Coulthard's Jaw Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Saka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Was there no good left backs? I'd probably agree with that team but I'd have Griezmann in there. Probably for Saka sadly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I like L'Equipe's lower ratings. The Guardian have Dembele 4 yesterday, what do you have to do to get lower than that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Bono; Hakimi, Stones, Gvardiol, Mazraoui; Griezmann, Amrabat, Enzo Fernandez; Messi, Giroud, Mbappé Would be mine. Don't think Saka was good enough in that many games to be team of the tournament. Not when you've got three or four forwards who were much better for longer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) As much as I love watching Modric, Kovacic and Bruno Fernandes performed better IMO. EDIT : Forgot Griezemann, oops! Edited December 19, 2022 by kopsy101 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Modrić was indeed worse than Kovačić. Modrić was pretty bland, though being a genius footballer he still did things right most of the time. Kovačić had a few blinders that were a real difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, kpain16 said: Modrić was indeed worse than Kovačić. Modrić was pretty bland, though being a genius footballer he still did things right most of the time. Kovačić had a few blinders that were a real difference. I only caught 3 full Croatia games but he was a real driving force. I think he's excellent and really underrated. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: Bono; Hakimi, Stones, Gvardiol, Mazraoui; Griezmann, Amrabat, Enzo Fernandez; Messi, Giroud, Mbappé Would be mine. Don't think Saka was good enough in that many games to be team of the tournament. Not when you've got three or four forwards who were much better for longer. Hard to disagree with this. I might have Livakovic in there over Bounou. Alvarez harsh to miss out too but no space for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 It was a bit of a tossup between Livakovic and Bono for me but Morocco having a decent keeper with hands and feet allowed them to keep possession when appropriate and build up their own attacks in a way that most teams that defend first simply don't. Overall Lloris did better than I expected, guess France conceded too many and had no penalty saves for him to win but he made some good saves in the knockouts, and got a bit unlucky that his save happened to go to Messi for the extra time goal yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 The Modric love in gets a bit tedious, we already know he is great without rewarding him for a less than exceptional tournament, he shouldn't be in a team of the tournament, let alone have won the Bronze Ball. Even the referees were pandering to him all tournament, at least 3 times he got away without a booking because the referee saw it was him that committed the offence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) Bono or Livaković. I'd say that Bono is clearly a better keeper, but Livaković had that Brazil game. Still, I'd give it to Bono. Hakimi didn't do much on offense, the part of the game he's known for. Molina definitely deserves the RB spot, scored against Netherlands and was good in every match. Gvardiol is the obvious pick for CB and one Moroccan simply has to be there, they were ridiculously good. Either Saiss or Aguerd, probably Saiss. Theo for LB. In midfield, Amrabat and Griezmann should be locks. Third one is difficult, MacAllister, De Paul or Kovačić being the main candidates. I'd give it to MacAllister just because he wasn't supposed to start and then he turned out to be amazing in every match. Attack is a no-brainer with Messi, Alvarez and Mbappe. Bono Molina-Saiss-Gvardiol-Theo Griezmann-Amrabat-MacAllister Messi-Alvarez-Mbappe 3 minutes ago, ArsenalFan7 said: Even the referees were pandering to him all tournament, at least 3 times he got away without a booking because the referee saw it was him that committed the offence. Agreed with the rest, but there's a long list of players who should've been booked many times and didn't get a card. Edited December 19, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, skybluedave said: Was there no good left backs? I'd probably agree with that team but I'd have Griezmann in there. Probably for Saka sadly There really weren't! Think Griezmann disappearing in the final (probably due to illness) probably cost him in the eyes of L'Equipe. Still haven't figured out whether he's in mine or not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Agreed with the rest, but there's a long list of players who should've been booked many times and didn't get a card. No doubt it's part of the lenient approach taken but I found it particularly amusing in the Brazil game when Oliver was going to book his blatantly cynical foul to stop a counter at the end but then saw it was him, who would then be suspended and bottled it Same sort of thing when he kicked the ball away vs. Morocco but players like Messi, Modric etc. get that sort of treatment annoyingly. Mentioned above but Kovacic was superb to watch defensively + driving through midfield at times. There was one too many times I'd get annoyed when he'd be too intricate with the final ball or refusing to shoot but he is another great midfielder to watch on his day. Edited December 19, 2022 by ArsenalFan7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, ArsenalFan7 said: No doubt it's part of the lenient approach taken but I found it particularly amusing in the Brazil game when Oliver was going to book his blatantly cynical foul to stop a counter at the end but then saw it was him, who would then be suspended and bottled it Same sort of thing when he kicked the ball away vs. Morocco but players like Messi, Modric etc. get that sort of treatment annoyingly. Argentina should've had three yellows in each game up to the final for cynical fouls. That sort of criteria change completely throws off everyone because we're used to yellows and those fouls should be yellows. If they really want to improve the game, every foul where the defender clearly has no chance to get the ball, but does it just to stop a play should be a yellow, no matter how harmless the situation is. Quote Mentioned above but Kovacic was superb to watch defensively + driving through midfield at times. There was one too many times I'd get annoyed when he'd be too intricate with the final ball or refusing to shoot but he is another great midfielder to watch on his day. Well, that's the story of his career. He neither has the final pass and his shot is horrible. If he had either, Real wouldn't have sold him. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, The_jagster said: I like L'Equipe's lower ratings. The Guardian have Dembele 4 yesterday, what do you have to do to get lower than that? Matty Cash made there worst team of the tournament, average rating of 3 point something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Globo Esporte’s Team of the Tournament: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 UPAMECANO???! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Haguey said: UPAMECANO???! 2 blocks in the final really done him a favour 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Emi Martinez; Theo Hernandez, Saiss, Gvardiol, Hakimi; Amrabat, MacAllister, Griezmann; Mbappe, Julian Alvarez, Messi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett.spurs Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 LB is a struggle, no one really stood out there. I liked Attiyat-Allah(Morocco) but turns out he actually only started two games, Perisic had a good tournament too but only started at LB once so would be a bit cheeky putting him there. Martinez; Hakimi, Thiago Silva, Gvardiol, ??????; Amrabat, Tchouameni, Mac Allister; Griezmann, Messi, Mbappe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Theo is so poor defensively, he wouldn't make my team no matter how good he is going forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Livakovic/Bono, Gvardiol, Amrabat, Griezmann, Messi, Mbappe have to be in there, the remaining ones could be a few different options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Emi Martinez Theo Hernandez-Stones-Gvardiol-Hakimi Enzo Fernandez-Amrabat-Alexis Mac Allister Mbappe-Alavrez-Messi Honourable shouts to players that could have got in too. Bono, Livakovic Montiel, Griezmann, de Paul, Giroud, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, craigcwwe said: Emi Martinez Theo Hernandez-Stones-Gvardiol-Hakimi Enzo Fernandez-Amrabat-Alexis Mac Allister Mbappe-Alavrez-Messi Honourable shouts to players that could have got in too. Bono, Livakovic Montiel, Griezmann, de Paul, Giroud, You have Theo and Mbappe on the right, and Hakimi LB. Edited December 20, 2022 by Baptista_8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Baptista_8 said: You have Theo and Mbappe on the right, and Hakimi LB. Obviously Theo and Mbappe on the left and Hakimi at RB. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizzy Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Saka 15 good minutes against France gets you into the team of the tournament? Suppose if Saka is your best player, you ain't going to go far in a World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Saka was great. Not sure who else RW was better than him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: Saka was great. Not sure who else RW was better than him? Its where Messi played most of the World Cup from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Barry Cartman said: Its where Messi played most of the World Cup from Was it? Seemed more like a 4-4-2 they played, with Messi strolling around the middle, picking the ball up where he wants, which tends to be just off right centre as he comes onto his left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 15 hours ago, pearcey_90 said: Was it? Seemed more like a 4-4-2 they played, with Messi strolling around the middle, picking the ball up where he wants, which tends to be just off right centre as he comes onto his left. Pretty much spot on. Plays his own hybrid game, you could have him in ST, RW or CAM and it's roughly accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorianAlbert9 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Il 19/12/2022 in 15:07 , The_jagster ha scritto: I like L'Equipe's lower ratings. The Guardian have Dembele 4 yesterday, what do you have to do to get lower than that? I don't love low rating without context. Play in a final of WC don't have to be valutated like a Group stage against Arabia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillHoward42 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 20/12/2022 at 03:02, Gizzy said: Saka 15 good minutes against France gets you into the team of the tournament? Suppose if Saka is your best player, you ain't going to go far in a World Cup Still only as good as Elanga, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Martínez Hernández-Otamendi-Gvardiol-Hakimi de Paul-Modric-Amrabat Messi-Mbappé-Griezmann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 12 hours ago, Orzelek said: Martínez Hernández-Otamendi-Gvardiol-Hakimi de Paul-Modric-Amrabat Messi-Mbappé-Griezmann Fullbacks the wrong way round again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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