dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Italy were the better team but I can't stand the gamesmanship, absolutely hate it with a passion. That said they look like the best team in the tournament at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Italy play well together, are a balanced side, that has gelled nicely in the lead up to the tournament and further done so through the group stages, knockout round, into the semi finals. Mancini has done well bringing this squad together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Is Belgium's 'Golden Generation' really over if there's another World Cup in 18 months? If they can sort their centre backs out they surely can have another decent fist of it in Qatar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Emerson is a good replacement but Spinazzola was absolutely sensational this tourney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 24 minutes ago, joeyt said: Is Belgium's 'Golden Generation' really over if there's another World Cup in 18 months? If they can sort their centre backs out they surely can have another decent fist of it in Qatar And manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Italy have benefited from having probably the best manager in the competition (you could also argue for Enrique tbf). What top level football competitions and leagues have shown us recently, is that well-drilled high-pressing teams with coaches that have defined footballing philosophies will usually do very well. Edited July 3, 2021 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, Kanji said: Emerson is a good replacement but Spinazzola was absolutely sensational this tourney. Yep, massive blow for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Cant stop reading spinning zola after someone said it in a thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, joeyt said: Is Belgium's 'Golden Generation' really over if there's another World Cup in 18 months? If they can sort their centre backs out they surely can have another decent fist of it in Qatar Vertonghen will be 35 and Vermaelen 37. Alderweireld nearly 34. Unless they've got defenders coming through 'sorting out their CBs' will be a major issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Chiesa is some talent. Incredible player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Just now, Kanji said: Chiesa is some talent. Incredible player. If he is half as good as his old man… Great game last night, good football all-round, the Italians are looking ominous! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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