EURO 2012 – FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER REVIEW

Preseason

This is a review of the fantasy premier league players on show in the  Portugal v Holland game and the Germany v Denmark game.

As an aside what a fantastic player Ronaldo is.  Class is indeed permanent.  Will there ever be a time again when you set your captain choice in fantasy premier league at the beginning of the season and then leave it there until the end?.  Van Persie was close this year but there will never be another fantasy premier league player like him.

Players in Portugal v Holland

Meireles –  Portugal and Chelsea

Subbed off after 72 minutes after a rather questionable reaction to a pretty tame foul, this summed up really what a fantasy premier league irrelevance he is.  Nothing worthwhile to report. Too rotation prone at Chelsea for fantasy premier league.  Hard to think he will even be there.

Nani – Portugal and Manchester United

I am biased as I think Nani is an amazing player .  He shoots, he provides key passes and he would always be ahead of Ashley Young for me if it was a straight choice. missed a sitter but set up a great goal for Ronaldo. Quality player and only rotation makes him an issue for the upcoming fantasy premier league season

Van Persie –  Holland and Arsenal,

Why was he on the right?  Is Huntelaar really worth the sacrifice?  Very quiet and quite wasteful.  I am his biggest fan and could rave about him all day long given the chance but this was not a successful tournament.  Maybe carrying Arsenal all season has finally taken its toll.  Wenger will be pleased for the early exit and the quiet performances as it may put Man City off adding £50m or so to Arsenals bank account for him.

Van der Vaart – Holland and Spurs

Another player that I am a huge admirer of from the fantasy premier league perspective.  Apart from Dempsey, no one shoots more and although his game was mixed this showed with the goal and hitting the upright.  Will always be a fantasy premier league prospect as long as he’s at spurs which is not guaranteed.

De Jong – Holland and Manchester City

Not really worth the bother of commenting on.  Only question in any game is whether he’s picked up a yellow card.

 

Players in Denmark v Germany

Bendtner – Denmark  and Arsenal

Both Arsenal players were involved in goals in this one.  Bendtner assisted with a header for Denmarks and gave another strong performance especially in the air.  Hard to know where old big head will end up next year which will dictate his prospects.

Agger – Denmark and Liverpool

A good performance where him and his fellow centre back really stood up.  Also had one chance with a header to underline that it was him not Skrtel that’s the real Liverpool goal threat.  Could be good value next year as Rodgers possession game should improve the defence.   He should also be fairly certain of a place.  Will probably depend on the value differential with Glen Johnson who should benefit from Rodgers tactics.

Podolski – Germany and Arsenal

An impressive performance including the opening goal.  Prospects next year will depend on the position that Wenger assigns him.  Will he play wide?  Seems curious as there really is a glut of players for the position.  Worth keeping an eye on his value and position prior to kick off on the 18th August.

 

 

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