The short answer
Takehiro Tomiyasu is back in the Premier League with Crystal Palace and costs £4.5m in FPL.
Palace signed the versatile defender after a pre-season trial.
At this price, the attraction is defensive contributions and a possible route into a back-three system. The concern is his injury history and competition for starts.
Confirmed FPL details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Club | Crystal Palace |
| Position | Defender |
| Price | £4.5m |
| Age | 27 |
| Roles | CB, RB, LB |
Why Palace suits him
Pierre Sage has used a back three in pre-season.
Tomiyasu's versatility can fit:
- Right centre-back
- Central centre-back
- Left centre-back
- Full-back when Palace change shape
A centre-back role can increase defensive-contribution opportunities.
DefCon potential
Tomiyasu's strengths include:
- Duels
- Interceptions
- Clearances
- Tackles
Those actions can help reach the defender contribution threshold.
The exact Premier League rate needs to be judged from current competitive matches, not old Arsenal data alone.
Main risks
Fitness
Tomiyasu's previous Arsenal spell included significant injury problems.
Palace have said he is fit enough to train and sign, but regular 90-minute availability still needs proving.
Competition
Palace have several centre-backs and a new tactical structure.
Versatility can make him useful to the manager without making him nailed for FPL.
£4.5m verdict
| Condition | Action |
|---|---|
| Starts final friendly at CB | Consider |
| Starts at full-back | Consider, role-dependent |
| Bench in strongest XI | Avoid |
| Fitness flag appears | Avoid |
OneFPL verdict
Tomiyasu is a watchlist £4.5m defender, not an automatic bargain.
The price is attractive if he becomes a regular centre-back in Palace's back three.
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Sources
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