Liverpool’s Frimpong (£6.0m) has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, and it’s a huge blow for Fantasy Premier League managers.
Owned by 28.4% of the game, his absence creates immediate selection headaches across the FPL community. The defender is expected to return on September 14th, meaning he will miss two crucial fixtures against Newcastle (GW2) and Arsenal (GW3).
With such high ownership and his place in many starting squads, managers now face a critical decision: who is the best FPL transfer Frimpong replacement? The coming weeks could define early season momentum, and getting this transfer right is vital. In this article we’ll analyse the best alternatives, compare fixtures and value, and highlight which players top managers are already moving towards.
Here’s a comparison of potential replacements across price points and teams:
| Player | Price £m | Team | Next 3 Fixtures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil | 6.0 | Liverpool | NEW, ARS, BUR |
| Saliba | 6.0 | Arsenal | LEE, LIV, NFO |
| Tarkowski | 5.5 | Everton | BHA, WOL, AVL |
| Muñoz | 5.5 | Crystal Palace | NFO, AVL, SUN |
| Milenković | 5.5 | Forest | CRY, WHU, ARS |
| Ballard | 4.6 | Sunderland | BUR, BRE, CRY |
| Dorgu | 4.5 | Man Utd | FUL, BUR, MCI |
| Reinildo | 4.0 | Sunderland | BUR, BRE, CRY |
Among top FPL managers, some budget defenders are proving the most popular replacements for Frimpong. Dorgu and Reinildo are being transferred in heavily, suggesting that many are choosing to save funds in defence and invest more heavily in midfield or attack.
Virgil (£6.0m – Liverpool)
Fixtures: NEW (H), ARS (A), BUR (H)
Projected points: 3.4, 3.6, 4.4
A nailed-on starter with attacking set-piece threat. One of the safest premium picks for managers making the FPL transfer Frimpong decision.
Ballard (£4.6m – Sunderland)
Fixtures: BUR (A), BRE (H), CRY (A)
Projected points: 4.6, 4.5, 3.3
The best budget option, offering excellent value and attacking upside. His low price frees up funds for upgrades elsewhere.
Saliba (£6.0m – Arsenal)
Fixtures: LEE (H), LIV (A), NFO (H)
Projected points: 4.8, 2.9, 3.9
A reliable defensive asset in a strong Arsenal backline with favourable fixtures on the horizon.
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