Argentine NT: News, Stats & Players [R]

Goodness me, what a tragedy.

 

Why couldn’t they just get a ticket to fly commercial rather than getting using a flimsy looking aircraft like this? He had apparently told a teammate about how his initial flight was terrible and he was scared, and was worried about going going on the same plane.



I was reading about him joining Cardiff a few days back . I had never really heard of him until recently and thought maybe if he puts up some goals in the EPL he would get more recognition and move onto a bigger club.

Terrible news.

 

He had a very good showing yesterday. He was playing in the midfield(more or less) and provided assists for two goals and the second being a beauty. He could’ve had more, Cristiano was awful, missed a couple sitters, where Dybala provided him with a great pass and got his PK saved. Mandzukic is apparently out for an extensive period of time but Dybala was still playing further from goal, since their midfield is terrible and Dybala is forced to play there because they lack creativity from the middle.

Allegri after the match stated that he’s probably upset that he didn’t get a goal(he had one magical run cutting through defenders and almost got to the ball before the goalie) but praised him for playing so well. He shouldn’t have to be the key to open up the attack. He’s a forward. There are times when I watch Juve players look for Cristiano rather than Dybala and even though Dybala is a better position to score, he doesn’t get the pass.

his display from yesterday’s match.

 

Absolutely horrible news about Sala.

Turns out these flimsy travel arrangements aren't just limited to South America (Chapecoense).

 

Well said, loco. It really is heartbreaking, especially after hearing the audio of him on the plane talking about the plane is about to fall apart and telling his father that he is scared and he isn't sure if they'll find him if the plane goes down.

 

It appears that Paredes will be heading off to PSG.

And... Inter are rumored to be negotiating for De Paul. But he won’t be joining until the summer.

 

Mammana and Driusi must flee from Russia as well.

 

Tomorrow is the Copa America draw

Pot A: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Pot B: Peru, Colombia, Chile
Pot C: Japan, Paraguay, Venezuela
Pot D: Ecuador, Bolivia, Qatar

My pick would be: Argentina, Peru, Japan and Qatar
Worst: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Ecuador

 

ah yes there is a rule that 2 AFC teams can't be placed in the same group

"Incluso en bolilleros distintos, Japón y Qatar, como selecciones invitadas, no podrán quedarse en un mismo grupo"

http://www.conmebol.com/es/mecanica-del-sorteo-de-grupos-de-la-conmebol-copa-america-brasil-2019

My new pick: Argentina, Peru, Venezuela and Qatar

 

Brasil
Peru
Japan(Large Japanese community in Brasil)
Bolivia

Argentina
Chile
Paraguay
Ecuador

Uruguay
Colombia
Venezuela
Qatar

That’s how I see it going down.

 

I dont remember the last time we actually lost at group stage. We beat Chile and Uruguay in last 2 Copa group stage.

I know lots of Argentines & Brazillian are into Japanese anime lol, I think Japan would be quite popular in SA

 

< Case in point, lol

Japan plays pretty attractive football. They were fun to watch last World Cup, beating Colombia and giving Belgium a scare.

I too would rather play Chile who seem to be at the end of their peak. We also beat them rather easily in group stage in last CA. The worry is meeting them in another final, lol.

 

Remember that Chile didnt score in 2 finals and won both. When it comes to a final , Argentina always makes its opponent looks like best defensive team of all time.

If we meet Ecuador in final, Im sure they'll look as good as Uruguay, Chile and Brazil. It just how Argentina perform in a final. Sadly.

We always play a final like we only have 15 minutes to win it. That said, if Argentina face Singapore in final, I'd still be worried.

 

That's true. If we could just get over that hump once, even on a fluke goal or a controversial penalty, I feel like a lot more trophies would follow. It's all in our heads right now.

 

I hope we draw Japan or Qatar, i'm tired of playing Bolivia or Paraguay all the time.

I have a feeling we'll get Chile again too.

 

Results of the draw.

Group A: Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru
Group B: Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, Qatar
Group C: Uruguay, Ecuador, Japan, Chile

Of course Brazil gets the easiest, but ours isn't too bad either. Group C will be interesting to see, Japan has a chance there if they bring a good squad.

 

Brazil has easiest group as expected but group B isnt bad. Obviously grouo C is toughest. I think Uruguay & Japan will through.

 

What the hell is Qatar doing in this cup...

 

What a shocker. The the winner of Group A plays the third from B/C while the winner of group B plays the runner-up of group C.

It probably is better to be the runner-up of group B so then you can play the runner-up of group A.