Re: Spain NT discussion

by futbol_bill Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:33 pm

All of names you have mentioned except Ramos. Are only at best marginally better than players chosen. There simply are no break out talents in Spain right now. We are definitely in a down cycle.

I believe Enrique knew we had no chance if winning this WC and went for mostly youth to give them experience. I do agree he took too many youth and that he is biased towards Barca players plus he should have taken Ramos and Thiago. But other than that, any of the choices you mentioned would not have made any difference with the outcome.

by sportsczy Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:15 am

@Bill. Need you guys for the next Euro. Can't be just England and France playing at a top level, which is what it looks like right now. And frankly, need more flair in terms of styles. France and England play very direct.

Italy and Germany are a ways away IMO. Dutch lack technical talent, strangely.

How is the new manager? Is any attacking talent coming through?

by futbol_bill Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:35 am

New manager will be similar to Lopetequi, been coaching youth seleccion for years. People complain about Enrique, but he did try to play more direct possession than Aragones, Del Bosque and Lopetequi! His issues were no breakout players(s) and no goal scorers

That’s as far as coaches, as to players, some of the kids that played this time need to develop, if we are to contend.

I’m not optimistic, especially with the coach change.

by sportsczy Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:44 am

I really like Olmo and Fati. If those two develop, you should be much better.

I think the passing of all the old guard will liberate Spain NT. Busquets, for example, just wasn't good enough. Same with Carvajal, Azpi and Alba. Need to allow young players to take over leadership.