Konsa (AVL, Defender, £4.5m)

Verdict: HOLD

The Reasoning

Recent Performance: Konsa blanked in GW1 but bounced back with a solid 3 points in GW2, including a clean sheet. Early season form is always a bit erratic, so let's see how he performs over the next few gameweeks.
Upcoming Fixtures: Facing CRY (H), EVE (A), and SUN (A) next. A mixed bag of home and away fixtures, with moderate difficulty. Should offer decent opportunities for clean sheets and attacking returns.
Underlying Stats: His ICT index is low (0.3), but his influence (1.8) and creativity (1.1) suggest he's involved in the game. Threat is low, as expected for a defender, but he's not just a points-by-clean-sheet player.
Long-Term View: Last season was excellent (103 points), showing his potential. It's early days, but this performance is in line with his usual output.

Risks

Rotation risk is always present with Aston Villa defenders. Keep an eye on team news before each gameweek.

Alternative Options

Chilwell (CHE, £5.0m): A more expensive option, but offers higher attacking potential. White (ARS, £4.5m): A solid alternative with a good fixture run.

The Strategic Play

Konsa is a decent hold for the next 3-4 gameweeks. His price point and potential for clean sheets make him a valuable asset. Monitor his minutes and form closely. He's not a must-have, but he's a solid budget option worth keeping an eye on.

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