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Just now, triggs said:

Convinced Xhaka will be great when he moves to another league. Lower pace of internationals suits him so well

I agree. Should be very well suited to the Italian league. Think that Roma move will be good for him.

1 minute ago, rgk_lfc said:

 

Not sure the problem is with Benzema. The entire French defense and midfield look confused with this new formation. Swiss are breaking into France's half with ease.

The setup hasn't helped but honestly they look like this every game. Completely uninspired.

Just now, toon25 said:

 

I think the French Pards has relied massively on individual talent to dig him out of holes There's no 'team' at all in this squad.

Yup, classic over reliance on that 'bit of magic'. No fluidity or rhythm to any of their play whatsoever. Just hoping Pogba plays a through ball to one of the front men at some point.

Just now, Fantail Breeze said:

 

Sounds a bit like my assessment of England under Southgate.

Yeah, the situation is not too dissimilar at all. Deschamps is making a much bigger cock up of things though. It's incredible. 

Yet again France look dull, awkward and unconvincing. I hope they get knocked out man. Frustrating watching a team with this amount of talent look so awful.

That's a yellow on Pogba surely?

Yeah, these French centre backs do not look happy in this setup at all.

8 minutes ago, toon25 said:

Can't get over this France set up, like. It's bizarre. 

Think he tried to match the Swiss setup, but France don't look like they are comfortable with it at all.

I watched a lot of their games and think they typically performed well even in losses, which those posts show. Digging up those past posts doesn't prove anything of substance, neither does saying I fancy him. That's just cringe worthy 

I rate the guy. If you disagree fair enough, but saying he is really poor doesn't make sense. We'll see how he gets on at Bournemouth.  I like his chances to do well there as they have some decent young talent.

That centre back that was on him was so bad.

France are so rubbish man.

They were not the strongest team in the Championship.

They were not absolutely garbage last season. Anyone that watched them play will tell you that.

They did not spend a fair amount of money either and in fact relied on a bunch of loan players.

They conceded 53 goals last season, which was less than Newcastle, Burnley, Southampton, Crystal Palace and Leeds.

Their problem was scoring goals as they only got 27 all season. Second worst to Sheffield United.

6 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said:

 

Mad how he’s sought after. Has been really poor so far. Bournemouth have made some crap decisions after Howe left.

Well he took Fulham up, and they only suffered so much in the prem because their strikers were so wasteful. Had a lot of decent performances with his team and they completely outplayed Newcastle for one. Think he'll continue to improve and go on to be a really decent manager.

2 minutes ago, triggs said:

He'll probably never get it together mentally but he has it all technically

I like that his previous misses don't seem to affect him too much. Think he'll just always miss some easy ones. I just wish he was a bit stronger in his play, that's more what I find annoying about him, especially because he isn't necessarily weak but just looks to fall over.

Croatia can't finish man. That is ridiculous.

Morata is everywhere doing everything. Great play. Should have smashed that before the last defender recovered though.

Just now, toon25 said:

Has that Croatia keeper even made a save?

The guy is so dodgy

What a ball from Danny Olmo!

What a finish that is! Can't fault him for that. That is sensational! Croatia wasted so many chances. What a game.

8 minutes ago, neesy111 said:

Pau Torres is rubbish.

He looks so slight and weak. No intimidation factor at all as a centre back, which is never good.

At a time Spain are fighting for their lives to avoid throwing this away Morata starts flopping about. He is so pathetic at times.

2 minutes ago, neesy111 said:

Spain defensively are a mess.  Like watching Barca play.

Struggling terribly with a more direct approach with those balls into the box.

Oh my goodness!!! Croatia are going to knock these out. This is how I thought they would play all game. Spain will struggle to get back a hold of this now.

Croatia just now playing with urgency. Left it way too late I think.

Very surprised at how inept Croatia have been this game. Really liked their midfield three and thought they would control the game a bit better.

Oooooh! hang on a minute ... here we go.