[gaijin]

No trolling please.

Adult discussion and all the rest of that crap.

Me predicition is 1-1. Frei for the Swiss and Henry for Les Bleus.

France's dodgy attack will come into force on Tuesday. I hope I am wrong.

[ilv2]

agreed, a draw looks to be most likely. We had problems attacking China let alone the Swiss, who are much more formidable. If our defense maintains, we should be able to get something positive from the match, but i'm not too optimistic.

besides, draws against the swiss seem to be our favorite result

[Nanbawan]

I can't believe we fear the Swiss side ! Wow, that already tells a lot about our confidence...

[allezlesbleusno1]

Well I disagree I predict 1-0 or 2-0 our win. We played Switzerland during the qualifying sessions, I think we will play better in this one. And besides when the hell did the Swiss instill fear in their opponents? Perhaps we are erratic in our game play, but I don't fear the Swiss side. Enough said!

[gaijin]

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/060524/1/6w8f.html

[Ballon d'or Identity]

Originally Posted by Nanbawan

I can't believe we fear the Swiss side ! Wow, that already tells a lot about our confidence...

Well the Swiss, if they pass the first round, will surprised a lot of people, if of course they keep on playing the way they played until now.
They're not the Swiss we played three years ago, and we're not the France of 2000 either so...

I think it'll be hard to get out of this group to be honest. Everyone says we have a strong defense, but they are often dodgy, we didn't get that many goal because our opponents were clumsy or we were too lucky. Against better opposition, the balls will be in.

[guignol]

the good news is that we'll play a 4-2-3-1.

Barthez
Sagnol--Thuram--Gallas--Abidal
Vieira--Makelele
Wiltord----Zidane----Ribéry
Henry

the bad news is that it took raymond la science so long to come to his senses that it will be the first time so this match will be dress rehearsal and opening night rolled into one.

the good news is that ribéry is starting.

the bad news is that it's in malouda's spot.

looking at portugal last night, i wondered "if figo can look that good, why can't zidane.

but maybe he will! call me crazy but i have a good feeling about this match!

[Grell]

Well I think France can win it but as I said before it'll be tight.

Regards,

Grell

[Nikogfrog]

Originally Posted by guignol

the good news is that we'll play a 4-2-3-1.

Barthez
Sagnol--Thuram--Gallas--Abidal
Vieira--Makelele
Wiltord----Zidane----Ribéry
Henry

the bad news is that it took raymond la science so long to come to his senses that it will be the first time so this match will be dress rehearsal and opening night rolled into one.

the good news is that ribéry is starting.

the bad news is that it's in malouda's spot.

looking at portugal last night, i wondered "if figo can look that good, why can't zidane.

but maybe he will! call me crazy but i have a good feeling about this match!

This is the very same thought I had this morning when I read "l'équipe" thuis morning on my way to work. Finally, Raymundo has come to his sense. But the move was predictable when he decided to call up Govou as a substitute for Cissé. Govou being a right flank specialist.

I am, as you are, a bit disappointed by Malouda's lack of form/injury (???) but seeing Ribery on the pitch as a starter is something we have been all dreaming for, haven't we? Let's see if he'll live up to our expectations. But I also have a good feeling about this prospect. I hope Vieira will improve his playing and Wiltord will not disappoint. Domenech is taking risks here, but actually, I like this very much.

[AfrcnHrbMan]

Originally Posted by guignol

the good news is that we'll play a 4-2-3-1.

Barthez
Sagnol--Thuram--Gallas--Abidal
Vieira--Makelele
Wiltord----Zidane----Ribéry
Henry

the bad news is that it took raymond la science so long to come to his senses that it will be the first time so this match will be dress rehearsal and opening night rolled into one.

the good news is that ribéry is starting.

the bad news is that it's in malouda's spot.

looking at portugal last night, i wondered "if figo can look that good, why can't zidane.

but maybe he will! call me crazy but i have a good feeling about this match!

Wow christmas has come early this year guys. I can definately envision a 1-0 or 2-0 victory for les bleus now.