Szoboszlai (LIV, Midfielder, £7.0m)

Verdict: HOLD

Szoboszlai is a differential option in a strong Liverpool side, showing flashes of form and offering good value at £7.0m, making him a decent hold for upcoming fixtures.

The Reasoning

Fitness & Availability: Szoboszlai is fully available and appears to be nailed in the Liverpool midfield, having started the last four games.
Recent Performance: He delivered a fantastic 11-point haul in Gameweek 30, bagging a goal and two bonus points. While his returns can be inconsistent, this recent performance, coupled with an assist in Gameweek 28, shows his potential for attacking returns.
Upcoming Fixtures: Liverpool face a mixed bag with Tottenham (H) and Brighton (A) before a favourable home tie against Fulham (H). These fixtures offer opportunities for Liverpool's attack to shine, and Szoboszlai will be looking to contribute.
Underlying Stats: His ICT Index of 193.8 is solid for his price point, with high creativity (968.5) indicating his involvement in chance creation. His expected points for the next gameweek are a promising 6.3, suggesting continued attacking threat.

Risks

The primary risk for Szoboszlai is potential rotation within Liverpool's deep midfield squad, which could impact his minutes. While he recently hauled, his FPL returns can be streaky, and he might blank in tougher fixtures.

Alternative Options

If you're looking for a similarly priced midfielder with good form, consider Pascal Gross (£6.5m) from Brighton, who offers consistent returns, or a more attacking differential like Eberechi Eze (£6.0m) from Crystal Palace, assuming he maintains fitness.

The Strategic Play

If you own Szoboszlai, holding him is a sensible move, especially after his Gameweek 30 haul and with decent fixtures ahead. For managers seeking a differential route into Liverpool's attack without breaking the bank for Salah, Szoboszlai offers a good punt with significant upside. Monitor his minutes closely, but he looks set for a run in the side.

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