I suppose that's my issue with them and Deschamps. For the talent at their disposal, they don't look as convincing as they could/should be.
Day 23: Uruguay vs France and Brazil vs Belgium
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Happy with that result. France looked organised and professional, perhaps fortunate in the manner of the goals but it's what they deserved.
Uruguay, as expected, blunt up front, dirty tactics, niggly fouls eventually get their comeuppance.
Looking forward to Brazil v Belgium prior to nightshift.
Uruguay, as expected, blunt up front, dirty tactics, niggly fouls eventually get their comeuppance.
Looking forward to Brazil v Belgium prior to nightshift.
Easy for France in the end. Very interested how they'll match up v Brazil if they win as I expect.
They've looked in second gear most of this world cup.
It helps, but Pogba has helped himself big time in this tournament, especially against Argentina and Uruguay.
He's sat in front of the back four
Not got caught out of position
Kept it simple when needed
Good decision making
Hes been fantastic in this world cup and im hoping he can take it into the oncoming season.
2 years ago my Brazilian friends after congratulated me they had to run to the closest church to ask God to forget them for lying when they told me Portugal played really good....@barrosFeeling your support
Brazilians can be dramatic like that
No need he will partner well with Golovin next year.
Suarez in tears
France look to have the winning formula to me. They are the probable winners of the world cup. Very solid at the back. Quality in midfield. Clinical attack. They put Uruguay to bed with ease. Brazil or Belgium will be swept aside as well. I don't think they can stop France.
I don’t know how it is unimpressive when France is going finish somewhere in the top 4 in this World Cup. World Cup isn’t an easy competition.
Thanks. I doubt Deschamps will ever get them playing champagne football but he is producing results
Would be quite a turnaround for a team that looked like a bunch of strangers in their opening game.
Tell me about it. Our injury record has been hexedAs am I, although I've been optimistic quite a few times only to be let downon a side note all 3 of our signings so far have had injuries already, talk about unlucky.
Yep
We don't scapegoat players. Back in 2010 he had a mare against Germany in the 3rd place game, he brushed it off and never looked back.
I can probably blame him for three, maybe four, goals in 8 years. Shit happens.
Feck aff Uruguay
The French will be in the final. Will like to see "Nymah" cry.
Football is coming home.
Football is coming home.
Yeah seriously. Feck right off, Uruguay.
I think they were saving themselves for the knockouts to a certain degree. Because they were nowhere near playing to their full potential. They still aren't. But they keep winning and picking off teams one by one. That shows how strong they are. Today's game reminded a little bit of Mourinho's Inter and that CL victory over Bayern. The win never looked in doubt from the start even if the scoreline says it's a close match.
Deschamps as a player was dull... but effective. He bore me to tears, but had that ability to slow the tempo of a game to a standstill in order to control it.
I see nothing in his management that is any different.
Will Marcelo play?
Yeah, you have a solid team with players that give everything, it wouldn't be fair to scapegoat anyone.
Very true. It is amazing how the playing style of former players influence how they later coach
Bravo, keyboard warrior.
Exactly this. Nothing to do with Kante. Pogba has been totally different and found the right balance in playing in a double pivot . No unnecessary risks , playing smart passes and keeping the shape of the team
Professional performance today, no Cavani for Uruguay was a big help.
Now the semifinal, be it against Brazil or Belgium will be quite some game.
Now the semifinal, be it against Brazil or Belgium will be quite some game.
What's all this hate for Uruguay about? Cause of Suarez?
It was what he was doing at the start of the season for us. Got forward a little more, mind, but he wasnt over doing things.
Absolute joy to watch when he plays like he's been playing in the world cup.
He's playing as part of a team full of stars, not as the main star who should do everything. It helps.
Hate? These are terms of affection where I'm fromWhat's all this hate for Uruguay about? Cause of Suarez?
Yeh I wish France lost because I wanted him for the start of the season. But now he has two more games left
France isnt a team of stars any more than untied.
Disagree. They're fully stacked with creative players and except for Giroud, every one can do things on their own. In United we only have Pogba and Sanchez can create so the pressure falls mostly on them.
Yeah, that would really boost his morale.
Suarez in tears
Some craic in France for the footie,roll on the semis.
Hate? These are terms of affection where I'm from
And who does the creativity fall on for France ? Pogba and greizmann . Rashford and martial play very similar to Mbappe. And I would rather have lingard than matuidi in my side. I'm sure no one hear is begging for Tolisso to be purchased.
Lukaku is a much better center forward than giroud.
So to make it seem like France has this plethora of stars on display in the starting 11 is truly false in my opinion.
Well clearly we are going to have a bunch of morale deprived players that are coming from the world cup unless you expect all remaining 9 to win it
Happy with France winning. Hopefully Croatia and England win for the sake of football for a neutral. Brazil Belgium are both good teams and will be entertaining to watch whoever goes through.