Welcome to my new weekly column regarding the Spurs assets you should or should not be looking at come the Game week Deadline.

Aurier – 5.1m

TSB – 7.4% Form – 6/1/5/6/2 Total points – 49

Another goal conceded from everyone’s favourite shit or bust Tottenham right back. He was not able to get up and down his flank as much as in previous games. This was due to Jonny and Jota and their threat down that side. Also Sissoko was not covering as much, he was in a midfield three alongside Dier holding and Dele. Meaning he had to be more aware than in previous games, knowing that someone was not “babysitting” him and his position.

Aurier tried to get forward when he could, as you can see from his heatmap. Lucas was playing a lot in front of him trying to make things happen this impacted the space that Aurier has had to run in to in previous games.

Wolves Heatmap and Stats

90 mins

57 touches / 73% pass accuracy

1 accurate long ball out of 3 attempted / 0 accurate crosses out of 2 attempts

6 clearances / 2 tackles / 1 interception

15 times possession lost

Conclusion

Still not sold on him.



However, after Chelsea who will score against us, we have some decent games where hopefully we can look at keeping clean sheets.

Lucas – 7m

TSB – 4.6% Form – 2/1/0/2/1 Total points – 48

A great performance from Lucas, who looks reinvigorated under Jose. He played on the right of our 3 behind Kane. Different to some of his previous games he played more as a winger than inside forward. Drifting in but held the wide space more than not. This helped push Jonny back but kept Aurier as more of a traditional right back. He was driving towards the wolves defence when possible trying to create something. Which in the 8th minute he did. Jinking inside taking on a player he smashed the ball passed Patricio, such a lovely and unstoppable goal.

The Brazilian is in pretty good form at the minute, and he does offer us something different. With his pace, control in tight areas and the sporadic twists and turns, he does cause defenders trouble. I used to have a big problem with Lucas and his invading of space in the box. But Mourinho seems to have told him to stay within his right side of the attack mainly. Which is good for the team and at the minute good for Lucas

Wolves Heatmap and Stats

89 Mins

1 goal

58 touches / 82% pass accuracy

1 shot on target / 2 out of 2 successful long balls

2 out of 3 dribbles completed

4 out of 4 aerial duels won

Conclusion

Worth a punt at his price



If he starts, he generally looks dangerous. But he may be the only 1 out of the front 4 to not be nailed in his place.

Son – 10.1m

TSB – 22.1% Form – 13/10/2/12/2 Total points – 90

A frustrating game for the left-sided winger on this occasion. Up against the attacking Doherty and rampaging Traore on his side, his instincts had to be curbed in order to help stop these two. He did try his best to get in the game, but could not run in behind on that many occasions.

I can see him getting much more space vs Chelsea just due to their system. If he gets this space, he will do damage to a defence that is not in good shape. Hopefully we can use the longballs from defence again. Bypass that midfield and get our wingers high up the pitch to cause some chaos.

Wolves Heatmap and Stats

89 mins

41 touches / 87% pass accuracy

4 out of 4 dribbles completed

1 shot on target

3 out of 3 long balls completed

6 out of 12 ground duels won

Conclusion

Looking at a Mane replacement for a few weeks, or even a longer term option then Buy.



Two quiet games out of the past six is still great and against a Chelsea side next that are there to be got at.

Dele – 8.7m

TSB – 12.8% Form 5/15/9/9/2 Total points – 62

This game was a little bit different for Dele. Starting in his number 10 position, he quickly started dropping deeper to help out our midfield. Slotting in to the left-hand side alongside a two of Dier centrally and Sissoko on the right. This obviously impacted his game going forward as he was not as close to Kane. But the team comes first. He had one shot from the edge of the area after a ball from Lucas, and did try and push up quickly when we got the ball back.

Overall a good shift for the team but not for FPL, he could resume this role vs Chelsea. Depending on what midfield trio they put out. Kante is like 2 men anyway, then he could be flanked by any combination of Jorgino, Kovacic or Mount.

Wolves Heatmap and Stats

89 mins

52 touches / 70% pass accuracy

1 shot on target

1 key pass

2 out of 4 successful dribbles

8 out of 15 ground duels won

Conclusion

Buy, if you have the room.



He is still in good form, lower TSB then Son and has a good record vs Chelsea.

Kane – 10.9m

TSB – 19.4% Form – 6/2/2/16/1 Total points – 84



Had a relatively quiet game on Sunday, dropping a little deeper vs the 3 centre backs of Wolves. He was trying to drop deep and create space for runners. The problem with this was our main runners in Dele and Son were either nullified on the wing or helping out midfield.

looking forward to Sunday, he is Mr London Derby, he seems to get himself up for these and consistently loves scoring in them. I can honestly see him bullying this Chelsea defence, if we can get him the ball. Or even helping get our wingers in the game as he holds the ball up.

Wolves Heatmap and Stats

90 mins

1 shot off target / 1 shot blocked

42 touches / 57% pass accuracy

1 key pass / 5 out of 5 successful dribbles

5 out of 9 aerial duels won

7 out of 12 ground duels won

Conclusion

Buy for me.



Kane and Christmas periods could be a good fit, after this London derby we have some plum fixtures. If like me you are looking at moving away from Vardy. Kane could help you move up those ranks and would be my Captain all over Christmas.

Fin.

So, there you have it the GW18 FPL Special ones article, hoping to do this every week and give the FPL world a view on the prospects from the players at my club. The players I actually know about and can give actual analysis not just spout random numbers and stats for. Hope you have got something out of this, if not there is always next game week.

Thanks for reading.

COYS

Mr WP

@Writehartlane