Mbeumo (MUN, Midfielder, £8.0m)

Verdict: HOLD

The Reasoning

Recent Performance: Mbeumo blanked in GW2 and GW1, returning only 2 points each gameweek. His overall form is underwhelming, with a current form of 2.0.
Upcoming Fixtures: A decent start with a home game against BUR (difficulty 2), followed by away to MCI (difficulty 4) and home to CHE (difficulty 3). The Burnley game is a must-exploit opportunity.
Underlying Stats: Mbeumo boasts impressive creativity (65.1) and threat (57.0), suggesting a high ceiling. His ICT index of 13.9 is promising, indicating involvement in attacking plays. However, his influence (16.8) is a little low, suggesting he needs to be more impactful in the final third.
Long-Term View: Last season's haul of 236 points, with 20 goals and 9 assists, showcases his immense potential. It's early days, but this should temper concerns about his slow start.

Risks

Rotation risk is always present, especially early in the season. The Man City fixture is a significant concern, potentially impacting his points haul.

Alternative Options

Consider players like Saka or Rashford. Saka offers similar attacking potential, while Rashford is a proven goal scorer.

The Strategic Play

Hold onto Mbeumo for now. The Burnley fixture is too good to ignore. He's a long-term hold, but monitor his game time and performance closely over the next few gameweeks. If he blanks again, reassess. This is not a short-term punt; it's a bet on his proven ability to deliver big points.

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