In the french defense, they didn't play that poorly IMO to get booed, they made it tough for us. Our fans don't care 0-0 or winning 1-0 and we still get booed.
Well, for friendlies and meaningless matches, I definitely prefer for them to be rested. But outside of that, I think it helps their confidence and club performance to have a good tournament. Plus, I really like our Brazilian players and I think they deserve to have successful careers overall. As long as they don't get injured, I can breathe easily! Oh yeah, there was booing during the game, that's normal. That's more of a stupid tactic to try to get the opponent to mess up. After the final whistle though, you would have heard a lot of booing if it was a competitive game or if it was against a rival.
The midfield is very competitive now. The U23 team is stacked with guys who could be in the senior team.
I'm going out on a limb tomorrow and will say that we will get upset by Chile 2-1!! Willian will score for us!!
Of course but Dunga's first tenure is still fresh in my head and how stubborn he was along with the type of payers he likes. I think Oscar and Willian are locked starters under Dunga unless injury occurs. Just don't see a spot for Coutinho although I'd love to be pleasantly surprised by Dunga. I still think Oscar should be moved to CM. Hmm you've been on a roll recently. I may have to believe you this time. I don't think we'll lose but I wouldn't say a win is for sure. They'll have all of their tops guys playing unlike against Iran.
Dunga IMO views Coutinho as Oscar backup. I think both should start but Dunga won't bench Willian who hasn't really put a foot wrong in his tenure.
Many changes from the game against France. Coutinho, Luiz Adriano, Souza, Douglas Costa all getting starts. Chile is definitely the better team so far. Their chemistry is easy to notice and they came out for revenge. This doesn't feel like a friendly. Both teams committing some dirty fouls and Neymar just got stepped on by Medel.
Both Shakhtar boys need to be yanked. They are giving me a Liga Sagres type effort today. Unacceptable. Luiz Adriano is a cone and D. Costa has been MIA.
Marcelo is having a poor game so are the boys from Ukraine. We need players that can pass under pressure. Coutinho and Neymar are the only players comfortable on the ball right now.
I hope Dunga now sees we can't play with a target man up front. We don't have someone quality for that role. I like having the additional movement up front anyways. Robinho should come on and provide that, along with his experience. Please don't call Souza again. I wouldn't mind seeing Elias get some work in the second half.