Another thrilling season of Serie A football is underway, and with the 18th round approaching, fans and fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up. Key insights and advice for player lineups have surfaced, making this the perfect moment to strategize for your "Fantacalcio" teams.
The Serie A matchday kicks off with some tight decisions for managers. Important updates surrounding player wellness and strategies are making headlines, so it’s time to take stock before the formations are set by 3:00 PM today.
Starting with AC Milan, Christian Pulisic remains sidelined, training separately again today. While he may find himself on the bench against Roma, experts advise caution with his inclusion—recommending league players should only field him if they have solid back-up options available. On the other hand, Alvaro Morata is set to return and is rightfully poised for starting duties.
Continuing on the pitch, at Atalanta, the narrative changes somewhat. With players like Ruggeri and Retegui ruled out due to injury, they will need to rely on substitutes making headlines this week. On the positive side, Scalvini is back among the substitutes for Gasperini's squad. The potential lineup shows Kossounou expected to start alongside Hien and Kolasinac, alongside traditional starters Bellanova and Zappacosta.
Other teams are set to contend around the pitch. For the Torino squad, players like Vlasic and Adams are still hovering around decisions about their starting statuses, but their performance against Empoli was noteworthy, and many managers are pitching them for active roster spots.
Then there’s Napoli. After yesterday's slight illness sidelined Politano from training, he was back with the team today, giving fans hope for his start on the right flank. Meanwhile, the speculation arises around other wingers like Neres and Kvaratskhelia, both vying for significant playing time. Depending on Politano's health, distribution among these players could shift dramatically.
More announcements are pouring through daily. Emil Holm of Bologna has recently racked up assists and high scores—rising from injury inactivity to delivering consistent performances, particularly against Juventus, where he earned top grades. This performance boost might make him reliable against Verona this weekend.
Tactically speaking, Serie A fixtures also bring fresh lineups. Atalanta's recent choices have shown players like Pasalic and Lookman stepping up to fill gaps left by injuries. The situation at Parma with Djuric is also unclear; his availability suggests he may not start even though he has been named on the bench.
Quotes from various coaching staff shed light on individual player situations. For example, the dynamics involving Atalanta’s new approaches could see Zaniolo and Samardzic taking impactful roles as substitutes if the starters falter early on.
Still, as players receive late notices on their playing statuses and potential substitutions swirl on social media, those involved with fantasy football should stay alert—twists and turns are par for the course. The latest happenings suggest you’ll need to rely on your deepest bench covers.
Of utmost importance, as seen with players Kvaratskhelia and Gonzalez, managers should not overlook them follow the decision-making of squad coaches. Kvaratskhelia especially is named to start against Venezia, necessitating caution from managers to not simply rely on recent underperformance. Similarly, Gonzalez’s chances hinge on having confirmed substitutes for coverage this weekend.
Looking beyond individual team strategies, players like Mathias Olivera from Napoli remain notable. Even as he fumbles on finding consistent high scores against low-performances, the upcoming fixtures could illuminate how he maneuvers against tough teams.
Keep your lineup flexible, check your reserves, and don’t shy away from making those tough choices just before the deadline.
