Best Liverpool FPL Players for GW4: Isak vs Gakpo vs Wirtz vs Szoboszlai

The short answer

Liverpool's GW4 hierarchy has changed.

After the 2-0 win at Ipswich:

1. Alexander Isak — strongest Liverpool buy
2. Cody Gakpo — strong short-term option with a rotation caveat
3. Wirtz / Szoboszlai — holds rather than urgent buys
4. Bradley Barcola — watch until the role is clearer

Liverpool host Fulham in GW4, so this is one of the most important team-specific decisions of the week.

Alexander Isak

Isak scored both goals at Ipswich.

That gives him the cleanest combination of current output, central attacking role and GW4 fixture.

If you are adding one Liverpool attacker this week and the forward structure works, he is the first name to consider.

Cody Gakpo

Gakpo assisted both Isak goals and has become the biggest transfer-in mover in the latest community snapshot.

The short-term case is strong.

The longer-term caution is Bradley Barcola. Liverpool have another elite wide option now, so managers need to monitor whether Gakpo keeps enough starts once European rotation intensifies.

Wirtz and Szoboszlai

Both remain talented FPL assets, but current transfers are moving away from them while money moves into Isak and Gakpo.

That does not make either an automatic sell.

The right question is whether their role and route to returns are stronger than the alternatives at the same squad slot.

Read the updated Wirtz vs Szoboszlai comparison before making a sideways Liverpool move.

Bradley Barcola

Barcola has now made his Premier League debut.

One appearance is not enough to call him nailed, but it is enough to make Liverpool's wide rotation a live FPL issue.

For now he remains a WATCH rather than a buy.

OneFPL verdict

Isak is the best Liverpool FPL buy for GW4. Gakpo is the highest-upside midfield route, but carries more future rotation risk.

Compare all four in Player Lab, especially after Liverpool's European match.

FAQ

Who is the best Liverpool FPL player for GW4?

Isak currently leads after scoring twice at Ipswich.

Is Gakpo worth buying?

Yes as a short-term option, but Barcola's arrival means his minutes need monitoring.

Should I sell Wirtz or Szoboszlai?

Not automatically. Sell only if the transfer improves role, fixtures or squad structure across multiple weeks.

Sources

• Liverpool FC — Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool
• Reddit r/FantasyPL — latest GW4 transfer snapshot
• OneFPL Player Lab