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| Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 9:35pm On Jun 05, 2018 |
Here is all you need to know about the teams, from star players to tactics and the ones to watch Russia   Coach: Stanislav Cherchesov Group A FIFA Rank 66 The hosts are under pressure to perform but they are one of the lowest-ranked teams at the World Cup and the squad has been depleted by injuries. Star player Igor Akinfeev Strengths Russia have a clear gameplan and have benefited from a switch to a back three, which most players use at club level. There are also a number of good box-to-box players in the squad. Weaknesses Russia will sorely miss the injured striker Aleksandr Kokorin while the wing-backs are arguably too old and the centre-backs too young and inexperienced. |
| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by decatalyst(m): 9:37pm On Jun 05, 2018 |
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| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 9:41pm On Jun 05, 2018 |
Saudi Arabia Coach Juan Antonio Pizzi Group A FIFA Rank 67 Saudi Arabia have been much better in possession since Juan Antonio Pizzi took over from Bert van Marwijk and are less of a counterattacking team now. Star player Fahad Al-Muwallad Strengths The three attacking midfielders in Pizzi's 4-2-3-1 – Salem al-Dawsari, Yahya al-Shehri and Fahad al-Muwallad – are talented players who will expect to test any defence in Russia. Weaknesses The defence is experienced but susceptible to pace and rarely plays against the kind of top-calibre attackers you find at the World Cup. |
| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 8:04am On Jun 06, 2018 |
Egypt Coach Héctor Cúper Group A FIFA Rank 46 Egypt's World Cup campaign has, understandably, been overshadowed by the injury suffered by Mohamed Salah. The team need him if they are to get out of the group. Star player Mohamed Salah Strengths Héctor Cúper, as always, builds his team on a solid defence and Egypt conceded only 18 goals in his first 32 games in charge. Weaknesses With Mohamed Salah in a race to get fit in time for the finals, Egypt may struggle to score with Ahmed Hassan “Koka” often left isolated up front. |
| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 8:13am On Jun 06, 2018 |
Uruguay Coach Óscar Tabárez Group A FIFA Rank 17 The side have developed in recent years, with the midfield far more creative thanks to players such as Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur and Matías Vecino. Star player Luis Suárez Strengths The obvious strength of this team lies up front with Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani forming one of the tournament's most potent partnerships. Weaknesses No obvious weaknesses but the left-sided midfielder Cristian Rodríguez, at 32, is not getting any quicker and that sometimes leaves the full-back Martín Cáceres exposed. |
| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 8:17am On Jun 06, 2018 |
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos Group B FIFA Rank 4 The European champions are no longer underdogs after their triumph in France but with Cristiano Ronaldo two years older they surely cannot go all the way again. Star player Cristiano Ronaldo Strengths Ronaldo is still the focal point but players such as Bernardo Silva, André Silva and Gelson Martins have gained more experience and are able to support him better up front. Weaknesses The central defence is a worry with only Pepe - who is not getting any younger - guaranteed a starting place, with Bruno Alves and José Fonte out of form. |
| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 8:22am On Jun 06, 2018 |
Spain Coach Julen Lopetegui Group B FIFA Rank 8 La Roja have rediscovered their mojo under Julen Lopetegui, with players such as Isco and Marco Asensio emerging. Star player David Silva Strengths Spain have one of the strongest squads at the World Cup, with the midfield, led by Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta, David Silva, Asensio and Isco, particularly impressive. Weaknesses There is not a natural finisher in the squad, such as a David Villa, and Diego Costa has struggled to connect with the midfield when he has played. |
| Re: Russia 2018: Team-by-Team guide to all 32 Countries by Nobody: 8:25am On Jun 06, 2018 |
Morocco Coach Hervé Renard Group B FIFA Rank 42 The Atlas Lions are back on the biggest stage after a 20-year absence, the former Cambridge United manager Hervé Renard having instilled fighting spirit in the squad. Star player Hakim Ziyech Strengths They play with real belief under Renard and Ajax's Hakim Ziyech is one of the most talented playmakers in Europe. Weaknesses The first-choice goalkeeper, Munir Mohand Mohamedi, started only one league game for Numancia in Spain's second tier and is bound to be rusty. |
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