World Cup: National Team threads

[cgf]

Oh Bobby.

 

[cgf]

Jesus christ that's a lot of blood.

 

[QuietContrarian]

At least Denmark's back 4 work well, not a single goal conceded in the games against Panama, Chile, Sweden and Mexico.

 

[cgf]

I really hope France don't realize that Dembele & Tolisso need to start over Giroud & Matuidi if they want to be a real contender...if not Fekir/Lemar ahead of Pogba as well...

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Oh Bobby.

He's so bad. One of the main reasons why Hamburg got relegated.

 

[Gecklund]

He's so bad. One of the main reasons why Hamburg got relegated.

Well that’s not true

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Should just name me coach of France. What did I say? Bring Giroud out, Dembele in. Take out Matuidi, bring in Tolisso, although they worked slightly different than what I suggested. France played much better when Mbappe was playing as the CF, and Dembele was creating attacking chances from the wing.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Well that’s not true

1610 Bundesliga minutes, 2 goals. Only of of which came from the run of play. How is he not one of the main reasons they went down?

 

[Gecklund]

1610 Bundesliga minutes, 2 goals. Only of of which came from the run of play. How is he not one of the main reasons they went down?

I’d say it’s more of their lack of service. The team doesn’t fit Bobby. Also saying one player is the reason they went down is wrong 100% of the time. I don’t give a shit who that player is. If that player is so bad bench him. If you don’t then it’s the coach’s fault. If that team can’t win despite one player it’s quite obvious there’s other reasons.

 

[HajdukSplit]

Watching some of the Mexican "talking heads" shows after their loss as they seem most concerned of the defense, despite the fact they aren't scoring many goals. In the recent friendly matches I watched, other than the Scotland game they struggled to even create chances let alone scored (failed to score against Wales, Croatia and now Denmark)

Typical US performance, solid goalkeeper, good heart in the defense but can't keep simple possession to save their lives. Tim Parker will probably get a lot of praise from the US press, he defended well and read the game well but he has two stone feet

 

[cgf]

I’d say it’s more of their lack of service. The team doesn’t fit Bobby. Also saying one player is the reason they went down is wrong 100% of the time. I don’t give a **** who that player is. If that player is so bad bench him. If you don’t then it’s the coach’s fault. If that team can’t win despite one player it’s quite obvious there’s other reasons.

Eh, Bobby's a 2nd leaguer...even though HSV was a crappy team around him.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

So, Germany get outscored by Saudi Arabia. France tie the US. And Spain scrap by Tunisia... yet I'm told some teams don't have issues? Lol

 

[Alex Jones]

Watching some of the Mexican "talking heads" shows after their loss as they seem most concerned of the defense, despite the fact they aren't scoring many goals. In the recent friendly matches I watched, other than the Scotland game they struggled to even create chances let alone scored (failed to score against Wales, Croatia and now Denmark)

Typical US performance, solid goalkeeper, good heart in the defense but can't keep simple possession to save their lives. Tim Parker will probably get a lot of praise from the US press, he defended well and read the game well but he has two stone feet

Group F is a trainwreck outside of Germany

 

[cgf]

So, Germany get outscored by Saudi Arabia. France tie the US. And Spain scrap by Tunisia... yet I'm told some teams don't have issues? Lol

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

If mueller scored a hat trick you'd be citing it as evidence of his WC ability. Claiming that he's clearly has a WC gear.

We'll see I guess.

 

[cgf]

If mueller scored a hat trick you'd be citing it as evidence of his WC ability. Claiming that he's clearly has a WC gear.

We'll see I guess.

Nah, that would make me worry that he may actually be out of WM magic ;-)

 

[Evilo]

I don't claim "friendlies". It's a good thing France lost, outside the Lloris mistake because goalies need confidence and I'm pretty sure Lloris' is at an alltime low.
This game reminds DD that Giroud and Mbappe don't work together. That Mbappe and Griez work perfectly together. That Tolisso brings more than Matuidi. That Sidibe can have defensive lapses while Pavard can provide assists (again). That Mendy isn't ready yet while Lucas is in full health.

There's no doubt to me that France should start yesterday's team except for Giroud and Matuidi (replaced by Dembele and Lemar against regrouped teams like the US or Dembele and Tolisso against better teams), and maybe also that the fullbacks are coming off injuries, both of them and that their backups are red hot.

 

[Bon Esprit]

If mueller scored a hat trick you'd be citing it as evidence of his WC ability. Claiming that he's clearly has a WC gear.

We'll see I guess.

Two players didn't suck on friday. Khedira (as usual) and Reus. That was good.
What team was good pre-tournament btw? I mean the favourites. I don't like how Germanyplayed the last weeks, but I'm not worred. They'll win the group. After that everything can happen.

 

[Bure80]

If there is no solution for Gündogan/Özil the Team can have a problem in Russia. You saw the discomfiture after the Gündogan booing. Because there was no reaction of Özil and just little of Gündogan the theme doesnt get quieter.

 

[John Pedro]

Replace Willian with Douglas Costa and it's my favorite XI.

 

[Suiteness]

Paulinho being a starter for Brazil in consecutive World Cups is...interesting to say the least.

Rest of the lineup is pretty solid.

 

[John Pedro]

Gabriel Jesus da poacher

 

[East Coast Bias]

Replace Willian with Douglas Costa and it's my favorite XI.

What’s the latest on Fred? Wait and see with his ankle? Or is he done for the WC?

 

[cgf]

No Firmino & no Fred in the starting lineup is cool by me

 

[John Pedro]

What’s the latest on Fred? Wait and see with his ankle? Or is he done for the WC?

He suffered a hard foul by Casemiro in training and is day to day, probably won't miss the WC.

No Firmino & no Fred in the starting lineup is cool by me

Jesus > Firmino