Matuidi is the one who really should sit. Payet was very good all game but really ran the show once he was moved into the hole behind Giroud. Martial and Griezmann on the wings, Pogba and Kante in midfield behind Payet is the way to go.
Agree. Against the weaker sides, they don't need two ball-winners in midfield, and they'd be much better off with more attacking width and Payet more central. I might even be tempted to play Coman just because he's a more natural wide player.Matuidi is the one who really should sit. Payet was very good all game but really ran the show once he was moved into the hole behind Giroud. Martial and Griezmann on the wings, Pogba and Kante in midfield behind Payet is the way to go.
Cristiano Ronaldo has all of those things.Pogba is really a special player. Who was the last player that combined that level of technique with the size/power/speed/athleticism? I can't remember anyone like him.
I don't know, for all his physical dominance up front it seems like Ronaldo has never been an especially powerful tackler. He's never been one to scrap in central midfield.Cristiano Ronaldo has all of those things.
Albania with their Italian coach will defend like hell. And a draw would put a lot of pressure on Switzerland, with the match vs. France coming up.I think that Switzerland will win, but I think it will be a lot closer than some people may think.
I don't think it'll be closeI think that Switzerland will win, but I think it will be a lot closer than some people may think.
I thought that was a textbook yellow card offense actually.That's a crap 2nd yellow that didn't have to be given IMO
Would have been 1 on 1 with the keeper if not for the clear deliberate handball. Definite yellow there.That's a crap 2nd yellow that didn't have to be given IMO
He has shown more of an intent and movement towards the goal. He has tried a few passes into scoring situations for his teammates and tried to shoot on his own, too. It´s definitely an easy situation, to come in against a lesser opponent like Albania, who has played a physical game for long stretches. So Embolo (who looks huge) can easily win duels with his physicality.How has Embolo looked?
I don't think it's Martin Tyler on ESPN, it's Jon ChampionMartin Tyler on the commentary. Really missed ESPN as a broadcaster (I've got nothing against Arlo White, but I like the older dudes)
This was well done.It's appropriate that France 2016 is the site of the Frere Xhaka Derby.
Exactly the same happened with the Albanian goalkeeper when Switzerland hit the post. Some shocking goalkeeping so far in the tournament.Not sure why the keeper felt he should try to cover the part of the net the wall was supposed to cover.
The only thing that would have made it more ridiculous would be if they made the Welsh player undergo concussion protocol. That elbow wasn't even close to subtle.The obvious question is wtf is the point of the linesman by the side of the goal if he is so totally blind that he can't see a defender elbow an opposing player that should have resulted in a red card and penalty to Wales. H
UEFA being UEFA - probably the most ridiculous change to the playing conditions they've ever made.
It's ridiculous and it has to change. There has to be some kind of challenge system or penalty flag llike in US Pro Football, in the event of officials missing key moments. It cheapens the sport IMO, when shit like this happens. How many sports have an in game review system? Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Pro Football, Baseball...The obvious question is wtf is the point of the linesman by the side of the goal if he is so totally blind that he can't see a defender elbow an opposing player that should have resulted in a red card and penalty to Wales. H
UEFA being UEFA - probably the most ridiculous change to the playing conditions they've ever made.