The College Dropout Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 The Modric-Kroos-Isco/James midfield has always been a terrible idea, but managers have to go with it because politics. Yeah, it works at the Bernabéu to tear hapless rivals to pieces, but not when on the road or when facing proper teams. They offer very little protection to the defense, and Madrid often concede goals because the opposition exploits the hole in there (like we did when we mauled them earlier in the season). I always found it funny the stick Benítez got for playing Casemiro so much. They need a player like him. Casemiro is anti-Madrid. I hate him. Kroos for Alonso looks like a bad idea. He's not as good defensively although more mobile and has quicker feet better for quick sharp interplay. Playing CM at Real is a humbling experience. There's no Masch, Parker or that Brazilian fella to do your donkey duty. You are the donkey and you gotta ball at the same damn time. Kroos always looks tired and fed up. Modric takes it on like the champ he is. I think Kroos is the problem. Isco too perhaps. Benitez played Casemiro and still drew too many games away from home. If you're not going to win, at least not win in the Madrid way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. I do think this side remidns me of pre-Mourinho Real. Too soft at the back and tactically inflexible to do any damage in the CL. Interesting to see how Zidane lines up against top sides and his tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Real just seem to resist any playing philosophy, or rather then they do get one they soon revert back to type. Same with Man City and PSG. Absolutely great on their day but I am confused as to what they are meant to be doing apart from just being better players than the other team. Mourinho had them as a devastating counter team which worked but was never going to ingratiate him to the fans and he also can't keep players on side long term. It's just the inevitable result of a revolving door coach policy where the players have all the power. It's why they want Zidane to be long term and be their guardiola but what are the chances that'll happen? And even if he is that good there's no way they'd let him offload star players like Guardiola did to make the team less divided. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 https://twitter.com/hiddinkedition/status/696416183889895429 Can't be that bad, can it? Done his ACL, out for up to 6 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Vela on fire here. 2 really great goals from Sociedad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If Neville's lot can't beat these next weekend they're fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. We will. When CL games start coming fast and furious, it will be hard to stay strong in the league. We've already played 8 more games than Madrid this season, and we have a shorter squad. Madrid's bet is our legs falling off during the home stretch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thought an ACL, would be longer than 6 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If Neville's lot can't beat these next weekend they're f***ed. Easily the worst-form teams in La Liga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. We will. When CL games start coming fast and furious, it will be hard to stay strong in the league. We've already played 8 more games than Madrid this season, and we have a shorter squad. Madrid's bet is our legs falling off during the home stretch. This kidney thing with Messi might be a blow like, theoretically he should have been fresh the remainder of the season given how much time he missed early on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. We will. When CL games start coming fast and furious, it will be hard to stay strong in the league. We've already played 8 more games than Madrid this season, and we have a shorter squad. Madrid's bet is our legs falling off during the home stretch. This kidney thing with Messi might be a blow like, theoretically he should have been fresh the remainder of the season given how much time he missed early on. He's only going to miss the cup game this Tuesday. I mean, it's just kidney stones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. We will. When CL games start coming fast and furious, it will be hard to stay strong in the league. We've already played 8 more games than Madrid this season, and we have a shorter squad. Madrid's bet is our legs falling off during the home stretch. This kidney thing with Messi might be a blow like, theoretically he should have been fresh the remainder of the season given how much time he missed early on. He's only going to miss the cup game this Tuesday. I meant potentially really, read he was having tests to check the status. Obviously if the results aren't great then it might have an effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. We will. When CL games start coming fast and furious, it will be hard to stay strong in the league. We've already played 8 more games than Madrid this season, and we have a shorter squad. Madrid's bet is our legs falling off during the home stretch. This kidney thing with Messi might be a blow like, theoretically he should have been fresh the remainder of the season given how much time he missed early on. He's only going to miss the cup game this Tuesday. I meant potentially really, read he was having tests to check the status. Obviously if the results aren't great then it might have an effect. He's just had a few kidney stones removed today and has left the clinic. It doesn't look serious at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I don't even see Barca dropping 7 points for the rest of the season unless 2 of the top 3 miss a number of games. Probably won't catch Atleti either. Let's just focus on the CL. We will. When CL games start coming fast and furious, it will be hard to stay strong in the league. We've already played 8 more games than Madrid this season, and we have a shorter squad. Madrid's bet is our legs falling off during the home stretch. This kidney thing with Messi might be a blow like, theoretically he should have been fresh the remainder of the season given how much time he missed early on. He's only going to miss the cup game this Tuesday. I meant potentially really, read he was having tests to check the status. Obviously if the results aren't great then it might have an effect. He's just had a few kidney stones removed today and has left the clinic. It doesn't look serious at all. Great I hope you fucking clean up again this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks I'm just afraid the extra games we've had over our rivals and the shortness of our squad may catch up with us at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Don't get why Liverpool are forfeiting their FA Cup place with that team tonight, they aren't going to do anything in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 How come Nolan looks fitter now he's not playing top level football? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Gay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Liverpool's average squad number tonight is 32,6. I find that so fucking annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Dortmund fans launching 100s of tennis balls onto the pitch. Game stopped as they clear them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Liverpool's average squad number tonight is 32,6. I find that so fucking annoying. Well I find the continental use of commas for decimalisation annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 It's a comma. Oh, nice edit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Right back at you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1-0 West Ham, Antonio volley. Absolutely dreadful defending by Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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