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V.O.

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I kept Lukaku knowing there'd be a chance he'd be in Martinez's ear wanting to pad his stats for the top scorer race even if there was heavy rotation. Should have taken the extra leap and captained him, though. :(
 
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Depay for me. Highest ceiling. Ukraine vs Austria probably low scoring since a draw is great for both. 1-1 most likely. Netherlands vs North Macedonia maybe 3-1 to Netherlands. I think the best thing for Ukraine might be if they get an early goal and then Austria have to attack and they can counter.
That's what I went for :)

(You were right about being subbed with about 20 to go?)
 

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Lukaku (captain) De Bruyne and Courtois all in this Belgium game, hopefully should be a big haul before Lukaku gets dragged off.
 

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Thought I captained Hojbjerg and put Gravenberch on. Turns out I did not - 11 points gone just like that. Sad.
 

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That's what I went for :)

(You were right about being subbed with about 20 to go?)
Yeah I picked KDB over Depay though. I called it with 3 goals for Netherlands. To be fair first half they could have had more. Dumfries almost and Malen could have scored.

Macedonia could have scored as well and hit the post. Very fun game with teams not needing any points.

Just annoying with the Dumfries sub, but I knew that could happen. Just thought he was worth a punt anyway given how attacking he is.
 

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I know you've all probably used it in MD2 or whatever, but what happens if you use Limitless in R16?

Do you get to use all the free transfers, use Limitless to bring your squad for that round in, then get the team with the free transfers you made for the quarters, or would you be stuck with your group stage team in the quarters unless you used Wildcard?
 

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I know you've all probably used it in MD2 or whatever, but what happens if you use Limitless in R16?

Do you get to use all the free transfers, use Limitless to bring your squad for that round in, then get the team with the free transfers you made for the quarters, or would you be stuck with your group stage team in the quarters unless you used Wildcard?
I had the same thought and wasn't sure so I used it for MD3 so as not to waste the unlimited transfers one when I stitched me up for the R16 games.
 
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I know you've all probably used it in MD2 or whatever, but what happens if you use Limitless in R16?

Do you get to use all the free transfers, use Limitless to bring your squad for that round in, then get the team with the free transfers you made for the quarters, or would you be stuck with your group stage team in the quarters unless you used Wildcard?
not 100% sure on what you're planning to do/the order
 

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not 100% sure on what you're planning to do/the order
You get unlimited free transfers at the start of R16, but I think using a chip usually overwrites free transfers, so if I used Limitless in R16, I'm thinking it might revert back to my current squad for the quarters.

I'm hoping I could use the free transfers, lock those in (for the quarters) then use limitless for R16.
 
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I know you've all probably used it in MD2 or whatever, but what happens if you use Limitless in R16?

Do you get to use all the free transfers, use Limitless to bring your squad for that round in, then get the team with the free transfers you made for the quarters, or would you be stuck with your group stage team in the quarters unless you used Wildcard?
Actually, this might cover (in the rules)

"If you've already made transfers ahead of a matchday and you then play Limitless, the transfers you've made previously will be cancelled, along with any points deductions"
 

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Actually, this might cover (in the rules)

"If you've already made transfers ahead of a matchday and you then play Limitless, the transfers you've made previously will be cancelled, along with any points deductions"
Ah thanks, nice find, works as I'd feared then. Might still think about it as I'd have the wildcard to save me.
 

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I really hope Portugal go out in a way. Since I struggle to afford Ronaldo.

Although I want to see Bruno go far so also hope they go further. Them playing maybe England not great though.
 

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Was really tempted on using the WC for this one, but I had one eye on the 3 transfers between Ro16 and quarters, decided not to use WC.
Should I be content with Kdb 12 points? I have Soucek, Ronaldo, FTorres, PTorres still to play.
Might take a punt on Ronaldo tomorrow, who knows.
 

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Any successes or failures this week for anyone?

My Embolo, Belotti and Yarmolenko picks all bombed.

KDB, Vermaelen picks have salvaged the week.
 

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What a disaster this has turned out for me. Missed two gameweeks in a row. Hard to keep up.
 

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Other two captains so far have blanked and I've got nobody that would have been playing today apart from Mount (isolating) and the Czech Republic's naff left back. 'mon Captain Bovril :wenger:
 

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Should have changed cap. 4 points lost so not huge. I have dodged 3 good captain hauls already.
 

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No Perisic and now Muller injured puts me completely out of contention at the top. Down to last day captain too for the first time, I don't like this at all! Going to have to be Gnabry..
 

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So far playing it safe with captains have lost me 7 points so far and given me 26 points from 3 rounds.

I guess given the high amount of points we have it is not that much.

I think nailing a captain feels better than what you actually gain.
 

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Down to the last day captain for the third straight matchgame. Ronaldo or Lewandowski, which one to pick?
 

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Down to the last day captain for the third straight matchgame. Ronaldo or Lewandowski, which one to pick?
Tough choice, I'd go with Ronaldo.
Sweden haven't conceded a goal yet and they would happily take a draw, expect Sweden to sit deep and defend.

I'm having to pick between Ronaldo and Torres.
 

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Have a tough choice between Ronaldo, Gnabry or Havertz. If only I had picked bloody Shaqiri rather than Chiesa on the first GW3 day :wenger:
 

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argh I have my 12pointer vom DeBruyne as Captain and am not sure if I should give the armband to either Gosens or Havertz.......
 

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I have the same ones. I think I stick.
I'm tempted to gamble and go with Gosens. When he gets a clean sheet (for which the chances are quite high imo), then he has already matched KDB's output. And he might even provide an Assist or Goal...
 

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I'm tempted to gamble and go with Gosens. When he gets a clean sheet (for which the chances are quite high imo), then he has already matched KDB's output. And he might even provide an Assist or Goal...
Germany's defence hasn't looked great so I would say there is a good chance he just gets 2 points...

However have just looked up his stats for recent seasons, 20 goals and 14 assists in his last 65 Serie A games :eek: so certainly not a bad gamble, could be 2 points, could be 15 points. I'm not sure I'm brave enough because I can go Ronaldo/Gnabry/Havertz instead, but now I wouldn't be surprised if Gosens turns out to be the highest scorer.