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World Cup Discussion Thread - Day 24 (7 July)

Shadydan

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Am I the only one who thinks England could get thrashed should they get through to the final by either France or Belgium ? We only have one real top quality player (Kane) against how many do both France and Belgium have ?

Not sure football works like that ?
 

Japhet

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This is very reminiscent of the season Leicester won the league. Many of the top contenders have spontaneously combusted and we won't get a better chance. Let's hope it turns out better than it did for Spurs.
 

Trix

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This is very reminiscent of the season Leicester won the league. Many of the top contenders have spontaneously combusted and we won't get a better chance. Let's hope it turns out better than it did for Spurs.


I sort of see where you are coming from but tbh I think only Germany and Spain have performed worse than I expected. Argentina have been like this for ages, Portugal rely on one player, and Brazil have no recognised top class CF. Neymar might be a great player but unless you have a focal point for these genius players to play off of they do struggle against compact teams..
 

ohtottenham!

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Marca are reporting that Vrsaljko, the Croatian RB will definitely be out of the game. Big blow for them if true. Corluka maybe comes in, and it'll mean that Rebic will be forced to defend that flank more, which will affect their right-sided attack, and ability to stretch the park for Luka and Rakitic. Also, more potential for fun and games for our pacy attack.

http://www.marca.com/futbol/mundial/2018/07/08/5b427bdf468aeb371a8b460a.html

Google translation...

Sime Vrsaljko will not play next Wednesday against England the game corresponding to the second semi-final of the 2018 World Cup.

The right-back of Atlético de Madrid had to be replaced after 79 minutes of the quarters between Croatia and Russia last Saturday injured in the left knee and those ailments will prevent him from being on Wednesday in the semifinals of the championship.
 
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