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7 December 2022 98 comments

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Here, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman takes a closer look at Miguel Almiron’s recent form.

After scoring eight goals in 14 Premier League games this season, Miguel Almiron (£5.8m) has been one of the standout FPL performers in the early stages of 2022/23.

Those goals, plus two assists and nine bonus points, have taken the Paraguayan to the top of the midfielder standings, ahead of Kevin De Bruyne (£12.6m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.8m).

As a result, Almiron has risen £0.8m in price since the season started.

Now, with unlimited transfers allowing us to reshape our squads ahead of Gameweek 17, I’m going to take a closer look at Almiron and find out if he is a must-have for the restart.

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snow pea in repose
3 years, 3 days ago
I'm debating, Almiron or Wilson...
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1. BENOIT
  3 years, 3 days ago
  What impact do you think Isak has on both if them?
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  1. Capocannonieri
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Takes PKs and plays CF, impact on Wilson
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2. snow pea in repose
  3 years, 1 day ago
  Forgot about Isak. I think if Wilson is on the pitch, he will take PKs. For me, I'd rather have a NEW forward to leave me more choices in the midfield
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3. snow pea in repose
  3 years, 1 day ago
  Isak's minutes will affect Wilson more than Almiron
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FantasyHero
3 years, 3 days ago
For WC fantasy...Pick 1:
A. Mbappe and 5.5M mid (likely Morocco?)
B. Richarlison and 9.5 M mid (likely foden...already have bruno)
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1. Adilge
  3 years, 2 days ago
  B
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gooberman
3 years, 3 days ago
England just aren't gonna beat France, Portugal and Brazil are they! Its not coming home sadly. They needed the major threats going out but it hasnt happened. No lucky draws this time.
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1. FantasyHero
  3 years, 3 days ago
  Think it's 50/50 between England and France
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  1. bitm2007
    3 years, 3 days ago
    Yes, and probably 50/50 with Portugal as well, and 40/60 with Brazil. So that's about a one in nine chance of England winning it. The draws done them no favors at all and that's a massive factor at World Cups.
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    1. FantasyHero
      3 years, 3 days ago
      England was in a group with Wales Iran and USA.
      
      There is obv luck involved but if a team deserves to win it, they will have to beat tough opponents.
      
      If England faced morroco now and France in semis, what diff would that make?
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      1. bitm2007
        3 years, 2 days ago
        Quite a bit I'd say
        
        50/50 v France, 50/50 v Portugal, 40/60 v Brazil actually equated to a 1 in 10 chance (not about 9 when you crunch the numbers)
        
        I'd say Morocco would be a 70/30 for England, France in semi 50/50, and Brazil 40/60, that would work out at about a 1 in 7 chance of winning the WC.
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        Baps Hunter
        3 years, 2 days ago
        Well, they have to win France anyway, speculations end if they don't.
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        FantasyHero
        3 years, 2 days ago
        Exactly my point
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        FantasyHero
        3 years, 2 days ago
        A whole 4% more. Quite a bit ...
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        bitm2007
        3 years, 2 days ago
        Yes, 14% which is 40% higher than the 10% chance I'd give them to win the World Cup from the actual draw.
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Dotherightthing
3 years, 3 days ago
Where to improve, I'm on wc.
Allison, noppert (can ve changed depending on allison)
Pepe, guerreiro, militao, dumfries, theo.
Foden, saka, bruno, paqueta, Fernández.
Mbappe, messi, richarlison.
Thanx.
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1. Cantonesque
  3 years, 3 days ago
  Is Allison a doubt?
  
  If you downgrade him to Costa you could upgrade Fernandez to Bellingham or Perisic. But that is a lot of Portugal D and England mid, probably too many eggs in too few baskets. I like this team actually!
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  1. Dotherightthing
    3 years, 3 days ago
    Sorry, I should have explained better, allison is not a doubt but if he gets a cs I'd no longer need the second keeper so could sell him for a 4mil gk option and free up funds (being on the wildcard allows to change players till locked).
    Fernández is a weak spot, he is just there to complete the team I guess and at 6mil with a goal and an assist and in a game potentially rich of goals could just serve the purpose.
    And yes 2 Brazilians and 2 Portuguese in goal/defense, I just thought that at some point you gotta play the odds.
    England v France... anything can happen, right?
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2. FantasyHero
  3 years, 3 days ago
  Guess you are thinking Netherlands beats Argentina?
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  1. Dotherightthing
    3 years, 3 days ago
    I'm just thinking a game with goals, and dumfries could pick up points at both ends...
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    1. BENOIT
      3 years, 3 days ago
      I feel like LVG will nullify Argie threat
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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        3 years, 2 days ago
        I really don't, unfortunately
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3. Konig Luther
  3 years, 2 days ago
  guerreiro unlikely to play 2 consecutive games for portugal so close between each other, because of his injury history
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  1. Baps Hunter
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Or his minutes could be managed. However, on WC (and even if not), he is easy transfer out if he doesn't start. Dalot and Pepe are good alternatives in that case.
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CoracAld2831
3 years, 3 days ago
Current team on WC:

Alisson
Militao-Dumfries-Otamendi
Klaassen-Paqueta-Perisic-Fernandes
Messi-Mbappe-Richarlison(c)

Noppert-T.Hernandez-Shaw-Saka

5/5
1.0m in bank

Any suggestions?
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1. Freshy
  3 years, 3 days ago
  What was the deal with Klassen vs USA?
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2. I Member
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Not enough Portugal imo.
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BENOIT
3 years, 3 days ago
FPL question... last player on WC, who do you prefer for a while at this price point?

A) Nketiah
B) Isak
C) Reece James
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1. BENOIT
  3 years, 3 days ago
  ???
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2. dunas_dog
  3 years, 2 days ago
  None of them to be honest
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3. lugs
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A) easily, its unlikely that Arsenal will spend big to get a new striker to cover Jesus injury, unless they can get someone on loan then Eddie is a no brainer for me at 6.5 with dgw's on the horizon too
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FPL Virgin
3 years, 3 days ago
Great article by Tom. Really enjoyed that one, well done.
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Babit1967
3 years, 2 days ago
Not a must have no, been great for so far but so many decent mids
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The Iceman
3 years, 2 days ago
A) Paqueta, Messi
B) Mac Allister, Neymar

Thanks!
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1. Starvaiger
  3 years, 2 days ago
  prefer A i guess.
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2. I Member
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A
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3. Baps Hunter
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A
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4. NABIL - FPL otai
  3 years, 2 days ago
  I have A
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5. Adilge
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A) for me
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Drop Dead Tsimikas
3 years, 2 days ago
Worth spending points on anything here?

Noppert
Militao - Molina - Guerreiro - Gvardiol - Hakimi
Ziyech - Fernandes - Perisic
Messi (c) - Depay

Costa, Foden, Saka, Mbappe
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1. dunas_dog
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Have you used 5 free transfers already! You need more Brazilian players than Militao who may not even start if Danilo and Sandro fit
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  1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Yes, I have.
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    1. dunas_dog
      3 years, 2 days ago
      Oh dear
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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        3 years, 2 days ago
        I have very little interest in Brazilian midfielders, to be honest. I was never going to drop either of my forwards, especially since I had four players plus Sosa who needed to go.
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    2. Baps Hunter
      3 years, 2 days ago
      I don't understand how (and why) you can have used all your transfers before even seeing first line up. My team is better and I have 5/5 left. Have you read the rules(?) Don't do anything, but sell the players that don't start for -3 imo. In this game you don't waste a single transfer from current md until you see that the player you buy starts.
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2. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  I'm struggling to see what you think will happen in the QF with this team. There's doesn't seem to be any plan / consistency. More Croatia than Brazil? Noppert v Messi, Perisic v Militao, Hakimi v Bruno, Depay v Molina, Ziyech v Guerreiero - its too much hedging
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SpaceCadet
3 years, 2 days ago
Thoughts on these transfers?

Olmo Alba shaw rich > saiss militao Rabiot neymar. Will give me this team.

Martinez costa
Dumfries Marquinhos saiss militao Hernandez
Bruno saka Rabiot klaasen hernandez
Messi mbappe (c2) neymar (c1)
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1. Jase3377
  3 years, 2 days ago
  They look decent
  
  I have a similar team with Alison for Martinez and Casemiro for Hernandez.
  
  Tempted to keep Rich and go Alba to Brazil defender and Olmo to a better mid (maybe Foden).
  
  Is Neymar and Rabiot better than Rich and Foden?
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  1. SpaceCadet
    3 years, 2 days ago
    I think so. Gives two good cap options in neymar and mbappe. Neymar being on pens is a factor as well. Don’t want to lose Messi cause of his high ownership but don’t want to cap him either.
    Who would your caps be if you don’t get neymar?
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    1. Mozumbus
      3 years, 2 days ago
      Neymar on penalties is a significant factor, otherwise richarlison looked a lot better and in form. Price difference as well.
      Although there are no expensive midfield options, so having 3 premiums up top makes sense.
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2. Jase3377
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Oh and I already have Saiss (traded Trippier for him last week. Don't own Shaw).
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Capocannonieri
3 years, 2 days ago
Got to dunk on Wolves FC

They sign every Portuguese player they can get...

Except one that actually scores goals.

Goncalo Ramos is now a transfer darling, but not going to wear Puke Yellow anytime soon.
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1. lugs
  3 years, 2 days ago
  he'll likely stay at Benfica until the end of the season, they are running away with the league with a good CL draw too, he'll probably end up at Barca with Lewa looking his age lately
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2. NABIL - FPL otai
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Well.. Bruno could become Agent Bruno all over again..
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NABIL - FPL otai
3 years, 2 days ago
Already have Alisson and Militao
A. Molina to Marquinhos/Danilo (triple up D)
B. Keep Molina

If I want to bring a Portuguese defender in
1. Maguire to Dalot
2. Hernandez to Pepe
3. Shaw to Pepe

Thanks
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1. Dotherightthing
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Maguire to Dalot, if Dalot plays
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  1. NABIL - FPL otai
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Ya exciting move imo
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2. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  I would be selling all Eng/Fra defence at this stage
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  1. NABIL - FPL otai
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Nice advice
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BobbyDoesNotLook
3 years, 2 days ago
Do we have 5 transfers? Why does it say x/4 for me when doing transfers? I am asking because on this page people mention 5.
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1. NABIL - FPL otai
  3 years, 2 days ago
  5/5 free transfers for me
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2. DavvaMC
  3 years, 2 days ago
  try refreshing the team page.
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SpaceCadet
3 years, 2 days ago
Who are everyone’s 2 caps for this MD?
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1. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Richi/Mbappe probably
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2. NABIL - FPL otai
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Messi Mbappe like a casual
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3. Dotherightthing
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Rich/messi
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Dotherightthing
3 years, 2 days ago
Zyjech or Perisic.

Following on that:
A- Zyjech/Perisic (pick one) and Bellingham
or
B- enzo fernandez and foden

Thanx
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1. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Not that keen on Ziyech, Perisic or Enzo really. I reckon just pick who you want from Foden/Bellingham (or both if possible) & then fill in the rest
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  1. Dotherightthing
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Yes, that's pretty much what I've done, Enzo is my 5th at the moment and was exploring ways of upgrading him.
    
    The 5s are: bruno, foden, saka, paqueta, Enzo.
    
    If we were still at the group stage I'd do Enzo to zyjech right away, but now it's a different story...
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2. ryacoo
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A with Ziyech
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Riverside Red
3 years, 2 days ago
No love for Portugal's Ramos to replace one of Messi/Richarlison/Mbappe...seems a better choice than Bruno.
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1. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Bruno - Ramos doesn't seem to be working for me? 😉
  
  Competition is just too intense up top. I'm willing to sacrifice Messi for Neymar, but not Mbappe/Rich for Ramos, even with slightly tougher fixtures.
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Karan_G14
3 years, 2 days ago
Anyone selling Messi/Mbappe for Neymar/Vini?
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1. NABIL - FPL otai
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Not me. Protecting my rank and finding other cheaper differentials
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  1. Charlie Price
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Yep that’s probably the correct way to go.
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2. Charlie Price
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Tried doing something like that in the QF’s and it backfired.
  
  Sold Messi for Alvarez and Mbappe for Giroud to try and get a sort of differential edge. Ok the guys I brought in returned but were outscored by the popular picks.
  
  In your case I guess there is a chance that Neymar or Vinicius could haul but it’s guesswork really. If it works you climb the ladder but if it fails you go the opposite way.
  
  It’s getting hard now to find differentials with teams looking more and more the same. Won’t stop me searching though otherwise I might as well just copy and paste any old content providers team and obtain the same points as thousands of other managers.
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  1. Charlie Price
    3 years, 2 days ago
    *last 16
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3. GreennRed
  3 years, 2 days ago
  No. Have Messi, Mbappe, Richarlison.
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fivetothree
3 years, 2 days ago
Hows this?

Alisson
Dumfries, Shaw, Marquinhos
Saka, Fernandes, Perisic, Paqueta
Messi, Mbappe, Richarlison

Subs:
Costa, Sosa, Acuna, Bergwijn
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1. GreennRed
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Looks good. Bergwijn not looking so nailed on after MD1. Check if Sosa is available to start.
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2. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Decent. Depending on number of transfers remaining, I would probably try to shift some money from mid to defence. Perisic & Bergwijn look like a waste of funds to me, and the defence is a bit scattershot (not keen on Shaw & Sosa, would like more Bra/Por)
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  1. fivetothree
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Thanks, I have a couple remaining.
    
    I did think about Cancelo, but he didn't start the last game not sure who would be nailed on?
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    1. The Mentaculus
      3 years, 2 days ago
      None of the FBs are completely nailed but I think Dalot will be fine. Or Pepe if you want a safer starter
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PompeyUpNorth!
3 years, 2 days ago
Anyone give me some feedback on this please? Zero ITB 5 transfers available. I’m thinking save transfers for late changes subject to team news as most are likely to play?
I’m top of ML but top 5 only have 14 points between them with top 5 winning something.
Noppart Costa

Marquinho Dumfries Acuna Sosa Hernandez

Foden Saka Di Maria Paqueta Bruno

Rich Messi Mbappe
Cheers!
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1. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Looks fantastic considering you still have 5 FTs left - can certainly save some of them to setup for the semis. I would probably Di Maria to a cheap mid to enable a Sosa upgrade & maybe sell Theo too. Targeting Brazil / Porugal defenders. Something like ADM, Theo, Sosa ➡ Enzo, Danilo, Dalot?
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  1. PompeyUpNorth!
    3 years, 2 days ago
    Oh right well thank you for that . I did a few late ones to use last weeks transfers up so it’s nice to know it’s more or less good to go. Thanks for the suggestions as well..
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Bjelica
3 years, 2 days ago
guys, I still have power captain. When is the best time to play it ?
a) QF
b)SF
c)F and game for bronze

and why, thank you
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1. GreennRed
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A. More games to get a big hitter from.
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  1. Bjelica
    3 years, 2 days ago
    thanks for your opinion probably will go with it
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2. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  Are you confident picking 2 captains for QF? If so, keep saving it. Starting to think its better the later you play it as the final could be much harder to predict than e.g. Brazil v Croatia, Portual v Morocco
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  1. Bjelica
    3 years, 2 days ago
    yes this is my dillema thats why I am thinking what is best to do it
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ryacoo
3 years, 2 days ago
Would you do anything here with 5 FTs or save them for later in the round?

Alisson
Marquinhos Dumfries Otamendi Theo
Bruno Enzo Paqueta Ziyech
Richarlison Messi

Pickford Shaw Bellingham Mbappe
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1. The Mentaculus
  3 years, 2 days ago
  A 5th Brazilian? Some Portugal defence? Who do you think will keep a CS this round?
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  1. ryacoo
    3 years, 2 days ago
    I don't think any team will keep one, can see a lot of 1-1s and extra time. Maybe Portugal have best chance but not sure if Cancelo comes back in
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    1. ryacoo
      3 years, 2 days ago
      Brazil I think will win comfortably but concede a consolation goal probably
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_stepheno_
3 years, 1 day ago
Who have you seen playing in the WC who could be a value transfer to your FPL team?
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_stepheno_
3 years, 1 day ago
I see Sports Gambler is giving tips for the WC which includes if your team loses you will get money back for a draw. Surely when you have penalty shoot outs there is no draw?
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