Euro 2020/21 Fantasy Football
Welcome to the FF247 hub for the Euro’s. As per our Champions League article this shall be the main place for the duration of the comp and will act more as a destination to gather and discuss it all, rather than being anything of particular fantasy use.
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How to play?
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The Rules
This game is exactly as per the CL one with in-game matchday-by-matchday substitutions and Capo changes available between each day.
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Hints, tips, squads, line-ups etc…
For once UEFA have actually made a pretty good job of this and so we won’t be bothering to post any of the above as articles as it is pretty much all there for you. They have the entire raft of squads posted on both their website and on their official App along with a run-down on every single team.
The FF247 League
We are not running a ‘public’ league for this one, we are keeping it in-house for the summer fun and as such we have our usual ‘Regulars League’. We did post the league code in the comments section previously but this has now disappeared. The good news is that the majority of our usual CL crew saw it and have already joined,
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Is it better have 3 top strikers with a poor defence or having 2 top strikers with a decent defence?
Probably the latter – 2 stellar strikers and a decent defence. I’ve tried squeezing 3 in and it unsettles the balance of the team.
If I get 3 top strikers
4.5 krul
4.5 Pau Torres
4.5 Bednerak
4.5 wijndal
4.5 kjaer
That’s not the best is it?
That’s not too shabby at all actually!
Most of those defenders won’t offer much going forward, though you could swap out Kjær for Mæhle (what a great character ‘æ’ is!). Mæhle’s got 2 goals in 8 caps and can be LB or RB. Same price as Kjær, too!
Rumours are that Stekelenburg will start the friendly tomorrow for ND (Krul conceded two vs SCO recently). So keep an eye on that too.
If i did that I can 3 big hitters up top, not sure what to do
It’s alot different to FPL playing the Euro one, get points for winning the ball back etc, I had Fabinho in the champions League one scored 9 points against Leipzig didn’t even score or assist
With this Euros fantasy game they don’t get points for retrieving balls (that’s only Champions League fantasy football). The most we can hope from these defenders is either a clean sheet, assist or goal from a corner, on the whole!
That defence I’ve said to you is pointless ha,
Currently got
Menuier
Stones
Alba
Mahele
Bednerak
As my defence
As we know in the big tournaments clean sheets are rarities, even the underdogs like to have a dip in it. I don’t pay much attention to defenders unless they are with potential high attacking returns or play OOP.
I got my Wiki-abacus out. There have been a fair amount of clean sheets:
– 2018 World Cup – 33 clean sheets (in 64 games)
– Euro 2016 – 35 clean sheets (in 51 games)
– 2014 World Cup – 42 clean sheets (in 64 games)
– Euro 2012 – 15 clean sheets (in 31 games)
Don’t forget the defenders with set piece strengths like Stones et al :-)!
I’ve currently got stones in my team
This may be helpful or not for you but I will have included the predicted lineups for each team in the comments below. Please give me a few minutes to upload all groups as didn’t want to have one massive long comment. I could be wrong on some players but I have researched as much as I can and obviously I’ll come back and update when friendlies are played.
Group A.
Italy – 4-3-3
Donnarumma
Florenzi Bonucci Chiellini Spinazzola
Barella Jorginho Verratti
Chiesa Immobile Insigne
After the Czech game things are pretty clear bar two places. Verrati got rotated with Locatelli which I was kind of expecting and Berardi started ahead of Chiesa and Bernardeschi. *we will get to see the Italian lineup beforehand so just keep an eye out!
Switzerland – 3-4-1-2
Sommer
Elvedi Akanji Schar
Mbabu Freuler Xhaka Rodriguez
Shaqiri
Seferovic Embolo
Seferovic could lose his spot after the friendlies as Gavranovic scored a hatty in his last game and Seferovic seemed to have been rated badly in both games.
Turkey – 4-2-3-1
Cakir
Celik Demiral Soyuncu Meras
Yokuslu Tufan
Yazici Calhanoglu Karaman
Yilmaz
Once again what seems to be a pretty settled starting XI
Wales – 3-4-3
Ward
Mepham Ampadu Davies
Roberts Allen Ramsey Williams
Wilson Bale James
Most interesting thing here is Bale starts as a forward for Wales but is classified as a midfielder in game! OOP anyone?
Group B
Belgium – 3-4-3
Courtois
Alderweireld Denayer Vertonghen
Meunier Dendoncker Tielemans T. Hazard
Carrasco Lukaku Mertens
Lots of rotation risk here due to such a high quality team and so many options. KdB will likely miss the first game but when he’s back he’s a nailed on player. Castagne could push Meunier out in a game (he started the game against Croatia). Carrasco could start instead of Mertens or Hazard (He replaced Hazard against Croatia). I believe Witsel could be carrying a knock with Dendoncker coming into the side against Croatia.
Denmark – 4-2-3-1
Schmeichel
Wass Christensen Kjaer Maehle
Delaney Hojbjerg
Poulsen Eriksen Braithwaite
Wind
Lots of changes in the friendly against Bosnia but all of the above came on in the second half so think it is pretty secure. Wass ended up playing as CDM yesterday. Dolberg started but did nothing so I think the Wind/Dolberg debate will not be resolved until we actually see the lineup.
Finland – 4-4-2
Hradecky
Uronen Arajuuri Toivio Raitala
Soiri Kamara Schuller Kauko
Lod Pukki
Granlund or Alho seem to be names popping up with possibly getting a few minutes at right back. Finland could also play 532 and if they do then O’Shaugnessy or Vaisanen might come into defence instead.
Russia – 3-4-2-1
Shunin
Dzhikiya Semenov Barinov
Karavaev Zobnin Ozdoev Zhirkov
Kuzyaev Golovin
Dzyuba
Some changes to the side against Bulgaria but the key players (Golovin, Dzyuba, Dzhikiya and Shunin) all started again. Karavaev was started again but came off for Fernandes.
Group C
Austria – 4-2-3-1
Bachmann
Lainer Dragovic Hinteregger Ulmer
Grillitsch Baumgartlinger
Arnautovic Sabitzer Alaba
Kalajdzic
Arnie came on for Kalajdzic with 25 minutes left and supposedly completely upped the tempo of the game. I’m not sure if he will start the first game so he is a risky pick but surely if he’s fit they have to start him. Bachmann has been confirmed as the No.1 because the coach came out and said it last night (Hear that Spain and Netherlands… why can’t you be so open?!)
Netherlands – 5-3-2
Steklenberg
Dumfries De Vrij Timber Blind Wijndal
Wijnaldum De Roon De Jong
Weghorst Depay
No.1 jersey seems to be the hardest spot to call. With Cillesan confirmed out it seems to be anyone’s guess between Krul and Steklenberg as to who is the new shotstopper. Both got a friendly so who knows! For the second game in a row they have played 5-3-2 so I think they might start the tournament with this formation. De Ligt appears to be injured though so this will weaken the defence you would think.
North Macedonia – 3-5-2
Dimitrevski
Ristovski Velkovski Musliu
Nikolov Bardhi Ademi Elmas Alioski
Pandev Trajkowski
Alioski we all know from FPL and at 4.5 could be decent. He plays very high up so could classify as an OOP, supposedly he might also be on penalties but don’t hold me to that. Trickowski could challenge Trajkowski for a spot beside Pandev.
Ukraine – 4-3-3
Buschan
Karavaev Matvienko Zabarnyi Mykolenko
Malinovsky Zinchenko Stepanenko
Yarmolenko Yaremchuk Zubkov
Ukraine have a OOP player that we are all familiar with in the form of Zinchenko. He is classed as a defender in game but will play in midfield for Ukraine and takes penalties.
Group D
Croatia – 4-3-3
Livakovic
Vrsaljko Vida Caleta-Car Barisic
Modric Kovacic Brozovic
Vlasic Kramaric Perisic
Seems to be a settled XI. But Vlasic could be replaced with Rebic.
Czech Republic – 4-2-3-1
Vaclik
Coufal Brabec Celutska Boril
Soucek Kral
Masopust Darida Jankto
Schick
Another solid XI that I’m not sure on if it will change.
England – 4-3-3
Pickford
Walker Mings Stones Shaw
Bellingham Rice Mount
Foden Kane Grealish
Haven’t a clue!
Plain and simple but I would think the starting lineup looks something like the above.
Scotland – 3-5-2
Marshall
Gallagher Hanley Tierney
O’Donnell McGregor McTominay McGinn Robertson
Adams Dykes
GP?? How does this look?
Group E
Poland – 3-4-3
Szczesny
Bednarek Glik Helik
Bereszynski Klich Krychowiak Rybus
Zielinski Lewandowski Jozwiak
Not sure on this one as I’ve seen some predicted lineups that include players that are injured. I’ve seen lineups with different formations of 4-1-4-1, 3-4-3, 3-1-3-2. Their friendly versus Russia was absolutely no help at all!
*Following the match against Iceland. I’m still not 100% sure as you can see I’ve a few bold names. The ones I didn’t bold either played twice, came on in both or are just strong players.
Slovakia – 4-4-1-1
Dubravka
Pekarik Satka Skriniar Hubocan
Koscelnik Hamsik Kucka Mak
Duda
Bozenik
Duris could start over Bozenik but rest of the team should be settled.
Spain – 4-3-3
Simon
Llorente Torres Laporte Alba
Pedri Rodri Koke
Torres Morata Moreno
This team seems to be one that no one can call. DDG will likely not be the No.1 so it seems to be between Simon and Sanchez. I think Simon will get the nod. Pau Torres could start but it could be Eric Garcia instead. That midfield three would be my first choice but Thiago is there as is Busquets. Up top there is Olmo who could play on the winger with Moreno either dropping to the bench or Morata dropping with Moreno moving inside.
*Was hoping the second friendly would give some ideas but Busquets caught COVID and the U21’s will play or the match will be cancelled. Either way I’ll give my best guess above.
Sweden – 4-4-2
Olsen
Lustig Danielson Lindelof Augustinsson
Claesson Ekdal Olsson Forsberg
Isak Berg
Sweden have a few options. At CB, Jansson or Helander could start with Danielson dropping to the bench but I expect Lindelof to start no matter what. Larsson could be used to rotate with Claesson. Up top there is Quaisson and Kulusevski but I think Isak and Berg would be the starting options.
*Kulusevski and Svanberg have both tested positive for COVID but no mention of any close contacts. I’d probably avoid the Swedes.
Group F.
France – 4-3-1-2
LLoris
Pavard Kimpembe Varane Hernandez
Pogba Kante Rabiot
Griezmann
Benzema Mbappe
I don’t think this team will change much. Coman or Tolisso could come in instead of Rabiot but it depends on the opposition.
Germany – 3-5-2/ 4-2-3-1
Neuer
Hummels Sule Rudiger
Sane Kimmich Kroos Groetzka Gosens
Muller Gnabry
I think this is the most nailed starting XI but Low will likely rotate depending on the opponent but there are a few players I think are nailed no matter what; Neuer, Kimmich, Hummels, Rudiger, Kroos and Muller.
Hungary – 3-5-2
Gulacsi
Fiola Orban Szalai
Lovrencsics Siger Nagy Gazdag Hangya
Sallai Szalai
This appears to be an agreed starting XI.
Portugal –
Patricio
Cancelo Dias Pepe Guerreiro
Fernandes Pereira Moutinho
Silva Ronaldo Jota
Joao Felix could come in the front three here most likely for Jota. Fernandes supposedly plays a lot deeper for country and he obviously doesn’t take pens or freekicks. Nuno Mendes is a young LB that people seem to think could get minutes.
Great stuff Matt, very helpful
We might get more ideas today.
Especially Belgium vs Croatia will be interesting.
Cheers Ivan. Yeah I would hope this last round of friendlies will be the starting XI for most teams or even 9 of the starters and 2 rotated players. Like that Poland team in the last friendly was ZERO help!
Matt, Poland and Spain have one more game each on Tuesday. I think that is when we’ll get the clue.
I want to see what Luka is made of today as currently I am going with Lewa, Arnautovic and Ronaldo instead of him.
Yeah totally agree Ivan. For Spain, I want to see the CB and GK situation. As for Poland, only play I’m considering is Lewa and we all know he’s nailed. I’m currently on Lukaku, Depay and Arnie. I’m torn on Arnie as I think he is nailed and every predicted lineup I saw has him in it but comments everywhere else say he won’t start up top anyway so might upgrade him to Lewa and downgrade elsewhere.
How’s your team coming along mate?
Great stuff here thanks Matt!
The upcoming games are sadly not available by me. Will have to rely on what I read.
Matt, still needs a few amendments but for now…
You are right about Arnie. I think his place up top will be taken by Sasa Kalajdzic who had a great season at Stuttgart scoring 17 goals.
I need to find the 0.5 and bring him in instead of Arnie.
Nice work Matt, it’s always good to have something like this for a quick check up on
No worries Bees and Padster!
Nice looking team there Ivan. I’d possibly drop Meunier to get that 0.5 as I want Lewa but it really weakens the overall team so might end up going with Kala
Thanks Matt, I think that is maybe the only way to generate the 0.5 for Kalajdzic
Also are you keeping KdB even though he will likely miss the first game?
I need to find out what is the situation with him before Friday.
Most likely will swap him for Hazard, another way for the 0.5. Might even go for Tielemans and save a massive 5.0 for improvements elsewhere.
This is an amazing piece of work, well done and thank you
Outstanding work Matt, thank you. I’ll Hot Comment this when I’m back on my laptop tomorrow.
+1 on that ! Gonna save people a lot of research time that Matt.Thanks.
No worries at all lads. Some teams I could be well off on like Germany and Poland as I’m not too confident on them. Especially Poland!
Yes outstanding work Matt – if you plan to update this after the friendlies I’d say it’s worthy of it’s own Euro2020 kick off post – thanks again for the summary!
Cheers OddDane. I’ll edit this once all the friendlies are played so do come back to it before the deadline Friday!
This is fantastic Matt!!
I won’t debate you on any of the starting XIs as I don’t know enough about most of them. Only one I keep up with is mother Spain and I agree that figuring out their XI is really hard. Think you can pencil in about 3-4 guys and the rest are up for grabs.
Keeper probably Simon, but there is still a chance he is not.
The back line…think it is Laporte and the other 3 are still debatable. Llorente played great vs Portugal, but again, he is better up the field and is not a right back, but I guess it is becoming more likely he starts there. Gaya vs Alba, lean Alba. Pau or Garcia or LLorente (the other Llorente) the midfield is a nightmare to figure out and that might be easier to figure out than the front 3.
Cheers Mito. Well I’m definitely going to be wrong on some of these players and lineups but I will be updating them Thursday evening most likely. I already will have to update Austria as Arnie is not in the side again today so highly doubt he starts MD1.
You’ve pretty much head the nail on the head there describing Spain as it’s all mental. Hopefully the next friendly will let us know but the only ones I’m confident with are Laporte, Alba and Ferran Torres.
Matt
This is sensational! Great work and it has put me in the mood to go set my team up.
The time you’ve taken here is appreciated mate. Bravo!
Predicted Lineups updated for most teams. Still some friendlies left to go. You will notice some players are now in bold. That is basically the people I think who are most in risk of rotation/missing out.
Hi Guys,
Nice to be back on the site…been too long.
Who starts in goal for Netherlands?
Hope your summer is going well.
Cheers!
Krul did start Wednesday night
Stecklenberg is expected to start today I don’t have a clue who will start in the Euros for them
Hey Bees, the best advice I can give you is to avoid Netherlands GK for round 1. I haven’t a clue who will start but if you had to make me choose then I’d gamble on Steklenberg. I’ve seen his name mentioned more in favour of starting.
Thanks guys. Will avoid.
Krul has deputised for Cillessen since 14/10/20 and has played every game since. It would be odd if Stekelenburg suddenly gets the call up to play in the Euros if he only has the game vs Georgia this afternoon.
Outstanding work MattX
Been hoping we’d get a run down of teams like this.
Thank you
No worries Popz!
How’s this
Plz rate
(c) Insigne > Luk > Kane > Torres > Ron
Also
Walker or Stones?
I’m personally avoiding the Group of Death so I don’t really like your bench but it could pay off for you. Kante shouldn’t though and think someone like Yazici or Alaba would be better at 5.5 than Kante.
Thx Matt
I’ll keep tweaking
Looks good, bigpopz! Like Matt, I’m avoiding that group too – it’s too close to call. Kimmich and Kante -> Alaba and someone else, I think.
And Stones
.