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1. Back then we had Zahovič and 2 or 3 other decent players, others very pretty much crap... now we have no outstanding individuals, but all of the players have enough quality to cope with other teams.
2. 100% correct
You are overrating Slovenia...USA is surely stronger, and Algeria is at least on par with Slovenia
2. 100% correct
You are overrating Slovenia...USA is surely stronger, and Algeria is at least on par with Slovenia
Thanks for that. I'm familiar with Ziani as well, pretty slick player.
If what you've written plays out in the Summer, we may be looking at a 0-0 draw if we can't break them down. If Algeria sits back the entire match, putting 10 men behind the ball, we won't be able to utilize our speed, which upsets me a bit. We are used to sides playing ultra-defensively when they play us in the States, but away from home and against good sides we always get breaks on the counters. This will be an interesting task.
What I do like to hear is that they are weak defensively in midfield. That is certainly good news -- Donovan and Dempsey might be able to have a field day if they're on form, plus we might not necessarily lose the midfield battle, especially if Jones will play (major if due to the manager).
How do they counterattack as a team? Is it at least somewhat adept and quick? Is it a fast team compared to like a Ghana?
Russia also had a better coach too, but again, sometimes the teams that do well to qualify implode in the major tournament. I'm not saying Slovenia will, especially if their mental toughness pulls through.
If what you've written plays out in the Summer, we may be looking at a 0-0 draw if we can't break them down. If Algeria sits back the entire match, putting 10 men behind the ball, we won't be able to utilize our speed, which upsets me a bit. We are used to sides playing ultra-defensively when they play us in the States, but away from home and against good sides we always get breaks on the counters. This will be an interesting task.
What I do like to hear is that they are weak defensively in midfield. That is certainly good news -- Donovan and Dempsey might be able to have a field day if they're on form, plus we might not necessarily lose the midfield battle, especially if Jones will play (major if due to the manager).
How do they counterattack as a team? Is it at least somewhat adept and quick? Is it a fast team compared to like a Ghana?
Russia also had a better coach too, but again, sometimes the teams that do well to qualify implode in the major tournament. I'm not saying Slovenia will, especially if their mental toughness pulls through.
He might not even play.
With Capello as manager, they have a chance to go very far, especially with the players available.
If Lippi sticks with the old players this could be another short tournament for Italy. They don't look very inspiring, but since they got an easy draw, they'll probably make the quarters.
With Capello as manager, they have a chance to go very far, especially with the players available.
If Lippi sticks with the old players this could be another short tournament for Italy. They don't look very inspiring, but since they got an easy draw, they'll probably make the quarters.
You'll have to excuse the things I say before and after the coming match against England. What I say are my opinions and only my opinions. I can't stand your players, I can't stand your media, I can't stand your football, I can't stand your clubs, I can't stand your manager, I can't stand your prick fanboys, and I can't stand your marketers' arrogance. Fack English football.
Apart from that, you aren't a bad bunch. Well, apart from the food, of course.
Apart from that, you aren't a bad bunch. Well, apart from the food, of course.
You'll have to excuse the things I say before and after the coming match against England. What I say are my opinions and only my opinions. I can't stand your players, I can't stand your media, I can't stand your football, I can't stand your clubs, I can't stand your manager, I can't stand your prick fanboys, and I can't stand your marketers' arrogance. Fack English football.
Apart from that, you aren't a bad bunch. Well, apart from the food, of course.
Apart from that, you aren't a bad bunch. Well, apart from the food, of course.
I just hope for a good game.
