Crystal Palace's recent 3-1 win over Brentford ended their eight-game winless streak, and the standout player of the match was Michael Olise. The 22-year-old scored a brace, continuing his impressive form. In fact, Olise has scored five goals in his last seven starts, making him Dream Team's most in-form player. But his contributions go beyond goals.

Outstanding Performances and Bonus Points

Similar to his teammate Eberechi Eze, Olise's style of play allows him to accumulate bonus points at a rapid rate. In his last eight appearances, he has earned an impressive 23 bonus points, including a maximum of five in a single game against Bournemouth. Olise completes successful dribbles, delivers accurate crosses, and wins free-kicks, making him a valuable asset for Crystal Palace. Since Gameweek 16, he has amassed 52 points in just four fixtures, making him statistically the most productive player in that time frame. In his overall performance this season, he has earned 84 points in just nine games, with an average of 9.3 points-per-game, making him one of the best Dream Team players.

Considerations and Uncertainty

Despite Olise's exceptional performance, there are a few factors to consider before recruiting him for your Dream Team. Firstly, he was seen limping towards the end of the Brentford match and gestured to the bench that he needed to be substituted. While Roy Hodgson, Crystal Palace's manager, stated that Olise didn't seem overly concerned, his fitness will be assessed in training. Additionally, Crystal Palace's upcoming FA Cup match against Everton in the third round will provide further clarity on his condition.

Blank Gameweek and Future Fixtures

It's important to note that Crystal Palace and Everton are the only two Premier League clubs without a fixture in Gameweek 19 due to their early FA Cup meeting. Therefore, if you bring Olise into your team now, you'll have to accept a blank from him in Gameweek 19. Assuming he's fit, Olise's next game will be against Arsenal at the Emirates in Gameweek 20, which may be a challenging fixture on paper but could be well-timed as Arsenal has recently struggled.

Final Thoughts

Michael Olise is an excellent option for your Dream Team due to his consistent goal-scoring and ability to earn bonus points. However, it's advisable to delay your transfer if you're interested in recruiting him, as Crystal Palace won't be playing in the upcoming Gameweek, and his fitness still needs clarification. Keep an eye on his performance and availability for future matches.