Gorando Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Dutch people are welcome to join us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What's the vibe in Belgium for this, expectations as high as the rest of Europe seems to be about Belgium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 That's a good squad very capable of winning it, who are the fullbacks and how good are they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What's the vibe in Belgium for this, expectations as high as the rest of Europe seems to be about Belgium? nah, most people are pretty downbeat about our chances actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotsmannetje Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What formation are you playing in usually? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 That's a good squad very capable of winning it, who are the fullbacks and how good are they? Lukaku and Meunier are the only real full backs in the squad. They used to be wingers but have played as full backs the last few years. They are great coming forward but very vulnerable defensively. (as you would expect of former wing attackers) Wilmots prefers defensive full backs so he will use Alderweireld and Vertonghen as first choice FB's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 What formation are you playing in usually? 4-2-3-1 This is Wilmots' probable lineup. Maybe Dembele & Vermaelen can make a case for themselves in training camp. Also Lukaku isnt Wilmots' fav player so Benteke/Origi/Batshuayi all have a decent chance of starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 nah, most people are pretty downbeat about our chances actually. Lots of people also think we will win it. But yes the connaisseurs know we wont achieve anything special as long as Wilmots is in charge. Players (DeBruyne, Vermaelen, Lukaku) have already complained about the rigid system and lack of movement. But no one seems to have the personality to stand up to Wilmots. and truthfully Wilmots has the results on his side... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Lukaku and Meunier are the only real full backs in the squad. They used to be wingers but have played as full backs the last few years. They are great coming forward but very vulnerable defensively. (as you would expect of former wing attackers)Wilmots prefers defensive full backs so he will use Alderweireld and Vertonghen as first choice FB's. Thanks for that, a bit disappointing using the two of them as fullbacks, sure someone overlapping Hazard would be excellent but hey I am an armchair critic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm just waiting for the day he FINALLY kicks Witsel from the starting line-up. He slows everything down so much, he just doesn't fit our team at all yet is always the first name on the team sheet. Stuff like that just shows how weak of a tactician Wilmots is really. Also I don't think he's going to put Lukaku upfront. Luckily that is something he gets right. Lukaku is going to get his chance in the upcoming friendlies and is likely going to be pretty bad and lose his place. I obviously hope he can finally do something good for us, but I don't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Bjorn Engels is out injured, which means we will be taking Boyata to the Euros absolute farce really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I would much rather have Cristian Kabasele or Nana Asare or Dewaest or even Dusenne than Boyata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Something about Belgium that I just don't see them doing that great. Thinking they're missing a few pieces to be a proper contender. Still a good team, obviously. And should win the group. But QF at best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Something about Belgium that I just don't see them doing that great. Thinking they're missing a few pieces to be a proper contender. Still a good team, obviously. And should win the group. But QF at best I think personally the missing piece as has been said on here already is the coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavo01 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 No place for young Januzaj? Kosovo here he comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Real Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm just waiting for the day he FINALLY kicks Witsel from the starting line-up. He slows everything down so much, he just doesn't fit our team at all yet is always the first name on the team sheet. Stuff like that just shows how weak of a tactician Wilmots is really.Also I don't think he's going to put Lukaku upfront. Luckily that is something he gets right. Lukaku is going to get his chance in the upcoming friendlies and is likely going to be pretty bad and lose his place. I obviously hope he can finally do something good for us, but I don't see it happening. Oh remember the same time 2 years ago when you guys were calling Witsel (I think) a world class top 5 defensive midfielder, ready for Real Madrid and better than Xabi Alonso and I was branded as being "too negative" because I didn't agree? I do. Feeling really tempted to look for the discussion now. Edit: oh good times http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/391196-Official-Belgium-aka-The-Red-Devils-thread?p=9687229&viewfull=1#post9687229 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 One opinion doesn't really exclude the other. I still rate him highly, I just don't think he fits in our set-up. Has also regressed quite a bit, he used to be a lot better than he is now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 His performances in world cup qualifying were world class. Unfortunately he has regressed since then. Going to Russia was a very bad career choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Real Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Oh c'mon. Is it even possible to be 'world class' in a qualifying round with (all due respect) Macedonia, Wales, Scotland, Croatia and Serbia. Neither of these team are world beaters. Although I'm sure those 2 Macedonian breadbakers are still having nightmares of 2 big ass afro's heading their way. Also I dare say Witsel's way of constantly slowing down the game was already apparent 4 years ago. The only difference between now and then was that back then we were coming out of the dark ages and we were totally in awe of all that possession. We were so accustomed to losing again the likes of Kazachstan, we we're thrilled by all those (scrappy 1-0) wins. However I do agree that our current line up with 3 defensive midfielders is very counter-productive for his type of play and exposes his weaknesses even more. But let's be honest, if you had to choose only one defensive midfielder and the choice was between Witsel, Dembele or Nainggolan. You'd always pick the 2 latter ones right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Today, definitely. Well I'd pick Nainggolan. And I'd put Dembele and De Bruyne in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Real Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Agreed that would be everyones favorite line-up I think. With obviously Hazard, Lukaku or Origi, Carrasco up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Dembele slows down the play as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Boyata is a really terrible player, stunned he made the squad. The gulf in class between him and Denayer is insane. It's not quite 'Edson Braafheid playing in a World Cup Final' in terms of surprise Celtic players in strong international squads, but close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Yes it's incomprehensible he is in the squad. I don't think he has ever been thoroughly scouted. It's not like we don't have better options at CB than him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Birthplaces of all Euro16 players https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1l79awIRRPrzgdyWsLrNj8_hJJTg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Lombaerts & Boyata out Christian Kabasele called up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Birthplaces of all Euro16 players https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1l79awIRRPrzgdyWsLrNj8_hJJTg That is really cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Lombaerts & Boyata outChristian Kabasele called up Lombaerts get injured? Surely I thought he might be within a chance of starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Lombaerts get injured? Surely I thought he might be within a chance of starting. Yes he played most of the qualifiers and would be a sure starter with Kompany out. Defense will be ALderweireld-Denayer-Vermaelen-Vertonghen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Yes he played most of the qualifiers and would be a sure starter with Kompany out.Defense will be ALderweireld-Denayer-Vermaelen-Vertonghen You don't think Meunier will start and Alderweireld will play his normal position this time? Denayer still very young. Either way, he had made huge strides over last couple years. Will be interesting to see what City do with him this season. He defo is a Guardiola type of defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett.spurs Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Witsel played RB at the weekend, might that be a thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Witsel was a one time thing because Meunier & Denayer were not available. Wilmots seems set on playing Toby & Jan as fullbacks. meh I would prefer Denayer-Toby-Jan-Lukaku.. Nice attacking fullbacks to bring some life in our rigid slow system Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Good analysis http://constantineckner.com/2016/05/are-they-ready/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Question for Dream Teal lads..is Naingollan a sure fire starter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Belgium were my super team in Virtua Striker 2... hope they do well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Race 9 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 looking forward to the Belgium game, got to say in middle/attack its a poor looking Italy team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Question for Dream Teal lads..is Naingollan a sure fire starter? Nainggolan is a sure starter yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 looks like it will be a Witsel-Fellaini-Nainggolan midfield and worn out Vermaelen in defense Really don't feel like watching anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 With De Bruyne wide? That's weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Real Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Myeah the expected line-up has ***** written all over it and lacks any sense of logic. 3 defensive midfielders in the middle, Hazard and De Bruyne as wingers and very likely Alderweireld and Vertonghen on the backs. Be prepared to be bored to death by our static and slow play. At least at the World Cup we had a solid defence, now we don't even have that anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 As usual Wilmots will pussy out and field 3 defensive midfielders. Hasn't learned anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett.spurs Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Courtois Ciman Alderweireld Vertonghen J.LukakuNainggolan DembeleCarrasco De Bruyne HazardLukaku Play that imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 According to livescore he's picked Hazard, de Bruyne and Mertens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Tbf ignore me as that's probably just predicted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Surprised Dembele is not playing after the season he had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Courtois, Nainggolan critisizing Wilmots now players seem so tired of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 What have they said about him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Belgium entering primadona mode, players getting ideas above their station and will always be someone elses fault they don't win. You can expect a procession of different managers before deciding on a foreign guy to 'get the most out of the golden generation' Congrats, guys, you're the new England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBKalle Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Belgium entering primadona mode, players getting ideas above their station and will always be someone elses fault they don't win. You can expect a procession of different managers before deciding on a foreign guy to 'get the most out of the golden generation'Congrats, guys, you're the new England More like the new Spain England were rarely praised as widely (outside the UK, of course) as Belgium has been recently... Basically every media outlet has picked them as the potential dark horse, and the whole "they have plenty of stars and a solid squad" spiel has been repeated ad nauseam, despite most of their stars having had inconsistent or downright disappointing seasons and showings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Real Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Belgium entering primadona mode, players getting ideas above their station and will always be someone elses fault they don't win. You can expect a procession of different managers before deciding on a foreign guy to 'get the most out of the golden generation'Congrats, guys, you're the new England I don't even think we choked or players are "entering primadona mode". The issue here is that we've been playing this kind of slow, static, boring and none-threatening football for the past 4 years. You can screw around for 90 minutes against the likes of Cyprus, Israel or Andorra, get away with a lucky win and go "yeah we didn't play well, they kept things well-closed, it was a long season, but it will be better next time" but sooner or later a less than average team is gonna come along and punish you for it. The difference is that during the WC2014 and its qualifiers we still had Kompany and Van Buyten so we could keep the zero. And since we finally qualified after 12 years nobody minded the 1-0 scrappy wins and the football being *****. But the truth is we are very easy to defend against. Once we concede a goal the opposition only needs to hang back, keep 5 people in the back at all time, and there is absolutely no way for us to break the deadlock. We already showed this against Wales in the qualifiers and our last 3 friendlies. Now that we lost our central defence and we're no longer able to keep the zero, our flaws are twice as exposed. That said. Knowing our flaws, last night line-ups made no sense at all though. 4 central defenders, 3 defensive midfielders, De Bruyne (who was absolutely horrible) and Hazard on the flanks and Lukaku as target man. Not sure what kind of creativity Wilmots expected. I fully expect us not to qualify from the group stages and Wilmots to be replaced after the tournemant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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