Belgium vs Italy - Euro 2016 - 13/06/16

[MillionMilesAway]

I thought Orighi was shite when he came on. Was surprised that the pundits thought he was played well but presumably that was compared to Lukaku who was completely useless.

He at least was a central target to aim at. Up until then, no-one was trying to occupy the 3 centrebacks.

As others have said, Fellaini instead of Hazard/de Bruyne in the middle is a bizarre choice, and even more bizarre if you're not going to aim at his head. Apparently at the ground, Nainggolan's removal wasn't popular with the fans.

 

[I<3Ju]

In this group should finish second

 

[Terra Passenger]

In this group should finish second

In this group should finish first.

How on earth are they so unmotivated as to lose to Italy?

 

[I<3Ju]

In this group should finish first.

How on earth are they so unmotivated as to lose to Italy?

Italy will win the group, but who wins this group will play against Croatia or Spain and then against Germany

if you come second game against Portugal or Hungary

 

[Terra Passenger]

or because we won't pay the fee, or because the player has a better offer from another club or because he would prefer to stay at Dortmund......all possible. Yes we are in a great position to sign him but the Laporte non transfer should teach us not to count on anyone signing until its official from the club(s).

Italy will win the group, but who wins this group will play against Croatia or Spain and then against Germany

if you come second game against Portugal or Hungary

Yup.

But what I"m saying is that Belgium should have easily won this group. Now that they've fucked up against Italy... there's no way in hell they're winning the group.

And who knows, the lack of leadership/enthusiasm suggests that they might not even qualify for the knockout round (but this a long shot given the current format whereby third-place teams can still advance).