2022 World Cup Discussion

[Blue Llama]

I think its becoming clear that southgate just doesnt like him. Whether its because he has stripes in his hair or lingering resentment from the iceland escapade. It cant be based on ability.

It's impossible to analyse a plank, no emotion , no thoughts to process, no movement unless pushed. It just does the same thing again and again.

 

[super_city_si]

I think its also southgate sees foden as a flair player even though hes shown under 4 season of playing for pep, he can follow instruction from the best tactical coach ever to the letter.
southgate is a coward and is so risk averse he sees any player with an ounce of skill as a maverick who cant be trusted.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Something in Southgates excuse did not add up. For any other top team in World football he would be a nailed on starter.

The question is does he now bow to media and pundit pressure and drop either Stirling or Sako, or do a U turn and play him elsewhere. Or stick to his guns and say Wales is not a game for Phil.

He doesn’t like risk takers, if Kev was English he’d have 10 caps & all in friendlies, he’s already converted one of the best box to box midfielders in world football to a DM, it’s quite clear he was hanging on to the draw & Tuesday will pretty much be the same, we’ll probably limp into the next round with no momentum, and if we get through the last 16 it will be on pens, the first really decent outfit we play we’ll be out….one of Saka or Sterling (probably both) should of been hooked at HT yesterday, both offered nothing going forward & gave very little cover to their full backs, instead he waited past 65mins to change it after we’d been battered for 15mins. As for Tuesday he’ll probably make one change, Rashford for Saka

 

[asahartford1]

Cant see him starting phil after all the clamour. should see him as a sub this time though unless its 0-0 after 60 mins.

Is that because he does not see Phil as someone who cannot unlock doors -;)

 

[super_city_si]

He doesn’t like risk takers, if Kev was English he’d have 10 caps & all in friendlies, he’s already converted one of the best box to box midfielders in world football to a DM, it’s quite clear he was hanging on to the draw & Tuesday will pretty much be the same, we’ll probably limp into the next round with no momentum, and if we get through the last 16 it will be on pens, the first really decent outfit we play we’ll be out….one of Saka or Sterling (probably both) should of been hooked at HT yesterday, both offered nothing going forward & gave very little cover to their full backs, instead he waited past 65mins to change it after we’d been battered for 15mins. As for Tuesday he’ll probably make one change, Rashford for Saka

Nah tuesdays change is henderson or phillips for bellingham.

 

[super_city_si]

Is that because he does not see Phil as someone who cannot unlock doors -;)

0-0 after 60 mins is maximum do not lose territory. Bring on as many defenders as possible and one fast forward for the hoofs

 

[asahartford1]

0-0 after 60 mins is maximum do not lose territory. Bring on as many defenders as possible and one fast forward for the hoofs

You seem to understand Gareth's tactical philosophy too well Gareth-;)

 

[Djibrilshairdo]

Despite being against Southgate’s preferred starting 11, think the FA will buckle under the media pressure and instruct Yesman to start Phil.

 

[chesterbells]

Despite being against Southgate’s preferred starting 11, think the FA will buckle under the media pressure and instruct Yesman to start Phil.

Really? I hope you’re right but I’d be surprised. If he does get on, imho it will be as a wide man who is told to stay out wide probably, which will be under utilising his talents.

But, when all’s said and done, it’s not City we are talking about here, so my level of being bothered currently stands at about 60%

 

[HelloCity]