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16 Teams, no QF`s but 2 group stages1978 was the last time they didn't get to QFs. What was the number of teams participating in the tournament at this time ?
16 Teams, no QF`s but 2 group stages1978 was the last time they didn't get to QFs. What was the number of teams participating in the tournament at this time ?
He was very good at youth level, in France, Germany or Spain, he would have had cameos at around 17 years old in clubs that aren't PSG, Bayern or Real Madrid. Same thing with Tuanzebe.Probably, he was 6ft 4 aged 18.
Against Italy in November 2015, against France in March 2013, against the Netherlands in Nov. 2011 and Brazil in August 2010Yep. All these previous years I don't remember seeing Germany with outstanding performance in friendlies or even qualifiers but comes the tournament itself and they steamroll past anyone.
How did they play?
Me and my friends thought Lindelöf was bad and made critical mistakes, but I’m a harsh critic of his.In what way was he fecking terrible? Looked composed and pushed up at the right moments. Loved when he celebrated in the face of Immobile at the end!
Oh well. Thanks, it's clear now.16 Teams, no QF`s but 2 group stages
16, 24 in 1982.1978 was the last time they didn't get to QFs. What was the number of teams participating in the tournament at this time ?
Imagine remembering only 4 good friendlies for them in 8 years. That proves the point.Against Italy in November 2015, against France in March 2013, against the Netherlands in Nov. 2011 and Brazil in August 2010
That were the good friendlies... (that is why I remember them)
Qualifiers - some were good. But never the full 90 minutes as they never had to.
Probably could be more developed now, but from that generation the 1 who had more games at a better level was Christensen, he was loaned 2 years to Bundesliga, and now doesn't play much for Chelsea, there is a price to pay when you have a super rich leagueHe had a great youth career but those wasted years at Chelsea probably mean he will never be the player he could have been, an arguable point I know. With 100+ senior games he would be much further on.
Well, then you didn't watch the game...You sure about that? To me he looked really nervous - also made an error which could have led to a goal
Figo and Balakov were my favourite Sporting playersGuedes looks good with that number 7 shirt on his back. It's reminiscent of when Ronaldo started wearing it after Figo left.
Starting in the win against us Sunday and probably took David Luis' place in the first 11.Probably could be more developed now, but from that generation the 1 who had more games at a better level was Christensen, he was loaned 2 years to Bundesliga, and now doesn't play much for Chelsea, there is a price to pay when you have a super rich league
Jepp I am from Sweden. Tense time this cause a world cup is so great and something that can lift a summer. Enjoy it regardless, but having your nation in it is something special.Not Italian, I am from Portugal, but do like Italy as a football nation, still 90 minutes to go, are you from Sweden?
And you never lost a WC qualifier away from home, only lost 2 at home vs Portugal and England, not bad from a supposed average team based in a friendly at Wembley I guess...Against Italy in November 2015, against France in March 2013, against the Netherlands in Nov. 2011 and Brazil in August 2010
That were the good friendlies... (that is why I remember them)
Qualifiers - some were good. But never the full 90 minutes as they never had to.
Indeed. Christensen is playing for them now a bit more though. The players have to take the blame sometimes though. Izzy Brown, made his Premier League debut for West Brom at 16 then promptly signed for Chelsea. Didn’t play again in the Premier League for another 4 years.Probably could be more developed now, but from that generation the 1 who had more games at a better level was Christensen, he was loaned 2 years to Bundesliga, and now doesn't play much for Chelsea, there is a price to pay when you have a super rich league
Thank God we didn't had to face you again, you improved since Hamren left.Jepp I am from Sweden. Tense time this cause a world cup is so great and something that can lift a summer. Enjoy it regardless, but having your nation in it is something special.
Didn't knew, even better for him, Chelsea does a good job, not easy to reach the first team.Starting in the win against us Sunday and probably took David Luis' place in the first 11.
I don't blame Chelsea, they have a outstanding academy, but it isn't easy to reach their first team, only mentioned Christensen because he can be a good example for Chelsea, if Loftus Cheek keeps going like this he can return or go to another EPL team, why not Ligue 1 or Bundesliga?Indeed. Christensen is playing for them now a bit more though. The players have to take the blame sometimes though. Izzy Brown, made his Premier League debut for West Brom at 16 then promptly signed for Chelsea. Didn’t play again in the Premier League for another 4 years.
It's not easy as they don't allow the opportunity. Signing someone like Drinkwater for huge money when you have Loftus-Cheek epitomises this.I don't blame Chelsea, they have a outstanding academy, but it isn't easy to reach their first team, only mentioned Christensen because he can be a good example for Chelsea, if Loftus Cheek keeps going like this he can return or go to another EPL team, why not Ligue 1 or Bundesliga?
though he had injuries last season which allegedly is one of the reasons why he has been loaned out for a full season this year so he can get full match fitness and experienceHe had a great youth career but those wasted years at Chelsea probably mean he will never be the player he could have been, an arguable point I know. With 100+ senior games he would be much further on.
With their midfield depth issue Loftus-Cheek deserved more of a run these last few seasons. and Abraham as the back up striker means they would not need to buy Michy.I don't blame Chelsea, they have a outstanding academy, but it isn't easy to reach their first team, only mentioned Christensen because he can be a good example for Chelsea, if Loftus Cheek keeps going like this he can return or go to another EPL team, why not Ligue 1 or Bundesliga?
May sound stupid from the outside, but if he wasn't loaned to Palace he would stagnate more 1 year, he already should have been loaned last season, look at Tammy Abraham, last season Bristol, this Swansea, with the call ups to England might be looked in a different way at Chelsea, if not he can be sold to other club, it is part of their business model.It's not easy as they don't allow the opportunity. Signing someone like Drinkwater for huge money when you have Loftus-Cheek epitomises this.
The defense has improved no doubt. Lindelöf and Granqvist are solid and the structure is better from the manager. Also we finally replaced Isaksson in goal that was a liability the last few yearse.Thank God we didn't had to face you again, you improved since Hamren left.
Didn't knew, even better for him, Chelsea does a good job, not easy to reach the first team.
Abraham was 18 had not played a professional game when we signed Michy. It's fairly unrealistic that a club with title aspirations would go with Costa and only him as backup.With their midfield depth issue Loftus-Cheek deserved more of a run these last few seasons. and Abraham as the back up striker means they would not need to buy Michy.
They can comeback stronger next season for them.With their midfield depth issue Loftus-Cheek deserved more of a run these last few seasons. and Abraham as the back up striker means they would not need to buy Michy.
Don't mention that name in this forumLindelöf
Same thing happens at Real Madrid, used to be easier at Barcelona, truth is everybody wants to see youth players, but no one is ready to accept second place.Abraham was 18 had not played a professional game when we signed Michy. It's fairly unrealistic that a club with title aspirations would go with Costa and only him as backup.
Sweden clearly have a game and a plan but quality is overall pretty low to be fair. That said, being the WC in Russia next year you may be in for a blinder, in the case you get the pass. I am not convinced yet, this knockout ties often show two very different games so who knows, zero today heroes on MondayThe defense has improved no doubt. Lindelöf and Granqvist are solid and the structure is better from the manager. Also we finally replaced Isaksson in goal that was a liability the last few yearse.
Berg and Toivonen also work very well together. Have done that since they played for Sweden in the under-21 tournament in 2009 and so not having Zlatan have been a blessing in disguise since the last partners didn't work out with him and we didn't have the attacking midfielders to only play with 1 striker. Hamren also build the attack far too much around Zlatan and when he hit poor form our attack was really fecked and we didn't do anything going forward at all.
Forsberg has also turned into a top european winger and that give the team so much. So things are really positive at the moment and if we go to the world cup I think we can do well if we get a good group. Apart from say Brazil, Argentina, (maybe Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay will be too much) and the top european teams we should have a good chance against the rest.
Something really off about his judgement of crosses/aerial balls.You sure about that? To me he looked really nervous - also made an error which could have led to a goal
What's wrong with the statement?Apparently .... Young English were held by Germany
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Jesus I hate the press
That's a mistake? It's a good run, and an even better pass. He gets a little nudge too. It's hardly a mistake!You sure about that? To me he looked really nervous - also made an error which could have led to a goal
We signed Luiz for big money last year and Rudiger for big money this, yet that hasn't stopped Christensen.It's not easy as they don't allow the opportunity. Signing someone like Drinkwater for huge money when you have Loftus-Cheek epitomises this.
He really only replaced Zouma's spot in the squad.We signed Luiz for big money last year and Rudiger for big money this, yet that hasn't stopped Christensen.
Probably got something to do with $$$$Honduras and Australia are two terrible teams. Why are we expanding the World Cup again?
Germany are the world champions.What's wrong with the statement?
Germany are the world champions.
It's them who were "held" by England.