A top pick, a solid option, and a punt: here are the defenders to select for the tournament`s third knockout round.
The Club World Cup quarter-finals have ended with Real Madrid`s victory over Borussia Dortmund. Los Blancos will now face PSG in the next round, while Fluminense will play Chelsea in the other semi-final. This brings us closer to the sixth matchday of the World Fantasy Championship. Following our analysis of recommended goalkeepers, midfielders, and forwards, we now present 3 defenders (a top choice, a solid option, and a riskier pick) you should consider for the tournament`s upcoming knockout stage.
The Top Pick: Achraf Hakimi
Scoring double-digit goals and assists, Hakimi (49 credits) continues to send clear signals to the football world: currently, there are no stronger full-backs than him. A key player for Luis Enrique`s PSG, the former Inter man has earned 3 consecutive bonuses in the World Fantasy Championship; the latest being a stunning assist for Dembelé, playing 9 against 11, to secure the definitive 2-0 win against Bayern Munich. Now, he faces the team that developed him but never fully believed in him: Real Madrid. You absolutely must include him against Los Blancos.
The Solid Option: Fran Garcia
Now a certainty in Xabi Alonso`s new Real Madrid side, Fran Garcia has already registered a goal and an assist in this Club World Cup. Scoring in the quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund, the full-back has impressed in every match played so far in the United States. The match against PSG certainly won`t be easy, but given his current form and the relatively low investment (27 credits), it`s right to give him a chance.
The Punt: Thiago Silva
The higher the level, the more Thiago Silva delivers. He has been a key player against Borussia Dortmund, Inter, and Al Hilal, earning solid ratings (two 6.5s and a 7) and having an exceptionally high-level Club World Cup so far. His 40 years of age have not been a limitation at all. Indeed, the Brazilian still performs his job admirably and will look to raise the bar even higher against his old club, Chelsea. It`s worth trusting him, especially considering he costs only 17 credits.
