It`s the knockout stage of the new FIFA international tournament. Here are three fantasy picks for a `low-cost` defense.
The Club World Cup quarterfinals are set. The first two teams competing for a spot in the semifinals will be Fluminense and Al Hilal, facing off on Friday, July 4th, at 9 PM. This means it`s time to finalize your fantasy lineups for the Fantacampionato Mondiale, Gazzetta dello Sport`s new fantasy game. After analyzing the best low-cost midfielders and forwards, here are our 3 recommended defenders.
Renan Lodi (25 Credits)
Highly effective in the victory against Manchester City (rated 6.5), Renan Lodi is proving to be one of the most important players for Inzaghi and his `new` Al Hilal side. Often coming close to scoring in the Club World Cup, the wing-back is aiming for his first fantasy bonus. Against Fluminense, the conditions are favorable for him to perform well. At an investment of 25 credits, he could be a winning purchase.
Dean Huijsen (16 Credits)
Following a less-than-convincing debut against Al Hilal, Dean Huijsen has become a real certainty for fantasy managers. Three consecutive 6.5 ratings against Pachuca, Salzburg, and Juventus make him increasingly central to fantasy selections, providing excellent scores for the modifier bonus. It`s worth showing faith in him against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals as well: he is available for just 16 credits.
Agustin Giay (9 Credits)
Never dropping below a sufficient rating in this Club World Cup, Agustin Giay could be the perfect value-for-money pick. Valued at only 9 credits, the Palmeiras right-back has demonstrated good attacking drive and solid defensive awareness so far. The match against Chelsea certainly won`t be the easiest, but the 2004-born player has already shown he doesn`t feel the pressure.
