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But what if Russia beats Croatia?
Also France is going all the way so Uruguay had better start packing!Half meme, Half real, All Aristophanes ;)- JingleAri has appeared way too competent for me to even pretend to know what they're thinking
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You clearly have not watched Uruguay play.In post 173, Randomnamechange wrote:france vs uruguay could be a complete goalfest
brazil belgium im expecting to be a bit disappointing-
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No and no.In post 175, Aristophanes wrote:But what if Russia beats Croatia?
Also France is going all the way so Uruguay had better start packing!
Mboopi exposed a very bad Argentine defense. Uruguay are the best defense at the WC. It's a completely different level-
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In post 176, BROseidon wrote:
You clearly have not watched Uruguay play.In post 173, Randomnamechange wrote:france vs uruguay could be a complete goalfest
brazil belgium im expecting to be a bit disappointing-
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Aristophanes He/HimMr. Blue SkyHe/Him
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I know Uruguay is a stellar team and the next game is going to be really great to watch. I just think France can do it if they keep solid team play in their attacks.Half meme, Half real, All Aristophanes ;)- JingleAri has appeared way too competent for me to even pretend to know what they're thinking
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Giroud will probably be trying to take the brunt of this i think (and is well capable of doing so). It should be interesting tho as France are one of the few teams that have quite a few options to switch it up, in the event of players playing poorly. The argentinian paper defense definitely made them look good, though.In post 180, BROseidon wrote:My thing is like what does France do when Godin and Gimenez beat the shit out of Mboopi?
I think it'll be an interesting game. Hope Cavani is fit, as he was so great last game.are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?-
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Yeah, I'll be sad if Cavani is out. He made a great showing last game!Half meme, Half real, All Aristophanes ;)- JingleAri has appeared way too competent for me to even pretend to know what they're thinking
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He is not out. I heard from someone last night at least that he is not out!False tears bring pain to those around you
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France got this boys and gals!
Don't you worry that we got the hardest bracket position!False tears bring pain to those around you
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what a strange way to spell brasilIn post 186, Frozen Angel wrote:France got this boys and gals!-
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I'm looking forward to Brazil vs France game.In post 187, Nosferatu wrote:
what a strange way to spell brasilIn post 186, Frozen Angel wrote:France got this boys and gals!False tears bring pain to those around you
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I don't think any of the French front 3 are good enough individually to take on the Uruguayan back 4 (nobody is), and France doesn't have the service from the midfield for some reason.In post 183, Faraday wrote:
Giroud will probably be trying to take the brunt of this i think (and is well capable of doing so). It should be interesting tho as France are one of the few teams that have quite a few options to switch it up, in the event of players playing poorly. The argentinian paper defense definitely made them look good, though.In post 180, BROseidon wrote:My thing is like what does France do when Godin and Gimenez beat the shit out of Mboopi?
I think it'll be an interesting game. Hope Cavani is fit, as he was so great last game.-
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Are you from Uruguay or something? Why are you riding their defense's dick so hard? Godin is one of the best but the guys on the side are pretty mediocre and Jimenez is merely good. They are probably the 5th most talented defense left and they have probably the 7th best goalie. Why are you so crazy about themSometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich.-
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The English defense is definitely no where near as good, individually or collectively. Stones and Maguire are...well obviously not as good as Godin or Gimenez (Stones didn't even start for City at the end of the season) and Kyle Walker is a very good full back.
France have a decent defense, but did concede a few against an Argentina side struggling for goals and belgium are managed by Martinez who has historically never been able to set up a team defensively (and they play wingers as wing backs). The Belgian back three are real good individually though, it's just the wing backs I'd worry about. Brazil are strong defensively, tho I agree there.
I think both as individuals and and the way they set up helps the Uruguay defense - they're an incredibly strong unit and are supported amazingly by their midfield players. I think if you try to play through the centre they'll shut you down. I think the best chance France have is if they can get Griezmann or Mbappe running down the wings with the help of the fullbacks. Uruguay back four play fairly narrow.
Although I disagree with Bro that france can't get at them, especially since they look a bit more cohesive as a unit with Giroud there. The Uruguay defense aren'tunbeatable, they showed that against Portugal where an individual error cost them a goal. Given their high energy play and the energy factor required for tournament football a mental lapse isn't impossible.are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?-
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yes the team that let Japan score 2 is a top flight defenseIn post 193, PJ. wrote:Belgium, France, brazil, and England all out class those guys fairly easily.-
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Faraday has a good response. Only thing I will add is that it helps that Godin and Gimenez play together at the club level. Cohesion between centerbacks is very important, and Uruguay very much has that.
The goal they conceded to Portugal was Gimenez being mortal on a set piece. Obviously it's better not to concede that, but fact is that they held Ronaldo to 0 goals and were mostly pretty confident in it (last 15 minutes got a bit scary, IMO)-
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