4 FanDuel Premier League Players to Avoid in Matchweek 7

Marcos Alonso, Defender, Chelsea

Salary: $7,000

Alonso is tied with five other players as the highest-priced defender on the slate, and he has averaged 20.58 FanDuel points through six matches -- the second-lowest average among all defenders listed at $7,000. Alonso’s average is greatly impacted by 2 matches where he scored over 30 FanDuel points while he did not pass the 14-point mark in his other 4 matches.

Despite scoring in every match this season, the Reds have not relinquished a large number of defensive actions to Alonso’s position. They have allowed the eighth-most blocked shots (0.33), ninth-most tackles (2.0), fifth-fewest clearances (2.17) and fourth-fewest interceptions (0.67) per 90 minutes to defenders on the left side while allowing the seventh-fewest crosses (2.67) and fewest chances created (0.33) per 90 minutes to that position this season.

Alonso has proven this year that he is capable of tournament-winning performances as he is able to get involved in the Blues’ attack, totaling one goal and two assists this season, but he is unlikely to pick up a large number of defensive actions, which could limit his floor, and given the other defenders priced around him, he should be avoided.