Robbie Savage trying to make up for his lack of insight by sounding outraged about everything
Day 19: Argentina vs. Switzerland
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Anyone hear that stat for how many times Di Maria's lost the ball in this game?
Most of the most self centred performances I've seen from a player.
I could have sworn he was much better against Nigeria. Then I watched the replay. Nope.
What an awful, awful game so far. Di Maria has been so frustrating, even more than any Nani performances.
Preposterous.
What an awful, awful game so far. Di Maria has been so frustrating, even more than any Nani performances.
An excellent example of how the wrong tactics/formation can turn a world class player into nothing at all.
Good to keep in mind when rating our players after that debacle last season.
How many times was it that Di Maria lost the ball? Thirty something?
This. Even on paper, this Argentinian team is worse then most other eliminated "top" nations. Without Aguero, even more so.
both most fancied teams, are one man teams , mark Messi and Neymar out of the game and both are very ordinary.
In fairness, even with Aguero, Argentina has been crap. Not much of a difference if you ask me.
Switzerland have run 9km more than Argentina overall and 22km (!) more without the ball, so I'd be shocked if they manage to last the 120 without letting Messi score one or get an assist from a set piece.
Lol how did he even pick Fred on the Brazil team? He's the worst Brazilian player I've seen on the NT (Been watching the WC since 1982).
If he had said Neymar at least he'd mentioned a dynamic player, but freakin' Fred.
May God have mercy on your soul.
Pm me his phone number and I'll explain how might be the worst striker in the tournament.
Absolutely. Even Sergio's been shit.
This game has suddenly become a laurel and hardy film.
This is turning into a park match
Who's playing better? I'm running home from the office no clue who's done what.
This is some slapstick comedy going on out here. All that's missing is the musicThis World Cup is so wide open. Such a shame England produced their usual bottle job. Could've gone far with a better manager.
I'd be interested to see thsi Argentina team without messi. Without having to rely on him they may be more of a team.
Lol. I have no idea.
Boring match. Swiss trying to play on the counter, also created the 2 best chances in the first half.
Messi the only threat. Argentina with all the possession but pretty useless.
Argentina were my choice of winners at the start but not on this form
Cue yakety sax
Doesnt matter who the manager was, still had too much shite in the middle of the pitch to get anywhere.
Half of what Switzerland ran more is probably the amount Messi usually runs less than his opponents.
Shaq, gym-lad.
Eh?
Messi, Aguero, Higuain, Lavezzi, Mascherano, Gago, Zabaleta, Di Maria... with a solid supporting cast. How is this team worse than that of the USA, Costa Rica, Brazil, or even Columbia?
Yeah I noticed that and agree completely. If he wasn't captain, I doubt it would have an impact on his performance and if he scores, it would have the same boost for morale whether he is captain or not - so why not just have someone captain who can motivate and lead the rest of the team outside of Messi's goals/performance, or for times when they really need it like the example you've given.
The worst game in this round. At least Costa Rica vs Greece had some drama. Only the penalties will save this game
Just go to penalty shootout straight please. Really a boring game.
Cynical, card please.
Argentina suck
Just look how far a well past his best Maradona got Argentina in 90. Mainly down to his leadership qualities.
Well, if you don't card someone for pulling the other player down with his arms I don't know how you're supposed to have a football game out there.
Worse than Costa Rica vs Greece. At least that game had goals.
Good on the swiss. Xherdan has been really good, yet both teams play quite closed down.
So has everyone else though. Just look at Argentina. Or The Netherlands.
Higuain has been dreadful today.
Let them think it's true...
Argentina remind me of us last season in some ways.
Higuian has been poor
Can't believe Palacio came on for Lavezzi, & Higuain is still on.
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