Ismaila Sarr (£6.0m) has the schedule to be a big success over the upcoming Gameweeks in Fantasy Premier League.
The Watford winger made an immediate impact this season, scoring in a 3-2 home win over Aston Villa in Gameweek 1 to earn nine points.
But back-to-back blanks against Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur means he has been overlooked, found in just over 4.0 per cent of squads.
Despite those recent blanks, Sarr ranks eighth among midfielders in the ICT Index, a feature in Fantasy that can help guide the strategies and selections of managers.
Eye for goal
The Senegalese has boasted a considerable goal threat in the opening matches.
Sarr's 18 touches in the penalty box have been bettered by just five other midfielders in Fantasy and are level with Ferran Torres (£7.1m), who has been playing up front for Manchester City.
The pair are also identical for shots in the box, with six apiece, while Sarr's four shots on target place joint-second in his position in Fantasy, surpassed only by the five of Mohamed Salah (£12.5m).
Assist potential
The Watford winger has also been among the most creative players in the early stages of 2021/22 Fantasy.
Sarr's total of eight key passes is more than any team-mate.
Indeed, it is just one off the summit for midfielders, with Pascal Gross (£6.0m), Adama Traore (£6.0m) and Jack Grealish (£8.0m) ahead on nine apiece.
Sarr's delivery has also been vital for the Hornets, with his 13 crosses more than twice that of any team-mate.
Main man
In terms of involvement, Sarr is clearly the go-to player when Watford are on the attack.
His 89 touches in the final third are almost double his nearest rival for the Hornets, with frontman Emmanuel Dennis (£5.2m) claiming second place with 46.
Watford's upcoming run of opponents suggests Sarr's influence can prove decisive.
According to the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR), each of their next three matches score only two.
Watford's next three Gameweeks
| GW | Opponent | FDR |
| 4 | WOL (H) | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | NOR (A) | 2 |
| 6 | NEW (H) | 2 |
At a cost of only £6.0m, Sarr's potential for goals and assists can provide managers with excellent value, according to the ICT Index.
See: The Scout's essential FPL tips for Gameweek 4
Remember, the Gameweek 4 deadline is at 11:00 BST on Saturday 11 September.
