SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mahzun_Savas said: Don't you mean Mane, not Sane? Yes, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehFC Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 08/11/2022 at 05:48, Mahzun_Savas said: Australia squad GK: Ryan, Redmayne, Vuckovic RB: Atkinson, Karacic LB: Behich, King CB: Souttar, Rowles, Degenek, Deng, Wright CM/DM: Keanu Baccus, Devlin, Irvine, Mooy, Hrustic, McGree LW: Goodwin, Mabil RW: Leckie, Boyle, Garang Kuol ST: Duke, MacLaren, Cummings Big omissions, Langerak, Rogic and Sainsbury. Think you will see the whole of Edinburgh supporting Australia at this year's world cup with the 3 Hearts lads, Boyle and the 3 ex Hibs players (Cummings, MacLaren and Irvine). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, StevehFC said: Think you will see the whole of Edinburgh supporting Australia at this year's world cup with the 3 Hearts lads, Boyle and the 3 ex Hibs players (Cummings, MacLaren and Irvine). Yes, 7 players in Scotland made the squad and one just missed out on the squad. Not a great sign for the team when a lot play in SPL. I remember the days when most of the squad was playing in the EPL and other top 5 leagues Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Yann Sommer named despite his ankle injury, hopefully he will be fit to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthrax Dave Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Croatia and Switzerland squads look strong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehFC Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mahzun_Savas said: Yes, 7 players in Scotland made the squad and one just missed out on the squad. Not a great sign for the team when a lot play in SPL. I remember the days when most of the squad was playing in the EPL and other top 5 leagues The thought of Jason Cummings and Martin Boyle playing upfront for Australia against France is crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahzun_Savas Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Just now, StevehFC said: The thought of Jason Cummings and Martin Boyle playing upfront for Australia against France is crazy. Yes it is a bit crazy. Harry Souttar might be playing a CB as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Mahzun_Savas said: Yann Sommer named despite his ankle injury, hopefully he will be fit to play. Even if he can't get fit, Kobel is a pretty good alternative in fairness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Is the OP gonna be updated? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Barry Cartman said: I count 4 keepers. That's a first, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XuluBak Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Rob1981 said: Big day today. As a minimum, expecting USA, Wales, Croatia and France to “drop”. That’s assuming the Wikipedia squad page is correct. Might be a few others as well because there are plenty on there without a specific announcement date given. They're doing a live TV reveal this afternoon, so...yeah... The big early leak is that Steffen is out. Turner, Horvath, and Johnson are in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, XuluBak said: They're doing a live TV reveal this afternoon, so...yeah... The big early leak is that Steffen is out. Turner, Horvath, and Johnson are in. There goes my draft keeper, luckily only losing my weakest link (so far). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, adhikapp said: I count 4 keepers. That's a first, surely? Must have changed the rules on that after going from 23 players overall to 26 players overall. I know in the past it had to be 23 players, specifically with three goalkeepers. Remember WC2010 when North Korea thought they could get away with only naming two keepers and giving themselves another outfield option. But then the rules at the time meant they had put a random striker in their squad that was then only allowed to play in goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: Must have changed the rules on that after going from 23 players overall to 26 players overall. I know in the past it had to be 23 players, specifically with three goalkeepers. Remember WC2010 when North Korea thought they could get away with only naming two keepers and giving themselves another outfield option. But then the rules at the time meant they had put a random striker in their squad that was then only allowed to play in goal Yes, a 4th goalkeeper is allowed now expanding to 26. Dutch NT may go for four as well. We will find out on the 11th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 39 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Is the OP gonna be updated? Added Australia, Brazil, Croatia and Switzerland 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 17 hours ago, thomyorkessoul said: I'm not Australian, but I hope he fails to win anything just like Giuseppe Rossi did after he turned down USA. He could have been a massive star in the US and still won the same number of tournaments. Not to mention the amount of money he could have made on endorsements. Reading up on him it seems like he has a massive ego and attitude problem so I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in Serie C in a few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, Jeroen Thijssen said: Yes, a 4th goalkeeper is allowed now expanding to 26. Dutch NT may go for four as well. We will find out on the 11th. Why on earth would you want to take an extra keeper though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Why on earth would you want to take an extra keeper though? I assume because Sommer is going into the WC with an injury, so want to cover themselves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Why on earth would you want to take an extra keeper though? Dutch NT is considering a 4th goalkeeper as particular penalty stopper - like Tim Krul.... No idea why he can't be a 3rd instead of the 4th though. And maybe we'll just bring three. But it's definitely considered. Bijlow, Cillessen, Flekken seem likely and then maybe a fourth in Noppert or Pasveer. But if it's "just" three - it's anybody's guess. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Why on earth would you want to take an extra keeper though? For Switzerland I guess it will be touch and go for Sommer and Omlin also isn't fully fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 With 5 subs available a penalty saver who teamss don't need to worry about taking to the field would be a really good option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Son has apparently confirmed he is fit for the South Korea squad. Had been an injury doubt. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 It sounds like Heung-Min Son will be able to make it to the World Cup after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I would imagine Son and Mane would still go with a broken leg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeroen Thijssen said: Dutch NT is considering a 4th goalkeeper as particular penalty stopper - like Tim Krul.... No idea why he can't be a 3rd instead of the 4th though. And maybe we'll just bring three. But it's definitely considered. Bijlow, Cillessen, Flekken seem likely and then maybe a fourth in Noppert or Pasveer. But if it's "just" three - it's anybody's guess. Does Pasveer really go from playing the last few Nations League games, to not making the squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefmveteran86 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Who do we expect to be in the final 26? Saka has to be there, Foden obviously, do we expect Maguire to even get on the plane never mind the bench? anyways should be interesting if there should some surprises if there are any late injuries plaguing our final team confirmed or does FIFA allow any considerations given any late injuries after they've been confirmed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Barry Cartman said: Does Pasveer really go from playing the last few Nations League games, to not making the squad? Possibly. Louis van Gaal really wanted to see him play to figure if he'll be a part of the squad. I think if we're looking at the best penalty saver, Noppert may get the nod. Then again, they've done "internal tests" on who the best penalty saver is - which I don't know the results of. Personally I don't rate him ahead of Bijlow, or Flekken who is in great form. Some people say he's too old as well, but that's not very significant as you're calling him up to get as far in the World Cup as possible. But yeah, he can be in. He can be out. There's actually not one single definite goalkeeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, thefmveteran86 said: Who do we expect to be in the final 26? Saka has to be there, Foden obviously, do we expect Maguire to even get on the plane never mind the bench? anyways should be interesting if there should some surprises if there are any late injuries plaguing our final team confirmed or does FIFA allow any considerations given any late injuries after they've been confirmed? No question maguire goes, he'll start also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Camavinga not in France squad apparently. Weird call that from Deschamps, considering they don’t have Kante/Pogba and need some legs in there overall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Wales squad is coming soon... they have a live broadcast happening shortly on S4C if you are so inclined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 WALES Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester City), Adam Davies (Stoke City). Defenders: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Ben Cabango (Swansea City), Joe Rodon (Rennes, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, on loan from Chelsea), Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town). Midfielders: Aaron Ramsey (Nice), Joe Allen (Swansea City), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Matthew Smith (Milton Keynes Dons), Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town). Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Dan James (Fulham, on loan from Leeds United), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggins Top Boys Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Chris Gunter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansongs Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Just now, Wiggins Top Boys said: Chris Gunter Jonny Williams, Rubin Colwill hasn't been playing... Page will look after his boys. No surprises there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Edited November 9, 2022 by PMLF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Happy enough with that Wales squad myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltablue Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I guess no Wes Burns is a good thing for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansongs Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: Happy enough with that Wales squad myself. Ryan Hedges couldn't have done more. Even with the expanded squad size we look light given all the injury concerns and banter/morale selections. Defence looks alright for numbers but Allen, Morrell, Ramsey, Wilson and Colwill all struggling for fitness this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Varane made it after all then. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Notice that France called up 25 players instead of the maximum allowed (26 players). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 25 players and not a single natural RB. I still consider Pavard a CB playing RB anyways, but this squad seems so unbalanced. A little too many CBs. I'd have said probably one of Upamecano/Konate could be cut for Jonathan Clauss as a precaution, but Deschamps literally has an open slot. Idk, I seem a bit uneasy about this squad. And I get a bit bothered when managers don't bring a full squad of the allowed numbers. They're ruining dreams for players in some way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, PMLF said: Notice that France called up 25 players instead of the maximum allowed (26 players). Bit weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 France need some more CBs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Pavard at RB works because Theo is a winger playing LB. Theo on the left, with Mbappe cutting inside. Dembele on the right probably and Benzema upfront. Midfield is a mystery. Or how Deschamps sets it up, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) This is the Cameroonian squad that will lose to Brazil. Edited November 9, 2022 by PMLF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
streety Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 07/11/2022 at 16:15, PMLF said: Brazilian squad: No Gabigol Daniel Alves called up despite being awful in the last few years... No bobby firmino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted November 9, 2022 SI Staff Share Posted November 9, 2022 Looking at Wales - any particular reasons the following players haven't been selected? David Brooks, Paul Dummett, Rhys Norrington, Rabbi Matondo, Ryan Hedges, Tyler Roberts? (I didn't check if they are injured) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansongs Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, Jeroen Thijssen said: Looking at Wales - any particular reasons the following players haven't been selected? David Brooks, Paul Dummett, Rhys Norrington, Rabbi Matondo, Ryan Hedges, Tyler Roberts? (I didn't check if they are injured) David Brooks had cancer. He's currently clear and back in training, and is going to travel to the tournament with the squad. Dummett doesn't want to play for Wales, he's a Geordie. Norrington-Davies tore a hamstring the other day. Tyler Roberts is also injured. Ryan Hedges should be in the squad. Good player in form. Matondo has been in and out of squads. Had some off the field issues in and around Wales camps. Don't think Rob Page is a fan (same as with Tome Lawrence). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) US squad: Edited November 9, 2022 by PMLF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomyorkessoul Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 No Steffen for USA. No other real surprises. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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