EURO 2024 Fantasy Football: Scout notes for first semi-final
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Rodri, N'Golo Kanté, Lamine Yamal and Jules Koundé are among the highly-owned Fantasy players in action when Spain play France in the last four.
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From team news to advice on substitutions and captain changes, the daily notes offer a helping hand throughout UEFA EURO 2024 for managers on EURO Fantasy Football, presented by Visit Qatar.
The EURO 2024 semi-finals begin on Tuesday with Fantasy players from Spain and France taking centre stage.
Fantasy decisions
• The 21:00 CET kick-off between Spain and France acts as the deadline for Fantasy managers wishing to make changes for Matchday 6.
• Both the Spain and France starting line-ups will be available prior to the deadline, which should help inform some final decisions.
• Make sure that no players from Spain or France are sitting on your bench.
• Matchday 6 is the penultimate opportunity to use either the Limitless or Wildcard chips.
SPAIN vs FRANCE (20:00 CET)
Spain
Predicted starting line-up: Unai Simón: Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz: Lamine Yamal, Morata, Williams
There will be at least three changes as defenders Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand are suspended while Pedri has been ruled out with the injury he sustained against Germany.
Key Fantasy players
Rodri (€6.6m) made an incredible 14 ball recoveries against Germany, and also has a goal and Player of the Match award at EURO 2024,
Lamine Yamal (€6.5m) has three Fantasy assists, more than any other player.
Fabián Ruiz (€6.5m) is Spain's leading Fantasy point scorer with two goals, two assists and a Player of the Match award helping him to 32 points.
France
Predicted starting line-up: Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kanté, Tchouaméni, Rabiot, Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappé
Adrien Rabiot is available again from suspension so Didier Deschamps must decide whether to re-instate him in place of Eduardo Camavinga in midfield.
Key Fantasy players
N'Golo Kanté (€6.0m) has won two Player of the Match awards at EURO 2024, and is one of only three midfielders remaining who have made 20 or more ball recoveries.
Théo Hernandez (€5.5m) is averaging over six points per game in the tournament, and carries attacking potential down the right-hand side.
Jules Koundé (€5.0m) has scored more points (39) than any other player in EURO Fantasy.
