Day 5: Hungary vs Portugal | France vs Germany

Pexbo

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Take off Havertz, he's been awful. Just walking around, not showing for a pass, losing it right when he gets it. Not the right mentality at all here
At least bring him on before you take him off.
 

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Unpopular opinion probably but Deschamps is a shit coach. With the talent they have they can be so much more adventurous.
 

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Griezmann and Benzema are more hard-working than most attacking players, don't you think? I think it has something to do with the setup. The forwards always seem to find it harder deciding which spaces to occupy so they become a bit aimless. Mbappe's just a lazy bugger.
Totally agree. Didn't mean generally but in this game so far they looked a bit lazy. Most likely a setup thing. Griezmann has started to get going now though and works back more.
 

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Unpopular opinion probably but Deschamps is a shit coach. With the talent they have they can be so much more adventurous.
It's a dumb opinion more than unpopular. You can say he's too conservative, but a shit coach? Yeah, dumb take.
 

VorZakone

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Why are France not more aggressive going forward? Germany will eventually cut through I reckon.
 

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The midfield suits Pogba massively, but the front 3 are too lazy. How do you resolve that? Ben Cheddar instead of Grizou, maybe?
I don't know Griezmann is generally very good in that department, so I'm not sure if it's a good idea to sub him off quickly.
 

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Should have scored there. Not used to see the german team without a proper striker.
 

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Elite level commentary on German TV ZDF:
“Shots which slightly miss the target don’t count as shots on target, at least not for the stats.”
 

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It's a dumb opinion more than unpopular. You can say he's too conservative, but a shit coach? Yeah, dumb take.
I'll still stand by it. Any half decent coach will be able to do what he does with that France side.
 

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The defensive shift Pogba puts in for France compared to what he does for us is quite frustrating.

Is it a matter of instructions / tactical setup or does Pogba simply care more in a French jersey?
 

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What a world champion. Wasting time since minute 10 of the game, shitting their pants.
 

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Kimmich channeling his inner Daniel san.
 

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I dont know if I just didn't appreciate him enough before but Muller is so good. So quick with every decision and so consistent with everything.
 

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Rolling about holding his face ….hey presto now he’s ok

cheating prick
 

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What a pass again from Pogba, poor chest control by Benzema