Post-2026 World Cup - Infantino Shenanigans

Toney and Rashford on at 96”

 

Almost scored a couple of times

 

We saw Messi use his right foot on that second assist

 

I blame Tuchel for this defeat, game was going fine and he decides to go defensive with 20 minutes to go, up by only 1. Stupid!!!

 

He should absolutely own that one. Argentina are peppering your defensive third so let’s invite more pressure. Idiotic decision.

 

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I think the players shrank with the constant Argentine Pressure ….Kane & Bellingham your two best players Ghosted them 25 minutes …I don’t think the plan was to bunker ..They were just too scared to keep the ball

 

Touchel totally threw the game with his changes at the second hydration break

 

The plan was indeed to bunker.
As soon as they scored Tuchel pulled everyone back.
The problem was the defense and midfield both listened to him.
At one point three players pushed up 50 yards and pressed and then Martinez made an easy pass as the defense and midfield wouldn't follow the attackers forward.

So good the first 54 minutes.

 

Like he did with Bayern at the Bernabéu, eh? He never changes, does he? He’s rather fond of 5 at the back, is our Thomas, isn’t he?

 

Credit to Argentina. They stepped it up another gear in the second half and created at least a half dozen good scoring chances..Not all of that was just down to England.

 

Just can’t do that against a team that knows how to fight and win like Argentina

 

Certainly

 

They barely beat Congo ,Norway was arguably the better Team and the first serious team they face in the tourney they implode and it’s on the Coach ???

If he attacked with 10 mins to go and they concede then again the Coach will be crucified .

Why can’t we accept that this English squad is just above average

 

Jeez, even my bad prediction juju didn't work for them. Tuchel brought them to this point to his credit, but his underlying tendencies cost them the game in the end.

 

Messi is still the goat the change in his play after the England goal is insane he is behind everything.

 

I think this is true - but because of the coach. Poor overall team selection for the WC with too many water carriers. But that’s me and my dislike for Tuchel.

But that’s his MO

 

I don’t fault Bellingham. He was completely knackered.

 

Vintage Messi especially after he moved to his preferred RW

 

Trying to understand the rationale that believes taking off midfielders and giving the best footballing brain in the world, maybe ever, more space and time to pick you off 56 ways from here to heaven for 25 minutes, is a good idea.

 

The stand against Mexico, made him over confident. This is Messi and Argentina ffs!