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World Cup Fantasy Transfer Tips: The Big Numbers

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World Cup Fantasy managers will have to respond quickly to the emerging trends in Russia, as they prepare their transfers ahead of the Gameround 2 deadline on Tuesday.

We’ve taken our first look at the Opta World Cup data, which is exclusively available to members after the completion of each match.

Our analysis covers all fixtures contested in Groups A-F, with a scrutiny of Group G and H to follow before the second set of group matches commence.

Not surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.0m) has been at the heart of the transfer market in recent days following his 16-point haul in Portugal’s opening fixture: since Friday night, his ownership has doubled.

Elsewhere, there appears to be a strong case to load up on Uruguay players ahead of their match with Saudi Arabia, while the underlying statistics should provide some consolation to owners of Lionel Messi and Neymar following the £12.0m-rated forwards’ opening-match blanks.

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  1. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Link to Frog's community tournament please? I saw the spreadsheet from the hot topics, but has there been an update recently elsewhere?

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    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/06/12/fantasy-frogball-world-cup/

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      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, that's the one I had checked. How can you see how many points Jia had? (as well as our opponents?)

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        1. Alan The Llama
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Because I'm a member of his league, he sent the league code in the email he sent out. Your team name definitely isn't in there.

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          1. Pierce34
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Oops, misunderstanding on my part - I thought you meant in the spreadsheet with the teams. I had somehow missed his e-mail and hadn't signed up - have done so now.

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            1. Alan The Llama
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Okay, good work.

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              1. Pierce34
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                So looks like next round is kind of a must-win for us - tempting to play bench boost even though it's definitely not the correct strategy long-term! 😀

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                1. Alan The Llama
                  • 16 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  I wouldn't. Having looked at who we're playing, I think we have a fair shout of a win. Just keep an eye on Jia. I was very relieved to see he changed his captain today, it had been stuck on Cavani's two points.

                  If you give me a couple of mins, I'll let you know what our next opponents have scored so far.

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                  1. Alan The Llama
                    • 16 Years
                    7 years, 6 months ago

                    45 +3 players, 50 +1 and 50 +1

                    I suspect it'll be a close run thing next round.

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                    1. Pierce34
                      • 10 Years
                      7 years, 6 months ago

                      Indeed - what kind of moves are you thinking? Personally, I want rid of Ziyech and Al-Dawsari. I really want to wildcard in order to get some more players I want (Isco and Costa for instance) but I'm holding for the knockouts.

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                  2. Pierce34
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 6 months ago

                    I've known him for a couple of years now - he's not a casual and knows how to play the game.

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  2. noahzark22
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Suarez, Lukaku, Sterling
    Eriksen, James, Uribe
    Varela, Trippier, Meunier, Sabaly
    Muslera

    El Kajoui, Granqvist, Ziyach, Al Dawarsi

    I've already tranferred out Pavard for Varela. Sterling for Costa proper for a 4pt hit and hold on to my Wild Card?

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    1. noahzark22
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I've played my BB already.

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  3. Balls of Steel
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth taking a -4 to do the following ;

    Ziyach + Mbappe > Layun + Suarez(C) v Saudi Arabia

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Can’t bring myself to take a hit personally. Tough decision...

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    2. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Can see France doing better in the next match, but Saurez(c) is tempting. If you are in a good spot go for it.

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    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      id say yes. Really think Suarez can kick on now

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  4. Lav
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Repost - Would loves some help please.

    Save WC and just drop Belhanda or Pavard?

    Pickford (Uzoho)
    Meunier Danilo Varela (Pavard* Sabaly)
    Muller James Eriksen Belhanda* (Al-Dawsari)
    Lukaku Jesus Mbappe

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would WC personally and get Spain Portugal Uraguay etc

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting proposition, but feel like I will need that WC later on so want to see what I can do otherwise.

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    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      good team, save the WC. Belhanda to Layun or Pavard to Akanji

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Congrats on Fulham being back too - looking forward to the derby.

        I will probably sleep on some moves and contemplate your suggestions. Tempted by a -4 to maybe bring in Cavani at the expense of Jesus and Muller.

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    3. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I have very similar team, your 3 starting defenders plus Ziyach + Pavard and same front 3...
      Currently contemplating a -4
      Ziyach + either Jesus or Mbappe out for Layun + Suarez.
      I would definitely be thinking about the Wildcard to gain maximum points from round 2 if I were you though. Kane, Costa, Ronaldo, Suarez, Cavani all necessities

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        WC definitely interesting, but worried to use it right now. Used BB for Round 1 too. The -4 for a Cavani is tempting. Jesus/Mbappe to Costa straight up too.

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  5. aad
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I will probably run the WC.

    GK: Ochoa, Uzoho
    Def: Danilo, Dalsgaard, Advincula, Meunier, Akanji
    Mid: Lingard, Isco, Countinho, Layun, Gazinksy
    Atk: Ronaldo, Costa, Lukaku

    Thougts?

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    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Lingard risky imo - can see Southgate making changes and giving the likes of RLC and Rashford a game.

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      1. aad
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I need a decent captain choice for that day, any ideas?

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  6. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Cavani, Kane, Salah
    Isco, Eriksen, Coutinho, Layun, Inui
    Varela, Pique, Kimmich, Akanji, Sabaly
    Sommer, Uzoho

    Pretty sure I'm settled on this WC. I think I'm going to risk having no goalkeeper rotation. Not ideal but I'm really confident in the Swiss defence. Thoughts?

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    1. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I like swiss defense too.

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      1. Maddi Son
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah they made Brazil look bad but they were just very solid and organised. Not a surprise either going off their pre-tournament form.

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        1. Ziyech on the Bench
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          yep and they were similar 4 years ago too.

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  7. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Kane or Ronaldo?

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    1. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Morocco is not an easy team ... Panama is horrible

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  8. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on timing of maximum captain?

    Better to use in group stages or final games?

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    1. The_Adam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Save it for the last week or semi week when you only have one chance to switch it.

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      group is the correct answer

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  9. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Rui patrucio to wolves is a great move

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  10. noahzark22
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Suarez, Lukaku, Sterling
    Eriksen, James, Uribe
    Varela, Trippier, Meunier, Sabaly
    Muslera

    El Kajoui, Granqvist, Ziyach, Al Dawarsi

    I've already tranferred out Pavard for Varela. Sterling for Costa proper for a 4pt hit and hold on to my Wild Card? I just used my BB

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  11. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody on here on Fifa predictor? Is it just me or has the total points for today not been updated? It hasn't included my points for the Sweden game and Belgium game.

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  12. mcrayeps
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Morning guys

    A) Mertens -> Costa
    B) Mueller + Mbappe -> Layun + Ronaldo (-4)

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    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

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  13. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Silva and Willian to Ronaldo and Layun?

    Really hate to say it but I want Ronaldo

    Already have Neymar and Isco too

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    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't do it, could easily backfire.

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  14. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Do we really think Jesus will be benched after 1 game given his exploits during the qualifiers? He's started all but 1 of the 10 games he was available for.

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    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No he won't be.

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      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hope not, want to get rid of Belhanda for a player with better fixtures and who passed the eye test but can't do it if I need to deal with Jesus

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        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I still may get rid tho. What do you think of Jesus and Muller for Ronaldo and filler for -4?

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          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I think it could easily backfire, especially for a hit. You are removing 2 high potential players with good fixtures for one higher potential player and one low potential player.

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  15. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pavard > Dalsgaard with my FT.

    Yay or nay?

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    1. studge15
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pavard has the risk of being dropped or playing against a really attacking side that could cause France problems. Australia seem to be less attacking, could be a higher chance of Dalsgaard CS so yay.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        See question below

        Not a chance in hell (personally he is on my bench) I will waste my only transfer on selling a starting French 4.5m defender,rotation threat or not.

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        1. studge15
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Oh yeah I agree. I just assumed that was the only option he had. Would rather look to bring in an inform attacker for a one that's wasting space in my team.

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          1. Stupendous
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers see new question below in accordance

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  16. Lukakuna
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone knows if Mendy or Hernandez should start for France against Peru?

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    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Unsure, but Hernandez did impress.

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  17. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hang on why is everyone selling a starting French 4.5m defender?

    What I miss?

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    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      50/50 he starts next match I think.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Answered myself above cheers

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    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He started because Sidibe was out, but Sidibe played for the under 19s (I think), so he looks to be fit again (though he was at fault for one of the goals). It looked like Pavard's place to lose, at least for one more match, but Pavard, himself, had a poor game, with Mark Lawrenson commenting the entrie match about how uncomfortable he looked on the ball and his inability to pass the ball forward.

      Apologies if any of this information is incorrect. 🙂

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      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah but Lawro is clueless and I'm a Red.

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        1. Stupendous
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          This!!!!

          Lawros picks hahaha. Useless

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          1. Deulofail
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah he did my head in. Just trying to paint a picture for you and share the Lawro misery around 🙂

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  18. Lav
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which move?

    A. Jesus ---> Costa
    B. Mbappe ---> Costa
    C. Belhanda ---> Layun
    D. Pavard ---> Dalsgaard
    E. Pavard ---> Akanji

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Tricky. I would say D or E so you have a definite starter, but I think the potential for greater return could come from C, and take the risk with Pavard.

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      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah thinking one of A-C with C as my first option. I do have Varela and Sabaly so really I can bench Pavard instead of wasting the move there.

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  19. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Serious question and not about substitutes or 4.5m defenders...

    How were Brasil? Major disappointment and bow out soon and face a backlash at home? Still a tournament winning threat? Didn't see match.

    Own Willian and Neymar. Plenty of money can be spread around there if needed.

    Thanks

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Much like a several teams this tournament, they started well and looked like they could take the tournament by storm, but then they sort of fizzled out pretty quickly. To be fair, the Swiss were very solid defensively, so I'm pretty happy with my Danilo, Willian and Coutinho trio. Good value

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    2. studge15
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      They were below average. Not enough to send them home early, not enough to convince they could win the tournament. They'll get through the group, Costa Rica are awful and they should get a draw with Serbia at a minimum. Coutinho stands out for the goal but other than that it was a dull match.

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      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Costa Rica played well against Serbia, though. Perhaps better in defence than attack, but Serbia created quite a few (near-)chances and only managed to score one. Wouldn't write them off entirely 🙂

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        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          *Perhaps better in attack than defence

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        2. studge15
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Mostly down to wastefulness of Mitrovic and top keeping from Navas. Brazil will create chances against them and I back Jesus/Firmino to be more clinical than Costa Rica. But hey it's the World Cup, anything can happen I guess. Just ask the Mexicans

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    3. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

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  20. Ron_Manager
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Who is more likely to start next game?

    A. Pavard
    B. Caballero

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  21. Zlat-man
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    out:
    a. Lewa
    b. Warner

    in:
    x. Costa
    y. Cavani

    plz select one from each group

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    1. Bardo9
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I like Cavani/Costa tbf

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  22. King Klopp
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    De Arrasceate expected to start next match?

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure. According to one post I saw, he wasn't part of the "training team" (yesterday?). So it depends how much you read into bib theory.

      Since they are playing KSA, I feel like he could be given another chance to grow into the tournament. But if not, he could still produce from the bench. Hopeful thinking, perhaps 😀

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'd like to think so. But he didn't have a good first game

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        My first answer was better but it got deleted

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        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Gonna use this one, myself. Good idea 🙂

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  23. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    With Neymar being a doubt for Costa Rica, how does replacing how with Kane sound?

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    1. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Neymar doubt???

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Seen it. Enough for me I think wow.
        Ronaldo in straight swap easy

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        1. 420king
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I'll wait till tomorrow but Ronaldo good option too.

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  24. Bardo9
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Who takes pens for Spain?

    I’m only making 1FT this round.

    A) J. Rod > Isco
    B) Eriksen > Isco
    B) Werner > Costa
    C) Meza > Layun
    D) Mojica > Akanji

    ?

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    1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      im looking at B.
      but unsure at the moment

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  25. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    oh forget it then. stupid comment filter

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  26. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Ndiaye and mojica expected to start today? Looking to sub them in for Werner and Cavani

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      As far as I know, yes, but you can wait for lineups to decide for Mojica, if you're around between 13:00-14:00 CET

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      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

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  27. Ron_Manager
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Who to transfer in for 5.5?

    A. Rodriguez
    B. Portugal (Cedric?)
    C. Spain (Nacho? Carvahal?)
    D. Other

    Other defenders are Trippier - Meunier - Danilo - Varela

    Thanks in advance

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  28. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT

    Schmichael
    Varela - Cedric - Miranda
    Golovin - Cheryshev(c) - B Silva - Isco - S Zuber
    Ronaldo - Costa

    Uzoho - Yoshida - H Ayala - Lukaku

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    1. Boomerang V
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Can I bench boost this team? Any risky player?

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  29. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any big issues here or should I save FT?

    El Kajoui Uzoho
    Meunier Danilo Varela Mojica Sabaly
    Muller JRod Eriksen Meza Belhanda
    Lukaku Cavani Jesus

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  30. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Suggestions for this team folks? 1 ft, 0 itb

    El kajoui Uzoho
    Danilo Meunier Dalsgaard mojica varela
    Coutinho Eriksen jrod ndiaye Al-Shehri
    Cavani lukaku Werner

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