OT: Discusión del Fútbol (EPL, FIFA, LIGA, USMNT, USWNT, MLS, etc) - Parte Dos

[Alexander the Gr8]

Do you remember Ozil from the 2014 WC? He’s a shell of his former self IMO and has been for years.

A shell of his former self is still pretty good by most standards. He was fabulous in 2013-14-15.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

A shell of his former self is still pretty good by most standards. He was fabulous in 2013-14-15.

Not good enough by Germany standards, sorry. Had a few good years in Arsenal....that’s been awhile now though...2019 is right around the corner. Everyone is talking post 2014.

Not discounting his talent.


Ovy was “pretty good” a few years too.....not what you expect from a star level talent.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Not good enough by Germany standards, sorry. Had a few good years in Arsenal....that’s been awhile now though...2019 is right around the corner. Everyone is talking post 2014.

Not discounting his talent.


Ovy was “pretty good” a few years too.....not what you expect from a star level talent.

Fine, but to throw him under the bus for Germany getting knocked out in the first round is unfair. A lot of things went wrong for Germany.

And Ovi at his worst was still a top 10 player at his position, so hardly comparable there.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Fine, but to throw him under the bus for Germany getting knocked out in the first round is unfair. A lot of things went wrong for Germany.

And Ovi at his worst was still a top 10 player at his position, so hardly comparable there.

I missed anyone laying the blame solely at his feet. Come on. Stop taking issue because it’s Germany.

He’s been a disappointment on the pitch. Maybe because he was persecuted and it messed with his head...absolutely possible, I’m just talking his play.

It’s plenty comparable when superstar talents appear to perform below expectation for extended periods.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I missed anyone laying the blame solely at his feet. Come on. Stop taking issue because it’s Germany.

He’s been a disappointment on the pitch. Maybe because he was persecuted and it messed with his head...absolutely possible, I’m just talking his play.

It’s plenty comparable when superstar talents appear to perform below expectation for extended periods.

The Bayern Munich calling him shit and saying his retirement is welcome isn't laying the blame at his feet?

His play isn't so terrible, and I couldn't give two shits what Germany does with their squad now that we have taken their place.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Methinks the lad doth protest too much. The truth can be painful sometimes.

 

[ovikovy817]

Of course the german federation have to find the scapegoat or "la tête de turc" (this is so funny in this situation, but only EfK will understand it ) after their elimination in the WC.

but on the other side, for years now, Ozil likes to disappear in big games with his club

 

[Raikkonen]

Biggest surprise for me was Muller's total absence on the pitch. Something was wrong with the team and the certain player (any) can't be at fault for this.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Biggest surprise for me was Muller's total absence on the pitch. Something was wrong with the team and the certain player (any) can't be at fault for this.

Yep...total non-factor. He's a finisher though...so if nobody is creating...he's not eating.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Biggest surprise for me was Muller's total absence on the pitch. Something was wrong with the team and the certain player (any) can't be at fault for this.

Yeah... Mueller was a total no-show.

 

[ovikovy817]

I forgot that this season in EPL, the TW will close before the start of the season (9th august). It will be interesting to see how the market will react. 3 weeks of you can't buy but you can sell for english clubs.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Yep, should be interesting. Courtois reportedly agreed to terms with RM.

REJECTED Barca’s bid for WillIan....

 

[Ajax1995]

I forgot that this season in EPL, the TW will close before the start of the season (9th august). It will be interesting to see how the market will react. 3 weeks of you can't buy but you can sell for english clubs.

I don’t think it will be a big deal. Since you can’t buy a replacement after Aug. 9 the only guys going out will be those deemed surplus to requirements already.

Not being able to react to longish term injuries in the first few weeks of the season are probably the biggest potential issue IMO.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Definitely a Special One fan but damn he’s a tough pill to swallow sometimes.


Sombre José Mourinho looks a beaten man before the season even starts

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Barcelona fans react to Ricard Puig's battle vs Tottenham's Christian Eriksen — GIVEMESPORT


This kid looks amazing. Arthur as well....the rich get richer in Spain.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Football League managers to be shown yellow and red cards in new regulations

*New system also to be used in Carabao Cup and FA Cup

 

[Raikkonen]

Tried FIFA FUT Champions weekly tournaments. I can only recommend to do the same

Opponents are crazy good but that shit is intense and fun in the end.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I can't wait for September for the new FIFA....I skipped the last one...

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Stan Kroenke’s £550m offer to buy outright ownership of Arsenal is accepted


Manchester United turn down Barcelona offer for Paul Pogba

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Transfer window news: Kepa set for Chelsea medical, Jack Grealish latest and more – live!


Later Thibaut...

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Transfer window news: Kepa set for Chelsea medical, Jack Grealish latest and more – live!


Later Thibaut...

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Reenforcements...


So bass akwards...Courtois sold at a bargain price and we break records for a younger keeper. Fingers crossed....

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Man U vs Leicester City about to start!


Game on!!!!


Also the PGA Championship...it’s a Good Friday afternoon....

 

[Ajax1995]

I hope United sent a large bag of cash to Puel at halftime because that is the only explanation I can come up with for his moronic halftime adjustments.

Gray and Chilwell were absolutely murdering United down Leicester’s left flank in the first half. Darmian couldn’t come close to staying with Gray and Mata couldn’t stay with Chilwell. United’s midfield was stretched across the width of the field and Maddison was making great use of the resulting space in the middle. Leicester was the better team by a decent amount even if they were down 1 to Amartey’s unbelievably stupid handball.

Puel decides to go with 2 up front in the 2nd half and moves Gray up front. Darmian can handle Chilwell alone now, Maddison loses his space in the middle, and Mata no longer needs to worry about defending at all for the most part and gets to play a free role and influences the game significantly all 2nd half.

Quite the gift from Puel to United IMO...

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I am so happy the PL is back. Makes early weekend mornings with the kids much more enjoyable.