Guéhi (CRY, Defender, £5.3m)

Verdict: SELL

Guéhi's recent blanks and tough fixtures make him a prime candidate for a transfer out, despite being fully available and nailed in the Crystal Palace defence.

The Reasoning

Fitness & Availability: Guéhi is fully available ('a') and there is no news regarding any injuries or suspensions, so he's a nailed-on starter for Palace.
Recent Performance: His form of 2.6 is concerning. He's managed only one clean sheet in his last five outings, with no attacking returns, leading to a string of low scores (6, 2, 2, 2, 1). This poor run has seen a significant number of managers transfer him out.
Upcoming Fixtures: Palace face Sunderland (A), Chelsea (H), and Nottingham Forest (A) in the next three. These are not particularly inviting fixtures for clean sheets, especially with Palace's recent defensive struggles.
Underlying Stats: While his overall ICT Index of 83.9 is decent for a defender, his recent threat and creativity numbers have been low, suggesting limited attacking upside. His defensive contribution has also been inconsistent, impacting bonus potential.

Risks

The primary risks are Crystal Palace's inconsistent defensive form and the challenging upcoming fixture run. His high ownership (39.8%) means continued poor performances could lead to further price drops as managers look to offload him.

Alternative Options

Consider defenders from teams with stronger defensive records or more favourable upcoming fixtures, such as Kilman (£4.5m) from Wolves for value, or look to upgrade to a premium defender from a top-six side if funds allow.

The Strategic Play

It's time to move on from Guéhi. His current form and fixtures don't justify his £5.3m price tag or high ownership. Free up the funds to invest in a defender with better clean sheet potential or more attacking threat, or use the cash to strengthen elsewhere in your squad.

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