B.Fernandes (MUN, Midfielder, £9.0m)

Verdict: HOLD

The Reasoning

Recent Performance: Bruno blanked in GW2 and only managed a measly 2 points in GW1. His overall form (2.0) reflects a slow start, but we've seen this before. He's not nailed on for high points every week, but his underlying stats suggest better returns are coming.
Upcoming Fixtures: A very favourable run of fixtures is coming up. Home to Burnley (difficulty 2), away to Man City (difficulty 4), then home to Chelsea (difficulty 3). The Burnley game is a must-exploit opportunity for a big haul.
Underlying Stats: Bruno's ICT index (15.1) is excellent, showing his involvement in the game. His creativity (82.6) is particularly high, suggesting he's a key playmaker. Threat (22.0) is decent, indicating goal-scoring potential. He's a big differential, and his underlying numbers are strong.
Long-Term View: Last season (2024/25) was another successful one for Bruno, with 174 points, showing his consistency. While his start hasn't been spectacular, his history suggests he'll bounce back.

Risks

Rotation is always a risk with Man Utd, but he's usually a key player. The Man City game is a tough one, and he could blank there. Fitness is always a concern, but there are no current issues reported.

Alternative Options

James Maddison (LEI, Midfielder, £8.5m): Excellent underlying stats and a good run of fixtures. Martin Ødegaard (ARS, Midfielder, £9.0m): Arsenal's captain, usually delivers consistent points.

The Strategic Play

Hold onto Bruno. While his start has been underwhelming, his underlying stats and upcoming fixtures suggest a significant turnaround is likely. He's a long-term hold for the next 3-4 gameweeks, and the Burnley game could be massive. Don't panic sell; this is a classic case of patience paying off.

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