Day 7: Ukraine vs North Macedonia | Denmark vs Belgium | Netherlands vs Austria

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I know he grabbed the winner in your opening game, but I thought overall he looked pretty poor and wasted a number of good chances, precisely because of the bolded bit.
Not too surprised by that, he played amateur football until quite late. I think his physique and drive (to improve) are his main strenghts. He could go on to play at a level higher easily. Made for the PL too I'd say.
 

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Not too surprised by that, he played amateur football until quite late. I think his physique and drive (to improve) are his main strenghts. He could go on to play at a level higher easily. Made for the PL too I'd say.
He definitely looks like he'd fit in at a PL club, but probably one in the middle of the table where the workrate is perhaps more important.
 

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De Jong is so good on the ball. Excellent composure, cool under pressure and able to pick out the right pass all the time. What a player.
 

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He definitely looks like he'd fit in at a PL club, but probably one in the middle of the table where the workrate is perhaps more important.
Yeah, but midtable PL is quite good to be honest. I also don't think AWB always offers that much more and he plays at United. Think they are reasonably similar, AWB is better in getting himself out of tight positions though.
 

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Just noticed the Dutch team doesn't have many Vans in it. Maybe that is why they aren't great anymore.
 

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wtf is DeBoer doing with these subs??? he takes off the left side of the back 5 again? Now there is also no target player to hold up play
 
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So weird to see someone with the same last name as me playing in the euros. Completely unrelated. But still. Go on kalajdzic
 

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I know he grabbed the winner in your opening game, but I thought overall he looked pretty poor and wasted a number of good chances, precisely because of the bolded bit.
Thank goodness other people have the same opinion. I thought he wasted quite a few good opportunities. The usual talking heads kept bigging him up, so it is good to know I am not alone in my opinion.
 

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Malen very unselfish, good to see! Memphis, awesome.
 

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Great from Malen to make that pass. So unselfish but excellent decision making.
 

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quality counter goal right there from Malen and Dumfries to make it 2-0.....why is Alaba stepping there to push up such a high line at almost midfield?
 

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Also i reiterate the need for a support group when i have to watch us go from Ramos-Varane to Alaba at CB next season :(
 

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Players complaining about offsides not being given after a goal is so stupid.. its always going to get checked.
 

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Thank goodness other people have the same opinion. I thought he wasted quite a few good opportunities. The usual talking heads kept bigging him up, so it is good to know I am not alone in my opinion.
Ha, that showed me!! Still think he is over rated.
 

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Unrelated, is it Dahm-frees, Dahm-fries, Doom-frees or Doom-fries?