Why FPL managers should keep Joao Pedro this week | OneFootball

FPL managers face a late call on Chelsea striker Joao Pedro before the Gameweek five deadline at 18:30 on Friday, yet there are solid reasons to keep him.

According to Hounslow Herald, the forward is owned by over 70% of teams and has dropped to £7.6m after withdrawing from Brazil duty because of injury.

Xabi Alonso has not ruled him out of Brentford away. The head coach kept the issue private and said there could be a chance, with final decisions due on Friday.

Pedro has three goals and three assists, totalling 33 points, but is viewed as unlikely to feature, which has sparked sales.

Reason one, a three-week international break follows GW5, giving him time to recover. Many managers will want him ready for GW6.

Reason two, selling now for a short-term punt may backfire, since buying him back can cost back to back free transfers. His £0.1m fall might help those with moves spare.

Reason three, the schedule is kind. No red-rated fixture until GW9 at home to Manchester United, then not again until GW14, when they face Liverpool and Manchester City back to back.

Plenty of experts suggest benching him this week, then restoring him after the break.

If you do sell, Thierno Barry £5.6m, Yoane Wissa £6.2m and Gonzalo Garcia £6.0m have good fixtures and free cash. Multiple free transfers can also unlock wider upgrades.

Source: Hounslow Herald

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