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UEFA Europa Conference League · Attacker · #0 · Brazil · 26 yrs
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France’s attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test | Raphaël Jucobin
With the head coach having released the handbrake, his side were far superior compared with four years ago in Qatar against the same opponents The scorelines may have been exactly the same, but the stylistic gulf in France’s two World Cup knockout performances against Morocco could not have been greater.In the space of just a single tournament cycle, Didier Deschamps has embraced a vastly different style, one based on a freeform attacking line. As a one-two punch from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé sent the team into this year’s semi-finals, the 57-year-old’s tactical reinvention was once again vindicated. Continue reading...
Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No
Automatic one-game ban for red card cannot be appealedUS can only appeal to change length of ban if increasedFolarin Balogun’s red card was the only damper on the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night to reach the World Cup last 16.The decision by referee Raphael Claus to give the US forward a straight red in the 64th minute after a VAR check on a tackle to the ankle of Tarik Muharemović means that Balogun will not be able to play against Belgium on Monday. Continue reading...
Will Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card be struck off? No
Folarin Balogun’s red card was the only damper on the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night to reach the World Cup last 16. The decision by referee Raphael Claus to give the US forward a straight red in the 64th minute after a VAR check on a tackle to the ankle of Tarik Muharemović means that Balogun will not be able to play against Belgium on Monday. Is there any chance the red card could be struck off, making the US’s leading scorer at this World Cup eligible for their biggest game in modern memory?
Sporting Kansas City v Los Angeles Galaxy: Wicky calls for bravey after Portland reality check
Raphael Wicky urged his Sporting Kansas City players to be braver on the pitch after their season hit a new low against the Portland Timbers last time out. The bottom side in the Western Conference remain adrift of the rest after four goals in the first 26 minutes at Providence Park helped Portland on their […] The post Sporting Kansas City v Los Angeles Galaxy: Wicky calls for bravey after Portland reality check appeared first on Soccer News.
Sallinger goes straight back into Hibs team
Goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger will start for Hibs in the crucial game at Falkirk on Saturday, head coach David Gray has confirmed. Jordan Smith - last season's number one - performed strongly in the remainder of the derby and subsequent 2-1 loss to Celtic but will make way. "I've been very open with the two of them and Rafa will start the game."
Vincent Kompany rules out tactical changes for Bayern Munich against PSG in the Champions League semifinals
Vincent Kompany doesn't see Bayern Munich changing much against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals. Neutral fans enjoyed the Champions League semifinals. A 5-4 goal fest in the first leg put Paris Saint-Germain ahead of Bayern Munich. However, Vincent Kompany ruled out any tactical changes to his team. Kompany said when asked about tweaking the tactical side of his team: “Answering that question affirmatively would be idiotic. A match like this one is about the players, not the managers. My job is to make them stronger.” The only thing to focus on should be the details, as the manager said: “It’s about polishing the small details. Players must get better at those things that they have done well during the season.” Kompany on the playstyle debate The spectacle shown by these teams a week ago in Paris must remain in the history books, but it is understandable that some people may think a better defensive approach would be more viable. Kompany wants his team to attack (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) That is not what the manager thinks based on his short experience, especially when looking at what he has done with the German club, so he was quick to push back against those who ask for a more conservative approach. Kompany said: “Some people ask for more pragmatism, but the most pragmatic thing to do is play to win. To do that, you must score one more goal than your rival. You must think about what these teams have done to get here.” Kompany gets some players back For this match, it is important to have as many players ready as possible. While Serge Gnabry has been ruled out with an injury, three players are back with the team. Kompany said Lennart Karl, Raphael Guerreiro and Tom Bischof may be on the bench after they were able to train at full speed again.