Yes he was and when playing well is world class, all players go through bad patches. Because City haven’t flopped without him does not mean he not a very good player, just shows us how good City’s squad is even without Leroy. I also seem to remember that the majority on here were gutted when he left.Wasn’t he considered as a world beater by Bayern fans when his transfer was announced ? What has he done since then ? Weren’t many of city fans moaning and whimpering when he left ? Have we flopped without him ?
Fcuk me, that's some right cringey shit if it happensJust read Belgium are going to kick the ball out of play on the 10 minute mark in hour of their fallen comrade Eriksen who wore the 10 shirt. Has this world gone fucking mad? A minutes silence and a gesture of hand on heart at the start of the game is the least they should be doing
Italy have looked fantastic in their first two matches.
I'm not sure that I favor Italy to win - but they're definitely going to be a team to contend with.
Yup - you're thinking along the same lines as I am.It's so hard to tell at the moment. I think Italy have faced two really poor sides but it's probably a large amount to do with how well they've pressed and fought to win the ball back. If England played them I wouldn't be too concerned. They've got some excellent midfielders and a tough, experienced defence but Insigne, Immobile and Berardi wouldn't concern me at all.
Portugal won the last Euros having drawn all three group games and just managed to scrape through. It's a long tournament and the side playing the best football now doesn't necessarily win it.
I thought France were quite underwhelming but you could see how easily they can carve teams open when they do play. They're a huge threat as everyone knows. Germany through Kroos and Gundogan controlled the game, but just couldn't do anything in the final 3rd. They really should switch to a 4-3-3 as if they do they'll cause teams a lot of problems I think. Might lose something defensively as a result but at least they'll score some goals.
Not played anyone yet so it's had to tell how good they are but the defence looks solid so won't conceed many.Italy have looked fantastic in their first two matches.
I'm not sure that I favor Italy to win - but they're definitely going to be a team to contend with.
Yup - you're thinking along the same lines as I am.
However, none of the other sides I have watched - even when facing inferior competition - have looked anywhere near as good as Italy has. Tranquil effortless passing - numerous shots on goal - employing a mix of through-the-middle attacks, attacks down the side, attacks in the box and attacks from range and attacks from set pieces - combined with no goals conceded - really Italy look fantastic!
Let's see how they fare in the knockout stage though where they'll face stiffer competition.
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And well done Mancini! I always liked Mancini as manager - and I'm elated that he's doing so well with the Italy national team.
There can always be a case of peaking too early. You generally get winning teams growing into a tourneItaly have looked fantastic in their first two matches.
I'm not sure that I favor Italy to win - but they're definitely going to be a team to contend with.