⚠️ Hype and risk of overpaying in Fantasy: Scott, Kean, Como, Pio | OneFootball

The championship is around the corner and, with Serie A, Fanta is also back. The game most loved by Italians is ready to keep millions of fantasy coaches on the edge of their seats for 9 months between bets, glory, and jokes.

In our analysis, we will focus on those players who, perhaps due to too much hype, very high expectations, and other variables, risk being overpaid or doing much less than expected.

PIO ESPOSITO

Probably the most brilliant talent in our football, Esposito will have an incredible career. But this season? The feeling is that, if he gets minutes, he'll see the goal and score.

The danger at the auction, however, is to overpay him hoping for a turnover between Serie A and the Champions League to take advantage of the opportunities when he plays. Good strategy... but at a contained price because the games in which he won't take a vote or play the last quarter of an hour could be many.

MATTEO TRAMONI

Of the newly promoted players, he is certainly the one with the most hype: it couldn't be otherwise since he is listed as a midfielder but in fact plays and scores like a striker. So why be careful? For two reasons.

The first is the leap to Serie A, which is difficult for everyone and could bring surprises. The second is his physical endurance: in his career, he has often stopped due to serious injuries and, even in the absence of them, for small problems. Take him, but keep an eye on the prices.

ALL OF COMO

Instead of making a huge list, let's summarize with all of Como. A sparkling team, spectacular and that from the market has taken exotic and very strong players. The problem? Except for a few untouchables, like Nico Paz and Diao, the others are many and in the same role.

The battery of attacking wingers and strikers is endless, and overpaying a player who then doesn't play much due to Fabregas' choices is a risk that can take away credits and precious slots in view of the auction. So... be careful.

CASTRO... WITHOUT IMMOBILE

After last year's beautiful season, Castro wants to consecrate himself in a Bologna that, with Italiano, will play practically everyone. So, be careful not to go crazy for starters who may have reduced playing time in Serie A due to turnover.

Castro must be taken, of course, but be careful with Immobile: the king of goals in Serie A in recent years, in the season leading up to the World Cup, won't be watching, on the contrary. And Italiano is one of the few coaches who doesn't look anyone in the face.

SCOTT MCTOMINAY

Scott McTominay in this list? Yes, but with a (hopefully) logical explanation. The Scottish player from Napoli literally dominated last season with enormous performances and bonuses galore.

And so, what's the contraindication? The risk of paying McTominay as if he were a top... attacker! It's okay to dedicate a massive part of the budget, but remember that he's a midfielder and that Napoli plays the Champions League. McFratm yes, but without losing your bearings.

MICHELE COLLOCOLO

In times when even players from newly promoted teams are put under the microscope in a fantasy key, the name of Michele Collocolo from Cremonese has emerged. The reason is simple: the former Ascoli is a midfielder with a great leg and a tendency to score.

However, be careful with the joke: zero experience in Serie A and a new coach for him: be careful not to overpay him, especially if you're not convinced of his purchase.

MOISE KEAN

A similar discussion to the one made for McTominay: overpaying those who did very well the previous year is always an incredible risk. Kean seems to have finally freed himself from the ballast that limited him and is destined for a great season.

The question to reflect on and then act accordingly is the following: will his performance be consistent with the huge price that will mature in all auctions?

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