Weighing the Triple Captain Chip on Mohamed Salah in FPL Gameweek 28

Fantasy Football enthusiasts face a compelling choice: Should you deploy your Triple Captain chip on Mohamed Salah (£13.8m) as he gears up for Liverpool’s clash with Southampton in Gameweek 28? This decision is crucial as Salah stands on the verge of Fantasy Premier League history before stepping onto Anfield this Saturday afternoon.

Salah, with an impressive tally of 291 points in the 2024/25 Fantasy season, needs only 13 more to set a new all-time record of 304 points, surpassing his own benchmark of 303 points set during the 2017/18 season. Coincidentally, Salah racked up precisely 13 points against Southampton in their last meeting, where he scored twice at St Mary’s during Gameweek 12.

Delivering consistently, Salah has found the net or assisted in 12 of 13 home appearances this season, making him the top point-scorer in home games with 109 points. This remarkable tally includes nine goals and six assists. Southampton’s shaky defense, having let in at least three goals in seven of their last eight league games, only adds to the allure for Fantasy managers contemplating Liverpool’s potent options upfront.

However, Salah’s minutes might be monitored given Liverpool’s congested schedule. While Salah is expected to start—lining up in all 28 league matches so far—a commanding lead could see him rested, particularly with the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Paris Saint-Germain just three days away, followed by the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United next Sunday.

Choosing the most advantageous Gameweek to activate your Triple Captain chip largely depends on the remaining chips you hold. Using this chip in a Double Gameweek tends to yield greater benefits by providing two matches for players to accumulate points. With expected Double Gameweeks looming due to FA Cup semi-final postponements, managers have a strategic decision ahead.