In the first instalment of our 4-4-2 video series by fantasy expert Kat Haddad, here are four strikers to pick and four to avoid – in under two minutes.
This will help you select the ultimate team for the SuperCoach competition starting on Friday, June 12 (Game 1 kickoff 5am AEDT, Mexico v South Africa).
FOUR TO PICK
Kylian Mbappe, FRA: A captain you can set and forget
Harry Kane, ENG: Goals, assists, always on set pieces. For me, a no-brainer.
Lautaro Martinez, ARG: A clinical finisher. Will be part of whatever Argentina produce.
Lamine Yamal, ESP: Best of his generation. If Spain do anything this competition, it will be at the feet of Yamal.
FOUR TO AVOID
Lionel Messi, ARG: His minutes will be managed. From a SuperCoach perspective, might not translate into points.
Cristiano Ronaldo, POR: He’s not the main scorer for Portugal.
Vinicius Junior, BRA: Brazil is a tad unsettled. But it is a side I will be watching closely and one of the first players I will bring in if they do well.
Mohamed Salah, EGY: I’m thinking the same here as with Junior and Brazil. But if Egypt is performing, bring him into your side.
NEXT UP: 4 midfielders to pick, 4 to avoid.
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