Sell Wan Bissaka and re-invest the money on Dumfries. Easy.
Day 14: Netherlands vs USA | Argentina vs Australia (Last 16 1&2)
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I think the PL just has different requirements he’s always been a fine technically gifted player for me. Just not a PL player perhaps.
Hear this Mr Zimmerman
Didn’t José get rid of Blind? We’ll have to check the “José was right” thread, one of the most hilarious threads in caf history.
That was embarrassing
If Licha doesn't start, I'd certainly hope so.
Poor defending have contributed in all 3 Dutch goals.
Wouldn't that mean playing with 3 at the back ?
He'll not come to play second fiddle to Dalot, who's a better RB than Dumfries
As long as LVG doesn't send Argentina to sleep....
Not quite Richarlison
That how it usually works for many goals.
Fair enough
What a naive yellow to pick up from de Jong, could easily come back to haunt him
Holland vs Argentina is a classic from the 98 WC
Gotta say, don't see an 80m midfielder in de Jong this tournament. Been pretty anonymous.
That bicycle kick looked exactly like you'd expect from a centerback
Man if blind had any pace or power, what a player he'd be...
Even LVG is going to go to sleep with this.
Yep, that’s the story of this game. Pulisic didn’t look fit either but you can’t blame the manager for starting him. But his starting forwards were poor while they were on the pitch.
the experience this team is getting will be invaluable going forward for this young group.....robinson, dest, adams, mckennie, musah, pulisic, weah, aaronson, reyna
these guys are going to be the foundation of the World Cup team come 2026
these guys are going to be the foundation of the World Cup team come 2026
Many but not all.
He's the Mata of defence.
Daley Blind is known for his excellent long range delivery and crosses, so what do the Americans do? Leave him alone on the flank. Ok, maybe they couldn't get a man over in time to block him, no worries, they've got a lot of bodies in the box so let's make sure everyone is covered. Nope, they just leave the far post player open, not a single one of them scanning the area behind them, all fixated on Blind and his technique as he strikes the ball. That's one of the worst defending I've seen since Harry Maguire pulled Shaw out of the way in the Spurs game. It's a goal you'd berate school kids for conceding. I literally can't believe how bad that was.
Oof good football
Good play by Xavi
They better hope they find a reliable scorer until then
Yedlin 
Defensive shape and awareness of the threats has been horrible and exploited by Netherlands.
Blind has 1 goal and assist, with Dumfries 1 goal and 2 assists. All the traffic and bodies are through the middle. The difference came from the flanks. Never did anything to stop them like going to a 442 or playing a flat and wide midfield 3
Blind has 1 goal and assist, with Dumfries 1 goal and 2 assists. All the traffic and bodies are through the middle. The difference came from the flanks. Never did anything to stop them like going to a 442 or playing a flat and wide midfield 3
I want our RBs to bust each other's balls, just like Malacia did to bring the good Luke Shaw back. Besides, we already know how shit we are if Dalot doesn't play for whatever reason while Ten Hag distrusts Wan Bissaka.
Jordan Morris. Berhalter’s final giant feck you to the US fans
That's all fair, but don't see Dumfries being thrilled being backup
This is one of the least intense, drama free, relaxed knockout games I've ever seen. USA got the random goal off a fluke finish but like... They've never looked close here
Pulisic completely invisible in the 2nd half. That's who you should call a poor player @duffer
Moussa's energy levels are incredible
Aké has been massive today.
De jong reads the game really really well
I hate this Dutch side
France-Poland tomorrow. Indeed I think England-Senegal will largely go like this match.
Surely you’re joking. USA have seriously lacked quality and guile, no question, but this has been a hard fought, intense match.