Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – France vs Germany

Fantasy managers brace themselves for the penultimate match of Euro 2016 as France and Germany go head-to-head in Marseille at 8pm.

There’s little between the pair as they lock horns for a place in Sunday’s final against Portugal, after Fernando Santos’ side defeated Wales 2-0 last night.

France have won four and drawn one of their five fixtures so far, netting at least twice on four occasions. The 5-2 quarter-final demolition of Iceland ensured that Les Bleus entered the last four as the top-scoring team in the tournament.

Germany, though, showed their mettle by defeating Italy on spot-kicks last time out and, having conceded just a single goal, boast the best defence in Euro 2016.

Joachim Low’s side were equally impressive at the other end of the pitch – they sat joint-top for attempts on goal in the opening five matches and led the way for shots inside the box. Despite netting just seven times to France’s 11, then, the World Champions will be confident of breaching a backline that’s conceded three times against Republic of Ireland and Iceland over their last two matches.

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  1. Ziro
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Let's get this over with. Renato out, Kosc and Boateng in.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      🙂

    2. Däzzy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Whaaaaaaat???

      1. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        😉

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      TM not on the top??

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Eating breakfast 🙂

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          ok 🙂

    4. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Oh my gosh

  2. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Should be a great game!

    1. Zasa
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Who do you have winning?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Too hard to call. Don't rate the French defence so Germany.

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          It is for sure, the midfield battle is very interesting though Schweini, Kroos + Can vs Pogba & Siss (& Greaser). A lot of attack-minded mids in there, it's gonna be tough without Kante here

  3. gart888
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    So consensus is Umtiti < 3 points.

    If I have my small league wrapped up already, then it's legit to go for broke and start Umtiti right?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Good chance you lose points.

      1. Matamatics
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        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        1 point max really

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Iceland scored twice.

        2. gart888
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Could well be 2 if they give up multiple goals.

          But hey. Could also gain a pile.

  4. Däzzy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    All about the final 😉
    I'll be first then...

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      First?

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ziro will beat you.

    3. Ziro
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      You don't understand, it's a hack, not just refreshing. If we get to it, you have no chance. 😉

      1. Epic Fail
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Why do you lot care about posting first?

        1. Ziro
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Just like we care about top10k. 😉

          Win nothing. Just bragging rights among those that value it.

          1. Epic Fail
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            • 13 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Not sure it's something to brag about, but whatever floats your boat. 😀

            1. Ziro
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Exactly, it's a brag only amongst those who value it, couldn't care less about those who don't.

              Exactly like top10k, and how you're missus values it. 😉

              1. Epic Fail
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                • 13 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                She only likes men with top 100 rank or a pulse.

                1. Ziro
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  I have a pulse.

                  1. Ziro
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 11 months ago

                    err... 😆

                    1. Epic Fail
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                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 11 months ago

                      😀

      2. Däzzy
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I was thinking there wasn't enough time to load the page, scroll down and paste and post the comment

        1. Ziro
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Am kidding. It's just refreshing. You have all the chance in the world. Try again in the final. I won't be around to post first.
          You might have to beat TM though. 😉

          1. Däzzy
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            How dya post so quick? 😀 😀 😀

            1. Ziro
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Used to battle it out with Rupert the Horse who always does the new article thing. Was good practice and I worked it up to do the new article thing as well as the first post simultaneously. Try going for it when FPL proper opens up.

            2. TorresMagic™
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              You'll be banned for 5 minutes on Sunday 😉

              1. Ziro
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 11 months ago

                😆

  5. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hopefully it is going to be a Muller night!!

  6. 404_FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    anyone here captain giroud ?

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, why?

      1. 404_FC
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        i only see griezmann C

  7. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on FPL chips?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      BBQ

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Nice. See you soon

    2. kapulasta
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Change your username chip since u can't do it normally anymore

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    subotic would be a decent signing

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      For who?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        boro

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Bro*

        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          😯

          Too good for a promoted team, surely?

          1. Ziro
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Was he still playing or frozen out? Lost track after the Dortmund good times.

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Don't know. Certainly out of favour, but still only 27.

              I saw Pool links earlier, which seemed more appropriate.

  9. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Going with Koscielny instead of Hector

    Make or break time

    Germany side doesn't look strong on paper imo

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Played Hector over Boateng and Kosc.

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      think the same.
      double France def + Pogba, Giorud and Payet (c)

    3. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Umtiti ahead of Gotze. Not much to choose though.

    4. Freshy
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      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kosc doesn't look strong in real life

  10. Gianfranco Zola
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Drop one from this bunch

    Ozil, Griez, Payet, Giroud, Kroos, Draxler

    1. Matamatics
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Drax

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Draxler I think.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Toughest choice I've seen. So difficult, Kroos or Draxler? Dunno, glad it's not me. gl 😉

  11. Ziro
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Kroos looking beautiful tonight, 😀 likely to score a goal at the least.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      😆

      I reckon set pieces could be golden with France's defending thus far, but a 'goal at least'? Come on...

      1. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I have him in my team, no reason not to be optimistic. 😀

  12. willl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Did Kroos to Ozil so prepare for Kroos haul.

  13. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Draxler, Özil, Griezman, Payet and Matuidi tonights picks.

    Lets do this!

  14. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Let's go, Schurrle!

    From,
    Your only owner

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      4% owned

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        *non dead team

  15. Jay_
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Can the Maginot line withstand the blitzkrieg?

    • ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1-0 France please

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Would prefer a 6-4 myself.

      2. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        mud in your teeth.

        Ozil Kroos Draxler Boateng here.

        1. Ziro
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Koscielny is allowed a consolation goal.

    • JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I wonder if I started following Oliver Kahn on Twitter would he start to wonder if he had a son he never knew about? 😛

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He would work it out from your comments.

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I expected you to go with

          What makes you think he'd care

          Ever the disappointment 😛

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
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            I'd go with much worse but would have to hand in the badge.

            1. Ziro
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Are you like this in real life? 🙂 Just want to know, not trying to harass.

              1. TorresMagic™
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                7 years, 11 months ago

                Come to Sydney.

                1. Ziro
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 11 months ago

                  Will someday.

      2. Epic Fail
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Why, who are you?

    • melvinmbabazi
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      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Allez Les Bleus!!!!!!!

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Low looks like he needs a sniff

      1. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        lol 🙂

    • Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Doubt we'll see Griezman and Giroud setting each other up much tonight's 🙂

    • Jay_
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Payet > Ozil

      • Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Griezmann is outstanding!!

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Comment prompted by him missing a great chance? 😕

          1. Ziro
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            prompted by him initiating and creating the chance.

            1. Ziro
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              Aguero chance conversion about 20% I read somewhere here. Over his career.

      • Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Damn, that would have been a dream combo

      • Zasa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        What beautiful build-up, dear god.

      • Jazz!
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Bright start from France, didn't expect that.

        1. Thomas M.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Neither did I. Thought they were going to be really nervous

      • TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Cheering for a few red cards.

      • Roger Hernandezz
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Low is about to sniff his bum cue sniffs

        1. Epic Fail
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          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          A bum cue? 😮

      • Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Are people who put all their eggs in the German basket a bit worried? I think I would be 🙂

        1. Ziro
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          10 minutes. 🙄

          😉

      • La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Muller fail

      • Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Hoping for a 0-0.

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Keepers will have to be immense based on the game so far 🙂

          1. Ziro
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Yep. Am hoping most have a lot of attackers here with one defender, I have two defs. 😆