A palpable buzz around Fantasy Premier League continues to grow with the game having officially released its updated version for the 2022/23 season last Tuesday. With fans looking forward to their respective teams’ pre-season fixtures whilst anticipating the arrivals of several talents alongside catching a glimpse of newer additions before the start of the campaign, FPL managers have already begun creating their first drafts as they look forward to locking a formidable team on road to the first game-week of the new season.
An inconsistent season riddled with defensive injuries saw Leicester City struggle to build on a promising transfer window last season. Manging to secure only an 8th place finish in the league, Brendan Rodgers’ side will be hoping to improve on their standing from the 21/22 campaign, with many of the club’s assets likely to emerge as tempting prospects, provided they secure notable results during the initial stages of the season.
Jamie Vardy (£9.5m) emerges as the most expensive of Leicester’s assets, with midfielder James Maddison (£6.0m) following suit. Full-backs Timothy Castagne (£4.5m) and Luke Thomas (£4.5m) establish themselves as promising prospects, while midfielders Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (£5.0m) have the potential to deliver favourable returns throughout the campaign.
With prices of every registered player having been revealed following the official release, the upcoming campaign is expected to continue delivering intriguing competitions for places across the board. However, while most managers are likely to contemplate drafting in the most noticeable names, the focus for seasoned managers, as ever, remains on drafting in understated assets capable of delivering sustainable points over the course of the upcoming season.
TIMOTHY CASTAGNE (DEF, £4.5)
An exciting full-back, Castagne registered the most league appearances (27) of Leicester’s full-backs last season. Having been a first-team regular in recent campaigns, the Belgian is likely to remain a starter unless the Foxes look to sign a notable replacement this summer.
Having only contributed with one goal and six clean sheets last season, Castagne fails to display the optimum numbers required to garner the interest of FPL managers. However, having dropped in price alongside the possibility of Leicester improving on their performances from last season, the 26-year-old could emerge as a tempting prospect provided the Foxes deliver show a significant change in approach on the pitch.
Although having failed to have a notable impact last season, Castagne could prove to be a surprise package this season. Having previously shown glimpses of his potential, the full-back is capable of delivering favourable returns if Leicester are to secure positive results at the start of the new season.
KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL (MID, £5.0)
Amongst Leicester’s breakthrough players last season, the 22-year-old emerged as a positive addition to an inconsistent team. Owing to his promising potential during attacking phases, Dewsbury-Hall will be keen on securing a first-team spot, having registered 28 league appearances for the club at the end of the 21/22 campaign.
Although having contributed with only a goal and two assists last season, the versatile midfielder emerged as a pivotal part of the team’s creative prowess. For instance, Dewsbury-Hall ranked second for passes completed into the final third (95) whilst also standing third for shot-creating actions (66) amongst teammates at the end of the 21/22 campaign.
Having shown potential on the pitch, Dewsbury-Hall could emerge as an excellent midfield option for FPL managers considering the price. However, considering the competitiveness for a midfield position at Leicester, it remains to be seen if the 22-year-old retains his starting spot next season.
HARVEY BARNES (MID, £7.0)
Leicester’s third-highest scoring (137 pts.) FPL asset last season, Barnes emerges amongst the club’s most favoured players among FPL managers moving into the season. Having shown exceptional potential in a well-functioning Leicester squad, the forward is capable of delivering fruitful returns in the upcoming campaign.
Registering six goals and 12 assists in the league last season, Harvey Barnes is likely to improve his tally provided the team succeeds in delivering notable performance this campaign. The 24-year-old registered the second-highest number of goal-creating actions (13) whilst ranking third for passes completed into the 18-yard-box (28) amongst teammates last season.
Moreover, having been a first-team regular for three seasons, Barnes is expected to play a pivotal role if Leicester are to improve thier league position next season. Although the Foxes face a challenging run of fixtures moving into the campaign, the winger has proven to be capable of delivering returns against tough opposition in recent seasons.
JAMES MADDISON (MID, £8.0)
Leicester’s most prized asset alongside Jamie Vardy in recent campaigns, Maddison emerged as the club’s highest-scoring FPL asset (181 pts.) last season. Pivotal to the team’s creative prowess, the 25-year-old will be keen on catalyzing a change in the team’s results next season.
Having registered 12 goals and 11 assists last season, the attacking midfielder remained a reliable presence within his price range. For instance, Maddison topped the charts for shot-creating (100) and goal-creation actions (19) alongside ranking the same for passes completed into the 18-yard-box (35) amongst team-mates last season.
Moreover, having missed only three league games during the 21/22 season, the midfielder cements himself as a reliable performer within his price bracket. Provided Leicester are to secure crucial points at the start of the season, Maddison is likely to be involved in the goals moving into the campaign.
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