Key Player Selections for Sofascore's Nations League Fantasy Round 2

by Sofascore

Here are our Scout Picks for Round 2 of Sofascore’s Nations League Fantasy game.

This selection focuses exclusively on the upcoming round, avoiding long-term strategies.

For clarity, the Nations League Fantasy operates with a 15-man squad structure, permitting manual adjustments throughout the round. This allows managers to swap out struggling players with those who have yet to compete.

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Sofascore Nations League Fantasy: Round 2 Scout Picks

Goalkeepers

• Alexander Schlager (£5.0m) — Austria
  He starts in goal as Austria faces Kosovo on Sunday. The early match offers an opportunity to secure a clean sheet right away, with a strong substitute option available if needed.
• Dominik Greif (£4.0m) — Slovakia
  He had a clean sheet against Moldova in Round 1. Now, Slovakia hosts Kazakhstan, who only managed a 0.39 xG in their opener, making Greif a reliable choice if Schlager falters.

Defenders

• Matti Lähteenmäki (£5.0m) — Finland
  Finland's defense allowed only one shot against San Marino in Round 1. They now face Belarus, who struggled offensively against Albania. Lähteenmäki presents a solid clean sheet candidate with additional attacking potential.
• Pau Cubarsí (£7.0m) — Spain
  His ball-playing skills fit well with Sofascore's rating system and bonus points for precise long passes. Spain will host Croatia on Tuesday, enhancing his value.
• Joakim Mæhle (£6.0m) — Denmark
  Mæhle's team welcomes Wales, who posed little threat against Portugal. With clean sheet prospects and an attacking role, he holds significant promise.
• Zachary Athekame (£5.0m) — Switzerland
  He pushes forward from right-back, combining crossing abilities with defensive contributions, crucial against Scotland, where a clean sheet isn't guaranteed.
• Jaka Bijol (£5.5m) — Slovenia
  After a successful shutout against Scotland, Bijol now meets North Macedonia, who failed to register a shot on target in their opener. He makes for a strong substitute option if other defenders underperform.

Midfielders

• Lamine Yamal (£12.0m) — Spain
  Yamal was instrumental in the 3-2 win over England with a goal. His ability to dribble, deliver key passes, and draw fouls makes him a strong consideration, especially as he plays last in this round.
• Jude Bellingham (£10.5m) — England
  Bellingham faces a Czechia side that conceded twice to Croatia. His goal threat and ability to win duels enhance his appeal in midfield.
• Mikkel Damsgaard (£5.5m) — Denmark
  Damsgaard proved vital as the main playmaker against Wales. His set-piece delivery and passing make him a valuable point scorer early in the round.
• Ernest Muçi (£5.5m) — Albania
  After scoring against Belarus in Round 1, he now plays San Marino, whose defense is brittle after conceding seven goals to Finland. Expect ample opportunities for offensive contributions.
• Kristjan Asllani (£7.0m) — Albania
  Asllani scored previously and earned an 8.5 Sofascore rating. He'll drive play against San Marino, with set pieces adding to his potential for goals and assists.

Forwards

• Rasmus Højlund (£8.0m) — Denmark
  As the starting striker against Wales, who allowed 23 shots from Portugal, he’s an excellent captaincy choice with high scoring potential.
• Joel Pohjanpalo (£6.5m) — Finland
  After scoring a hat-trick in Round 1, he’s on penalties and faces Belarus, who struggled defensively against Albania.
• Rey Manaj (£6.5m) — Albania
  Playing in a favorable fixture, Manaj can exploit a San Marino defense that previously conceded heavily, making him a valuable differential pick.

Captaincy Order

1. Rasmus Højlund (Sun 17:00): Højlund’s matchup offers significant scoring potential, making him our top captain choice.
2. Joel Pohjanpalo (Tue 17:00): Should Højlund underperform, the Round 1 standout can step in with his penalty duties.
3. Lamine Yamal (Tue 19:45): He’s a consistent point scorer, making him a reliable option in the final fixtures of the round.
4. Rey Manaj/Kristjan Asllani/Jude Bellingham (Tue 19:45): All three present strong alternatives against San Marino, with Bellingham also posing threats against Czechia.

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