Top pick for 2018/19 Leicester City player
James Maddison (form: 5.0, £6.6)
Maddison is now Leicester City’s nucleus. Taking over from Riyad Mahrez. Many believe Vardy is the main man, no: in order to get the best from Vardy, a facilitator must be present and qualified. Maddison is that go-to guy. Beware: for these reasons, his price is rising as the Foxes highest scorer on ‘FPL’.
2️⃣ goals & 1️⃣ assist in his last 4️⃣ starts + set piece duty = an attractive #FPL prospect in @Madders10 🧐
— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) September 19, 2018
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The main man in transition from midfield to forwards – the former Norwich playmaker links deftly for supply. And subtly turns opponents for his own opportunities. Foxes of Leicester labelled him a future premiership star: but never thought that could occur so apparently effortlessly and swiftly.
Picked your #FPL team yet?@mjcritchley has the best picks for gameweek fivehttps://t.co/tpjWE0flBf
— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) September 15, 2018
Independent suggested Maddison was a must have for game-week five for these reasons:
"James Maddison “Another to be tipped by us before the start of the new campaign, James Maddison has lived up to his pre-season billing thus far. “After a goal and a nine-point haul on the second weekend, he registered an assist in the defeat to Liverpool, bringing him up to 18 points from his first four outings. Maddison’s Leicester City travel to Bournemouth this weekend and his set-piece speciality could prove useful against Eddie Howe’s questionable defence.”"
Naturally with the slick No.10, he stood out in a poor team performance and rewarded recommendations – like the Independent above – by tucking away a penalty.
Sky Sports‘ The Debate discussed whether or not the former Norwich playmaker is the missing link of creativity which Gareth Southgate’s England squad require to step up a gear. Dele Alli and Jesse Lingard – watch out! He truly is, and will soon be promoted to the seniors.
The tweet below by Richard Moon accurately explains further.
James Maddison is the answer to England’s lack of creativity, needs to be given a chance sooner rather than later, has always opened defences at each level he’s been at since he was a kid. Put a couple of defence minded midfielders behind him and let him shine.
— RICHARD MOON (@RICHMOONCCFC) September 10, 2018
In a creative sense, Maddison is comparable to a David Silva: in the sense of finding – not to mention visualising – a key pass which few others can do. Whilst, effectively gliding through tough challenges. High praise, indeed
With two goals and two assists, it is no exaggeration to compare Maddison with the Spaniard. With concentration, hard work from the England U21 midfielder and corrected tactics by boss Claude Puel – Leicester City’s latest starlet can find double figures in the facilitator and scoring category combined, by new year.