What Should FPL Managers Do With ‘Injured’ Erling Haaland? Buy, Keep or Sell- FPL Tips & Updates For Double Gameweek 35

Erling Haaland is one of the most feared strikers in world soccer. His recent exclusion from the team has caused worry among fans and FPL managers, who see him as a valuable asset. The player has repeatedly suffered injuries this season and has already missed seven games this season, leaving managers with a loss of a few points. But does this provide a reason to keep the Norwegian out of your fantasy team? What are the best options for the double game week 35?

On the other hand, Manchester City is fighting a close contest for the title and may need the Norwegian to bolster its chances. However, after missing yesterday’s game versus Brighton, it looks like anything could happen with his selection.

FPL manager’s guide to keeping Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland already proved his consistency by scoring 20 goals this season. Recent reports suggest that there are chances of him playing against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Hence, keeping him on your team can prove handy. Forest has already shown symptoms of being giant killers, defeating teams like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa. Therefore, Pep could call his ace of spades, and not selling him is a risk worth taking.

Meanwhile, FPL managers can opt for other players in case they do not have Haaland in their squad. The player costs £14.2m, and the managers can go to other strikers like Aleksandar Isak or Rasmus Hojlund, who have been in fine form this season. Additionally, no other teams except Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea play an extra game on the double match day. Haaland remains the most selected player, with 66% percent of the managers having the talisman on their team. And the option to buy him may not pay off if he remains sidelined.

Cover options for injured players

Erling Haaland is not the only player to suffer injuries. His competition for the Golden Boot this season, Cole Palmer, also missed the game against Arsenal because of illness, affecting potential high-scoring opportunities for managers. With the player having just a 75 percent chance of playing against Aston Villa, keeping a backup like Martin Odegaard or Anthony Gordon can help. Nevertheless, one has to remember that Chelsea plays Villa and London rivals Spurs on this match day, keeping a door open for the Englishman to play.

On the other hand, players like Richarlison and Kieran Trippier are on the verge of making a comeback after missing a few games. Few managers already have an assured squad of eleven that can go for both players. Overall, things could get tricky for FPL teams this weekend in terms of who would be available.

What are your best picks? Let us know in the comments.