⚽️The Footy Thread: German Super Cup, International Champions Cup, Copa Libertadores

[flyeed]

De Ligt turns 20 in August. Still very young. And don’t really see the point in someone constantly ripping on a talented teenager though.

Not every CB is going to have the same set of skills. Some are better on the ball, some have make up speed to make up for positioning, etc. Whatever way to help your team win.

 

[flyeed]

Asensio’s late mother was Dutch and he had some family in the crowd. Interestingly enough he was also named Marco, after an Ajax great Marco van Basten. And got the winner in Ajax’s home stadium. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[Verde Shuttles]

Hmm, Juve recently raised some money, north of a 100 mill

On the potential Militao deal, it would be decided by FIFA who will pay the 5 mill to Sao Paulo Coupé It idk why

 

[rolaholic]

Lolwut?

 

[Verde Shuttles]

He won't get 12, 1-3 a strong possibility, the sport is way too suspension happy imo, give him a fine and move on

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Yeah, thats what I'm doing... Picking on a teenager... Jeezuz...

 

[Canadian Destroyer]

Former Arsenal wizard and later overpriced Barcelona legend Aleksandr Hleb on the pitch

 

[Verde Shuttles]

Achraf's defending and losing the ball in bad positions has really cost Dortmund lately, he needs some real work in those areas

 

[MetalMario]

Rudiger earned my respect for addressing the traveling Chelsea supporters after the 6-0 shellacking suffered at Etihad. Takes guts and passion to apologize for the team's performance in that manner.

No faith in Emerson long term?

Rudiger definitely has captain material if and when Azpi leaves. Early in the season there was a democratic talk amongst staff and dressing room about who should be captain. It kinda sort of fell into Azpi “well he’s already Cap like 90% of the time” type of thing. No straightforward agreement like with a strong Terry, Lamps and Cahill is just Cahill.

Emerson > Alonso @ defending
Alonso > Emerson @ attacking. But since he’s brasilisan he’ll naturally want to go forward so that > is only such a difference

 

[Kimchi Papi]

I'm excited to see how this Lyon team plays against Barca (& vice versa). It will be crucial for Barca to get at least an away goal. Can't wait to see how Ndombele, Fekir, & Aouar do as well as Mendy. I doubt it would happen but would love to see the young striker Amine Gouiri play. I've mentioned him before. He's being heralded as a great French Striker.

Some of this might be true...

 

[Canadian Destroyer]

João Felix

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Lots of game left but Rennes is handling Betis... 2-1 right now 40 mins in...

Rennes keeper had a nice stop...

Bin Yeeder just scored for Sevilla bout 40 mins in to...

Edit - Whelp, Rennes got awarded a BS penalty in the box & it's 3-1 in extra time in the first half. Betis has not defended well in this first half at all.

 

[swerve]

How is CHO not starting today?...

Sack Sarri right now.

 

[vtotheinay]

But Chelsea told CHO they wanted him to stay and he would get improved PT. I think he made 1 start since that statement was made What a joke. Wasting away this kid's talent. Let him just leave already even if it isn't to Bayern. He deserves to be playing somewhere.

Oh and the big rumor going around is that they're intentionally not letting him get time on the pitch now as a form of punishment for being disloyal and trying to force a transfer out of the club.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Betis keeper is hot with his team.... He's yelling at everyone... Spit flyin' out, hand gestures, & everything....

 

[8pm at msg]

CHO should go.

Just buy a good winger in return, at least.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Betis just scored 3-2 63 mins in. Tempers are flarin'...

Edit - Betis level 3-3 right before extra time.

 

[josh4523]

Just checked the score and we are about to be 1-0 down in the round of 32 against BATE.......BATE b. And laca got himself sent off. Oh arsenal

 

[Black Lotus]

my dude Diego

 

[Coupé It]

João Felix

What about him?

Is United really about to spend €100 million on a 19 year old?

 

[Barbados Slim]

Don't even have the energy to be annoyed with Arsenal today.

 

[Verde Shuttles]

If he's really new Ronaldo he's worth it


Really Arsenal...

 

[Kimchi Papi]

What about him?

Is United really about to spend €100 million on a 19 year old?

Actually saw numerous sources that your Wolves were getting him...

Damn, Yellow Subs scored really fast...

 

[Bosa]

Arsenal

 

[Bosa]

Chelsea up. Barkley gol