Chalobah (CHE, Defender, £5.2m)

Verdict: HOLD

Chalobah is a nailed starter for Chelsea, offering both clean sheet potential and a surprising attacking threat, making him a decent differential to hold onto despite a recent blank.

The Reasoning

Fitness & Availability: Chalobah is fully available and has been a consistent starter for Chelsea, playing 90 minutes in the last five gameweeks. There are no fitness concerns or news to worry about.
Recent Performance: He's shown flashes of FPL gold, including a 9-point haul in Gameweek 13 with a goal and bonus points. While he blanked in Gameweek 14, Chelsea had secured two clean sheets in the two games prior, demonstrating their defensive capabilities.
Upcoming Fixtures: Chelsea face a mixed bag of fixtures with Leeds (A, D3) and Bournemouth (A, D4) before a more favourable home tie against Everton (H, D2). There's potential for clean sheets and attacking returns in this run.
Underlying Stats: With 3 goals and 1 assist this season, Chalobah offers an unexpected attacking dimension for a defender. His ICT Index of 54.9 and Threat of 127.0 highlight his involvement in Chelsea's offensive plays.

Risks

The primary risk lies in Chelsea's defensive consistency, which can be unpredictable. While currently nailed, the squad depth at Chelsea means rotation could become a factor later in the season. The upcoming away fixtures against Leeds and Bournemouth also pose a challenge for clean sheets.

Alternative Options

If you're looking for alternatives in a similar price bracket, consider someone like Pedro Porro (£5.5m) at Spurs for higher attacking upside, or a more budget-friendly option like Dan Burn (£4.5m) from Newcastle if you need to free up funds.

The Strategic Play

For managers who already own Chalobah, holding him through this mixed fixture run seems a sensible play. He's a differential at £5.2m who has proven he can deliver attacking returns alongside clean sheet points. For those considering bringing him in, he's a decent punt, but be mindful of Chelsea's defensive form and the slightly tougher away games ahead.

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