Best Liverpool FPL picks for GW6: Why Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.9m) is still a hold vs Man City
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According to Fantasy Premier League Scout The 23-year-old managed nine attacking returns in 27 starts last season amid a chaotic campaign for the Reds, but there is reason to believe he could substantially improve upon the five goals he scored last season.If you're weighing up whether to trust Wirtz in your Fantasy Premier League team or expecting him to make a defining statement when Manchester City come to Anfield, the momentum has shifted decisively in his favour over the international break.Despite facing heavy scrutiny after a quiet start to the 2026/27 domestic campaign, the 23-year-old German star returns to Merseyside with his confidence hopefully restored. Operating as the heartbeat of the German side under none other than former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp, Wirtz produced a standout international break scoring against Serbia, starring in his favoured central attacking role, and even captaining his country for the first time.Jérémy Jacquet (£5.0m – Defender) Jacquet has locked down a starting berth alongside Virgil van Dijk, yielding impressive baseline FPL points through defensive actions and clean sheets.According to FPL scout: "Jacquet has started all five Premier League matches in a centre-back pairing with club captain Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m).
Having started all five Premier League games alongside Virgil van Dijk and anchoring a defense that kept three consecutive clean sheets, losing the young Frenchman right before Manchester City's visit was the last thing Andoni Iraola needed especially given the existing absences of Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo.However, Iraola provided complete clarity in his pre-match press conference, extinguishing any fitness doubts and confirming that Jacquet is fully fit and ready to go for Sunday’s clash at Anfield.Jacquet earned his senior debut for France during the international break, putting in an impressive display before sitting out Les Bleus'second fixture against Belgium due to a minor hamstring strain.Iraola revealed that missing that match was purely a protective measure rather than a serious setback:"Yeah, he's fit, he's ready to go. We still need to train tomorrow, but he's fine, yes."With Jacquet cleared for action, Iraola can maintain his settled central defensive partnership alongside Van Dijk as the Reds prepare to face Erling Haaland and Manchester City's formidable attack.Bradley Barcola (£8.0m – Midfielder) With both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ruled out of Sunday’s match, Barcola is lined up for a central attacking role that could unlock his immense upside:"Barcola has started two Premier League games and made three league appearances overall since his transfer to the Reds this summer.
However, speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City's visit to Anfield, Andoni Iraola launched a passionate defence of the 23-year-old French attacker, emphasizing his complete value to the team's setup:"I don't think he is in a bad moment. This is the exact fixture where he steps up he scored a stunning direct free-kick against City at Anfield last season, proving he thrives when the intensity reaches boiling point.Beyond his big-game pedigree, Szoboszlai retains the most reliable routes to points of almost any midfielder in his price bracket.