Thinking it's got a lot of capital letters in, tbf.
Ousmane Dembele - Barcelona Player
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If he improves his finishing he'll win the Ballon d'Or within the next 3-4 years. He has everything to be destined to be a great player
Hoping he settles in at Barcelona quick and we really see his potential shining through
Hoping he settles in at Barcelona quick and we really see his potential shining through
Yes I mean on paper it's a ridiculous team, even though Deschamps would never put a such attacking team , that's not his philosophy but yes it's exciting te number of talents in french squad
I thought he was injured again before someone changed the title. looks great on that video.
I'd take out Greizmann and put in Rabiot with greater licence for Pogba to roam
Agreed, though as a 9.. Mbappe would be a good Suarez replacement. Dembele is more silky and aesthetically pleasing though - no doubt.
Greiz at his best is a matchwinner and a proven one at the highest level. No way would I drop him.
Rabiot Pogba
Dembele Griezmann Martial
Mbappe
I'd go with that. Sheer pace and trickey in that front three would destroy defences.. but am not averse to Lemar covering for either Griezmann or Martial.Dembele Griezmann Martial
Mbappe
I think the midfield would get overrun by the stronger teams. 3 out of Mbappe, Martial, Dembele and Lemar is more than enough to keep defences busy, especially with Pogba playing more freely.
I agree with that, but life is boring if you force such players onto the bench. I'd love to see France just go for it and play some enthralling football and just dominate possession. For me I have watched Kante and Pogba pair up and it has never really gelled for me. Rabiot would actually be my first name on the team sheet as he is the one guy who can control matches at the highest level.
Me too, but that's my point really, we'd (I'm half French) have to sacrifice possession in order to fit in Griezmann who I personally think is overrated. Bloody exciting squad anyway.
Je suis d'accord. I noticed when they do play with Les Bleus, that Dembouz is really the protagonist and Mbappe is looking to get onto the end of whatever action he can create. This is the dilemma for them, no doubt and it's a perennial one for them - how to get them to play cohesively as a team since talent alone won't be enough. Unquestionably though, they have the most exciting crop of young talent in the world
If you need a midfield not overrun , kante is your guy and he 's by miles more tough and stronger than Rabiot who is reluctant to play at this spot
that's why PSG is searching a strong midfieder ( lass diarra) like Casimiro(Madrid)
by the way Tolisso( Bayern Munich) is ahead of Rabiot
And for Griez , he is the first name who Deschamps will put on the team sheet
Also , I 'd prefer Lemar to Martial because , you have already enough attacking power(mbappe+dembele) in the front and Lemar will bring more fluidity to the midfield ( cf friendly France-England August 2017)
Injured again, out for 3 - 4 weeks.
Wow. Unlucky. Didn’t see him come off or limping last night either.
Injuries destroyed his season. Very, very unlucky.
His career is at risk here
Tad melodramatic - he isn't even 21 yet. If he picks up the same injury again next season (a la Milik at Napoli), that'll be the worry but for the amount Barcelona invested in him, I'm sure Dembele will get their full backing.
Hopefully he recovers well, I'd like to see him in full flight for the end of the season.
Hopefully he isn’t a new Wilshere.
God given talent with this lad.
God given talent with this lad.
Definitely although disappointing nevertheless
I would say the one worry with what happened this time, with some similarity to his earlier injury is how he may have not communicated the extent of the issue. Late against Celta Vigo it was clear he bent down a couple of times to gran his hamstring eventhough Valverde downplayed it. The fact that the player played a half hour against La Real begs the question of whether he was actually fit to play or whether he may have downplayed the niggle. That might be down to his age/immaturity as well but purely conjecture at this point - could be just down to lousy luck
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I think mentally though he'll have to be very tough. His stock had really taken off, he got his big move and before his feet touch the ground is injured. Gets fit and now injured again.
All that momentum is gone and he's back to square one.
Concur. Some reports/rumours that those around the player are slightly concerned that the latest setback might be taken hard by Ousmane but the good I've also read via quotes of his doctor is that the player will have to learn to understand his body better and respond appropriately. Suggesting to me, that the player needs to take care of himself more responsibly by communicating everything to the team docs and better still, that the club has already assured the player that he should view this season as a chance to adapt rather than make a splash. Relieve pressure from him on his fee and weight of expectations, exacerbated by injuries and no pre-season to become better integrated at the club and his teammates.
I am an optimist in general so I want to look positively at the outlook but can't deny I am disappointed not to get to see more of him this season - a season that is going well and Coutinho will soon add something.
À bientôt Dembouz!
Goodby la Word Cup now. This increases Martial's chance a little.
You reckon kouroux? Surely if he's fit, Deschamps will at least take him with, and assess him then? I read this might just be a 3-4 week absence.
Tough break for the kid though. Hope he recovers quick and well.
Hopefully he isn't a sick note. Great player to watch.
Lets just hope he has the flu every time we face Barca
Lets just hope he has the flu every time we face Barca
Agree, I'd go with a mid 3 of Pogba, Rabiot and Kante. On current form, does Griezman start? He might be the one that has to make way but I can't say I've seen Lemar to decide who should start out of he and Martial.
Not gonna lie, half of me wishes he doesn't have Pato's problems, or that if he does, Barca's doctors don't screw him up the way Milan's screwed up Pato and he gets to fulfill his potential................
.....the other half....wishes they give up on him and sell...
.....the other half....wishes they give up on him and sell...
It's very difficult to tell with the FFF & Les Bleus, like many FAs they have their peculiarities but the atmosphere around the NT is historically turbulent and perhaps because Deschamps himself was short on talent, he's resisted playing young or flair players.
Not 100% sure but the answer will depend on how he recovers from all them iinjuries
Yeah, I don't know too much about the inner workings of Les Blues, other than my own opinion (like Deschamps is lucky to still be in that job) after the Euros. Playing Gignac as a backup striker to Giroud etc. But that's just my opinion.
Guess we'll see at the WC, but yeah, I expect we'll see Mbappe start, with both Martial and Dembele coming off the bench.
Yeah, that makes sense.
He hasn't hesitated to play flair players though, that narrative is completely wrong. Dembélé, Lemar, Mbappé, Martial, Fékir have all been selected very quickly, Dembélé and Mbappé are more or less starters when fit too, the problem is more among observers who are obsessed with the idea to put everyone on the field at the same time even though the lack of balance is quickly obvious.
Exactly.
He seems to be going through something similar to what Messi went through early in his career, calf injuries. Luckily, Barcelona and Messi have experience in that domain and can provide him with good advice on how to change his diet and routine to avoid this. I have no worries when it comes to Dembele and recovering from this. He will learn to manage his body better, this is a good thing that's happening to him early in his career. It's a shame we have to wait another month and a half to see him play again, but this will benefit him long term.
I don't think this injury in particular compromises his chances for the world cup but he isn't a regular yet for the national team and he will have to prove his worth during the remainder of the season and especially the international break.
Griezmann, Mbappé, Giroud, Coman, Martial, Fekir, Lacazette, Thauvain, Payet, Dembélé and a few others are on balance for probably 6 or 7 spots.
Thanks BBR.
Shame. But it's less than a month.
Is he expected to play tomorrow?
I’m not even sure he’s fit or match fit at least. Didn’t see him play for Barca over the weekend either, iirc.
Ps has FCBarca left the Caf? Can’t seem to tag him in.