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I just don't get Oyarzabal. feel like Spain are more dangerous with Olmo as the highest player and Pedri in the team. or just a forward who's competitive in duels/runs in behind
you could maybe make a case to sit deep and hold on in a context neutral situation there. but against a team with the best deep lying playmaker of all time? and multiple players who love to shoot from the edge of the box? it’s just completely indefensible
easy to play the hindsight is 20/20 game but this was glaringly obvious at the time too. genuinely can’t believe how Tuchel managed the second half
inviting that much pressure for 30 minutes while simultaneously handicapping yourself for potential extra time just seems foolish to me
Spain's lack of runners in behind is glaring but also gives them such a strong structure to keep the ball and counterpress in numbers.
Dani Olmo is unbelievable receiving the ball between the lines. Probably my favorite player to watch this tournament.
Mbappe’s off ball gravity is game breaking. Feels like he’s just as explosive as he was when he was breaking through at 17. Insane player.
Oyarzabal seems to waste a lot of chances and be in the wrong spot pretty often for a player who’s entire thing is finishing team moves
Norway plan in possession is so odd. completely vacating the most dangerous areas of the pitch to aimlessly pass the ball around like they’re playing for ET. hopefully Bobb can improve the structure on the right
just a complete waste to have Odegaard drop out of the Brazil block and play nothing passes with the CBs. can’t stand when players want the ball so much they overload areas with little purpose
there are about 4-5 instances every match this World Cup where the refs just aren’t giving things that look like clear fouls to me. not sure if it’s a directive to cut down embellishment but odd to debut on the biggest stage
Australia are shockingly bad. invited a game where they defended their own box and look like they have zero ability to do so
the technical quality and bravery of this South Korean players is something to behold. easily my darlings of the tournament so far



