Dylan Bolch's Supercoach World Cup Watchlist: Buy, Hold, Sell round 6


<p>We’re well and truly into the pointy end of the tournament now, with just eight teams remaining.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I’m currently ranked 303rd overall, after a very minor green arrow. Let’s keep that going in the right direction.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here’s the players to buy, hold and sell ahead of the quarter finals. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>BUY</strong></h2>



<p><strong>LISANDRO MARTINEZ (ARG &#8211; DEF)</strong></p>



<p>I think he’s the best Argentinian defender to own this week ahead of a nice matchup against Switzerland. He’s nailed and also gets involved offensively, having scored a goal and registered an assist in Argentina’s win over Cabo Verde earlier this tournament.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>EMILIANO MARTINEZ (ARG &#8211; GKP)</strong></p>



<p>Like Lisandro Martinez, Emiliano Martinez offers a reliable route into Argentina’s defence this round. I think you can run with both if you like, given it’s (according to the bookies) the friendliest matchup for a clean sheet this round. If you’re wanting a third Argentina defender, I think I’d go for Christian Romero given he’s nailed.</p>



<p><strong>MIKE MAIGNAN (FRA &#8211; GKP)</strong></p>



<p>If you own Maignan, stick him on your GKP bench and loop him so you get a chance to see what he gets. I think the French are likely to progress against Morrocco, but they’re no slouches. If not, pivoting to Martinez or Simon is a nice move. </p>



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<p><strong>DAYOT UPAMECANO (FRA &#8211; DEF)</strong></p>



<p>I’m currently a happy owner of Upamecano and will hope he can keep another clean sheet this round. He’s in just 1.6% of teams right now, so he’s a nice point of difference option if you want to steer clear of William Saliba.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>MARC CUCURELLA (ESP &#8211; DEF)</strong></p>



<p>If for some reason you don’t own him, he’s a must-have. Spain have kept a clean sheet in every game so far this tournament and Cucurella also offers plenty of attacking potential, having already registered two assists.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>AYMERIC LAPORTE (ESP &#8211; DEF)</strong></p>



<p>You could certainly go Pedro Porro if you think he’ll start, but I think there’s a world where Marcos Llorente plays in his position, so I’m happy to target the nailed on Laporte instead. Combines clean sheet potential and attacking threat, too.</p>



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<p><strong>ALEX BAENA (ESP &#8211; MID)</strong></p>



<p>I don’t love the midfield options right now, but Baena, who’s found his groove on the left wing for Spain, is one I’m keen on this week. I can’t fit in Mikel Oyarzabal or Lamine Yamal, so he’s my entry into the Spain attack.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>JUDE BELLINGHAM (ENG &#8211; MID)</strong></p>



<p>If you don’t own him, I’d look to rectify that as soon as possible. Bellingham delivered a brace against Mexico and alongside Harry Kane, they look like the duo that can take England further in this tournament. Generates plenty of shots on target and is so creative.</p>



<p><strong>HARRY KANE (ENG &#8211; FWD)</strong></p>



<p>I’m yet to own Kane this tournament, but I like him as a replacement for Vinicius Junior this week. Whenever something good happens for England, Kane is involved. He’s now netted six goals in five games as he chases the Golden Boot.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>HOLD </strong></h2>



<p><strong>OUSMANE DEMBELE (FRA &#8211; FWD)</strong></p>



<p>He’s definitely a hold if you own him, but if you don’t, I think I’d prefer to target other teams rather than doubling up on Mbappe/Dembele, especially given most sides will have Michael Olise too. There’s no denying he’s a great option, though.</p>



<p><strong>LAMINE YAMAL (ESP &#8211; FWD)</strong></p>



<p>The Spanish superstar is yet to reach his peak this tournament from a Fantasy perspective, but he’s been balling out still. If you want to anti-POD Harry Kane, then targeting Yamal or Oyarzabal is a good alternative.</p>



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<p><strong>ERLING HAALAND (NOR &#8211; FWD)</strong></p>



<p>If you think Norway has a chance of upsetting England, then Haaland’s a solid buy. Even if they don’t win he’ll probably find a way to score, such is his form at the moment and record at national level. Such a gun.</p>



<p><strong>YOURI TIELEMANS (BEL &#8211; MID)</strong></p>



<p>I bought Tielemans last week after Kevin De Bruyne was benched and it didn’t pay off, the Aston Villa gun scoring just five SC points. He did however, play in a more advanced position with KDB off the pitch so if Belgium persist with a similar lineup against Spain, then perhaps he’s not the worst hold. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SELL </strong></h2>



<p><strong>ISMAEL SAIBARI (MAR &#8211; MID)</strong></p>



<p>Fielding Saibari straight up last week certainly didn’t work after he exited the win over Canada early with a hamstring complaint. Given he’s under an injury cloud, plus a tough fixture against France, I’m happy to move him on.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>ACHRAF HAKIMI (MAR &#8211; DEF)</strong></p>



<p>You could certainly hold given the attacking potential he possesses, but I’m not against moving Hakimi on this week. He’s unlikely to keep a clean sheet against France in my opinion. If you do hold, start him on the bench and loop him if he fires.</p>



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<p><strong>VINICIUS JUNIOR (BRA &#8211; FWD)</strong></p>



<p>Brazil were sensationally knocked out of the tournament by Norway last round, so Vini Jr is a definite sell.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>BRUNO FERNANDES (POR &#8211; MID)</strong></p>



<p>Portugal were also knocked out last round, so for the 45% of coaches who own the Manchester United star, it’s time to move him on.</p>



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