Robinson and Sands just helped the US win the Gold Cup, so they have experience. Robinson played really well that tournament and IMO should be in line to start at one of the CB positions alongside Brooks. Sands also played well in the Gold Cup. He was more of a hybrid outside defender, wing MF type of player. He was solid in his role. I don't see him starting or playing over the other options at outside back.
Haven't seen this kid play, but from all reports, he will be another marble in the bag of USMNT stars that will one day make the rest of the world take notice and fear playing the USA in futbol. And btw, as of a couple days ago, Pepi had still not decided on whether to choose the US or Mex for his ntl. team services.
As of now, it's "wait and see". He must test negative for Covid or he won't get out of England. Even if he makes it to the US, Beer?halter will likely bring him off the bench since he hasn't played in a match in 2 weeks.
Worst Arsenal game I have ever seen. I am forced to suffer through their games with my wife, who is a massive fan but I get perverse pleasure at how bad they are and their screwups. Yesterday, they had the single worst possession differential since they started recording it in the EPL in 2003. City had 25 shots to their 1. That was pretty amazing. There was just absolutely no fight in the guys even if it was their C squad. It was depressing.
They arguable have the worst gazillionaire owner in sports. Kroenke doesn't care if his teams win or lose. The money he makes on merchandising is piddle compared to the ad and local TV rights revenue he gets. Arsenal fans in London despise Kroenke because his lack of caring doesn't sit well with them and they know he's not going to go out and do what needs to be done to even finish in the top 4.
So in my own COVID experience the reason the CDC recommends a 10 day isolation or quarantine after testing positive vs waiting until you test negative is there is a chance you will still test positive for up to 3 months after the initial test. If that's the standard then he might not see action for a while. (good news is the vaccines seem to be keeping the viral load low. I tested negative just 5 days after my initial positive...I was asymptomatic the entire time as well). John Rahm tested positive twice in about 6 weeks. It's very possible the 2nd positive was a residual one vs being a unique infection. Weird.
a couple of years ago when Emery wasn't playing Ozil when he was still serviceable, the fans would bitch about that and the thread would always morph into a bag on Kroenke thread. StL fans hate him. LA fans just don't care. I can't wait to see a 1/2 full SOFI for the Rams first game...
With the ineptitude of Burnley, Watford, and Norwich City combined with Everton's collapse, I think Leeds is good for this year. I think Brentford all but secured a 2nd year in EPL with their last 2 wins.
Dike out for duration (knee).
Jesse!
Marsch was hired to bring in the 10 men press system he’s used in one form or another for the last ten years. He will always have numbers forward. And why he will always be attractive to the “go down fighting” clubs and an outcast at the elite clubs.
I'm puzzled as to why that system failed for Leeds this past season then when it worked pretty well last season. They scored a lot last year and also gave up a lot but usually they were in games and were able to outscore sides. This year, same system, not a drastically different lineup and they gave up oodles of goals and really couldn't find the back of the net with any consistency. Who's out there that Leeds can afford AND bring in to play that system? Does Marsch look at a #9 like Pefok and bring in some wing and MF speed (like both Aaronsons). Is Leeds a better option for players at some of the lower Bundesliga type of teams? Does he try to bring in players from Celtics or Rangers...can Leeds pay them what those clubs are paying them?
That’s who got the ball. And well earned. Totally different game if it goes to 1-1. Great match.
Great if you were a Madrid fan...I'm not...I'm a Liverpool fan. Liverpool played at its usually high frenetic pace with lots of press and it created a ton of chances. It also showed Liverpool's weakness which was defending the right side with TAA. He's one of the top 2-3 fullbacks in the world when it comes to creating an attack down the side, but his 1 v 1 defending and awareness while defending space is suspect. I guess it's a tradeoff.
Considering all of City's scoring threats outside of Haaland are the size of hobbits, Haaland being a big #9 and being proficient in the air will make DeBruyne that much more dangerous as a set up guy.
