<h1><strong>The Impact of new Managerial Appointments on FPL</strong></h1>
<p>As <strong>Euro 2020</strong> occupies centre-stage in Europe&#8217;s footballing theatre, a spate of <strong>managerial appointments in the Premier League</strong> might feel more like a mobile phone ring distracting the key actors from their scripts rather than major news.</p>
<p>But for <strong>FPL managers</strong>, these new signings could have significant implications. I&#8217;ll take a look at <strong>what FPL managers can expect</strong> from <strong>Rafael Benítez</strong> at Everton and <strong>Nuno Espírito Santo</strong> at Spurs.</p>
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<p>I&#8217;ll start with the bad news.</p>
<p><strong>Benítez </strong>is famously prone to rotating his players, whether it&#8217;s his team selection or substitutions.</p>
<p>This is a fact that Steven Gerrard had to learn the hard way after he was deployed on the right-wing for the majority of the 2004/05 season. Incidentally, this was also the season in which Liverpool won the Champions League. There&#8217;s certainly <strong>method to Benítez&#8217;s madness</strong>.</p>
<p>This penchant for moving key players out of their favoured positions might bode well for some <strong>Everton assets, </strong>but it&#8217;s difficult to say <strong>who is likely to benefit</strong> at this point.</p>
<p>One thing <em>is</em> certain: <strong>Benitez tends to make use of any squad depth afforded to him</strong>. His dogged desire to protect the fitness of key players could be a <strong>blessing in disguise for FPL managers</strong> looking to swerve the pitfalls of recurring injuries. However, this will likely yield plenty of frustration along the way too.</p>
<p><strong>Nuno, </strong>on the other hand, has historically extolled the virtues of a smaller squad of players. He&#8217;s a manager in pursuit of total cohesion amongst his starters, making him far <strong>more reluctant to rotate</strong>.</p>
<p>This &#8220;small squad mentality&#8221; was a comfort blanket for FPL managers in search of Wolves assets, particularly in the season following their promotion.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t get too excited, though. After key injuries &#8211; including to the talismanic <strong>Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) </strong>&#8211; Nuno was forced to acknowledge that <strong>squad depth is essential</strong> for Premier League survival.</p>
<p>This was perhaps most clearly reflected in his propensity to rotate attacking players in the wake of Jimenez&#8217; injury. The likes of <strong>Daniel Podence (£5.5m)</strong>, <strong>Adama Traore (£6.0m), Pedro Neto (£6.5m) </strong>and <strong>Fabio Silva (£6.0m) </strong>were all affected.</p>
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<h2>The Spurs Players That Could Benefit From Nuno&#8217;s Appointment</h2>
<p>To identify <strong>which FPL assets might benefit from Nuno&#8217;s appointment,</strong> we must first understand his managerial style.</p>
<p>Nuno is still a relatively <strong>inexperienced manager</strong>. He&#8217;s also one of the few managers who played as a <strong>goalkeeper. </strong>These two facts have dictated the narrative around his potential as a managerial heavyweight.</p>
<p>Much of Nuno&#8217;s tactical nous is attributed to the opportunities he was given to <strong>watch the full game unfold</strong> from between the sticks. However, questions remain over his ability to <strong>manage top sides</strong>.</p>
<p>Given his smaller managerial portfolio, it&#8217;s fair to say that <strong>Nuno is still experimenting with different styles. </strong>One tactical attribute that has become synonymous with the Portuguese coach, however, is the use of attacking full-backs.</p>
<p>This is no secret to FPL managers. The once-essential <strong>Matt Doherty (£5.0m)</strong> was reared on Nuno&#8217;s staunch philosophy that the full-back could be an attacking threat and provide support to the three centre-backs simultaneously.</p>
<p>Nuno has proven that a good full-back can thrive under his tutelage &#8211; a fact that Doherty, now at Spurs, will surely have considered.</p>
<p>He faces stiff competition, though. <strong>Serge Aurier (£5.0m) </strong>has shown enough potential to threaten Doherty&#8217;s starting berth and <strong>Japhet Tanganga (£4.5m)</strong> could yet realise his potential at Spurs.</p>
<p>On the left side, <strong>Sergio Reguilon (£5.0m) </strong>must be considered a decent option for FPL managers.</p>
<p>Looking towards the goal-scoring end of the pitch, a lot hinges on whether <strong>Harry Kane (£12.5m) </strong>stays at the club. If he leaves, it creates a void that needs filling.</p>
<p>Could we see the much-loved Jimenez join the North London club? Or might the Portuguese-speaking <strong>Carlos Vinícius</strong> join Spurs on a permanent deal?</p>
<p>Either way, we know from his time at Wolves that Nuno tends to gravitate towards <strong>Portuguese assets</strong>.</p>
<p>Oddly enough, that would mean <strong>Eric Dier (£4.5m &#8211; defender) is the most likely Spurs player to benefit from Nuno&#8217;s appointment</strong>. The Englishman spent much of his childhood in Portugal and speaks the language fluently. His role in the side will surely benefit as a result.</p>
<div id="attachment_33302" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-33302" class="wp-image-33302 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GettyImages-1304537610.jpg" alt="fpl tips gameweek 1 pre season spurs" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GettyImages-1304537610.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GettyImages-1304537610-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GettyImages-1304537610-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GettyImages-1304537610-610x407.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-33302" class="wp-caption-text">A lot of Spurs&#8217; season will hinge on Harry Kane&#8217;s decision to stay or leave the North London club.</p></div>
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<h2>The Everton Players That Could Benefit From Benitez&#8217; Appointment</h2>
<p><strong>Benítez</strong>, meanwhile, has enjoyed a managerial career long enough to draw more certain conclusions.</p>
<p>He prefers a <strong>4-2-3-1 formation.</strong> This is good news for <strong>Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.0m), </strong>who has been successful as a lone forward at <strong>Everton</strong>. <strong>Richarlison (£7.5m) </strong>might be less enthused. If he&#8217;s to play behind Calvert-Lewin, it&#8217;s unlikely he&#8217;ll merit his £7.5m price-tag as a <strong>forward in FPL</strong>.</p>
<p>Another important Toffees asset that might be impacted is <strong>Lucas Digne (£5.5m). </strong>The Frenchman has been a <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/who-are-the-best-fpl-mid-priced-defenders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>popular mid-priced FPL defender</strong></a> this pre-season but may find himself playing as part of a back four under his new gaffer.</p>
<p>Whilst <strong>Carlo Ancelotti</strong> would often deploy him in this way too, his FPL impact is undoubtedly more substantial when he&#8217;s granted more attacking freedom.</p>
<p>Of course, <strong>this doesn&#8217;t mean Digne is a bad FPL asset</strong>. We don&#8217;t know precisely how <strong>Benítez </strong>will approach his tenure at Everton. Even if he does stick to his preferred 4-2-3-1, his reputation for repurposing key players might well play into Digne&#8217;s hands.</p>
<p>Perhaps most crucially, Benitez&#8217; sides are known for their resoluteness at the back. Not only does this suggest Digne could benefit from more clean sheets next season, but it also gives cheaper defensive options &#8211; like <strong>Michael Keane (£5.0m)</strong> &#8211; a renewed intrigue amongst FPL managers.</p>
<p>Less notable, but still worth mentioning, is that <strong>Benítez </strong><strong>is notoriously hard to please</strong>.</p>
<p>This could be an issue for younger players in the squad, as well as players that thrive on confidence. Though <strong>Benitez has endeavoured to support youth development</strong> at the clubs he&#8217;s managed, he isn&#8217;t <em>known</em> for rearing untapped talent. I&#8217;ll leave you to draw your own conclusions on that front.</p>
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<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
<p>Though the reaction from both sets of fans has been mixed, FPL managers might consider themselves fortunate that both managerial appointments are known entities in the Premier League.</p>
<p>In <strong>Benítez</strong>, Everton can boast one of the most decorated and experienced managers in the sport. In<strong> Nuno</strong>, Spurs have a manager with plenty of potential and the ability to get the best out of a limited transfer budget.</p>
<p>Ultimately, we can only speculate as to <strong>how their signings will impact our FPL choices</strong> next season.</p>
<p>But isn&#8217;t that what makes FPL so fun?</p>
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