He’s a good player, I just don’t get why people act like he can play as a 10 or even as a no.8. He’s a final third player who needs supplementing with someone else doing the heavy lifting
He’s obviously not great in the air but I’m not sure what he’s supposed to do when the defender flicks it right in front of him.
Just turned on Talksport for a minute and they were saying we didn't get enough players forward. I mentioned this earlier. Watkins was basically isolated with two or three of their defenders. They said surely that is on the manager.
he never approaches the ball with any conviction.
Yeah, don’t disagree with that but that particular one there wasn’t much he could do.
Thought our buildup was incredibly slow. Maybe it is just that we are getting to business end of season and PL players don't want a needless injury. Thought Brazil were very organised.
I know it wasn't the best 11 but I struggle to see where that easy way to win will come. And it was the first game under a new coach by Brazil with some second lines also, and they had the better chances during the match.
). It finally looks like a professional team.How is Kroos doing, just tuned in.
Controlling our game like he was never away.
Definitely, both are way below the standard required though unfortunately.Dorival is way better than Diniz(
We were far from being in control towards the end of the first half. The risk of us being opened up in midfield continues to be there with Kroos offering better little to that end. He's been fantastic on the ball though but he's always been great at that.
Dorival or Tite are more suited to international football than Diniz imo.
Yep
Personnel issue. At least one of Shaw/Trippier or TAA should start at the Euros and I expect so will Mainoo. Things should improve
But so many of their defenders and midfielders play for top sides don't you know. What does it matter the players that make those top sides football possible aren't english
I feel like Camavinga should have started this one.
Sounds about right, one of the smartest players I’ve ever seen. Is there still benefit to Gundogan in this formation? Looks like Midfield Fc.
I thought that Deschamp didn’t really rate Camavinga. Or rates Rabiot higher at least. Think he’ll do the same for the tournament.
That would be so typical.
I keep hope for Zaire-Emery instead of Rabiot at least, he's probably a safer choice for Deschamps.
Brazil was playing with Bento who is their 4th best GK, Fabricio Bruno probably 4th or 5th best CB, Wendell who plays for Porto was his first cap for Brazil as it was for João Gomes I suspect.But so many of their defenders and midfielders play for top sides don't you know. What does it matter the players that make those top sides football possible aren't english
Yeah some ABU's already dishing it out to him on social media which isn’t at all surprising
No, we have some gaps in the squad and if Martinez is thinking about playing every match Cristiano and Pepe and doesn't have the balls to rotate the team during the tournament best scenario for us will be last 8.Portugal bringing it home !!!
Not sure that’s an optimal solution for the Matchday Manchester Reds
No that was just the ref not wanting to ruin a friendly game.
It definitely is midfield FC, but seems to be a good choice. Having Gündogan clearly play as a 10 ahead of Kroos is definitely a good choice, playing them as a double pivot never worked.
This is what happens when you just say "feck this shit", Kick Goretzka out of the team, convince Kroos to return from retirement and shift Kimmich out wide, so that you can finally play a disciplined and intelligent double pivot instead of the overmotivated jokers.
Eh, it's international football. Spain were a case of right team right time in '08 then had the good luck of building a team with 7 starters playing together at club level. Germany failed and failed and failed until they also got their "right time". Same with Argentina. France is the one team that could be genuinely special, if they're healthy.
