World Cup Day 4 - In Play

[mysteryshopper]

I think a lot of Uruguay blocks have daisy chained blocks with no success with all the big guns conceding so far. Some smart players have kept hold of their blocks which could be a great move if they then have another clean sheet which could end anyone with a block from Brazil, France, Spain, Germany, Brazil as i reckon many will then jump blocks onto the big teams. I went shit or bust on 10 Belgium blocks so not too bad yet but i dont have much scope for daisy chaining with them playing near the end of each round.

I have two teams with Uruguay blocks + Ronaldo. Also a mixture of Pogba/Griezmann/Aguero/Eriksen/Neymar etc etc. and I'm still 40odd points off the top. The teams at the top must be burning transfers for fun. Like someone said before though you need a flawless game and and incredible amount of luck to be anywhere near the money at the end.

You don't.

I was no where near the top when I turned my mediocre team into a Real one or my mediocre team into a Portugal team because I knew that I was behind so all I could do was be different and chase.

I fully agree there are a 1,000 or so Uruguay @ Russian blocks who could be controlling the game, I have two of them however and can assure you I'm not controlling anything, just making mistakes (neymar aside today).

I think all or at least most the teams will, including the guys at the top with there Russian/urugiuan hybrids will eventually make mistakes.

Even the players who don't potentially make any sub optimal plays can potentially be outdone by a result like Mexico v Germany today.

So many ways to still be in the chase.Those Uruguay blocks have a great advantage and would imagine they all take alot of obvious transfers from here. I dont imagine a high flying team changing blocks to a small team but those in the chasing pack who are far behind will take those risks which often pay off. I also think its still possible to win without Ronaldo's 28 pts if you take the right risks at the right time.

[Biddles32]

Remember Uruguay have Saudis next (who lost 5 nil to Russia )

I know mate, lookin at draw, one half cud have a load o top rated teams in, cud be very open in other half.

It’s actually a good thing Brazil, Germany and France have conceded as I feel less pressure to change my Uruguay block in the first round of fixtures now. Glad I’ve held my nerve. As I’ve said before not convinced Belgium or England will make semis so jumping onto them could be a mistake.

[Maldini]

Another bonus about the Spain, Argentina, Germany and Brazil results is they’re unlikely to be able to rest players for the third game.

[leethomas]

Looking like it could very easily be brazil v germany in last 16. Fancied brazil to win tourney at start and still do but swaying towards Spain too now to reach final.

[Redrum2]

Anyone starting Jesus this evening worried about his game time and possibly sharing duties with Firminho ?
Neymar more expensive but the better option ?
Will Paulinho play further forward and out wide as he has done before the last friendly ?
Werner better option thanJesus maybe ?
Mmmmmm

Neymar’s lack of competitive fitness to me is a concern. Not a straightforward pick for myself, also thinking will he be rested for the final group game. As Brazil’s talisman, he will be under pressure to perform. Will he be tightly marked like Messi yesterday? Messi not happy at Iceland tactics.

Jesus is not in the world class bracket (yet) but is the cheaper option that does allow me greater flexibility for future transfers. He has a decent goalscoring record for Brazil.

The high ownership (and likely to increase before kick-off) and set piece duties of Neymar makes it dangerous to go without him though. Plenty to ponder.

Werner I don't know much about and I generally prefer to see players I select in action. So will watch the Germany match and then decide whether to bring Werner in later on or not at all.

Nice to have you back commenting pal . I Could have done with your insight last season
Think you're spot on there . I think it has been reported Neymar game time will be managed . It's just that
his free roaming role and as you say all his other strings that are a worry ...

My insight is no good. Get more decisions wrong than right. Went with Jesus.

[plevna1963]

Looking like it could very easily be brazil v germany in last 16. Fancied brazil to win tourney at start and still do but swaying towards Spain too now to reach final.

If Sweden win today (it wont be easy v S.Korea) i think Germany will struggle to get out of group.

[jimmy ching]

Looking like it could very easily be brazil v germany in last 16. Fancied brazil to win tourney at start and still do but swaying towards Spain too now to reach final.

If Sweden win today (it wont be easy v S.Korea) i think Germany will struggle to get out of group.

The last time Germany lost their first game, they reached the final. Typical German.

[TKDTrev]

I’m shifting on either two of my German defenders or two of my Brazilians to Belgium for a couple of games. Who has more clean sheet potential out of Brazil and Germany?

[shakermeister]

I'd stick with whatever plan you started with . The games so far have shown us anything is possible . Personally in these group stages switching players on the fly is never the best idea !

[shakermeister]

Mind you I'm no expert with 22 points

[Redrum2]

Mind you I'm no expert with 22 points

Hope you got more points today, me up to a ton now.