France vs Poland Nov. 17 Any predictions for this game? Domenech hasnt called up Pires or Sylvestre and Cissé is out of action with the broken leg. On the FFF site, a Domenech interview says that he has called up players like Frau because he wants players who will play as well for the national team as they do for their league club. Does this mean Henry wont start? Its an interesting question.
Re: France vs Poland Nov. 17 tough. Poland are flying at the minute. This is going to be a real test for the inexperienced "Les Bleus" ooooohhhhh.....C'est la sélection Goalkeepers Fabien BARTHEZ (Olympique de Marseille) Mickaël LANDREAU (F.C. Nantes) Defenders Eric ABIDAL (Olympique Lyonnais) Sylvain ARMAND (Paris S.G.) Jean-Alain BOUMSONG (Glasgow Rangers FC) William GALLAS (Chelsea F.C.) Gaël GIVET (A.S. Monaco) Willy SAGNOL (Bayern Münich) Sébastien SQUILLACI (A.S. Monaco) Midfielders Ludovic GIULY (F.C. Barcelona) Florent MALOUDA (Olympique Lyonnais) * Rio Antonio MAVUBA (Girondins de Bordeaux) Camel MERIEM (Girondins de Bordeaux) * Benoît PEDRETTI (Olympique de Marseille) Patrick VIEIRA (Arsenal F.C.) Attackers Pierre-Alain FRAU (Olympique Lyonnais) Sidney GOVOU (Olympique Lyonnais) Thierry HENRY (Arsenal F.C.) Louis SAHA (Manchester United) * new call-ups. Is it me or does anyone think that Lionel Letizi should be called up. That pudding Barthez should retire and Coupet is out for 3 months. I just don't think the coach can handle calling up one of the most inform keepers in Ligue 1 at the moment.
Re: France vs Poland Nov. 17 Barthez is and has been perfect for Les Bleus for 10 years. We have many MANY other things to complain about in this team and you pick on Barthez? Anyhow, I think Domenech should try to keep continuity in the team and not select many new players for the match. I know friendlies are for experimenting but what Les Bleus need is stability and understanding with each other, which comes from playing together. Saha has not scored in..... anyone? It's been a while, why pick him? I expected it, but still, why him. Anyone in France. Is the country split over Anelka playing for Les Bleus again 50/50... how much want him back in the team?
Re: France vs Poland Nov. 17 I would love to see Anelka play. He has publicly said he wants the call up. With Trez and Cissé injured I think it would be a practical decision. Saha has 2 goals in about 6 appearances.
Re: France vs Poland Nov. 17 0-0 at the half. lots of action it seems and quite a number of shots on both ends. France hit the post on a free kick in injury time and the Polish keeper made a save. he's having an amazing game. Saha isnt having a great game, but who's gonna replace him? And Guily is out with a leg problem.