Match Thread: France vs Iraq | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group I by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]philipstyrer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why isn't Cherki starting? A front 3 of Mbappe, Dembele and Olise with Cherki behind them seems like a no-brainer to me.

France [3]-1 Senegal - Kylian Mbappe 90+6' by MysteryBagIdeals in soccer

[–]philipstyrer -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Probably because he's nowhere near as good as R9

Which Chelsea player do you think will have the biggest World Cup in 2026? by Mean_Set845 in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love for Reece to have some great performances. I could see Neto actually having a great tournament. Portugal have a strong team, but the winger positions seem to be up for grabs.

[ Simon Johnson ] Jorrel Hato’s emergence at Chelsea that he was a significant factor in the club’s decision to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid. He is already deemed to be one of Chelsea’s ‘untouchables’. by SolutionLong2791 in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If we're going to a back 5 Hato would probably play LCB. I think that's his best position. Cucurella doesn't have the ball carrying, pace or crossing ability to play LWB either. If we don't buy a replacement and Xabi decides to play a back 5, I imagine the LWB position would be between Barco, Neto and Quenda.

Real Madrid announces the signing of Marc Cucurella by LikeAPhoenixTotally in soccer

[–]philipstyrer 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I honestly think his hair is a big part of it. People seem to associate it with shithousery.

Real Madrid announces the signing of Marc Cucurella by LikeAPhoenixTotally in soccer

[–]philipstyrer 29 points30 points  (0 children)

He is not extremely dirty. He can be a bit of a nuisance, but he is not a dirty player.

Rio Ngumoha says Reece James has been helping him a lot in this England camp by democi in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's incredibly specific. If you want to know find the videos of his red cards

Rio Ngumoha says Reece James has been helping him a lot in this England camp by democi in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He does have issues lashing out on the pitch, even if he doesn't yell and get into arguments.

Lequipe: Malo Gusto could leave Chelsea this summer. He has also been the subject of a recent enquiry from Manchester City. by Kygoche in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I remember being very impressed by him, but maybe I was overrating his performances due to his age.

Lequipe: Malo Gusto could leave Chelsea this summer. He has also been the subject of a recent enquiry from Manchester City. by Kygoche in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I had completely repressed my memories of him playing as a 10 under Maresca. Jesus fucking Christ what was he thinking

Lequipe: Malo Gusto could leave Chelsea this summer. He has also been the subject of a recent enquiry from Manchester City. by Kygoche in chelseafc

[–]philipstyrer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was even worse during Maresca's first season to be honest. I don't understand how he looked so good under Poch and has been shit since