Re: World Cup (2018) - Group D (Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria)

by McLewis Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:10 pm

Pretty sure no one was over hyping Nigeria. They are not expected to get out of their group. That was clear from the drawing.

Their kits are probably the best at the tournament though.

by Doc Sun Jun 17, 2018 6:31 pm

The kit ain't shitty.

That being said, Nigeria reminded me of that one guy who would show up to kick some ball in the park in brand name gear and do absolute nonsense all match.

by S Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:09 pm

Massive pressure on Argentina tomorrow

With the way they're playing currently, wont even be surprised at a Croatia win

Quietly hoping for a draw so it makes things a bit more interesting in this group

by BusterLfc Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:10 pm

Argentina-Croatia has a draw written all over it

by Babun Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:48 pm

My money is on Croatia beating Argentine comfortably. They have got a goat mitfield with Modric+Rakitic, insider info on how to stop Messi (again Rakitic and Modric), very annoying, hard working and strong in the air forwards. They attack wide which is a big weakness of this Argentinian selection. They also counter with very fast paced players. I don't see how Argentine is supposed to win. It is not about Messi at all, he will hardly see the ball in areas which matter.

by S Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:11 pm

Argentina XI for tomorrow: Caballero; Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Salvio, Enzo, Mascherano, Acuna; Messi, Meza; Aguero. This via @FOXSportsArg

Laughing

I sincerely hope they lose tbh

by Casciavit Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:12 pm

looooooooooooool

Sampaoli has lost the plot

can't believe this is the dross that Leo has to work with ffs

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:29 pm

S wrote:Argentina XI for tomorrow: Caballero; Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Salvio, Enzo, Mascherano, Acuna; Messi, Meza; Aguero. This via @FOXSportsArg

I sincerely hope they lose tbh

Looking at that lineup i don't see how they don't tbh.

by zigra Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:05 pm

S wrote:Argentina XI for tomorrow: Caballero; Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Salvio, Enzo, Mascherano, Acuna; Messi, Meza; Aguero. This via @FOXSportsArg

I sincerely hope they lose tbh

Lost for words.

by zigra Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:16 pm

SALVIO ENZO MASCHERANO ACUNA

I can't get over this rofl

by farfan Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:17 pm

S wrote:Argentina XI for tomorrow: Caballero; Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Salvio, Enzo, Mascherano, Acuna; Messi, Meza; Aguero. This via @FOXSportsArg

I sincerely hope they lose tbh

Fine team if you ask me.

Messi solely to blame if they don't win tomorrow imo.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:20 pm

In all seriousness though why are they doing this? it's not like they have no alternative.

It's very baffling tbh.

by S Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:23 pm

Looking at all these scrubs, have to agree with Mole. Portugal are indeed a better and a more balanced side than Argentina

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:24 pm

Also Sampoali makes Pep look like a normal manager when it comes to hipster choices tbh.

Unreal.

by El Gunner Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:29 pm

Yo what is that team? rofl

by BarrileteCosmico Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:07 am

smh

someone get me anti-depressants

by Doc Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:08 am

Maybe Argentina actually win this. Not like Croatia have a history of performing when you really need them too. Shouldn't write them off so easily.

That being said, that lineup is definitely banter worthy stuff. Though I do have my own running theory that with a more competent manager (Fernando Santos), that person would have done wonders with that team.

by Luca Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:13 am

zigra wrote:SALVIO ENZO MASCHERANO ACUNA

I can't get over this

What's the whoscored rating check out at on this team though? We need answers

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:38 am

Doc wrote:Maybe Argentina actually win this. Not like Croatia have a history of performing when you really need them too. Shouldn't write them off so easily.

That being said, that lineup is definitely banter worthy stuff. Though I do have my own running theory that with a more competent manager (Fernando Santos), that person would have done wonders with that team.

Yeah I don't particularly think too highly of Croatia but that team is an absolutely joke.

They seem to be shooting themselves in the foot for absolutely no reason.

by CBarca Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:44 am

zigra wrote:SALVIO ENZO MASCHERANO ACUNA

I can't get over this

This can't be real, has to be a mistake

by M99 Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:54 am

Messi hattrick incoming smh.

by rincon Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:04 am

Rumored lineups today for the big match.

Caballero
Mercado - Otamendi - Tagliafico
Salvio - Mascherano - Perez(Meza) - Acuna
Messi - Aguero - Pavon

Mandzukic
Perisic - Modric - Brozovic
Badelj - Rakitic
Strinic - Lovren - Vida - Vrsaljko
Subasic

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:14 am

That looks better than the rumoured line up lol.

It actually makes a modicum of sense tbh.

by Nishankly Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:27 am

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote: modicum

World Cup (2018) - Group D (Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria) - Page 4 William-shakespeare---the-life-of-the-bard

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:42 am

Allow it ffs.

by rincon Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:27 pm

This argnetina lineup makes a lot more sense than the one in the first game. The double against Iceland with Di Maria and Meza was terrible. Now Messi can play further up instead of having him do his best Benzema impression at DM.

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