I seriously doubt we'll suddenly switch to a four man defence, Martinez has rarely used it throughout the qualifiers. And we all know Hazard really doesn't like to play out wide with defensive duties. What's clear is that the key to this match is on the wings, where both teams are most vulnerable.
Day 23: Uruguay vs France and Brazil vs Belgium
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Exactly. Think we'll just stick to our system with Fellaini and Chadli coming in for Mertens and Carrasco. Alderweireld will need to cover the space in the back of Meunier or else we're fecked, I'm afraid.
I get that.
But very few Argentines are even blaming France for their exit. It's Sampoali they hate. And the Argentine FA.
Most of the referees at this world cup have been good. So I hope the trend continues.
I agree, but I'd say they've been borderline too lenient during this WC, IMO.
QF 1: Uruguay vs France
True .
But that is probably a FIFA directive.
And Kudos to their use of VAR. They have actually made that work.
I cant understand the disrespect for fellaini, he's not that bad a player and always give his best for the team, it goes well beyond decency standards. It's about time the disrespectors grew a pair and give the man some tolerance. FFS.
France to win with ease and hopefully Belgium win tonight.
Yeah, it seems to be and I agree with VAR. The benefits and decisions have been great, albeit a bit less than perfect still. But there aren't too many perfect systems out there. Still been greatly beneficial.
Pogba starts for France, I wonder if he will last the match. I hope he has a good game to show what he can really do.
One moment of brilliance from one of Pog, Griez or Mbappe can do wonders against absolutely everyone on this tournament but then again, if Suarez will have one of his days - it's gonna be interesting game.
Prepare for Kante to have a great game and for some of this forum to state again how shite Pogba is.
That France lineup is scary. They’ll win this tournament even playing at 75%.
Why Tolisso?
What was that mime doing 
To give Uruguay some head start and to make things more interesting.
He has strenght and sufficient technique to do well in this game. It's a 433 with the will to play compact and forward
Uruguay won’t give Mbappe the same space that Argentina did.
Godín and Giménez are amazing. France won't probably have any space to run into. Uruguay's defensive shape is the best of the tournament imo.
Mbappe the world cup's most exciting attacker Vs. arguably the best CB partnership in the world, Godin & Gimenez
Biting Griezmann in the first 10 minutes will be pivotal
It does seem like the stage is set for Suarez to go full Suarez again in the absence of his more level headed strike partner.
Agreed. If he embarrasses Godin, who is ostensibly the world's best defender...at the WC, he will have truly arrived at the next level.
With Matuidi suspended who would you have played?
Could cancel each other out. Both France and Uruguay are defensively sound, this could go to extra time or even penalties.
N'Zonzi.
I miss italy anthem on this cup.
Hoping for a good game and a France win.
Come on Pogba!
Come on Pogba!
Pogba is the key today. He can create those unexpected chances. Hope Greizmann is up for it
Guy with the jar jar binks hair for Uruguay looks like a fourteen year old.
Come on France! Pogba to get the recognition he deserves. And hope it will end in 90mins.
Shame Cavani couldn't play. With him, Uruguay are almost level with France in terms of chances to progress. Now France have the edge.
Uruguays anthem sounds like it was composed by mozart or rossini
Cavani will be a big miss for Uruguay today. Going for a France win.
Oooh aaaah Cantonaaa
Are you going to present some argument to reinforce your opinion?
Allez Les Bleus! I hope Pogba has a stormer today.
Vive la France!
No Cavani no party
Huge blow indeed. And it's probably this current generation's last go at WC glory.