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TheGoodJoe:

I don't even see Canavaro as a brilliant player. He just defended. Today we see defenders doing far more. Defending, moving more in build up plays, excelling in short and long passes. Going to midfield and dribbling. Playing comfortably on a high line. I don't see Canavaro a better footballer than even John Stones.

John Stones?

This life eh

This man is just....
He knew well what we're referring to here but he lacks excuse to counter the whole thing, so he had to change the whole narratives to tight defending and relentless pressing.

TheGoodJoe:
Funny this is coming from Bielsa. One of those who perfected the art of defending with a hard press.

I said technical players is not what is causing less flair in football but how good defending is today.

Bielsa is one of those that caused it. Slacken how tight defending is and you will see flair in the game return.

This is blasphemy. What is causing less flair in football is not what you typed here but the scientific and robotic football we're watching today. The whole thing has made it difficult for players to express themselves.

Napoleon55:
Maybe he has become more robotic for one reason or another,maybe he has lost form or following instructions,I don't know.

But he has the talent of the old,that's what I was just trying to convey.

Talent of the old? You know what talent of the old means? Please check up old players who played in Mbappe's position and watch how they play. Mbappe is good, alright but don't compare him to the talents of the old.

Jodera:
Thank goodness you admitted you didn't watch the match so I understand where this post is borne out from.

Now, if Southgate was influenced by the media, Saka would have played Lb or Lwb not even rwb/rb ystdy cos Trippier was the target (as media are clamouring for) but no, none of such happened.

Also, same Trippier still played and same 1st 11 still played (aside Konsa which came in for suspended guehi).

So, What does that tell you?

It just simply tells you that Southgate just changed structure to the team cos they've been v.poor for 4 straight matches. It was an obvious thing to do.

Below is Saka heat map and if you watch the match ystdy, you'll never agree that he played rwb ystdy (cos obviously he didn't). The heat map here gave further credence to it.

The structure England played ystdy freed up Saka and it's no wonder he gave his best performance yet in this Euros. I expect Southgate to continue with this formation

All those their clamour for Palmer into the starting 11 and Trippier to be dropped for Saka to play Lb/Lwb will now be effectively shut down.

Anybody watching England's game knows that Trippier was never the big issue but structure. But because they want shiny new toy (Palmer to play) and Saka to play Lb (because they he played there his breakthrough season), they just believe that's the cheap problem neglecting the bigger issue at hand.

Then why has it taken Southgate this long to adjust? In the previous match, he actually moved Saka to LB remember? Where did that idea came from?. Don't tell me they're searching desperately for goals o because there are alternative adjustments he could have made but decided to go for what the whole media was saying.

Jodera:
Lol... Surprisingly, I didn't see Saka face (tho in one, it was cut out). But you know why??
While everyone went to celebrate after the final successful kick, Saka knelt down at that spot to thank(or prayed) to God. That's the reason you don't see him In any of those pix.

So then, I won't read too much into it cos it's a group picture that was used(which depicts their penalty shootout win). I would have been alarmed if Kane or Bellingham was used.

Anyways, just send me pictures next time(like this) if Kane or Foden scores an equalising goal and they win on PK (without any of them being the winning PK taker).

If it happens and only their pictures were showed, I'll concede admission and hands up.

Lol.... Ok

yinkeys:
Ashleigh shouldn’t be used as CB
Not imposing/strong/dominant enough
LB suits her in the national team
Saudi league is below par

The same Ashleigh Plumpter? Maybe you're talking of another one sha

Napoleon55:
You mentioned Mbape and Messi, perhaps the two guys made that final more exciting than the other matches of the tournament.
Is it a surprise they are among the very few who still plays the game the way it use to be.

Mbappe plays robotic football bro.

Odunayaw:
“In the years to come the number of footballers worth watching will be less and less and football will become less enjoyable” — Marcelo Bielsa

“In the years to come the number of footballers worth watching will be less and less and football will become less enjoyable”

Fascinating comments as always from Marcelo Bielsa. Can’t deny thinking similar once or twice watching games at #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/TZ6cy9G9Lh

— JF (@JFfutbol) July 6, 2024

Yet one will be here painting the thread blue

Today na Thanksgiving Sunday my brother.

Ijustwantto:
But romano na GOAT sports journalist na

Not taking anything away from him but his updates recently has been somehow. Arsenal's transfers specifically.

Last year, this arsenalfanatics guys posted that Rice to Arsenal is a done deal and that the only thing remaining is medical which was being fixed. On that same day, Romano posted about City hijacking the deal by offering more money than Arsenal.

Maybe his sources are now slacking.

Why Chelsea dey follow arsenal when it comes to transfer na?

germaphobe:
They've reached where I told you they'd reach. Orange boys will now send them packing

On the mandate we stand. The Gabriels went home today. They lost to Uruguay. Make England do quick and go home. I need Saka and Rice back ASAP.

germaphobe:
"Arsenal are pushing to get Riccardo Calafiori deal done next week as final round of talks has already been scheduled.

Arsenal are confident as Calafiori wants the move, he’s keen on Arsenal project and agreed on contract until June 2029 for €4m net/season".

Defense wins you the league Deal close.

Fabrizio Romano?

Bro... follow arsenalfanatics for legit update. That Romano guy don cast.

Jodera:
Mostob, if you watched that England game ystdy, even though on paper Saka was playing Rwb but in reality, he was playing as a winger.

You could see he was the one always taking their defenders on and he hardly tracks back the way a normal wb should.

Also with the change of structure/formation, England played their best game so far in this tournament

I'm glad Southgate didn't listen to all these media noise that wants to de-settle the team. Aside his formation and structure (which is very important), I've really been impressed by his other decisions so far especially for not being easily influenced

I didn't watch that game bro. But I no gree with this one o. The adjustment Southgate made came as a result of media outcry. Like the pundits actually made the decision for him. Who gave him the idea of playing Saka at WB? The media started it first.

germaphobe:
Just like Ruben, defenders can see it coming, they know it's going to happen, they know how it's going to happen, but they can't stop it. I hope to see it more in EPL next season.

When I saw that goal, my mind immediately went to that United match. Our star boy

Jodera:
Meanwhile Mostob.

Is this the Switzerland squad you've been disturbing me since??
Like this Switzerland??

You too make mouth ontop them that I had to personally send our Arsenal boys to deal with them (Saka goal and Rice assist)

Switzerland spoil match sha but I don remember now. I know I saw the name in my dream. The name of the country ends with 'land'. So Netherlands go do the job. Don't worry.

Jodera:
Lol.. the thing is that we'll keep on doing Mary go round and Las Las it'll turn to agenda which might not bode well in the long term.

From these pictures, you can see that it's a group photo and no (one) person was highlighted. Not Kane, not Foden, not Bellingham(who's a black btw) but group photo celebration (and it's not as if it's an only white photo).

My point was that, Saka is not a target. But if we start torchlighting every little photo instead of seeing it as what it is, then it'll just subconsciously turn to agenda.

Bro... This may actually look like an agenda but please be open minded. Why didn't they use a group photo for that friendly loss too? Someone who came in for some minutes yet not one..notntwo but four different papers used his picture.

Now, they won but Saka can't be found on any of their pages. Someone who scored the equalizer ad still scored a penalty. He even won the MOTM. But he wasn't included in any of the photographs. Like look at the pictures I posted now, where is Saka?

TheSuperNerd:
This guy is the most Jinxed football acct on Twitter/X.

What a cracker. He nailed every quarter final prediction BACKWARDS!!! Jinxed every single game.

He is cursed. Nothing anyone fit tell me. I have witnessed this times without number to know he is truly cursed.

And did he just tip France and England to go through? If that is a yes to both then we can expect the opposite.

It is strange. Let me just say it is kinda spiritual.
Looking at the post again, I think he is tipping Spain and Netherlands to go through. Anyway, we will know his stance by tomorrow.

There was a guy on Facebook that used his QF prediction to stake. Everything was 30odds. I don't know how much he staked sha.

Mujtahida:
But Qatar 2022 sweet die especially that final. In fact, I think it is the best final ever. It had all the elements one expects in football - passion, suspense, tension, goals, saves, penalties, excitement, no dull moment. It was all round peak football.

Boss, you have said it all. Immediately Mbappe scored his second goal, I switched off my phone, poured water on my head and casually strolled out. I could not watch the remaining minutes. It was too tensive. I thank God Messi won that trophy. It was special!

Maybe Trey should just open shrine where all he would do is to be cursing people because I don't understand again o.

The curses will just automatically change to prayers

charlesemeka85:
which club be Sartorial again?

Na Sampdoria he wan talk. He probably didn't finish his internship with Fabrizio Romano.

Cc Jodera

Before you respond to anybody, tell them to bring their world cup. If they can't, tell them to bring just 1 WC KO goal

Deltamani:
You missed out on Miracle Usani, Opeyemi Ajakaye too,

Oops, I forgot those too.

Deltamani:
Colombia 2024: Danjuma invites 32 as countdown begins to Final Tournament

Goalkeepers: Anderline Mgbechi (Delta Queens); Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons); Faith Omilana (Naija Ratels); Shukura Bakare (Nasarawa Amazons)



Defenders: Oluchi Ohaegbulem (Nasarawa Amazons); Jumoke Alani (Nasarawa Amazons); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); Oluwabunmi Oladeji (Naija Ratels); Folashade Adegbemile (Delta Queens); Chidera Okenwa (Delta Queens); Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens); Taiwo Lawal



Midfielders: Adoo Yina (Nasarawa Amazons); Olushola Shobowale (Nasarawa Amazons); Aminat Folorunsho (Rivers Angels); Chioma Olise (Edo Queens); Chinyere Kalu (Nasarawa Amazons); Joy Igbokwe (Naija Ratels); Rofiat Imuran (Stade de Reims, France); Zikora Agama (Naija Ratels)



Forwards: Delight Nwosu (Dannaz Ladies); Adaobi Okah (Remo Stars Ladies); Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (Rivers Angels); Chinaza Agoh (Delta Queens); Mary Nkpa (Heartland Queens); Chiamaka Osigwe (Edo Queens); Janet Akekoromowei (Asisat Academy); Mary Offor (Adamawa Queens); Flourish Sabastine (Stade de Reims, France); Sharon Ulumma (Heartland Queens); Aminat Bello (Otero College, USA); Reilly Adebowale (Bohemian FC, Republic of Ireland)

This is a nice list. Blend of experience and ruggedity. Olamide Oyinlola is a surprise omission.

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Okay.. He didn't have another Eder moment to save him

veekid:
If Pedri’s injury lasts for more than 28 days, UEFA will begin paying compensation to Barcelona. It will be 20,548 euros per day until he recovers.

— @mundodeportivo

Kroos did him dirty but then it is football.

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Switzerland go end their journey

I'm referring to the CR7. That's why I used 'he'

charlesemeka85:
Lesley Ugochukwu dropped from France Olympic football team. Time for him to consider Nigeria

I've nothing against him bro but I would rather pick one U17 boy. The few times he featured for Chelsea, I didn't see anything special.

oliverano:


Always add specifics.

Say something like he's really good in Laliga. In the UCL, we play with an empty post!

I was specific now. UCL is his major issue. That Bayern Munich win still dey give am PTSD

He is coming home. Let somebody say he is coming home.

ThierryJay:
. But MATS really fell off sha.

Na lack of confidence and worthy competition. He is really good but he seems to have mental block when it is time for UCL.