FI Weekly Mag Issue 001 - 06/05/19

Issue 1 06/05/19

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Zidane’s Rebuilding Job

After a disappointing season that has seen Real Madrid finally dethroned in Europe and once again outdone by Barcelona in La Liga, FI Weekly looks at the rebuilding job Zidane has on his hands...

“I have decided not to be Real Madrid coach next season. I know it’s a strange moment for everyone involved, but I think it’s the right decision. After three years a change is needed, something different, different ways of going about things.”

These were the words of Zinedine Zidane back in May 2018, just five days after lifting an unprecedented third Champions League trophy in as many years as a coach. A seismic shock, and yet equally somewhat unsurprising given the strenuous demands placed upon being manager at arguably the world’s biggest club.

Yet just 10 months later, the iconic Frenchman was back in the driving seat at the Bernabeu. There was

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little time to rescue the season: the new life into an aging side.

Spaniards had just suffered a humiliating Zidane was a genius on the field in his 4-1 defeat at home to Ajax to end their heydey, and signs would suggest he is reign as Kings of Europe, whilst sitting just as clever off it. He would not have 12 points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga. returned to the club did he feel it would Yet it allowed Zidane enough time to be a completely poisoned chalice: why settle back in to his surroundings and tarnish such a legacy he has built as both plan ahead for what will undoubtedly a player and manager? be a very busy and important period of Their reputation of purchasing transition. ‘galacticos’ perfectly matches the stature The loss of Cristiano Ronaldo - a man of the club. Therefore, the summer will who had scored 450 goals across 9 no doubt be filled with transfer links with phenomenal seasons - would obviously the likes of Eden Hazard (£5.08), Neymar hinder any team; even more so when (£7.79) and Paul Pogba (£7.64); transfers not properly replaced. Yet after such a that may no doubt drag on through a wonderful period that had seen them summer media payout of 5 claim 4 Champions League trophies in places. Yet a new strategy 5 seasons, this aging team is in has slowly been much need of the refresh that implemented, Zidane had spoken about with Real in when he originally resigned. search of the WIth Sergio Ramos, Luka galactico of Modric, Keylor Navas, Karim Benzema and Marcelo the wrong side of 30 - with Toni Rodrygo Vinicius Kroos and Gareth Bale both Current Price Current Price 29 - the club needs to inject

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Wonderkid Profile: Agustin

A 19 year old Argentine defensive midfielder, the 18-19 season Almendra’s breakthrough at Boca Juniors, making 21 appeara competitions.

Style of Play: Playing largely in a central holding role, his main in breaking up play with his strong tackling and intercepting sk starting attacks with an impressive range of passing. Whilst yo therefore rarely see his name on the scoresheet, he did open h away to Union in March just minutes after coming on at the en

What’s Been Said? With a reported €20m buy-out clause, it’s with a host of top European clubs. Barcelona and Man City ap this season, though recent rumours have suggested a move to cards, with Juventus, Napoli and Inter all monitoring the talent

Dividend Winners 29/04 - 05/05

29/04/19 Single Match Day Media Buzz Virgil van Dijk 1840 Goalkeeper/Defender Andrea Consigli 172 Midfielder ✴ ✴ ✴ Marten de Roon 208 Forward Domenico Berardi 152

03/05/19 Double Match Day Media Buzz Lionel Messi 600 Goalkeeper/Defender ✴ ✴ ✴ Seamus Coleman 196 Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin 169 Forward Youssef En-Nesyri 148

30/04/19 Treble Match Day Media Buzz Lionel Messi 980 Goalkeeper/Defender Daley Blind 150 Midfielder ✴ ✴ ✴ 180 Donny van de Beek Forward 84 Andy Delort

04/05/19 Treble Match Day Media Buzz Mohamed Salah 1180 Goalkeeper/Defender ✴ ✴ ✴ Felipe Dal Bello 234 Midfielder 213 Andros Townsend Forward 193 Borja Iglesias

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01/05/19 Treble Match Day Media Buzz Lionel Messi 3850 Goalkeeper/Defender Gerard Pique 156 Midfielder ✴ ✴ ✴ Rony Lopes 163 Forward 160 Lionel Messi

05/05/19 Single Match Day Media Buzz Eden Hazard 660 Goalkeeper/Defender Bartlomiej Dragowski 206 Midfielder ✴ ✴ ✴ Charles Aranguiz 236 Forward 221 Julian Brandt

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02/05/19 Treble Match Day Media Buzz Lionel Messi 3820 Goalkeeper/Defender Emerson 109 Midfielder Granit Xhaka 145 Forward ✴ ✴ ✴ Alexandre Lacazette 225

Upcoming: 06/05 Single Match Day 07/05 Treble Match Day 08/05 Treble Match Day 09/05 Treble Match Day 10/05 Single Match Day 11/05 Treble Match Day 12/05 Treble Match Day

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5 Questions With... Paul Corrie Paul is admin of the Football Index Trader Group on Facebook and has been trading on Football Index since January 2019.

Best Buy: Virgil Van Dijk, who I paid £1.56 (post-split value) for. As a massive Liverpool fan he was always top of my list for buys and one of the first to enter into my portfolio. Recently, I I’ve sold all my holds with a profit of 80%; however, I will be getting back on him before the new season starts.

Worst Buy: Denis Suarez. I paid 92p (post-split value) thinking he’d do well at Arsenal, yet he was awful and didn’t even get much game time. I kept him a couple of weeks before cutting my losses, though I recently looked at his price now and have seen him at 46p - so I think I got out at the right time!

Biggest Regret: Personally I have no regrets. Overall I’ve done very well and my strategy is to get out at a certain percentage. Yes I could make more but I’m always happy that I took a profit and reinvested it. Nothing is stopping me jumping back on players in the future, though there are plenty of opportunities out there to make money on other players.

Best Tip: I’m not generally a massive fan of tips as so much can be taken into consideration.

However if pushed I like Kieran Tierney (of Celtic). He’s 21 years old and at a current price of 75p isn’t too expensive. I can see Brendan Rodgers bringing him to Leicester City next season; if not then there are certainly a few other clubs interested and have been for quite some time.

Best Piece of Advice: For anyone new to the platform: take your time learning how it works, plan early on how you want to sell your players and don’t rush into anything. Don’t forget you’ve not lost anything until you cash out and you’re not in profit until you cash in.

Bad Week

Man Utd: Just 2 wins in 9 since Solskjaer’s permanent appointment means the Red Devils will be playing Europa League football next season.

There’s no surprise at the continued drop in prices.

Good Week

Lionel Messi: His 600th goal for Barcelona all but confirms yet another Champions League final appearance for the little magician. Four successive days of Media Buzz is surely only the start over the next few weeks.

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