GW19 Kings to watch: Kostas Tsimikas

Konstantinos Tsimikas, GW19 King to watch

Fantasy Premier League

The Scout says the Greek can prove an explosive replacement for Andrew Robertson

The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 19 of 2021/22 Fantasy Premier League.

Please note that The Scout's original Kings to watch of Raul Jimenez and Kostas Tsimikas no longer have a fixture in GW19, due to the postponements of Liverpool v Leeds and Wolves v Watford.

Kostas Tsimikas (LIV) £3.7m

Liverpool's deputy left-back looks set for a return to their first XI following a red card for Andrew Robertson (£7.1m) against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

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Tsimikas is expected to cover for the Scot against Leeds United and Leicester City, offering managers in Fantasy a rare sub-£4.0m route into one of the league's strongest defences.

Jurgen Klopp's side have recorded 10 clean sheets, bettered only by the 11 of Manchester City

Tsimikas, meanwhile, has started four matches this term, helping the Merseysiders earn a clean sheet on each occasion.

In fact, since Tsimikas moved to Anfield in August 2020, Liverpool have yet to concede a goal in the Premier League when he has been on the pitch in a run of nine matches.

He also produced an assist against Burnley in that run and has averaged 7.3 points per start in 2021/22.

Tsimikas assist for Jota v Burnley

Ideal opponents?

Liverpool's meeting with Leeds looks particularly encouraging for Tsimikas.

Marcelo Bielsa's side have been poor in defence recently, conceding 16 goals in their last four matches.

And the underlying numbers show Tsimikas has been far more attacking when playing at Anfield.

He has created 11 chances and completed 15 crosses at home this term. 

The Greek's average of a key pass every 25 minutes at Anfield this season is quicker than any other Liverpool player.

By contrast, he has failed to create a chance or complete a cross in his three away appearances.

Added to his potential for defensive returns, Tsimikas can produce a bumper haul against Marcelo Bielsa's side on Sunday.

Also in this series

Part 1: Sergio Reguilon (TOT)
Part 2: Chris Wood (BUR)
Part 3: Riyad Mahrez (MCI)
Part 4: Gabriel Martinelli (ARS) coming soon

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