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Deery

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Hmmm. People called him fat, but he was always very muscular. That was even evident when he used to take his shirt off after games. I think the fact that he looked a bit clumsy at times led to people discussing his weight, but he's never been anything but muscular.
Well leaner I should have said, at least he hasn’t got the belly anymore
 

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No why would it? It is the only title to win this season for all of us.
Because when they win it they celebrate it like winning something major, but if we would it would be like winning the FA or League Cup.

For us we aim higher, but for them - particularly Sevilla, it's the biggest thing they could realistically win.
 

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Lukaku plays with another striker close to him, for a manager who gives him a lot of confidence, on a very good team that is coached like a machine

And they got him properly fit. That's it
 

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Believe it or not but Lukaku actually scored more goals than Messi this season. Messi scored 31, Lukaku scored 33.
It's not entirely relevant to the thread, but Messi's average heat map position for this season has been outside the box, almost entirely. Think about that for a second. Who else in the world could have an average position that deep in midfield and still put up top striker numbers and assist better than ever? Did you know that in terms of goals and assists combined, this is Messi's 2nd best season ever? Now......If Lukaku were to play as deep as Messi does, every single game, do you think the above statistics would be anything like they are?
 

Inigo Montoya

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Lukaku plays with another striker close to him, for a manager who gives him a lot of confidence, on a very good team that is coached like a machine

And they got him properly fit. That's it
They have bags of experience in that side too. Good coaches get the best out of all their players. Ole take note
 

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It's not entirely relevant to the thread, but Messi's average heat map position for this season has been outside the box, almost entirely. Think about that for a second. Who else in the world could have an average position that deep in midfield and still put up top striker numbers and assist better than ever? Did you know that in terms of goals and assists combined, this is Messi's 2nd best season ever? Now......If Lukaku were to play as deep as Messi does, every single game, do you think the above statistics would be anything like they are?
I mean no one says he's better than Messi. It's a funny stat that's all.
 

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The saves weren't outstanding for me that's what I'm talking about. It was crap finishing for us imo.
Greenwood, Martial for example had well place shots superbly read and saved by that keeper. We'll see will he produce a simliar performance in the final likewise their defence who were flying into tackles and blocking shots like their lives depended on it.

The lack of defending and poor goalkeeping for all of Inters goals was ridiculous tonight.
 

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They have bags of experience in that side too. Good coaches get the best out of all their players. Ole take note
Can't blame your manager when you miss the chances you missed yesterday, while largely dominating most of the game
 

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Greenwood, Martial for example had well place shots superbly read and saved by that keeper. We'll see will he produce a simliar performance in the final likewise their defence who were flying into tackles and blocking shots like their lives depended on it.

The lack of defending and poor goalkeeping for all of Inters goals was ridiculous tonight.
I bet on Inter winning personally. 2-1 for them. I don't think Sevilla was that good against us overall, it was us who fecked it up imo.
 

Inigo Montoya

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Can't blame your manager when you miss the chances you missed yesterday, while largely dominating most of the game
However, keeping players on that were ineffective and making a subs when the game was lost?
 

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I bet on Inter winning personally. 2-1 for them. I don't think Sevilla was that good against us overall, it was us who fecked it up imo.
Thing is Sevilla came through a much harder semi. Having that resolve under your belt can get you over the line.

The key for Inter is Lautaro not Rom IMO
 

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Thing is Sevilla came through a much harder semi. Having that resolve under your belt can get you over the kibe.

The key for Inter is Lautaro not Rom IMO
Inter have better playstyle, better manager and better squad overall for me, but in one game still anything can happen to be fair.
 

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You reckon? I guess based on the chances we created then you'd expect them to, but I think it'll pan out similar to the Sevilla vs Wolves game.
you’re probably right, but I like to go for bigger scores and prices ....4-1 (Lukaku 2)

;)
 

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Because when they win it they celebrate it like winning something major, but if we would it would be like winning the FA or League Cup.

For us we aim higher, but for them - particularly Sevilla, it's the biggest thing they could realistically win.
Fa and League cup are great trophies to win too. I celebrated a lot when we won it under Mourinho and I am sure the players did too.
I get your point though. We want the league and CL title more and Sevilla do not really stand a chance vs Real and Barcelona.
 

FrankWhite

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Surprised Conte hasn't won a cup before to be honest. Considering that with his style, the deeper into tournaments they get, the more likely teams playing styles will play into their hands.
 

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I bet on Inter winning personally. 2-1 for them. I don't think Sevilla was that good against us overall, it was us who fecked it up imo.
Sevilla was 2nd best in general play last night but won because they defended well and made the most out of Uniteds poor defending. Inter with Conte will be pleased with 35% possession or less and wait for Sevilla to make an error to capitalize and my point is it will be just typical if the error comes from the Sevilla keeper.
 

AaronRedDevil

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Going to be annoying seeing Inter win the EL. Didnt really care if United win or lose against them. But I really wanted united v inter match to happen.