Mohammed Salah
A North African superstar who wasn’t present at the World Cup, watching on as Morocco broke new ground for the region, is Salah.
After a sluggish start to the season—perhaps a consequence of Sadio Mane’s departure from Liverpool—Salah had begun to find some form before the Qatar break.
He’s a pricey midfield option at 12.8 million, but he’d scored three in three before the pause, and has the quality to hit the ground running.
Salah is also a decent option for the captain’s armband.
After a sluggish start to the season—perhaps a consequence of Sadio Mane’s departure from Liverpool—Salah had begun to find some form before the Qatar break.
He’s a pricey midfield option at 12.8 million, but he’d scored three in three before the pause, and has the quality to hit the ground running.
Salah is also a decent option for the captain’s armband.
Aaroon Wan-Bissaka
Could Wan-Bissaka get a chance to re-enter Erik ten Hag's plans now that Diogo Dalot is out with a hamstring injury and missed Manchester United's 2-0 win against Burnley?
The right-back, who is expected to start, had an assist in that game, assisting Christian Eriksen in the Red Devils' opening goal.
Despite his up to this point struggles at Old Trafford, at 4.3 million, he may be a very alluring alternative.
Riyad Mahrez
Mahrez has had a slow start to the season and has found it difficult to crack Pep Guardiola's starting lineup, but given Manchester City's upcoming matchups, he merits consideration.
City are anticipated to start well because their first two opponents were Leeds United and Everton, and the following double gameweeks in weeks 20 and 23 give great chances for huge hauls.
Despite becoming City's leading scorer last season, Mahrez should be fresh after missing the World Cup and has everything to prove in the coming months.
Eddie Nketiah
Nketiah, who did not represent Ghana or England in the World Cup, has had to wait for his opportunities this season and has not scored in the Premier League.
Gabriel Jesus's injury, however, might allow him to lead the league leaders, giving him a crucial chance to demonstrate why he merits greater playing time at the Emirates Stadium.
There are no guarantees; without Jesus, Arsenal's performance might suffer; and Mikel Arteta might still choose Gabriel Martinelli to play in the middle, but at £6.5 million, he seems like a reasonable wager.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Koulibaly's World Cup wasn't altogether successful; he scored against Ecuador but struggled against England and the Netherlands.
Nevertheless, he now has a chance to get back on track at Chelsea, as Wesley Fofana's injury should see him back in the starting lineup.
In the Blues' first two games back, against Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest, the center-back will strive for shutouts.
Wilfred Zata
During the Eagles' brief preseason, Zaha has been in excellent form for Crystal Palace. He even scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid.
Palace's schedule, which includes home games against Fulham and road games against Bournemouth, also favors Zaha.
Given that the attacking player is now entering the final six months of his contract with Selhurst Park, the Ivorian might also be eager to entice possible suitors.
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