E.Le Fée (SUN, Midfielder, £6.0m)

Verdict: AVOID

E.Le Fée is fully available but blanked in Gameweek 1 and has seen a significant number of transfers out, making him a risky pick despite a strong previous season.

The Reasoning

Fitness & Availability: E.Le Fée is fully available and played 79 minutes in Gameweek 1, so there are no fitness concerns to worry about.
Recent Performance: After a promising 2025/26 season where he hauled 147 points, E.Le Fée delivered a disappointing 2 points in Gameweek 1, failing to register any attacking returns. His ICT index of 1.5 and threat of 0.0 are particularly low for a midfielder at his price point.
Upcoming Fixtures: Sunderland faces a favourable home fixture against Fulham (difficulty 2) in Gameweek 2, which could be an opportunity for him to bounce back. However, the subsequent fixtures against Brentford (A, difficulty 3) and Arsenal (H, difficulty 4) are tougher tests.
Underlying Stats: While his Gameweek 1 stats were poor, his previous season's performance (5 goals, 6 assists, 186.9 ICT index) demonstrates his potential. His creativity of 9.9 in GW1 suggests involvement in build-up, but it didn't translate into FPL points.

Risks

The primary risk is his current form after a blank in Gameweek 1. The massive exodus of over 90,000 managers transferring him out indicates a significant loss of faith, which could lead to an early price drop. His low threat in GW1 also raises questions about his attacking role or Sunderland's overall attacking prowess.

Alternative Options

For managers looking for a similarly priced midfielder, consider options like Andreas Pereira (£5.5m) from Fulham, who has a good run of fixtures, or a differential from a team with more attacking consistency.

The Strategic Play

For those who don't own E.Le Fée, it's a clear AVOID for now. There are too many question marks after his Gameweek 1 blank and the significant transfers out to justify bringing him in. For existing owners, holding for the Fulham fixture might be a gamble, but if he blanks again, he becomes a priority sell. It's best to wait and see if he can deliver attacking returns before considering him as a differential.

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