TaylorJ_01 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Jefferson, Julio César e Victor. Dante, David Luiz, Henrique e Thiago Silva. Daniel Alves, Maicon, Marcelo e Maxwell. Fernandinho, Hernanes, Luiz Gustavo, Oscar, Paulinho, Ramires, Willian. Bernard, Fred, Hulk, Jô, Neymar. Only ''surprise'' Henrique from Napoli. Really thought Miranda, Dede or Marquinhos were ahead, but Scolari knows him well from his time at Palmeiras. Also, no Atletico Madrid player with Maxwell getting ahead of Filipe Luis. http://i45.tinypic.com/2yxjhba.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Bollocks squad tbf. Would liked to have seen Roberto Firmino get in there ahead of Bernard, who I've never really been impressed with when I've seen him play. Also as you said, Miranda (or possibly Luisao) and Filipe Luis ahead of Maxwell and Henrique, and Diego Alves deserved a goalkeeper spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Directed at TaylorJ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 And Jo is shite, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Really don't think Cesar deserves to go, tbh. He went down with QPR (wasn't all his fault obviously) and is doing averagely in the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Yeah what happened with Diego Alves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Bollocks squad tbf. Would liked to have seen Roberto Firmino get in there ahead of Bernard, who I've never really been impressed with when I've seen him play. Also as you said, Miranda (or possibly Luisao) and Filipe Luis ahead of Maxwell and Henrique, and Diego Alves deserved a goalkeeper spot. Roberto Firmino? He's a good player, but he's not at the same level as Coutinho, Lucas or Bernard who were fighting for that place. I think Miranda should've gone, but for some reason I like having someone like Maxwell there. He's a bit of a leader and more experienced and probably won't play a minute anyways. As for Diego Alves, he's a good shot stopper and all but Victor and Jefferson are better goalkeepers. Victor also seems to have some sort of god around him the way he pretty much singlehandedly won the Libertadores last season with some immense penalties and decisive saves. Happy with the squad, would've probably taken Coutinho and Miranda instead of Bernard and Henrique, but both are Scolaris favourites and I've never been disappointed when Bernard has played. Has immense talent and is a constant threat when on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 No Coutinho? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 No Coutinho? Guess it was either Oscar or Coutinho. Coutinho must be gutted seeing shitebags like Willian get in ahead, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 No Coutinho? Guess it was either Oscar or Coutinho. Coutinho must be gutted seeing shitebags like Willian get in ahead, though. Taylor's one man mission to show the world the shiteness of Willian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 No Coutinho? Guess it was either Oscar or Coutinho. Coutinho must be gutted seeing shitebags like Willian get in ahead, though. I guess it's going to be either Rickie Lambert or Rooney? (saying this because it was nowhere near a choice between a star of the team in Oscar and someone like Coutinho trying to get into the side). It was always going to be between Lucas, Coutinho and Bernard. The latter got ahead because he's clearly the most talented even if he's in a pretty bad form of late. Shitebags, Willian, I wonder what Englands squad will be called. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I am distraught Lucas isn't going. he is the true essence of Brazilian footballing history. Scolari on a mission to turn them into cloggers is in full disco-mode. Prepare to be disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Coutinho was also disappointing when Scolari came to watch him iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Looks like some sort of Shakhtar appreciation society that squad. Shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Coutinho was also disappointing when Scolari came to watch him iirc. Scolari also know it's not all about talent, it's about forming a group and Coutinho hasn't been part of this group the same way the others are. I don't think he was ever close tbf. Think Miranda, Dede, Filipe Luis, Rafinho, Diego Cavalieri and Lucas are the ones who missed out. The rest were pretty far off. Disappointed we haven't got anyone better than Jo, but he can scores goals and you can count on him giving 150% the few minutes he'll get a chance to prove himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ramires being both Brazilian and a Brazilian international is what's wrong with modern football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Coutinho was also disappointing when Scolari came to watch him iirc. Scolari also know it's not all about talent, it's about forming a group and Coutinho hasn't been part of this group the same way the others are. I don't think he was ever close tbf. Think Miranda, Dede, Filipe Luis, Rafinho, Diego Cavalieri and Lucas are the ones who missed out. The rest were pretty far off. Disappointed we haven't got anyone better than Jo, but he can scores goals and you can count on him giving 150% the few minutes he'll get a chance to prove himself. Mm, would you say Maicon was a surprising selection ahead of Rafinha? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Have those useless buggers actually built the stadiums yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/copa-do-mundo/playerlist.html Fun little pronunciation guide of the players for Brazilian folk. Bit of a slap in the face that Diego Costa and Pepe are in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ramires being both Brazilian and a Brazilian international is what's wrong with modern football. I'd love to know for what reasons? As a Brazilian I'm like most are delighted he's in there. He offers something else, with his engine and ability to get into the box at the right time. Will be perfect cover for Paulinho or Hulk (the latter if we're in a tight game trying to get goals on the counter) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Coutinho was also disappointing when Scolari came to watch him iirc. Scolari also know it's not all about talent, it's about forming a group and Coutinho hasn't been part of this group the same way the others are. I don't think he was ever close tbf. Think Miranda, Dede, Filipe Luis, Rafinho, Diego Cavalieri and Lucas are the ones who missed out. The rest were pretty far off. Disappointed we haven't got anyone better than Jo, but he can scores goals and you can count on him giving 150% the few minutes he'll get a chance to prove himself. Mm, would you say Maicon was a surprising selection ahead of Rafinha? No, I expected him tbh. Rafinha didn't do well when he got the chance while Maicon has gotten assist and has had a good season for Roma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Would liked to have seen Kaka and Ronaldinho in there. Just for the pure entertainment. Oh well, will have to make do with a tackle instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ramires being both Brazilian and a Brazilian international is what's wrong with modern football. I'd love to know for what reasons? As a Brazilian I'm like most are delighted he's in there. He offers something else, with his engine and ability to get into the box at the right time. Will be perfect cover for Paulinho or Hulk (the latter if we're in a tight game trying to get goals on the counter) I think he's a horrible little bastard with no talent for a start, but mainly the 9 year old in me wants the Brazil team at the World Cup in the home country to be more stereotypical. I might boycoutt their games if Ramires and Fernandinho both start out of respect for the glory days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ramires being both Brazilian and a Brazilian international is what's wrong with modern football. I'd love to know for what reasons? As a Brazilian I'm like most are delighted he's in there. He offers something else, with his engine and ability to get into the box at the right time. Will be perfect cover for Paulinho or Hulk (the latter if we're in a tight game trying to get goals on the counter) I think he's a horrible little b****** with no talent for a start, but mainly the 9 year old in me wants the Brazil team at the World Cup in the home country to be more stereotypical. I might boycoutt their games if Ramires and Fernandinho both start out of respect for the glory days. Well we entertained in the Confed beating everyone and scoring beautiful and plenty goals with the exact same starting eleven as we'll have in the World Cup. We'll start with Luiz Gustavo - Paulinho in midfield with Oscar, Hulk and Neymar supporting Fred. Don't think it's going to be enough to win the whole thing, but am expecting us to reach the semi's at the very least, think Germany will be a step to far if we arrive there though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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