In the EPL Draft Fantasy Football game, it's a sad day when we're on the brink of a new season and several previously solid fantasy assets have lost their luster. This happens far more than we'd care to admit and for many different reasons. The continuation of the five-subs rule, crowded and complicated dressing rooms, dips in player performances, and new transfers can all lead to fewer minutes and fewer opportunities for many key players. In this article, we'll discuss (at least) 5 Players whose EPL Draft prospects have worsened before the 24/25 season. Click here for details on how you can access our 24/25 Draft Kit.
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5 Players Whose EPL Draft Prospects Have Worsened as Real-Life Realities Set In
The Premier League is flush with cash these days. We've seen financial injections from American billionaires, hedge fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, and something called a Public Investment Fund. There's no getting around the fact that the Premier League has been allowed to become a pay-to-play league. This, of course, leads to some mind-blowing transfer fees. But a trend we've seen more recently is teams paying exorbitant fees to sign elite talent merely to add depth to their overall squad or to provide motivation to their starters. We must be cognizant of these situations as fantasy managers, as once-great fantasy assets make moves to congested squads and likely see a sharp drop in EPL playtime. But, this can also be an unfortunate side-effect of European competitions and poor player form. Below, we'll discuss players who fall into all of these categories.
Darwin Nuñez
How is it possible that the same player who headlined this column last season manages to do so again this year, especially when he's perpetually touted to have a breakout season? Well, unfortunately, when you find yourself in the stands throwing punches at fans, as Darwin Nuñez did during the semi-final of the Copa America, that'll happen. I'm certainly not casting aspersions here, as I fully support the man's right to protect his family. That was a shameful display of event organizing and security and, in my humble opinion, yet another deeply embarrassing moment for America on the world football stage. However, there are bound to be consequences to Darwizzy's actions, likely in the form of a ban. Now, whether that ban will come in the form of a FIFA international football ban or a club and international ban remains to be seen. We're all waiting on the CONMEBOL investigation into the events of that fateful evening to be announced. If that were the only factor involved in his appearing on this list, our expectations for Darwin this season would be a lot clearer.