Pires out of France squad - BBC This is actually probably good for us, due to the injury crisis. But i wonder what the effects will be on Bob's confidence as he is having a tough time at both club and country now.
Bob was pissed at the coach, which most likely led to his being left out. This shouldn't shake his confidence. Also, I agree this may be a good thing that allows him to get some extra rest and be fresh for EPL matches after the international break. Less games to get injured in.
Doesn't suprise me one bit. With the comments about the coach and catching heat about wearing Nike gloves. He's not going to be asked back unless he gets in good with the guy. My guess is the current French coach will be fired in the next 3-6 months the way they are playing.
A. What was the last good game you recall Pires having for France? If Pires was playing well, he wouldn't be dropped. B. France's talent level, especially on defense, is mediocre at best. Other than Gallas, whom they're still idiotically playing at RB, they have no world class defenders. Did you see who they trotted out there for the last game? Names no one had ever heard of, and Wiltord's starting again. The golden generation is long gone.