2019-20 UEFA Europa League

[maclean]

So Wolfsberg, themselves a bit confusing considering the presence of the better known Wolfsburg, have three players on the field named Schmitz, Schmick and Schmidt

 

[Jussi]

And Lingard's hammy is done.

 

[hatterson]

Lingard pulling up with what looks like a hamstring injury chasing a ball that was never going to be within 20 yards of him.

 

[robertmac43]

Didn't watch it but saw from the lineups that James was central for Man U. Was that where he was actually playing and if so how did he look coming from the center?

 

[hatterson]

10 straight away games without a win.

Since beating PSG on March 6th their away form is:

Loss to Arsenal 2-0
Loss to Wolves 2-1 (FA cup)
Loss to Wolves 2-1
Loss to Barca 3-0 (CL)
Loss to Everton 4-0
Draw to Huddersfield 1-1
Draw to Wolves 1-1
Draw to Southampton 1-1
Loss to West Ham 2-0
Draw to AZ Alkmaar 0-0 (EL)

So yea, 10 away games, 6 losses, 4 draws. 18 goals against and a pitiful 5 goals for.

 

[hatterson]

Didn't watch it but saw from the lineups that James was central for Man U. Was that where he was actually playing and if so how did he look coming from the center?

He was mostly on the left with Greenwood centrally. He looked about like he normally does. Dangerous at times but clearly not a super intelligent player.

 

[Ajacied]

AZ deserved the win more than United did. Didn't play their best game, but I just love their offensive flow. It's very Dutch-like. Didn't let United record a shot on goal, as they played compact as a team. Stengs and Boadu didn't have their best games, but they were still dangerous at times.

Also, as I mentioned before, Feyenoord is mighty inconsistent, but the team has a high upside. They can really click and beat anyone out there, especially in De Kuip. Today they had a good day, beating Porto 2-0, while missing their best player in Kokcu. Karsdorp proving he should be Oranje's starting RB when fully healthy. Sweet goal.

 

[robertmac43]

He was mostly on the left with Greenwood centrally. He looked about like he normally does. Dangerous at times but clearly not a super intelligent player.

He never has been the smartest player, just immensely fast and direct.

 

[robertmac43]

We;ll placed header by Martinelli on the goal there.

 

[AB13]

Insane header there by R9, great cross by Tierney, and the whole attack started with the worlds best CB! Another one for R9 wow!

 

[robertmac43]

Martinelli finishing looking great, what a finish!

 

[robertmac43]

The youth movement going off right now. Willock makes it 3-0 to the Arsenal!

 

[AB13]

Hale End > La Masia.

 

[YNWA14]

AZ deserved the win more than United did. Didn't play their best game, but I just love their offensive flow. It's very Dutch-like. Didn't let United record a shot on goal, as they played compact as a team. Stengs and Boadu didn't have their best games, but they were still dangerous at times.

Also, as I mentioned before, Feyenoord is mighty inconsistent, but the team has a high upside. They can really click and beat anyone out there, especially in De Kuip. Today they had a good day, beating Porto 2-0, while missing their best player in Kokcu. Karsdorp proving he should be Oranje's starting RB when fully healthy. Sweet goal.

Have always liked Karsdorp so hopefully his return to fitness is complete and he finds the form he had before. Looked the goods before his injury issue.

 

[Cassano]

Tierney is amazing. All 3 goals from the left buildup started with him.

 

[robertmac43]

Tierney looking dangerous coming down the left. Most balls across actually look possible to get on to, unlike Kolasinac!

 

[Cassano]

Martinez is a solid keeper, I hope he gets chance to prove himself for Argentina. Full confidence with him

 

[maclean]

Let's be honest, aside from that one guy, we all know Arsenal weren't going to be challenging in the CL this year. So I have to say that games like this where the young talent get a chance to show off what they can do against a bit weaker competition are great for filling a disenchanted fan with optimism for the future. (And it's a heck of a lot better than scraping out draws against teams we should be running roughshod over.)

 

[Cassano]

Let's be honest, aside from that one guy, we all know Arsenal weren't going to be challenging in the CL this year. So I have to say that games like this where the young talent get a chance to show off what they can do against a bit weaker competition are great for filling a disenchanted fan with optimism for the future. (And it's a heck of a lot better than scraping out draws against teams we should be running roughshod over.)

ya i cant wait to see our first team stink it up again every PL matchweek.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Martinez is a solid keeper, I hope he gets chance to prove himself for Argentina. Full confidence with him

Doubtful.... he barely plays and Argentina have other options. None of which inspire confidence but are better than Martinez one would think.

 

[YNWA14]

Martinelli looks a player for sure.

Ihattaren with yet another assist. I hope Koeman not only convinces him to pick the Dutch but also calls him up to the senior team now...he's ready.

 

[Cassano]

Doubtful.... he barely plays and Argentina have other options. None of which inspire confidence but are better than Martinez one would think.

he will play all cup games for Arsenal this year. Plenty of gametime there.

 

[phisherman]

Martinelli is so good.

 

[Ajacied]

Martinelli looks a player for sure.

Ihattaren with yet another assist. I hope Koeman not only convinces him to pick the Dutch but also calls him up to the senior team now...he's ready.

Koeman needs to call up Stengs first. He's much more deserving. So frustrating seeing the likes of Strootman and Vilhena in Oranje over him.

 

[koyvoo]

Nice goal by Bruno Fernandes to put sporting up
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