Re: It's time we accept Higuain is an elite striker

by BarrileteCosmico Sat 6 May - 23:04:46

91 minute goal to equalize at the derby della molle. Is he going to score at every big game from now on?

by Hapless_Hans Thu 31 Aug - 12:51:25

But former Chile coach Sampaoli has not shied away from making big selection calls. The 57-year-old has a star-studded forward line to choose from. But he will not be able to call on Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain, who was left out in favour of Mauro Icardi.

'It's to do with the analysis of what happened with the national team last time,' Sampaoli explained. 'We need a striker who, as well as goals, has the characteristics of an assist-maker. That's we why called him up.

'We're facing a reality in which we are left outside of Russia and, with little time left, we have to take advantage of every virtue in this squad.

'When we talked with Gonzalo, we told him why we didn't call him up. We told him that we're hopeful of there being an argument that he can be with us again.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4838462/Lionel-Messi-makes-fan-s-day-Argentina-v-Uruguay.html

Not even included in the NT squad Laughing

Juve

by rincon Thu 31 Aug - 13:43:35

Wonderful, that way he won't get injured. Like Khedira who gets injured the moment he steps foot in Germany.

by Harmonica Thu 31 Aug - 14:24:37

Good.

by Warrior Thu 31 Aug - 15:08:37

Who would not choose Icardi over Higuain ?

GOLZALO HIGUAIN will score 30+ goals with Juve and he'll be content with that, the national team is a curse for him.

by BarrileteCosmico Thu 31 Aug - 15:34:28

Please like being excluded from the NT is a big deal. He would easily make the team of any country but Argentina is simply stacked in that position.

by Harmonica Thu 31 Aug - 15:40:33

His NT-memoirs
It's time we accept Higuain is an elite striker - Page 29 IMG_20160627_055211_455

Still can't believe that just three 1on1's would have brought 3 major NT-trophies.

It's time we accept Higuain is an elite striker - Page 29 PAnNAi7

by Kaladin Thu 31 Aug - 15:44:20

BarrileteCosmico wrote:Please like being excluded from the NT is a big deal. He would easily make the team of any country but Argentina is simply stacked in that position.

He won't make Italy's over Belotti

He won't make Germany's over Muller

He won't make England's over Kane

He won't make France's over Griezmann/Lacazette

He might make Spain's, but thats about it

by rincon Thu 31 Aug - 15:51:00

Muller, Kane, Lacazette rofl

by Warrior Thu 31 Aug - 16:10:10

Higuain is way better than Muller, the guy who scored 5 goals in Bundesliga last season. 5 rofl

Anyways Muller is only rated because he's not that good but still has no major flaw. We are not in 2013 anymore, Germany has no CF and that's why they lost the last Euro.

by M99 Thu 31 Aug - 19:42:20

He won't make Brazil's over ~~Fred~~ Jesus.

He won't Spain over Costa.

He won't make Portugal over Andre Silva.

He won't make Croatia over Kalinic.

He certainly won't make Denmark over Bendtner.

Spoiler:

by Robespierre Thu 31 Aug - 19:44:57

rincon wrote:Muller, Kane, Lacazette

Why Belotti ?
Higuain is clearly better than him . I rate him - still- as best Serie A CF.
Belotti is very good but Higuain Icardi Dzeko are above him.

by rincon Thu 31 Aug - 19:47:39

I also rate Higuain over Belotti, but I don't think its hilarious to not do so. Unlike with Muller for example.

by BarrileteCosmico Thu 31 Aug - 21:57:58

ES wrote:
BarrileteCosmico wrote:Please like being excluded from the NT is a big deal. He would easily make the team of any country but Argentina is simply stacked in that position.

He won't make Italy's over Belotti

He won't make Germany's over Muller

He won't make England's over Kane

He won't make France's over Griezmann/Lacazette

He might make Spain's, but thats about it

we are not talking about making the 1st team, we are talking about making the squad. He would 100% make the squad for all the countries you listed.

Also he would probably start over all of those except Kane.

by sportsczy Fri 1 Sep - 2:28:11

He wouldn't make the France squad... mainly because Deschamps wants a skilled/quick striker who can move in and out of the box and play multiple positions. Giroud is the only hold out from that mold because he won't stop scoring and being effective for France. But fairly soon, it's going to be Mbappe/Griezmann on top imo. Lemar and Dembele will be the wing players in the 442.

Lacazette, Mbappe, Giroud, Dembele, Griezmann and either one of Thauvin/Coman/Fekir are virtual locks. Payet is still out there too.

Culture is a big thing for DD too... so a guy who comes in with an over-inflated idea of his status would be a non starter to begin with.

by BarrileteCosmico Fri 1 Sep - 2:47:19

If Deschamps takes Giroud over Higgy that's on Deschamps, not Higgy's quality

by sportsczy Fri 1 Sep - 2:56:19

I think you missed the point.

by rincon Fri 1 Sep - 9:20:39

Giroud

by BarcaLearning Fri 1 Sep - 9:47:17

Harmonica wrote:His NT-memoirs

Still can't believe that just three 1on1's would have brought 3 major NT-trophies.

Just wow... and ppl still blame Messi for not winning a WC :facepalm:

by Kaladin Sat 18 Nov - 20:37:21

Nobody in the top 5 European leagues has scored more goals than Edinson Cavani this season: 15. (Opta)
— Get French Football (@GFFN) November 18, 2017

by Thimmy Sat 18 Nov - 21:03:31

BarcaLearning wrote:
Harmonica wrote:His NT-memoirs

Still can't believe that just three 1on1's would have brought 3 major NT-trophies.

Just wow... and ppl still blame Messi for not winning a WC

I don't believe anyone ever blamed Messi for not winning a WC, but I think it's opportunistic to put all of the blame on Higuaín for the same reason. Many people talk about Argentina as if they have such a brilliant national team that they're practically entitled to winning everything they compete in, and in contrast, some people also blame that very same team of not being good enough to compliment Messi's abilities.

If Messi is indeed such a dominant player that the rest of the team aren't fit to tie his boots, then surely a single player who's not performing up to par should not be a case of a straw that breaks the camel's back. If everyone but Messi is the problem, then guess what? Tough luck. No world cup winner ever had the privilege of being able to pick his team mates. It's not as if Messi was cursed with being born in a weak football nation, either.

by Luca Sat 18 Nov - 21:17:06

Kaladin wrote:
Nobody in the top 5 European leagues has scored more goals than Edinson Cavani this season: 15. (Opta)
— Get French Football (@GFFN) November 18, 2017

It's time we accept Higuain is an elite striker - Page 29 105521-1447240015

by BarrileteCosmico Thu 8 Mar - 0:06:16

3 goals and an assist against Spurs, winning the draw single handedly

Better than any striker in the EPL and Spain

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