634x258 Dugout Discussion
28 June 2014 3108 comments
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Having restructured our squads with the aid of unlimited transfers across the Fantasy games, we now have two crucial clashes to focus on as the knockout stages get underway. First up this evening is an all-South American affair, as hosts Brazil square up to a Chile side that has already disposed of defending champions Spain in the group stages:

Felipe Scolari’s troops will again look to Neymar to make the difference after the Barcelona forward notched twice in two of his three appearances. A goal against Cameroon will surely boost Fred’s confidence after he struggled to make an impact, whilst Oscar’s Fantasy owners will be hoping for more of the same, with the Chelsea midfielder producing a goal and two assists thus far.

Having also won two of their three group fixtures, Jorge Sampaoli’s troops won’t be lacking in confidence. As Mexico showed earlier in the tournament, Scolari’s side have struggled against sides utilising wing-back systems and Chile’s 3-4-1-2 formation could well prove a stumbling block for the home side. Front two Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas – along with midfielder Charles Aranguiz – have delivered a goal and assist apiece, highlighting the underdogs’ potential ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

In the later match, another couple of South American contenders for the crown go head-to-head as Uruguay face Colombia for a place in the last eight. After losing their opener against Costa Rica, Oscar Tabarez’ side have done well to turn around their tournament but the suspension of Luis Suarez makes their task significantly more difficult – Diego Forlan looks the man most likely to get the nod alongside Edinson Cavani in a default 4-4-2.

Jose Pekerman’s side will have every reason for optimism, though. One of only four sides to win all three of their group games, Colombia rested most of their chief Fantasy assets for the final Group C clash with Japan and, in James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado, have two of the tournament’s in-form midfielders. Rodriguez has scored in all three of his appearances so far and also delivered a pair of assists, whilst Cuadrado has served up a goal and three assists thus far. Jackson Martinez is pushing for a start after bagging a brace in the 4-1 win over Japan and may well retain his starting role in the 9pm kick-off.

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  1. Tomlette Greggs
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Cuadrado assist, for James of course

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  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhamessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!

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  3. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
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    ITS HIM AGAIN!!!

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  4. Bøwstring The Carp
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    James (c) 😎

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  5. Jimmers
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    A STAR IS BORN

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  6. crystalpalaceRus
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    Oh my god this guy is amazing

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  7. 4vets
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    Cuadrado to Hamez!!!!!

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  8. Camp No No
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    HAMESSS!!!!

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  9. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 13 Years
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    Yeeeeeeessssss I get 1500 quid back if he finishes top scorer

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  10. Sheep
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    YEAH I LOVE YOU RODRIGUEZ!

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  11. The Sarjeant
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    JJJJJJ ROOOOOOODDDD

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  12. Mílanista
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    Good captain, atta boy

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  13. VougieDipond
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    no need for words

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  14. tw
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    Brilliant again

    Will anyone try to buy him this summer?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      United 😎

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        You never know 😀
        LVG could go for him and tell Robben to F off! 😉

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      2. Sheep
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        Not a chance. He won't fit into LvGs tactics

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      3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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        No way. He can pretty much choose from anyone now.

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        1. Camp No No
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          He can't. Only clubs that make a new record bid. Which means Real Madrid.

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          1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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            Yeah, any team with an abundance of money. I don't doubt Man Utd would be willing to dish out probably 80m+ for him but I think he deserves more. Madrid would be a solid move.

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    2. Beautiful Game
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      Obviously!!!

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      1. tw
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        Could have a very hefty price tag though

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        1. Beautiful Game
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          Monaco now can name any price...someone or the other will come up with that!

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    3. Tuchap - Lurker
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      I think his price has just gone through the roof.
      Will be interesting to see if Cuadrado moves anywhere too.

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      1. Camp No No
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        It's just amazing nobody bought him last summer when he was available for not much more than £10M. His qualities should have been obvious to anybody.

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      2. LewanGOALski
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        Barcelona is very interested. As Dani Alves replacement though.

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        1. Camp No No
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          Perfect fit.

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    4. Louis
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      Belongs to Monaco. Happy at Monaco. He will stay at Monaco.

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  15. crystalpalaceRus
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    fair play those who have cuad too.

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  16. Sid07
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    Captain sealed thanks hames

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  17. Fifa las vegas
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    If that didn't go in, I would've got my Colombia to score next bet confirmed 🙂 Awwwww well....

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  18. LewanGOALski
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    JRod (c), Cuadrado and Zapata

    BOOM!

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    1. Pilleri
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      Me too! BOOM!

      High five!

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    2. Jebus Saves
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      Triple whammy!!

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    3. DaveZubie
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      Nicely done - JRod (c), Cuadrado here

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  19. Ludo
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    Brilliant move, Colombia are a proper team.

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  20. GlasgowFF
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    Anyone moving (C) off J Rod?

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    1. Pilleri
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      Fixed until world champion 😛

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  21. r0nh
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    CUADRADO (C)

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  22. Captain Shirokov
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    Well, at least Cuadrado got me an assist

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  23. Louis
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    That was a right foot effort too!

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  24. Marouane Fellatio
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    Zapata, Cuadrado, James (c)

    Pretty template but feels good man!

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  25. Sif
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    More points, more money 😀

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      More money? You back him to score next in play?

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  26. Optimus.
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    Stiffy

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  27. PKB
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    Bubz, looks like we are fecked big time for boozing off after the 1st game and not changing the Captain! 🙁

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  28. puddingbrood
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    It's not like anyone doesn't have him

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  29. Heydudes13
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    Hames (C) and Cuadrado. 😎

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  30. Moin
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    Glad this is McD fantasy and not FPL..else I would be killing myself for not picking up James Rodriguez!

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    1. Camzy
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      It's like not picking Suarez last season...

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