Bris Vegas Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, McLovin said: But that doesn’t make sense because Brazil have only conceded 1 goal in 13 games, whilst France conceded 3 to an average Argentina side. Don't get me wrong, I tipped Brazil at the start of the tournament, I looked at them as the most complete. Defensively they do look good in open play, I just feel England could hurt them at set-pieces more than they could France. Aside from Brazil's centre-backs, and Casimero, they're not exactly the tallest bunch are they? Neymar, Marcelo, Willian, Gabriel Jesus, Coutinho and Fagner are all midgets. Paulinho and Fernandinho are under 6ft, If England can hurt them in a way, it's via set-pieces. I think Belgium will hurt them at set-pieces. One other area I'd fancy England is the duo of Walker and Trippier vs Neymar and Marcelo. They'd leave oceans of space down their left side and Trippier exploited Real Madrid's Marcelo when he went walkabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Belgium have named Fellaini and Chadli. Clearly they're going for height. They can hurt this Brazil team at set-pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Yeh the set pieces point I certainly agree with because Belgium, France and England are all strong physical sides in contrast to Brazil. Im a bit surprised that Belgium aren’t starting with Moussa Dembele because his ability on the ball and dribbling quality in tight spaces is very useful, and his defensive quality isn’t any worse than Witsel. I suppose he’s a useful option to have off the bench though if Belgium go in front and when they need players to take the sting out of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 37 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said: Belgium have named Fellaini and Chadli. Clearly they're going for height. They can hurt this Brazil team at set-pieces. And a goal from a set piece, well an own goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I love that De Bruyne me, lovely goal that. Good work from Lukaku an’ all ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Belgium look a little shoddy at the back, but on the counter they're killing this Brazil team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 All about Hazard for me. Massive fan. Great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Bye bye another cheating South American team?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Bris Vegas said: I tipped Brazil at the start of the tournament Jinxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 This might be a bit controversial but does anyone else think that Neymar is a bit overrated? He’s clearly a good player but does he justify his 200 or 300 million pound price tag? For that, you could probably buy both Hazard and De Bruyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Should have had a yellow there for simulation, cheating ballbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Even if Neymar was on a similar level to Messi and Ronaldo, which he isn't, his antics on the pitch will stop him ever being mentioned in the same breath. All this diving and rolling around is pathetic and seriously damages his reputation as a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 VAR has ducked up again. Sort it out FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Neymar should have been booked, No penalty for 2nd claim as the ball was out of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just now, PistoldPete2 said: VAR has ducked up again. Sort it out FFS. Watch it again. The ball was out of play when contact was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Agree with Danny Murphy about Moussa Dembele. He’d be perfect to bring on in this situation to retain possession and take the sting out of the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, sage said: Watch it again. The ball was out of play when contact was made. Jesus dived anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, sage said: Watch it again. The ball was out of play when contact was made. I think you are right but what is classed as a foul in that kind of situation? If the ball goes out and someone slides in and chops a player down is it no foul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, blackNwhites said: Jesus dived anyway I thought he wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, blackNwhites said: Jesus dived anyway Jesus doesn't dive. He walks on water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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