Cedrik Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, Barry Cartman said: People trying to defend the Sane decision saying he hasn't played well for Germany, he's started 6 games for them, less than Lingard has for England In those matches he probably failed to make the impact Löw wanted to see from him. It's a pity but these things can happen when you have so many good players available like Germany has. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Nobody, including myself, remembered what happened last year during Confederations Cup. Sane was called up, but he said he was injured and didn't play in the end. Nobody was called as a replacement. Low didn't forget that and was very mad at the time. Because he could've stated he'd have a procedure and wouldn't even be called up in the first place. The injury was some kind of nose operation, he could've clearly played but decided it would be better to do the procedure. He spent the time during Confederations Cup on vacation in the USA. And now he'll also be on the vacation during the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Nobody, including myself, remembered what happened last year during Confederations Cup. Sane was called up, but he said he was injured and didn't play in the end. Nobody was called as a replacement. Low didn't forget that and was very mad at the time. Because he could've stated he'd have a procedure and wouldn't even be called up in the first place. The injury was some kind of nose operation, he could've clearly played but decided it would be better to do the procedure. He spent the time during Confederations Cup on vacation in the USA. And now he'll also be on the vacation during the World Cup. Well that's fair enough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseboy64 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 4 hours ago, pearcey_90 said: Did anyone watch the Confed Cup last summer? He was awesome in that. Had he had a bit more luck and instead of hitting woodwork and his shot flying instead people would have suddenly different views which makes it a joke. Helps other countries though him not being there. Are you sure he played? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, roseboy64 said: Are you sure he played? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, adhikapp said: Official FIFA pdf list of all 32 squads in Russia 2018. Find those weights hard to believe...Harry Kane 98kgs!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Must say that's a shocking PDF from FIFA. Where's the caps/goals data? The previous WC appearances etc.? Shoddy shoddy shoddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Baptista_8 said: Tactics wise or personality wise? Take this with a grain of salt, unconfirmed rumor and all that but apparently he didn't seem to "click" with some of his teammates. And team chemistry is very important to Low, that's why he chose Brandt instead of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, Constantine said: Take this with a grain of salt, unconfirmed rumor and all that but apparently he didn't seem to "click" with some of his teammates. And team chemistry is very important to Low, that's why he chose Brandt instead of him. This I would definitely take with a grain of salt. He's hardly the only German from City, or from Schalke, or from a different age-group. Low did however say it was either him or Brandt, comparing it to a photo finish in a sprint race. Personally I'd take both and leave Rudy, but there would be no DMs in the squad. Then again, if I were to draft in a DM, Rudy would not be my choice. One of the Bender bros or Weigl could've been an option. Even Hector can play DM, and play Plattenhardt on the left if needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, georginho_juventusygr said: The mistake here is thinking that club form necessarily means the player is better for the national team as well. Özil is a player that has done better at the national team in the past and has more experience, so he is a more reliable option than Sané. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 7 hours ago, DB08 said: Exactly what georginho said. Sane hasn't really been good for Germany and while it is surprising to see him excluded, it isn't a huge shock. 14 goals, 19 assists and been quality this season. it is a shock. Why isn't it? Like someone else said, he could have left out Rudy imo. Sane is also a good game changer if they wasn't going to start him as he is the only one with real genuine pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, PMLF said: The mistake here is thinking that club form necessarily means the player is better for the national team as well. This is true. Podolski was barely playing at Arsenal if i'm not mistaken, but he was always in Germany squad. And almost always played great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 7 hours ago, LilSaint said: Tbf I was expecting Benteke and Michy to both be selected. Benteke obviously had a horrendous season, but I don't think 3 attackers is too much for a world cup. Lukaku is always going to start though, will just have to hope he stays fit. Kompany the biggest concern atm - although I'm almost hoping he doesn't get fit in time. He's been too much of a liability over the past few years when it comes to his fitness. It's not going to be beneficial to have him in the team if he picks up yet another injury after 1 game. There was no need for three CF, especially as none of them are versatile too. They only play with one CF. Worst case scenario, Mertens or Hazard can play as false no.9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 think Mertens' excellent season at Napoli explains this as well, he can play up front Januzaj is a bit of a surprise though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Januzaj has a bed after all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 England are so winning this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 50 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: The 3 Central American teams are very similar Russia is pretty strange. One of the oldest squads but not a lot of caps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Well, both them and Brazil are missing some caps because they didn't participate in qualifiers for last two world cups. France also didn't play the qualifiers in 2016. There are friendlies, but coaches always experiment in those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 hour ago, GunmaN1905 said: Well, both them and Brazil are missing some caps because they didn't participate in qualifiers for last two world cups. France also didn't play the qualifiers in 2016. There are friendlies, but coaches always experiment in those. Brazil only have 6 players from the 2014 WC. I think we miss caps mostly due to 1) Daniel Alves getting injured and 2) having a pretty young and inexperienced squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, georginho_juventusygr said: Januzaj has a bed after all? no matrass perhaps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 14 hours ago, roseboy64 said: Are you sure he played? Genuinely don’t know why I thought that Badly mixed it up with England game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 7 hours ago, buffalo said: no matrass perhaps Can always use Benteke's bed. Must be mad comfy if its Christian's size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonus1010 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Say what you want about Sane's form for the NT not being anything like his form was for City but him being left out of the squad is still a huge shock. Stories about his attitude being a bit too laid back and not having a great relationship with the other players in the NT too. Was one of the players I fancied to announce himself on the world stage and was a big reason why I have been saying Germany to win the whole thing when asked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_84 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Does anybody need a Sane sticker for their book? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell10 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Does Mertens start for Belgium? he could be a shout for TGS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, Russell10 said: Does Mertens start for Belgium? he could be a shout for TGS Will flatter to deceive as he normally does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 49 minutes ago, Russell10 said: Does Mertens start for Belgium? he could be a shout for TGS He's always been a supersub, but he did start against Portugal. Fancy him to be in the starting XI in Russia with the way Martinez sets up the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 12 hours ago, adhikapp said: Can always use Benteke's bed. Must be mad comfy if its Christian's size. they do say you win medals in bed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 7 hours ago, LilSaint said: He's always been a supersub, but he did start against Portugal. Fancy him to be in the starting XI in Russia with the way Martinez sets up the team he must be in the starting XI surely Hazard-Lukaku-Mertens up front seems like first choice, with Chadli as alternative Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Renato Augusto under a big risk of getting cut from the squad due to left knee pains. Hopefully Arthur will be called up to replace him if that happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Is Arthur really that good in RL as he is in FM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I would've thought that Giuliano would be drafted instead if Augusto doesn't make it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 16 hours ago, buffalo said: he must be in the starting XI surely Hazard-Lukaku-Mertens up front seems like first choice, with Chadli as alternative Yea I think it's most likely those 3 start up front. I'd hope so at least. Reckon Januzaj will be more likely to fill in for Mertens' position, Chadli plays left wing back alternating with Carrasco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 So Januzaj is in the final 23? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 1 minute ago, craigcwwe said: So Januzaj is in the final 23? Yeah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Yeah. Pleased for him, always liked him at United though I am surprised that he made the cut as I didn't hear much in terms of him doing all that much at Sociedad last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, craigcwwe said: Pleased for him, always liked him at United though I am surprised that he made the cut as I didn't hear much in terms of him doing all that much at Sociedad last season. Nor me, although I do think he's a quality player. A Martinez type as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 13 hours ago, Constantine said: Is Arthur really that good in RL as he is in FM? Yes, actually better as he is still improving. 9 hours ago, adhikapp said: I would've thought that Giuliano would be drafted instead if Augusto doesn't make it? Giuliano is a more attack minded player than Renato Augusto and Arthur. Anyway, Renato Augusto's condition improved and it seems he won't be cut after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 6 hours ago, craigcwwe said: Pleased for him, always liked him at United though I am surprised that he made the cut as I didn't hear much in terms of him doing all that much at Sociedad last season. apparently he was better towards the end of the season so who knows, players in form can surprise vs the tired "star players" after a long season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG17 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Whats the most likely Spanish back line do we think? Alba and Carvahal as full backs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Ideally Alba-Carvajal, but it looks like Carvajal might still be injured after the Champions League final. Odriozola would be more likely to take his place over Azpi and Nacho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 51 minutes ago, adhikapp said: Ideally Alba-Carvajal, but it looks like Carvajal might still be injured after the Champions League final. Odriozola would be more likely to take his place over Azpi and Nacho. Odriozola is ahead of Azpi? Isn't Nacho a CB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Odriozola is ahead of Azpi? Isn't Nacho a CB? Yes to both (although Nacho can play right back too). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 23 minutes ago, Baptista_8 said: Odriozola is ahead of Azpi? Isn't Nacho a CB? Yes. Azpi and Nacho are bought as cover for Ramos & Pique. Nacho did play as RB in the Champions League final when Carvajal got off injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, adhikapp said: Yes. Azpi and Nacho are bought as cover for Ramos & Pique. Nacho did play as RB in the Champions League final when Carvajal got off injured. Cool! Must admit I've not seen much of Nacho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Nacho is sorta like prime O'Shea. Can play anywhere in Madrid's defense without declining the overall team's performance, but no way do you play him over the first choices Madrid already has (Marcelo-Ramos-Varane-Carvajal). Plus, he adds to the club-based homegrown-quota for Champions League registration purposes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 @kpain16 is Kramaric gonna be starting for you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 He really should, but it's not guaranteed. Formation will be 4-2-3-1 with Modrić at no10, Rakitić and probably Badelj (maybe Brozović) behind him. Perišić is a lock on the left wing and Mandžukić will also surely start. Kramarić isn't that good in the winger role, but he's a much better player than Rebić, who's natural winger. Coach's lack of flexibility is pretty bad, but that was always a problem. Except for Perišić Croatia didn't have a single class winger basically ever, but yet everyone insists on 4-2-3-1 ever since Bilić left. But I think there will be something similar to game in Ukraine. Kramarić and Mandžukić switching positions throughout the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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