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Euro 2024 June 14

Tom Freeman’s Euro 2024 Fantasy team reveal, captains + chip strategy

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In the latest of our articles from our team of contributors, the man with five-time FPL top 1k ranks to his name, Tom Freeman, discusses his Euro 2024 Fantasy team.

He also talks captains and chip strategy ahead of Friday’s Matchday 1 deadline.

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CHIP STRATEGY

When it comes to building a Euro 2024 Fantasy squad, there is quite a lot to consider.

Firstly, there is chip strategy. In previous tournaments, I’ve blown both (Wildcard and Limitless) in Matchdays 2 and 3, which has allowed me to pick a bespoke 15-man squad for each round of the groups. It makes sense, given that you need a strong start to challenge for the top places.

However, in Euro 2024 Fantasy, I’m leaning towards saving the Wildcard for the quarter-finals. That’s because transitioning from the round of 16 to the last eight could be tricky with just three free transfers. Should there be upsets, they’ll be a decent opportunity to capitalise.

So, I’m approaching the opening two group games in isolation, and selecting players from those sides who have strong fixtures to start the tournament. To identify those teams who have good fixtures in Matchdays 1 and 2, I’ve used Fantasy Football Scout’s fixture ticker, which is filterable by Matchday.

CAPTAINCY

There are five days of fixtures in Matchday 1, then four in Matchday 2, so ideally, you want to have a decent captain for each day to switch the armband if necessary.

In Matchday 1, the focus on Friday has to be Germany, with options from Italy and Hungary in the mix on Saturday,

The pick of Sunday’s fixtures is for England, while France and Belgium catch the eye on Monday. If it gets to Tuesday without a solid captain return, you can look at Portugal.

In terms of my own squad, I’ll captain Jamal Musiala (€8.5m), Federico Dimarco (€5.0m), Harry Kane (€11.0m), Kylian Mbappe (€11.0m) and Bruno Fernandes (€9.0m) across the five days of action in Matchday 1.

Then, in Matchday 2, I’ll probably turn to Musiala, Kane, Mbappe and Fernandes.

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  1. zensum
    • 11 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Knowing Mbappe might be out due to a flu bug, would you replace him with Ronaldo and bring him back in Match Day 2?

    Appreciate your help

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    1. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      No.

      France first fixture is on Monday and there is plenty of time until then to sort any flu out.

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      1. zensum
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        Comparing France’s to Portugal’s fixtures, would Portugal be easier then? Both of them are main men of their country but CR7’s mins maybe curtailed….

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Mitrovic

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    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      If I were sure Mbappe is out Id get the Greasy Man

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    4. Udogie-style
      • 1 Year
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Already took Kane out for CR7, so yes the logical move is just to rotate between the premiums and get him in for Mbappe. Hopefully there will be some more need before then. I might be tempted to take a punt on Depay or get Griezmann actually.

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      1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        the article i read said he didnt have flu. yes there is a flu bug going rd the french camp but mbappe missed training as a precaution. The journalist has tried to make it sound like he also has the flu but it is Coman who has it...others then jumped on saying he has flu but I dont think this is the case.

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        1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
          • 9 Years
          4 months, 14 days ago

          https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/kylian-mbappe-training-france-euros-33026290

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  2. More Cow Bellingham
    • 1 Year
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Any feedback on my team greatly appreciated!

    Lunin
    Faes Mittelstadt DiMarco VVD
    Bellingham Wirtz Gundo Szobo Rodri
    Kane

    Costa Castagne Schick Mbappe

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    1. fenixri
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Nice differential with Shick and betting against Portugal, but its last day and you cant sub out Shick if he blanks.

      With that in mind, if I were doing something like that I would go with someone playing earlier like Mitrovic/Depay

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      1. More Cow Bellingham
        • 1 Year
        4 months, 14 days ago

        Thanks

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  3. GreennRed
    • 13 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    UEFA site is usually good on UCL predictions so these should be fairly accurate. Best of luck to all and enjoy the football 🙂

    https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/news/0259-0e5ebaa53b91-21b9574b9498-1000--uefa-euro-2024-predicted-line-ups-all-the-possible-startin/

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  4. NotNowKato
    • 12 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Am I right in thinking I should put my Portugal players on the bench as they play on the 18th and all my other players play before then?

    That way I can swap them in if someone blanks?

    Pickford

    Faes, Rudiger, Mittelstadt, DiMarco, Grimaldo

    DE Bruyne, Musiala, X. Simon's, Rodri

    Mbappe (c)

    Bench - Ronaldo, Fernandez, Yildiz

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      If this is the official game, yes..Also you can swap your captain before each day so captain a German player on day1, if it doesnt work out switch to day2 player and so on

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Yes the ideal is to have a very strong bench who play last to give yourself maximum choice in who you sub off. Mine is Lunin, Cancelo, Fernandes, Ronaldo

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  5. fenixri
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Do you have a plan if Mittelstadt doesn't start?

    I am thinking straight swap for Cambiaso (4.0). Predicted to start for Italy on right flank, but not nailed I think.

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    1. NotNowKato
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      If he doesn't start then I've got Ronaldo and Fernandes on the bench. I'm starting with five defenders so am assuming I can change formation through the match week.

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    2. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      We will know the lineup for Germany game..he will defo start in case he doesnt, find the 0.5 to get Tah

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      1. NotNowKato
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        I've got 0.5 in the bank 🙂

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    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Same, Cambiaso I think

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  6. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Different fantasy game but:
    A) shaquiri + buongiorni
    B) Vitinha + Cancelo

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      I have seen latest reports thag buongiorni migjt not start in a back 4 so not sure about him..dont expect much from Vitinha either though

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    2. Udogie-style
      • 1 Year
      4 months, 14 days ago

      https://football-italia.net/italy-test-4-2-3-1-formation-for-debut-albania/

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  7. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    So FFS has Frimpong and Geertruida in the predicted lineup starting over Simons and Dumfries due to bib theory. Like really?

    Xavi simons started 7 out of 8 Euro Qualifiers for Netherlands. Only game he didnt was the last game when the qualification was sealed. Great form for leipzig and touted as one of the best young talent in the world

    Dumfries started 6 of the 8 qualifiers. Games he missed was due to a red card and the last game when the qualification was sealed. Vital cog for Netherlands in the last world cup and euro's.

    Id be really shocked if Simons and Dumfries doesn't start

    Managers do tend to keep faith in the players that was pivotal in the qualifiers.

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Thinking I am gonna spend the extra 0.5 and go with VVD to be honest..has decent attacking threat, could be on pens..also think more famous players are likely to get more motm points

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      1. HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        Depays going to take pens. Vvd took as depay was injured

        And believe me Dumfries is a beast for Netherlands. Involved in 20 goals+ assists in his last 33 Netherlands starts

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        1. Udogie-style
          • 1 Year
          4 months, 14 days ago

          Regardless of pens, he has scored from open play and he's nailed. Bibgate has caused too much doubt to risk it with Dumfries and Frim. Personally I've just abandoned the Holland defence completely and opted for Cancelo instead.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      I'm inclined to agree with you tbh. Prior to bib tweet I was expecting Dumfries / Simons. Just a question of whether there's enough doubt there to go for more nailed options, of which there are plenty strong ones for 5.5m. And VVD does have good threat himself ofc even without pens

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  8. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1910661/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Euro-2024-Portugal-Wes-Brown
    Any thoughts?
    Ronaldo Super Sub?

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Dont think Martinez has the balls to drop Ronaldo even though that's probably the best thing with their squad.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Hmm headline "super sub". First quote "I think he will start"...

      I mean, I doubt he'll start every game, probably gets rotated MD3, but I'm not too worried about picking him for MD1 or 2.

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    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Ah yes, the finest and most reputable sources for reliable news on Portuguese football.... the Express and Wes Brown.

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  9. Roshen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    how nailed are Trent and Dalot?

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    1. Roshen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      a. Guehi + Cancelo
      b. TAA + Dalot

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  10. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Is Moldovan and Costa the best GK pairing for 9.0m if not using a chip in MD2?

    The only concern for me is they both play on the same day in MD2. Is it worth going Pickford who has a tougher fixture in MD2 or another 4.0 GK?

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    1. No Totti No Party
      • 13 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      i prefer my better keeper to play first. so i picked pickford.

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      1. saata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        What's you line of thought around this ? Why playing your better keeper first?

        My thinking is the opposite due to:
        - If your first keeper does well or bad (regardless which one it is) you'll respectively stick or twist.
        - If your first keeper does "meh" though like 3-4 points, I'll be more confident to switch if it is the less promising keeper.

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        1. No Totti No Party
          • 13 Years
          4 months, 14 days ago

          I agree when it comes to attacking returns, you try to catch some assist or goal from a cheap player first. With goalkeepers, i prefer to cash out the clean sheet and dont worry too much with rotation there.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      If you're not playing a chip, I wouldn't pick 2 GK that you can't sub between. Maybe switch Moldovan - Strakosha or go for 2x 4.5m

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      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        I'm very tempted to drop Hakan for Guler, save the 0.5m and upgrade Moldovan to a 4.5...

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 3 Years
          4 months, 14 days ago

          Go for it

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    3. Remi
      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Fyi Moldovan and Costa play the same day on MD2 so you won't be able to switch.

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      1. Remi
        • 3 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        My bad I hadn't read until the end...

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  11. Skengzema
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Kane Mbappe (Lukaku)
    Saka Wirtz Bruno Sudakov (Guler)
    Guehi Tah Mittelstadt Di Marco (Faes)
    Costa Lunin

    My team. Fairly happy with it

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  12. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Yooo when is next season of FPL releasing??

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    1. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Sometime in July, probably before or shortly after the Euros Final.

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  13. kamdaraji
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Opinions on my team please? 0 ITB

    Lunin Costa
    Mittlestadt Tah TAA Di Marco Faes
    Gundo Sudakov Bruno Chekvetadze KDB
    Kane Lukaku Mbappe

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    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Very nice

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  14. GreennRed
    • 13 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    %-wise please rate Hernandez and Maehle's chances of starting in MD1. Cheers.

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 3 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Don't know about Theo but I've done a bit of digging on Mæhle & I think it's around 45%. Sounds like Kristiansen is probably the most likely starter of the 3 (Mæhle / Bah / Kristiansen) WBs & will play of the left. And I think I'd prefer Mæhle as a fantasy option cutting in from the left rather than at RWB anyway

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      1. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        Cheers Mentaculus.

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      2. Jambot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        Based on the last two friendlies Bah has right and it's between Mahle and Kristiansen for the left. I probably have it at 50/50. Could be completely wrong though

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        1. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          4 months, 14 days ago

          Cheers. Going with Grimaldo.

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    2. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      I'm in two minds whether to switch back to my original Akanji pick or go Dumfries...?

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  15. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    A. Kane and Trossard
    B. Ronaldo and Bellignham

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    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      B

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  16. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    I've managed to hold off on registering a Euro Fantasy team so far.

    All my focus has been on FanTeam so I think I'm looking at entirely different sets of players. Worth making a team? The Euros fantasy format is quite involved. Would like to be able to sit back and enjoy the game without worrying about switching captains etc.

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    1. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      I'll give you my perspective, if it helps. I've created a team but just for the sake of pure fun, no mini leagues, no chasing OR or anything, just pure fun and having a bit of extra reason to follow, lets say, turkey vs georgia (having kvarathskelia) and having that extra feelgood moment when I see my player assisted or scored.

      And if I miss deadline, or forget to sub out, transfer or something, no big deal.

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  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Anything worth changing here or g2g?

    Pickford Moldovan
    Vvd dimarco buongiorno mittlestadt faes
    Bruno Bellingham wirtz Gundogan chakvetadze
    Mbappe lukaku ronaldo

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    1. Udogie-style
      • 1 Year
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Buongiorno may miss out with a new formation being tested in training. Mbappe also has an illness but could recover in time.

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    2. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Many sources claim that Moldovan won't be first choice including uefa.com and FFS itself.

      Outside of that -> good to go.

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  18. RedLightning
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    New article:
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2024/06/14/who-are-the-e4-0m-starting-goalkeepers-in-euro-2024-fantasy/

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  19. Tazah
    • 6 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    managed to make a good mid budget midfield, thoughts?

    figo, desailly, scholes, zidane, pirlo

    a bit of a risk with the 2 young guys pirlo and scholes but look promising at under 5mil

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  20. Saka Punch
    • 6 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Saka and Jorginho or KdB and Chakvetadze?

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    1. Firmino
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Don't like Chakvetadze because he plays on the last day.

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      1. Bitsketchy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 14 days ago

        Surely that's why he's good. You just sub him in if you've got a player who's had a nightmare, as a final roll of the dice?

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  21. Leite
    • 13 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Ronaldo-De Bruyne-Tah or Kane-Wirtz-Castagne?

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    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      First one

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  22. Firmino
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    A) Trent & Wirtz
    B) Tah & Saka

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  23. They are eating the dogs
    • 2 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    A)Verbruggen and Wirtz
    B)Costa and Gundogan

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  24. They are eating the dogs
    • 2 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    A)Guehi
    B)Tah

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    1. deyell
      • 6 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      Tah for matchday1 at least.

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  25. They are eating the dogs
    • 2 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    A)KDB&Verbruggen&Shaqiri
    B)Saka&Costa&Gundogan

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    1. Saka Punch
      • 6 Years
      4 months, 14 days ago

      B

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  26. Leeds2116
    • 7 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    people people come forth to help daddy.

    Simons starting or Frinpong

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  27. Bitsketchy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    CRACKED IT!

    After draft 4,233, the news of the flu in the French camp, and the fact that the odds on Mbappe scoring a hatrick are lower than that of Kane, Lukaku and Ronaldo, I've finally found a way of creating a much rounder team:

    Kane ~ Lukaku ~ Ronaldo
    Gundogan ~ Wirtz ~ Foden ~ Trossard ~ Jorginho
    De Cuyper ~ Maehle ~ Mittlestadt ~ Dimarco ~ Frimpong
    Verbruggen ~ Lunin

    My only question mark is on whether Maehle and Frimpong start - but you got to roll the dice at some point....

    Now, time to SIT ON MY HANDS!

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  28. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Man if only there wasn’t the rotation risk around Grimaldo. He’d be straight in my team

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  29. Lallana_
    • 10 Years
    4 months, 14 days ago

    Good to go?

    D. Costa / Lunin
    Guehi / Tah / Mittelstadt / Dimarco / Faes
    Saka / Trossard / Wirtz (C) / B. Fernandes / Chakvetadze
    Lukaku / Mbappe / Kane

    Not sure about Wirtz.
    Also feel like my draft is boring. Thoughts on?

    McTominay
    Mudryk
    Amdouni
    Baumgartner
    Soucek
    Inacio

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