Do you lose team value on a Free Hit?

Does the Free Hit Chip Affect Team Value in Fantasy Football?

In the realm of fantasy football, the Free Hit chip is a valuable tool that allows managers to field a completely different team for a single gameweek. While it offers immense flexibility, many managers wonder if it impacts their team’s overall value.

Understanding the Free Hit Chip

The Free Hit chip acts as a temporary squad reset. Upon activation, your current team is replaced with a new squad of 15 players. Any transfers or formations made within that gameweek are temporary and will be reversed once the chip expires.

Impact on Overall Team Value

The good news is that the Free Hit chip does not affect your team’s overall value. Your team’s total worth remains unchanged, regardless of whether player prices fluctuate during the chip’s activation. This means that you can make bold transfers or take risks without worrying about long-term consequences on your team’s value.

Individual Player Value Changes

However, it’s important to note that individual player values can still change during the Free Hit window. This occurs through buying and selling actions undertaken within that period. For example, if you purchase a player whose price has risen, their individual value will increase. Conversely, selling a player at a higher price than you acquired them will boost their value.

Example:

Let’s say you activate the Free Hit chip in Gameweek 10. Your team is valued at £100 million. You decide to sell Kevin De Bruyne for £12 million and purchase Jack Grealish for £10 million.

After these transfers, your team’s overall value remains at £100 million. However, Grealish’s individual value increases by £4 million (the difference between his purchase and sale price), while De Bruyne’s individual value decreases by £4 million.

Conclusion

While the Free Hit chip does not affect your team’s overall value, it’s important to be aware of potential changes in individual player values during its activation. By understanding these dynamics, managers can make informed decisions and maximize the chip’s benefits without sacrificing long-term team value.