All I'm saying is, that we would be setting the bar extremely low if we went for a player like Kristensen. I love Mæhle because of how he performs for the national team, but I also feel like it has seriously inflated his reputation as a footballer. It's not my impression that he is really pulling up trees in Atalanta.
June internationals (WC qualifiers and Nations League)
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Well fair enough but I assume you're not a professional footballer, I doubt anyone is over here.
But yeah it was decent I guess.
Yeah I'm probably just expecting to much regarding them considering the hype these young French lads generate.
Nkunku was indeed dangerous even though he may not have been clinical enough.
Deschamps needs to change some things for the world cup , they won't go far if he insists with some of his niches, Griezmann for example as you said seems finished.
Did they play my favorite, rock me Amadeus?
Schmeichel clearly not a fan of playing the same Falco song twice in a row, he's trying to tear off his shirt.
Poulsen makes Lukaku look like Berbatov in terms of first touch.
One thing that no one can suggest is that Deschamps doesn't change things.
His situation in Atalanta does seem weird, but I am not sure it's all on him.
He would be a massive upgrade on Dalot and AWB
Austria showing more fight than Ralfy ever managed to get out of United.
But that has to do with the players that play for Austria like Schlager, Laimer, Arnautovic or Alaba.
What a strike!
Jens Stryger Larsen`s first match since 31th of october and he does that...
Arnautovic is always a handful. Strange he has not played for bigger clubs.
We have seriously ridden our luck here.
He started at Inter - Mourinho was the coach and Balotelli his best friend...
(I would have loved to see that scenes...)
6 points after two away games in the Nations League. We'll take it. No reason why we can't go on to win this group from here.
This also brings Hjulmand's win rate to exactly 70% after his first 30 games. Phenomenal.
This also brings Hjulmand's win rate to exactly 70% after his first 30 games. Phenomenal.
Does he have the guts to make some bold changes come fall?
We'll see.
Denmark are basically a runaway train at this point. Just a well oiled machine that keeps on delivering 8/10 performances in every game. They're one of the most stupidly consistent teams I've seen in the least 2 years.
Very adaptable too. They transition from a low block, defensive approach to a slick possession based dominant approach from game to game depending on the opponent. Hjulmand is one hell of a manager.
I generally agree, but to be fair this was more of a 4/10 performance with lots of luck and poor finishing by Austria. It's just that the team now has that killer mentality to go and win these games, where the opponent doesn't take their chances.
It really is. The way he’s made us a winning team while also playing very decent football is incredible.
Also just the whole atmosphere around the team where we now have big screen events and a sold out Parken for what are basically glorified friendlies.
I do wonder what’s next for him when he likely moves on after the WC.
But he's made it so even the poor games are generally not that bad. He's raised the floor of the team to a pretty good level that tonight's performance is likely the worst level we'll ever see under Hjulmand and you still won the game.
Yeah, not sure what he will do next. No reason he won’t stay around though. I feel like this is also a case of the job just fitting him perfectly. He has a special bond with the players, and his leadership style and mentality fits this group of players to a tee - I’m not sure how well it would translate into a multinational squad with potentially difficult characters.
His tactical skills can’t be denied though. He has made some of the better in game adjustments I have seen, and he is decisive with his subs.
He would probably do well in the Bundesliga if he were to leave the job. Not sure he is cut out for the PL.
The fact that Mainz chose him to continue the work Klopp and then Tuchel had done spoke volumes. Granted it didn't work out there but they saw something in him that he's now shown in abundance for Denmark.
Sure. There are also plenty of reasons why this game was tricky. Long delay of kick-off, end of season with all players tired, both starting CBs gone, a pretty decent Austria side, etc. Never expected a brilliant showing, so the win was down to the mentality.
France is really missing Pogba, they lack creativity without him in the midfield.
Kinda worrying that they don't have someone who can replace Pogba properly when he is unavailable, Touchameni is good but doesn't have the creativity of Pogba going forward (not for France at least), and he can't play along Kante cause they are the same type of player.
For all the talent France has produced in defense and attack, seems weird that they haven't found a proper back up for Pogba.
What are they gonna do if Paul gets injured in the WC? They have looked lackluster when Pogba wasn't available.
Kinda worrying that they don't have someone who can replace Pogba properly when he is unavailable, Touchameni is good but doesn't have the creativity of Pogba going forward (not for France at least), and he can't play along Kante cause they are the same type of player.
For all the talent France has produced in defense and attack, seems weird that they haven't found a proper back up for Pogba.
What are they gonna do if Paul gets injured in the WC? They have looked lackluster when Pogba wasn't available.
I think one of the big Dutch clubs could also be a good fit for him down the line.
Jesus ... are you his spokesperson?
How does Mainz, at the time a somewhat poor midtable club, appointing him as coach speak volumes? They also picked Jörn Andersen (you may recognize him from his work in North Korea and Hong Kong) to follow up Klopp.
Yes forgive me for making a couple of posts about a manger I rate. What a crime.Jesus ... are you his spokesperson?
How does Mainz, at the time a somewhat poor midtable club, appointing him as coach speak volumes? They also picked Jörn Andersen (you may recognize him from his work in North Korea and Hong Kong) to follow up Klopp.
It's not that you express your appreciation, it's that you make getting appointed by Mainz sound like some coaching knighthood and make them sound like the best team in Europe after they have just gotten two fairly fortunate wins from games where they were mostly outplayed.
I may have over-egged that part but it felt like big shoes for him to fill after Tuchel left and an important moment in his career. His work with Denmark since then has been nothing short of remarkable and pointing that out doesn't make his fecking spokesperson ffs
It proves that even in a match where they are struggling they get wins, something that has been missing in the Danish team since forever.
Praising Hjulmand is not just based on those two matches but his entire time with Denmark and he has absolutely been among the best international managers in that time.
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What the hell? A massive hole in the pitch.
https://www.givemesport.com/8801841..._8dJsxij0sLft_Z6B2dxMQplssjbRMNIv4zei0Sbjf260
Austria vs Denmark: Mysterious hole appears on the pitch
https://www.givemesport.com/8801841..._8dJsxij0sLft_Z6B2dxMQplssjbRMNIv4zei0Sbjf260
Austria vs Denmark: Mysterious hole appears on the pitch
The German team is wearing the womens' kit tonight.
Rangnick relieved it was just a hole rather than the several he worked with at UnitedWhat the hell? A massive hole in the pitch.
https://www.givemesport.com/8801841..._8dJsxij0sLft_Z6B2dxMQplssjbRMNIv4zei0Sbjf260
Austria vs Denmark: Mysterious hole appears on the pitch
Seven England fans were arrested in Munich prior to the game.
3 for showing the Nazi salute. The other arrests included two for inciting police, one for using a flare indoors and another for urinating in public.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61719764?at_custom4=B9F4D130-E666-11EC-9C66-EC2B16F31EAE&at_custom2=facebook_page&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom3=Match+of+the+Day&at_custom1=[post+type]
The Guardian has an article about problems with England fans, too
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...rrested-munich-nazi-salutes-hotel-room-damage
3 for showing the Nazi salute. The other arrests included two for inciting police, one for using a flare indoors and another for urinating in public.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61719764?at_custom4=B9F4D130-E666-11EC-9C66-EC2B16F31EAE&at_custom2=facebook_page&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom3=Match+of+the+Day&at_custom1=[post+type]
The Guardian has an article about problems with England fans, too
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...rrested-munich-nazi-salutes-hotel-room-damage
So things went better than expected thus far!?
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As a German you just learn at some point that it's better to not think a lot about it and just let the English have their rivalry.
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They'll be quiet soon enough. As much as I'd love to see England win a tournament, cnuts like that would just take all the shine off it.