), and Tottenham (H). While his projected points (1.9, 2.0, 2.4, 2.0, and 2.2) are modest, this partly reflects concerns about his minutes once Shaw returns and Dalot potentially moves to his position. However, Mazraoui's strong opening performance suggests he could exceed these expectations if he gets enough playing time.

Lewis Dunk: Brighton's Defensive Lynchpin

Brighton's Lewis Dunk rounds out our list of Quansah replacements, offering a blend of defensive stability and attacking threat at £4.5m. Currently selected by 4.6% of managers, Dunk kicked off with a solid 6-point return. Brighton's fixture list presents an intriguing mix, with home games against Manchester United, Ipswich, and Nottingham Forest, interspersed with trips to Arsenal and Chelsea. The Seagull's are down in 7th for defensive fixtures for this period, as shown below in the Fixture Analyser.

Dunk's projected points (3.2, 1.9, 4.1, 3.7, and 2.5) highlight the potential for significant hauls, particularly in those home fixtures. The Ipswich and Nottingham Forest games stand out, with clean sheets and possibly attacking returns on the cards.

Conclusion: Weighing Your Options

As we navigate the choppy waters of FPL decision-making, each of these defenders presents a compelling case. Robinson offers consistency across a favourable run of fixtures, Lewis provides access to City's formidable defence, Mazraoui brings the promise of attacking returns, and Dunk combines reliability with big-haul potential.