Market Trend #8 Europa League Knockout Phases
Updated: Feb 23
Following on from yesterday's post, there are currently 3 group stage games in the Europa League remaining. There is then a cup draw (Taking place on 16th December) for the first round of the knockout stages which take place in February 2020.
It is likely we will see rises in some players which will be playing in the later stages of the Europa League. Below are the teams which are currently in a position which would see them through to the next round of the Europa League.
Below are players from some of these teams which could represent good value given the reasons below:
1. Nicolo Zaniolo
Team: Roma
Country: Italy
EURO 2020: Yes
European Tournament: Yes
Position: Midfielder (Attacking)
Age: 20
Price: £2.01
Top 3 PB scores: 303, 218, 175
Pros:
Very young
Scored 1 goal in each of his last 4 Roma games
Italy International
Capable of high PB scores
Previous transfer speculation - MB Potential
Cons:
Increased in price already this week
2. Sergio Reguilon
Team: Sevilla (On loan from Real Madrid)
Country: Spain
EURO 2020: Yes
European Tournament: Yes
Position: Left Back
Age: 22
Price: £1.00 First highlighted at £0.91 on 17th October
Top 3 PB scores: 251, 180, 168
Pros:
Sevilla played a 3-5-2 formation in their last game with Reguilon in more of a left midfield position than his usual left back spot when playing in a 4 at the back (More of an attacking threat)
On loan from Real Madrid
Called up to the Spain national side recently
Capable of high PB scores (251 in August)
Also fits the trend of full backs rising in price recently
Relatively young
Cons:
Has not hit a very high PB score recently (last score over 168 was in August)
3. Filip Kostic
Team: Eintracht Frankfurt
Country: Serbia
EURO 2020: Unlikely
European Tournament: Yes
Position: Midfielder (Left)
Age: 27
Price: £1.72
Top 3 PB scores: 247, 225, 217
Pros:
Strong PB scores recently - 210 on 2nd Nov, 203 on 24th October
6 goals and 10 assists last season
Cons:
Increased considerably already this month
4. Andre Silva
Team: Eintracht Frankfurt
Country: Portugal
EURO 2020: Yes
European Tournament: Yes
Position: Forward
Age: 23
Price: £1.19
Top 3 PB scores: 227, 207, 206
Pros:
3 goals in 4 Bundesliga starts
Portugal International
Back from injury
Cons:
Best PB score this season has been 179
Lack of game time recently due to injury