Early Gameweek 2 strategy recommends selling or avoiding players with high rotation risk, tough upcoming fixtures, or unclear roles to prevent point drops and free funds. Chris Wood scored twice on opening day but faces unfavourable fixtures—Crystal Palace away in GW2 and Arsenal in GW4—and Forest's pre-season attacking form was uninspiring, reducing his attacking upside despite likely minutes. Hugo Ekitike presents role uncertainty while the Isak transfer saga remains unresolved; potential competition from Gakpo and a lack of guaranteed minutes increase rotation risk. Prioritise secure minutes and fixture prospects over short-term returns when restructuring squads.
Chris Wood delivered two goals on the opening day and reminded everyone of his consistency from last season, but looking closer, it might be the right time to avoid or sell. Forest didn't exactly inspire confidence going forward in pre-season, and their GW1 success came against a Brentford defence that looked all over the place. The fixtures now turn quickly, with a trip to Crystal Palace in GW2 - who just shut out Chelsea - followed by Arsenal in GW4.
Hugo Ekitike looked like a tempting short-term option for the opening weeks, but uncertainty around his role makes him a risky pick. The ongoing Isak transfer saga looms large - should Isak finally get his dream move, Ekitike won't be nailed at number nine and will face added competition from the inform Gakpo on the left. For FPL managers, that lack of clarity is a real concern, especially this early in the season when secure minute picks are vital.
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