Alonso has always been threatening a haul like this, and he even could have had a hat-trick yesterday. I remember in the Palace away game just before Christmas he had a lot of open play shots and also hit the bar from a free kick, so he was unlucky not to get 15 or 21 points that day too.Mav3rick wrote:Yeah absolutely I think it's true that we have to be wary of this "injury" rumour, I wouldn't sell on the the strength of it alone, but there are other choices. Someone like Baines (playing wing back today I believe) is a million cheaper and has pens and open play threat in that position to match Alonso, he also has a great fixture run.gallus wrote:I just think we have to be careful with these rumors. Until he actually misses a game he has to be considered healthy.
There's no player who is essential, or immune from being sold, and this is especially true in defence. I just think a lot of excitement has crept in with the scores this week and we all (owners or non-owners alike) need to assess things in a slightly colder way.
I've got Baines too, and he's been in my team for a few weeks as well.