tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post5090534043375720167..comments2023-10-21T03:43:09.730-04:00Comments on The Bean Town Frog: Les Bleus take out Oranje - time for optimism or fool's gold?GFChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11528949404489200110noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-77937983968594638282014-03-25T00:42:30.941-04:002014-03-25T00:42:30.941-04:00Yes we are having issues at right back but it'...Yes we are having issues at right back but it's not so bad. I would choose Evra at this point if only for the experience. He is still talented and can fill the position adequately. Clichy will be lucky to make the world cup and I don't think I'd like him to play. J-Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-9272687284805250842014-03-21T11:15:35.364-04:002014-03-21T11:15:35.364-04:00There is depth...except at left back. That makes m...There is depth...except at left back. That makes me a tad nervous. Evra looks old and Clichy has dropped off the face of the earth. Digne and Kurzawa are little on the inexperienced side, even though the former showcased for the French U20 World Cup winning side. This is something to keep an eye on during the next 3 months.GFChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528949404489200110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-42930838632965844162014-03-14T01:27:30.371-04:002014-03-14T01:27:30.371-04:00You're right Guy. France always enjoy the luxu...You're right Guy. France always enjoy the luxury of having options in every position. But this year I feel much more confident in them. Koscielny Varane Sakho and Mangala and thats just our center backs! As for the veteran presence, DD was captain of the world cup winning squad, that about says it all.J-Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-49387744672851279632014-03-12T05:16:25.107-04:002014-03-12T05:16:25.107-04:00I think that Mangala gave himself every chance to ...I think that Mangala gave himself every chance to make the squad this summer. As much as I appreciate what Abidal did when he was at the top of his game, he is far from that today. I just don't see a reason to bring him. If he needs a veteran presence, bring him along as an assistant coach!GFChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528949404489200110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11295776.post-52324093723238758922014-03-11T02:43:01.490-04:002014-03-11T02:43:01.490-04:00Great review.
As for Mangala, I think his form a...Great review. <br /><br />As for Mangala, I think his form and fitness would put him over Abidal in a world cup squad. However considering we have Koscielny and Varane in CB it might be better to have a veteran on the team in Abidal. Tough call to make, but I'm confident in DD to make a good choice.<br /><br />Griezmann was far from impressive, but nobody should expect a stellar debut anyways. That suspension really hurt him because he only has a few months to make a stake for the WC squad. It is really hard for DD to justify leaving Nasri out of the squad. I don't like Nasri at all but he is one of the highest paid midfielders in England and is very talented.<br /><br />Benzema has been my favorite player since 2009 and what I've seen from him this season is the best form he's had. I think we can score some goals this summer. Giroud is a competent backup, and Remy's pace gives DD options.<br /><br />I'm not expecting anything from les bleus this summer, but I think we could go far. Honestly just winning a few games in the group stage would be a really good feeling. I just want to get past the self destruction phase we've been stuck in.J-Fnoreply@blogger.com