FIFA World Cup 2022 - Knockout Stage - Page 47

On December 05 2022 21:59 Liquid`Drone wrote:


If that's the duel then England dies. If it's more of a Kyle walker faces mbappe and Maguire duels with giroud to deal with mbappe's crosses, England has a fair shot.

First team to score is obviously huge in general, but I think it'll be particularly important here.

On December 05 2022 22:50 justanothertownie wrote:

Yeah, I also expect Walker to have to deal with him. The question is how consistent that can be done throughout the game.

On December 05 2022 23:18 RKC wrote:


England has enough pacy defenders to track and mark Mbappe. The real challenge, I feel, is neutralising the intelligent plays of Griezmann and Giroud, or adapt to Mbappe switching to a more central role (like against Poland). As always, the battle will be won or lost in the middle of the park. Henderson and Rice have got to be on top form.

On December 05 2022 22:52 RKC wrote:


Pulisic is yet another example of an over-hyped talent. The new 'Landon Donovan'.

It's amazing how fast and far Sancho has fallen. His name totally slipped my mind until now. Just goes to show how transient and fragile the careers of young stars can be.

But don't get me wrong. I'm really supportive of the Bellinghams of the world and hope for their success. Just frustrated how all the hype often messes up with their minds. Give these kids time and space to grow. There's really no need to proclaim any of them as the next Messi or Zidane.

On December 05 2022 23:03 plasmidghost wrote:

Excuse me, "over-hyped talent?" I'll have you know that he's the LeBron James of soccer and has been compared to Messi and Ronaldo