World Cup and the impact on the squad

[Deleted member 81382]

Definitely didn't expect Germany and Belgium to be out already.

De Bruyne and Gundogan getting an extended rest is good news for us though.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Think we'll be ok, worst case is Rico/Gomez at FB. We've enough CH's to have 2 ready to go and if necessary Gundog can cover for Rodders, enough options out wide & arguably our most important players now will be ready to go in Kev & Alfie Jr.

 

[lightning Rodri]

We'll all thank Lukaku for keeping KDB away from injuries and well rested for second half of the season.

 

[Tbilisi]

Lovely early Christmas present.
KDB and Gundogod back

Would be really happy if England, Spain and Portugal could get knocked in the quarters as they would get an extra week off but cant see it with Spain and Portugal.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

We'll all thank Lukaku for keeping KDB away from injuries and well rested for second half of the season.

Let’s just hope the rest results in a re-energized KDB, because for about 200 of the 270 minutes, he seemed quite out of sorts.

Interesting comments on US TV were that he said he struggles to see and understand Batshuyi runs, because they’re far more instinctive than he is used to supplying.

Lukaku sank them today. Gilt-edged chances to advance. Martinez gone. Half the squad needs to retire from international football now and target USA 2026 with a fresher, younger squad.

Kev could do worse than declare his international retirement now, given his in-game work rate and the number of club games he plays. He has NOTHING to prove to ANYONE, especially in a year when he was voted the best midfielder in the world!

 

[lightning Rodri]

Let’s just hope the rest results in a re-energized KDB, because for about 200 of the 270 minutes, he seemed quite out of sorts.

I'm confident he will recapture his form from second half of last season.

 

[meeesh]

Hope KDB doesn't dwell on this for too long,hopefully he won't,but can't help thinking of the disappointment he will have,seeing the interview he did a few week before WC started.

Question was - CL with City or WC with Belgium - he never hesitated for a mili second with his answer,so like I say hope it doesn't effect him too much

 

[leithblue]

Angry KDB has a habit of knocking in 20 yarders - so I’m good with him being grumpy after all this

 

[Donmcfc]

One positive for all of our players involved in Qatar - they will be spending 3 or 4 weeks under blue skies in glorious sunshine.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

If our players are fucked now, a world cup being played in 35 degree heat doesn't bear thinking about when we resume late December

It isn’t 35c.

Top temperatures will be around 28c for some afternoon games and 25c for evening games with little humidity.

Playing conditions are generally comfortable for european players and the climate has not been used an excuse by any teams.

Many clubs go to the Gulf Countries in winter for warm weather training because it’s can be so beneficial.

The blistering winter heat & migrant worker exploitation is BOLLOCKS perpetuated by a racists,ignorant media.
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If our players are fucked now, a world cup being played in 35 degree heat doesn't bear thinking about when we resume late December