Belgium’s big names completely disappeared. $ is still on the Croats.
Belgium’s big names completely disappeared. $ is still on the Croats.
Giroud has had a pretty decent WC so far I think. But he was poor this morning.
Hazard was great. Lukaku hardly got any service all game.
Mbappe is playing with so much confidence right now. 20 seconds into the game, wrecks his marker (Hazard maybe?) from a stand still. And the little roulette through to Giroud on the edge of the 18...
Dembele disappointed me, for a bloke who looks like Busquets in the PL he struggled big time this morning - occasion perhaps or underdone physically.. not sure
I think he burned Vertonghen but I was still half asleep. I remember thinking "he's in for a long night".Originally Posted by Macca
Mbappe is playing with so much confidence right now. 20 seconds into the game, wrecks his marker (Hazard maybe?) from a stand still. And the little roulette through to Giroud on the edge of the 18...
If England are successful tomorrow night it's interesting their set up is the same as Belgium this morning. Will the French have less preparation as a result?
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Last week I thought both semis were going to be played on the same day which would make more sense. England & Croats would have less break going into semi (which benefits neither side so it’s fine) but at least the two finalists would have the same preparation time.
Never been that way
It always a big advantage to be in Groups A to D at a WC if you plan on winning it
It very rare to see teams groups E/H get to the Final
Belgium were a bit flat this morning
6 games in 21 days for them
France at least had 6 games in 24 days
I understand they have big squad depth and state of the ate sports science recovery
But 3 days of extra recuperation on an opponent is still a big advantage
The WC aways favours the teams playing in groups A to D
It very rare the teams in Groups E-H get to the end
Look at Belgium today
Little bit flat really after 6 games in
Thought De Bruyne was off today. Lukaku was non existent, flat footed a few times, had no service. Hazard tried to create but just didn’t work.
Shame, it looked like it could’ve been fit for a final.
Don’t think France have been great, bar one or two games, I don’t think they’ve deserved to win their games but somehow do.
Mbappe played well for majority of the game. Is he still at PSG? Suspect Barca or Madrid will be coming looking soon.
Real to use their Ronaldo funds and grab him maybe
Hazard has to be the better target yeah?
Modric now 32, Hazard 'seemingly' unhappy more often at Chelsea so easier to pry away maybe?
but, Mbappe being a much more like for like replacement for Ronaldo may make things more straight forward.
as good as he is though by god good luck filling Ronaldo's boots at that club, what a ****ing list of achievements.
Hazard's Madrid dream was mostly Zidane. If Conte goes and we make a couple of good signings he will stay
No
Neymar to Real Madrid more likely
He hasnt settled in Paris
Real would be just replacing the oldest of the top 3 best players in the World with the youngest
Even if Neymar costs 200 million
Still a bargain
Wow.
Decent that.
Croatia been awful so far.
Bloke in goals remind you of anyone with the no diving thing??
Which ones Modric?
Roy!
England are panicked after looking like they were gonna cruise to a final.
Imagine if Croatia had been awarded the penalty they should have had at the end of the first half.
I think Croatia are desperate to not play ET for the third straight game.
the extra from Lord of the Rings is doing good at the back there for the Croats.
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