IrishTitansFan Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 49 minutes ago, Jamalisms said: We saw time and again that this particular team was incapable of shifting into a defensive mindset and nursing a lead without giving up heavy pressure. They're just not built for it mentally, if nothing else. At some point every coach has to assess their team and what they do well. I've rarely seen a team with such a clear distinction and the fact that he refused to recognize it and almost lost them the game, again, was astounding. If anything they're just a bit too rash. Yes they brought on defenders but it was more of a mindset thing that needed to change, they acted as if they weren't behind rather than solidifying when those changes were made. If you don't go somewhat defensive in a game like that you'll concede too, 100%. France have too much quality not to have a dominant period I think the biggest mistake that almost cost him was not making more subs sooner When Martinez and Paredes came on, the fresh legs changed the game again and they were dominant in extra time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) France made offensive adjustments to counter what Argentina was doing. And it was working. Argentina had to adjust to counter them. Di Maria was getting looks out wide for a reason. France adjusted to shut it down so they took him off and made their own adjustments. They were overloading the right side w/ Messi and De Paul. And they had Tag push high to occupy Dembele which left a problem w/ Di Maria. France countered and was going more offensive which was going to make it harder for Tag which meant Di Maria wasn't going to have the success/freedom that he had earlier in the game so that combined w/ the fact that Di Maria has been injured and they were getting tired, they took took him off and made some adjustments themselves. Edited December 19, 2022 by reo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reo Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, croatian22 said: Yes, Luka is a genius. And what about Kovačić and Brozović, we really have a premium midfielders. Gvardiol will be one of the best defenders in the world. Just lack a pure goalscorer in order to win the gold I watch a fair amount of Kovacic b/c of Pulisic at Chelsea. He's one of the best at holding possession. Don't know Brozovic as well. Croatia has an awesome midfield and under rated wingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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