Hughes (CRY, Midfielder, £4.5m)

Verdict: AVOID

Hughes is a £4.5m midfielder who failed to feature in Gameweek 1, and his historical FPL output suggests he offers no attacking threat even when he does play.

The Reasoning

Fitness & Availability: Hughes is fully available and has no injury concerns, which is a positive. However, his lack of minutes in GW1 is the primary issue.
Recent Performance: He blanked in Gameweek 1, failing to get on the pitch. His form is 0.0, reflecting his non-involvement. This immediately flags him as not being a nailed starter for Crystal Palace.
Upcoming Fixtures: Crystal Palace face a tough test against Manchester City at home next, followed by Fulham away and Ipswich at home. While the Ipswich fixture looks appealing, it's irrelevant if Hughes isn't playing.
Underlying Stats: With 0.0 in ICT, influence, creativity, and threat this season, his stats are non-existent due to lack of minutes. Historically, even when playing significant minutes, his attacking returns (goals/assists) have been very low, indicating he's not an FPL asset.

Risks

The main risk is his complete lack of game time. He appears to be firmly out of the starting XI and potentially not even a regular substitute option. His FPL ceiling is extremely low even if he were to get minutes.

Alternative Options

For a £4.5m midfielder, you're looking for someone who at least plays regularly, even if they don't haul. Consider a nailed £4.5m midfielder from a promoted side, or even a £4.0m defender who is a guaranteed starter to free up funds.

The Strategic Play

Hughes is a clear AVOID. If you somehow own him, he's an immediate SELL. He offers no FPL upside, isn't playing, and is simply taking up a valuable squad spot. Look to transfer him out for any £4.5m midfielder who is actually getting minutes, or downgrade to a £4.0m defender to free up funds.

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