4 FanDuel Premier League Value Plays for Matchweek 5
Defender - Diego Rico, Bournemouth ($4,500)
Rico got off to a bad start as he was on suspension to start the season, but now thanks to Adam Smith's suspension, he is getting back into the lineup. He did play a full match against Chelsea and finished with 24.6 FanDuel points. Rico was credited with seven clearances, three interceptions, and two tackles. He also created three chances as he played more of a wing-back role and not a deep-lying defender.
In just his third pro season, Rico is averaging close to three tackles and interceptions per match. Between clearances and blocks, he averages two additional defensive actions per match. Rico and Bournemouth will face a Leicester team that is averaging more possession than the Cherries, allowing him to get work on the defensive side. However, he could have room on the counter attack as Leicester push forward. The game is shaping up to be a back-and-forth battle.
Rico will go head to head with the next value play.