tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post2856452755252901595..comments2023-10-21T03:43:09.730-04:00Comments on The Bean Town Frog: Insight in to Klinsmann thinking - reinforces theory into why Landycakes not going to BrazilGFChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11528949404489200110noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-80630357238452672342014-06-06T09:16:47.239-04:002014-06-06T09:16:47.239-04:00The move to get Green in the line up was separate ...The move to get Green in the line up was separate from leaving Donovan at home. I feel that move with Green was Klinsmann trying to get on step ahead of the German federation - Green had been called up for some of the youth German teams. And a signal Klinsmann could send to other dual nationality players - I am willing to take you to a World Cup...even if you have not played a full game in a top division!<br /><br />I agree to some extend that Landycakes was not going to start. But I find it hard to believe he wouldn't have been a huge asset coming off the bench to run at defenses in the last 20-30 minutes of a game if the US was chasing a goal.<br /><br />As for Les Bleus. I do not think Sissoko will be a starter for Les Bleus. DD seems to like him off the bench, of course if some starters get injured he is a good option either in the middle three or on the right wing.<br /><br />Sagna v Debuchy...I have written about this and given it a lot of thought. I do think it comes down to a choice for DD - more defensive minded right sided player or one that brings the offense. Which also leads to a larger question of balance for the French attack. I prefer Debuchy since he does bring some offensive bite to a side of the formation that tends to get neglected. But, in doing so France can get exposed to the opposing sides left winger. If that left winger is the likes of a Valencia then I would be a little nervous. <br /><br />I am interested to see what washes out with the injuries - see Ribery - and that I think will have some influence on who DD goes with.<br /><br />Thanks for reading the blog!GFChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528949404489200110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-68731256726804259482014-06-06T01:41:10.792-04:002014-06-06T01:41:10.792-04:00I think it is obvious that Klinnsmann opposed Dono...I think it is obvious that Klinnsmann opposed Donovans vacation from football. During that hiatus nobody was sure that Donovan would ever come back to international football, and I think that during that uncertainty Jurgen offered Green a spot on the world cup squad. If this is true I just wish Jurgen had said that in the first place and never put Donovan on the preliminary squad.<br /><br />I don't think Donovan had a chance competing with the midfield of Jones, Dempsey, Bradley, and Zuzi. I am a USMNT fan, but more importantly a football fan. I just can't see us anywhere except last place in the group, a draw against any team is an accomplishment in my mind. Our striker and defense options are dismal. If only we could trade a class goalkeeper or midfielder for a striker. <br /><br />Don't worry. When I am president of the USA in 25 years I will offer young talent an American Passport no questions asked/<br /><br />Anyways I read your blog for your coverage on the French NT. I was curious as to your thoughts on Sagna vs Debuchy. Also do you think Sissoko has an outside chance to be a starter for the French NT? I think he has been tremendous when given the chance in the last two friendlies. If Ribery can't play vs Honduras Deschamps will have a real headache. Does he just slot in Griezmann or change his approach to a more physical one with Sissoko?<br /><br />Honestly I don't think losing Ribery will hurt us too much.John Rnoreply@blogger.com