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World Cup 2018 – Fantasy iTeam – Defensive Differentials

Our analysis of the Fantasy iTeam game continues now with a look at the player list.

After checking out the rule set ahead of Thursday’s World Cup 2018 opener between Russia and Saudi Arabia, we scour the market for differentials at both ends of the pitch in a two-part series of articles.

First up, then, we focus on defence, assessing the overlooked goalkeepers and defenders who could bring in big returns.

Goalkeepers

A trio of Premier League-based stoppers dominate the ownership between the posts, with David De Gea (23.2%), Hugo Lloris (12%) and Thibaut Courtois (11%) proving very popular picks for our starting XIs.

That leaves a host of low-owned options jostling for attention, with some differential picks among the group favourites.

Willy Caballero – owned by just 2%, Argentina’s back-up keeper is expected to deputise for the injured Sergio Romero.

Caballero started his nation’s recent friendly, a 4-0 win over Haiti, and now looks in the driving seat ahead of Group C encounters with Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria.

Priced at just £5.7m in FiT, Caballero is cheaper than the likes of defensive team-mates Nicolas Otamendi (£6.1m, 12.8% owned) and Javier Mascherano (£6.0m) as a route into a defence that conceded 16 times in 18 qualifying matches, the second most resilient record among the South American sides.

Fernando Muslera – the Uruguay number one offers a strong source of clean sheets for Group A showdowns with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Russia.

With Atletico Madrid centre-halves Diego Godin (£6.0m, 11.1% ownership) and Jose Giminez (£5.9m) stationed in front of him, Muslera looks set to continue a fine record that’s delivered four shutouts in five since the qualifiers ended.

Yet he’s owned by just 3.5% of FiT managers, despite boasting a price tag of £5.7m.

David Ospina – Group H fixtures with Japan, Poland and Senegal look encouraging for the Colombian number one.

The only player to start every match in qualifying, the Arsenal stopper (£5.8m) is a secure pick but has persuaded just 1.3% of managers to snap him up.

Colombia make their way to Russia 2018 in fine defensive form, too, with three clean sheets in their last four matches – only France have scored against them of late.

Defenders

Again, there is significant scope for differentials in our defensive set-ups.

Brazil’s Marcelo (30%) and his Real Madrid team-mate, Spain’s Sergio Ramos 20%, are the most popular defenders in FiT, though just behind that duo, Germany trio Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Joshua Kimmich, along with France’s Raphael Varane, all sit between 14-15% ownership.

Victor Moses – the Chelsea wing-back hands us an intriguing out of position prospect for Group D matches with Croatia, Iceland and Argentina.

Listed as a defender in Fantasy iTeam, Moses is mainly utilised wide in a 4-2-3-1 for Nigeria but has recently been stationed up front in a 3-5-2 set-up.

With more goals (three) than any team-mate in the qualifying period, he comes in at £5.8m and has been drafted in by just 3.7% of managers.

Djibril Sidibe – priced at £5.8m, the right-back offers a budget-friendly route into France’s defence compared with team-mates Samuel Umtiti (£6.3m), Varane (£6.2m) and Benjamin Mendy (£6.1m).

Sidibe made more appearances (nine) and kept more clean sheets (six) than any other French defender in qualification and also chipped in with three assists.

A record of two goals and seven assists for Monaco in Ligue 1 last term showcases his attacking potential ahead of Group C matches with Australia, Peru and Denmark.

Yet just 4.1% have currently opted for the forward-thinking full-back.

Kieran Trippier – with Kyle Walker set to feature in central defence under Gareth Southgate, Trippier is expected to take up the right wing-back role.

Although he started just once during the qualifiers, the Spurs defender since appeared in five of England’s six friendlies and looks to have a share of set-pieces, having supplied an assist for Gary Cahill’s recent goal against Nigeria.

No defender supplied more assists than Trippier in the Premier League last season, though just 4.7% of FiT managers are currently on board for Group G showdowns with Tunisia, Panama and Belgium.

Ricardo Rodriguez – three goals, two assists and six clean sheets over nine qualifying appearances underlines the left-back’s potential for points at both ends of the pitch.

Two of those efforts arrived via the spot, with Rodriguez the number one penalty-taker for Switzerland.

He also shares corner kicks with Xherdan Shaqiri and was second only to the Stoke playmaker for chances created for the Swiss in qualifying.

Three clean sheet in four recent friendlies shows that Switzerland have maintained that resilience. Spain were the only side to score against them in that run, with Rodriguez scoring his nation’s goal in a 1-1 draw.

Priced at £5.8m, the AC Milan full-back sits in only 1.5% of FiT squads ahead of Group E matches against Brazil, Serbia and Costa Rica.

Andreas Granqvist – another defender with spot-kick duties, the Sweden centre-half scored three penalties during qualification.

Costing £5.5m, Granqvist is owned by mere 0.5% as he prepares for Group F encounters with South Korea, Germany and Mexico.

Also a big threat from set-pieces, he started all 12 of Sweden’s qualifying matches, helping them to seven clean sheets, including a pair of shutouts in the play-offs against Italy.

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We have an official Fantasy Football Scout League open to UK users only, with a £1000 of Amazon vouchers to give out, split between the top three performers.

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2,274 Comments Post a Comment
  1. GreenWindmill
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    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    HUGE day tomorrow!

    Less than 24 hours until the Premier League fixtures are released and we can start preparing fixture tickers, defensive rotations, analysing who has the tricky early schedule, etc. 🙂

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think most will be going near that with the world cup going off . Cheers for the heads up though.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, was tongue in cheek - I'm all about the World Cup. That said, I'll be checking out the fixtures in the morning no doubt!

  2. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    For what it's worth...Foxsports predicted line ups...

    Back to the drawing board peoples...

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/all-32-teams-every-world-cup-sides-predicted-starting-xi/news-story/6c8f80cab31afe1c696192e67f9a12ea

    1. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pfft where's this Meza guy that I only heard about for the first time yesterday?!

    2. GreenWindmill
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      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If any of my players aren't predicted to start then the article is junk and I refuse to look at it.

    3. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Also thought Meunier was pretty nailed, or did I miss something?

      1. G-Whizz
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        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He's nailed and if the article says otherwise then it's incorrect 😉

    4. Lewa
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They predict that Belgium plays with 4 cb's? And that Ousmane starts for France..?

    5. SW6
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting that they think Burki starts for Swiss in goal, he could be a very nice cheap keeper.

    6. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Foxsports ?
      What do they know about soccer ?

      1. G-Whizz
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        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Did you really just say soccer? :O

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          That how they call it, dont they.
          Dont really watch foxsports but always thought it was channel from over the pond.

      2. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        this

    7. FFFrog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      These are wildly inaccurate in a lot of places. Fox sports aren’t a football website and shouldn’t try to be.

    8. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Bad article, Croatia line up is all messed up

    9. Across
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They are so wrong, don't even look at this.

    10. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Croatia all but confirmed their starting 11 for Nigeria, and Pjaca/Kovačić/Pivarić are nowhere near it

    11. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No Carrasco, Lo Celso and Meza

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        or Miranda, he nailed isn't he ?

    12. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Fox is an American site isn't it? I wouldn't use it as a reference point myself

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Isn't Fox sports Aussie ?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Even worse :lol:.

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Not exactly big in Australia is it. You can't pick the ball up

    13. Gringo Kid
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      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nastasic is not in Serbian roster for the World Cup.

      These lineups are useless

    14. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No Meunier!

  3. What is your captaincy strategy?
    andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How many "good" captains are you looking to have over the course of a round for the group stages?

    I currently have...

    Cavani, Griezmann, Mueller, Lukaku, Rodriguez

    Wondering if I might be putting too much thinking into having a good(ish) captain option every day.

    For example just having Griezmann, Neymar and Lukaku would probably be enough to nail a good score you'd think?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The more the merrier. All of those are good.

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yup, they're all good but I wonder if I'm spreading funds a little just to get them. I could get Neymar and downgrade one of the above for example.

        Neymar v Switzerland could be very nice indeed

        1. Camzy
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          • 13 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Downgrade Muller to get him. I don't rate Muller this year.

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Muller is an interesting one.

            Was one of the first names on the team sheet but when streaming last night a lot of people are against him. Apparently he's been out of form scoring wise.

            Good record in the World Cup though!

            1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              I think the name of the competition is somewhat irrelevant. He was poor at the Euro's and hasn't scored for Germany for over a year iirc

            2. Camzy
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              • 13 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Here's his club form:

              First number is appearances, second is goals. Obviously was huge in the World Cup 2014 but look at that drop-off. Same for his national team numbers.

              2014–15 32 13
              2015–16 31 20
              2016–17 29 5
              2017–18 29 8

            3. andy85wsm
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              • 13 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              You've convinced me - he's gone!

              1. firetog
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                • 7 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                those stats are little misleading. 29 games is actually 22 starts and 7 subs. total minutes was 1966 which is just less than 22 90 minute games. He also had 14 assists. that's equivalent to 5.7 points per 90 min not taking into account clean sheets

                1. Eden Wizard
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 9 months ago

                  Nice work!

            4. Geoff
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              • 11 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              One of the first in my team too but now considering switching to Eriksen.

              Germany will score though and it feels wrong to go without anyone

          2. GreenWindmill
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            • 12 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            I'm concerned about him also, feel I might be being suckered into a 'nostalgia pick' but when he's classed as a midfielder in a team that should comfortably top their group it's tricky to remove him once you've added him...

            1. Geoff
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              • 11 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Camzy's numbers above though..

              1. GreenWindmill
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                • 12 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                Sure, but the equivalent numbers for your Eriksen pick instead:

                2014–15 38 10
                2015–16 35 6
                2016–17 36 8
                2017–18 37 10

                Which mids have better numbers? Not many I can think of...

                1. GreenWindmill
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  5 years, 9 months ago

                  If he was classed as a striker I'd definitely ignore him and Camzy's numbers don't look great based on what we've come to expect but as a midfielder in this game he doesn't have many who can rival his record so he could still be worth a gamble. I'm torn.

        2. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Swiss are very strong defensively. Impeccable, in fact.

          1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            This^^

    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      My 'good' options are Cavani, Eriksen, Jesus, Lukaku, Rodriguez.

      All subject to change when I have a late meltdown and rip the whole thing up.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I have the same

      2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I have the same too

      3. Geoff
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        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Looks pretty strong to me

    3. Geoff
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      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Having never played a game where I can switch captains I'm a bit lost on what to do really.

      I think I'll probably play pretty safe and not switch too often, but maybe that's the wrong move..

      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Why wouldn't you change if you have the opportunity? It's your decision when will you stop.

        1. Geoff
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          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I mean I will sometimes but if my captain gets a goal and there's another option later I think I won't change and go for two goals or three. The stick line is probably not very advanced for me

      2. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I don't think having options everyday is a bad strategy but I'm wondering how much concern there should be about that if you have 3 very good options already.

        For example Eriksen currently isn't in my team because I have Griezmann as a captain option the same day.

        But that means I'm counting out Eriksen because Rodriguez is another captaincy option down the line. I'm not even considering that Eriksen might just be the better option overall anyway.

        1. MUFASA
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          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I dont think you will need James. Lukaku will most likely get returns on day 5. Im more likely to go with Eriksen thank James at this point.

    4. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      As many as possible! One of your first couple might do alright but then you decide to roll the dice and the next one fails so you need another to fall back on! I defo want a decent captain choice on the last days.

    5. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Neymar, Mbappe, Isco, James, Muller, Meunier

    6. alfoir
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty pleased with Al-Dawsari, Cavanni, Mendy/Cueva, Neymar, Lukaku, James. Saudi and the Peru/France options the weakest. Pretty punty midfield (likely 5-2-3), but overall like my team:

      Gallese, Uzoho
      Kimmich, Mendy, Godin, Muenier, Miranda
      James, Nandez, Cueva, Lo Celso, Al-Dawsari
      Neymar, Lukaku, Cavanni

    7. FPL Virgin
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      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Can I have a hot topic to help with my world cup team, too, please? Or is this just for mods?

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Devising a strategy for Telegraph World Cup is about 10 times harder than FPL. I need help!

  4. Camzy
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    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Neymar + Meza or Jesus + Isco?

    1. TJ
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Flip a coin

    2. geese01
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Neymar + Meza

  5. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How nailed is pickford?

    1. The_Adam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Southgate has given him the number one shirt. I'd say very nailed.

      1. fenixri
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Ty sir

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      99.8

  6. Clifford☯
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on my team?

    El Kajoui Uzoho
    Kimmich Meunier Godin Mojica Sabaly
    Eriksen Isco James Aldawsari N'diaye
    Cavani Lukaku Jesus

    0.5 ITB

  7. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which pairing would you prefer? Thanks.

    A - Varela & Meza.
    or
    B - Godin & A.Ndiaye.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A by a landslide.

    2. King Klopp
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      a

    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

    5. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A for me

  8. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How is this Bench Boost team for GW1? Will WC if it all goes horribly wrong.. 😉

    Akinfeev - El Kajoui
    Danilo - Meunier - Trippier - Granqvist - Hakimi
    Mueller - Isco - Golovin - Cueva - Nandez
    Cavani - Jesus - Lukaku

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      GTG

  9. Paddy Gooner
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best 8.5 (or less) midfielder?? Already have Isco, thinking about Willian (in addition to Isco). Any thoughts??

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Cueva
      Ziyach

  10. Lewa
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What do you guys think will Dybala, Parvard, Milinkovic and Meza start for their countries?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Dybala - No
      Pavard - Yes (if Sidibe injured)
      Milinkovic-Savic - Yes
      Meza - Yes

  11. King Klopp
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I'm concerned about weak front 3 and triple Uruguay. Any Thoughts?

    Muslera (Uzoho)
    Kimmich Danilo Varela (Pavard Ebuehi)
    Isco Muller James KDB (Sanchez - (Columbian))
    De Arrasceatta Greizzmann Mane

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Horrific forwards. KDB is really not worth it playing deep CM for Belgium.

    2. King Klopp
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Ok. Would KDB to Alli And Mane to Werner be smarter?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yes but why Alli? Eriksen is better at that same price. 16 goals in his last 20 apps for Denmark.

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      try again m8

  12. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Harry Kane (TC) anyone?

    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      lol

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        it's interesting no one has given Harry Kane a look in here, when he was almost a must 1 month ago 😛

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Not sure it's interesting at all, if you think about it...

          1. DantheManinaPan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Why not? I'm thinking about it, and it is actually interesting

            1. Eden Wizard
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Why is it interesting?

              1) Price, priced above the nailed on starter for Belgium, Brazil and Uruguay (all of who score for fun).
              2) Potential, England aren't expected to score many goals in the groups.

              Too expensive in a low output team.

            2. Eden Wizard
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Hello????

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He is due.
      You leaving him out at your own peril.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Due for a checkup

  13. funny money
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    pretty settled on this lot. Would be grateful to anyone willing to point out any obvious issues. Apologies for not being a regular poster it's difficult to find the time!

    muslera
    dalsgaard trauco granqvist kimmich
    isco mueler kvist belhanda
    messi (c) jesus

    uzuho lukaku meunier sanchez

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Messi worth the outlay? I would def play 3 fwds

      1. funny money
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        cant i transfer in kaku later in the round?

        Not sure if messi is worth it tbh, but wanted one of him or ronaldo in the team. Given his easier opening fixture went for messi

      2. funny money
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        i mean change formations by substitutions....

        and thanks btw

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah you can

          1. funny money
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            thanks!

  14. andy85wsm
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    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Really want to put Harry Kane in my team...

    Panama + Tunisia - 4 goals incoming?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Can do that, but it will depend on how England are setup. If they go all out attack then its possible, otherwise it will be difficult.

    2. Lewa
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Me too but I am not sure... I just feel like England is a flop yet again.

    3. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      It's tempting yes
      What's your thoughts on Alli, don't see him in RMT,and with lack of midfielders could be nice pick,and how nailed is Trippier is there a threat from TAA?
      Cheers

      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I think Trippier will play but it must be fairly close between him and TAA

        I wouldn't rate Alli as much of a fantasy option. I think there's even an argument to leave him out of the team.

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks for your feedback

  15. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A) Cavani + Schmeichel
    B) Jesus + Pickford

    Don't think it's as clear cut as folks are gonna make out....!

    1. eskild
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

      1. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Ta- that's what I'm on at the mo but Sidibe injury has put all sorts of options on the table...

  16. bengan1113
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Still not able to register for the ffs mini league!

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      try on pc then

  17. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    which 2 of these defenders should I go for?

    A) Hakimi morocco defending very well recently and playing Iran

    B) Pavard impressing for france whilst others are injured

    C) Varela strong defence in a good group

    D) someone else?

    1. Lewa
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I am thinking about b and c. Looks like a good pair if they just start :/

  18. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Could Caceres be a good differential? And will he start?

  19. 2bdbest
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    same combine price.which one is better?
    A)Muller + Jesus
    or
    B)Coutinho+t.werner

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus and Eriksen or JRod

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        This

    2. Edwards123
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I asked this earlier and I’m sticking with A if that helps

    3. eskild
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

  20. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Any improvements here?

    Muslera
    Mendy, Danilo, Varela, Mojica
    JRod, Coutinho, Eriksen
    Lukaku, Cavani, Mbappe

    Uzoho Belhanda Aldawsari Hakimi

    1. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mbappe to Jesus...or will you captain Mbappe? Mendy to Pavon, or too risky?

  21. azz007
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Please RMT - Think ive nailed it. not seen any better on here

    no one has perisic. major difreential

    Cavani - Perisic- Kaku
    JRod - Coutinho - Mueller (Ndiyae , Sanchez)
    Kimmich - Danillo - Varela - Hegazy (Menuir)
    Kajool (Uzoha)

    1. timPgoodwin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Do you mean Kajoui in net? Morocco keeper?

      Team looks good, depends which Croatia turns up, think that's why most have stayed away from Perisic but could be huge differential. I've gone for Reus as mine.

      I find it hard to pick holes in peoples squads, with 32 teams it isn't like there is a template forming lol

      Good Luck!

  22. fenixri
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Finally I am done, what you think?

    Pickford - Uzoho
    Danilo - Varela - Dalsgaard - Meunier - Mojica
    Mueller - James - Eriksen - Nandez - A.Ndiaye
    Cavani - Jesus - Lukaku

    I am just not sure Dalsgaard - Pavard or some other 4.5 mil defender.

    1. timPgoodwin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I like Hakimi the Real Madrid defender as my 4.5

  23. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Captains..one of these will succeed, right?

    Cavani, Meza/Cueva, Jesus, Lukaku, James R.

    Strong enough? Thanks.

  24. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Would you drop one of Isco, Eriksen, James for Muller?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No

    2. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Isco yes, Eriksen and James no.

    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      no

  25. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who is this Uzoho? Many teams have him but never heard nor read about him. Can't find him on the fantasy app as well.

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      4.0 Nig GK, expected to start

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Klopp, getting used to the new game/ players

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          FFRog has done a few HT on viable players that are worth checking out 🙂

    2. funny money
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      nigeria gk

      4.0 in mcds

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He's the Nigerian starting goalie. Comes in at the minimum. Also, Nigeria were one of the only teams at the WC in 2014 to keep clean sheets in both of their first two games (not saying they'll do it again mind).

  26. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Opinion on this cheap defence line:

    Mulsera/Uzoho
    Meunier/Varela/Dalsgaard/Mojica/Sabaly

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Too cheap and some not 100% nailed

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        My first defence line was Akinfeev, Uzoho, Meunier, Danilo, Gimenez, Trippier and Mojica. But with those line I can get Eriksen instead of Honda. But somehow fancy Honda to get something in this WC.

  27. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Is Meuller worth 9.5?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      meh

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        My thoughts entirely, tempted to funnel cash up front.

  28. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Any Tadic owners around?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Serbia to flop imho. Better pen takers at that price are Ziyach or Cueva, Also Swiss Rodriguez or Granqvist at the back

    2. Lewa
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I had him at some point but now after about 100 changes he is not in my team

    3. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      had him for the FPL brace 😎 that's enough Tadic for one year 😆

  29. Plinius008
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Comment my team, any improvements, tnx 🙂
    GK: Neuer, Uzoho
    DEF: Pavard, Danilo, Miranda, Munier, Cahill
    MID: Isco, J Rod, Carrasco, Cueva, Hamed
    FOR: Griezmann, Jesus, Lukaku

  30. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Prediction time

    Golden boot winner???

    Player off thr tournment???