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The other games today - 2013/14


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It's not finished by any means for France. This result simply means they cannot afford to concede in Paris.

 

Yup, easier said than done though with Kono' and Yarmalenko on the counter. Two brilliant players.

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Its not a good thing if France don't qualify tbh....our players motivation will quickly die and such the performances will get worse.

 

Pretty shameful that professional athletes need the big competition carrot dangling in front of them to perform, but its clearly the way it is.

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Its not a good thing if France don't qualify tbh....our players motivation will quickly die and such the performances will get worse.

 

Pretty shameful that professional athletes need the big competition carrot dangling in front of them to perform, but its clearly the way it is.

The World Cup is quite clearly the pinnacle of the sport for most people. As a player, it can definitely crush you mentally not to make it, especially when it is something that is expected. Even if your team is simply going to make up the numbers and lose three matches, there is something special about being at a major tournament.

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Its not a good thing if France don't qualify tbh....our players motivation will quickly die and such the performances will get worse.

 

Pretty shameful that professional athletes need the big competition carrot dangling in front of them to perform, but its clearly the way it is.

The World Cup is quite clearly the pinnacle of the sport for most people. As a player, it can definitely crush you mentally not to make it, especially when it is something that is expected. Even if your team is simply going to make up the numbers and lose three matches, there is something special about being at a major tournament.

 

I get that.... but its no coincidence that our French players are performing at the moment considering the carrot is there and they didn't last season when there was nothing dangled in front of their face.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if their performances suddenly drop if Ukraine win the 2nd leg.

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France must not concede in Paris, but problem is, you can't see Ukraine not scoring, looking bleak for France in all honesty.

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Where was Cabaye tonight? Suspended I'm guessing.

 

Nope just dropped, was on the bench.

 

Fairly stupid thing to do given his recent performances. Put him, MYM, Gouffran, Haidara, HBA, Sissoko from the start and Obertan into that French side and they romp it. :shifty:

 

Ok not Obertan.

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