Much better balance to this Dutch team than a 4-1-3-2 formation and in particular with 2 fast wingers flanking a striker. It's almost like it's the Dutch way or something. Blind should play DM every game now whether it be for club or country, managers need to stop putting him at left wing-back just because somebody is injured. I would've started Dost instead of given him 10 minutes at the end. You know what Huntelaar can and can't do and this was a friendly. As for Spain, they need to get rid of del Bosque. He should've fallen on his rapier after the world cup shambles, Spain were never going to sack their most successful manager so now you have a stalemate. Spain have a generation of incomparable depth so they will be up there to win Euro 2016. However, given their players, they should be a hell of a lot more convincing than they are. Whenever a team is playing less than the sum of it's parts, it's the manager's fault.
@dSquib- I doubt he'll move to Juventus. Players go to the Serie A as either a stepping stone (which de Vrij did himself with Lazio and Pogba has done with Juventus), because they lack pace to play in the EPL/La Liga, financial reasons (Pogba is applicable as an example here too) or because their career is almost over and they want to experience the league for sentimental reasons. If I were to bet on which team De Vrij would join, it'd be Man Utd but I doubt it'll be this summer and it'll likely be providing they get into the champions league for the 2016/17 season. Van Gaal wanted to give their current defenders a chance to shine (great idea Louis) so opted against buying him in the summer just gone. If he does progress how you expect though, I'm sure Van Gaal will pull out the "look what I did for you at international level" line.
@SteveHyland there was probably a lot of truth to that a few years ago, but with Juve's emergence it's much less true. Granted, Juve is probably the only team in Italy he might go to (assuming they want him - they have Rugani coming up and Bonucci, Ogbonna are still young. Chiellini only 31).
I'm not sure to what extent van Gaal opted against de Vrij. From what I understand de Vrij had his pick or Lazio and Utd (and maybe some others).
@dSquib- If that's true, de Vrij might thoroughly dislike van Gaal (like so many ex-players it seems. ha) in which case Utd will never be on the list while he's in charge. Of all the Italian teams, I'd like Napoli to build a sustaining serie A and champions-league contending team. They have a huge potential- 60,000 capacity stadium, only big club in the city, a squad which already contains quality players. De Vrij might be a better fit for them than any other Serie A team if he wants to stay in Italy but (with all respect to Lazio fans) move up a rung. I hope for his sake he doesn't move to Man City. They are a 2nd Leeds United in waiting, well with the exception of never previously being a big club.
I believe Spain is the team that more likely to win, and here is my detailed preview:
analysisandpreview.wordpress.com (Sorry whoscored does not allow me to type https in front of the link)
Much better balance to this Dutch team than a 4-1-3-2 formation and in particular with 2 fast wingers flanking a striker. It's almost like it's the Dutch way or something. Blind should play DM every game now whether it be for club or country, managers need to stop putting him at left wing-back just because somebody is injured. I would've started Dost instead of given him 10 minutes at the end. You know what Huntelaar can and can't do and this was a friendly. As for Spain, they need to get rid of del Bosque. He should've fallen on his rapier after the world cup shambles, Spain were never going to sack their most successful manager so now you have a stalemate. Spain have a generation of incomparable depth so they will be up there to win Euro 2016. However, given their players, they should be a hell of a lot more convincing than they are. Whenever a team is playing less than the sum of it's parts, it's the manager's fault.
Memphis Depay is a massive talent. I hope Man U and Liverpool are seriously considering getting him. Would be a treat in the Premier League.
I cant see the match, how is Isco playing?
@HellKitchen you can see the fire ))
@HellKitchen No shot on goal, no dribble, no tackle, no keypass, 44 touches ...
@HellKitchen He is playing bad same as the whole squad of Spain
Morata <-> Juanmi Suárez <-> Busquets Pedro <-> Silva Cazorla <-> Iniesta Piqué <-> Ramos and maybe Spain will have a chance
Raul Albiol is very bad
de Vrij will one day be top 5 defenders in the world I think. And will likely move to Juve, Bayern, City, Chelsea, Barca or Real.
@dSquib- I doubt he'll move to Juventus. Players go to the Serie A as either a stepping stone (which de Vrij did himself with Lazio and Pogba has done with Juventus), because they lack pace to play in the EPL/La Liga, financial reasons (Pogba is applicable as an example here too) or because their career is almost over and they want to experience the league for sentimental reasons. If I were to bet on which team De Vrij would join, it'd be Man Utd but I doubt it'll be this summer and it'll likely be providing they get into the champions league for the 2016/17 season. Van Gaal wanted to give their current defenders a chance to shine (great idea Louis) so opted against buying him in the summer just gone. If he does progress how you expect though, I'm sure Van Gaal will pull out the "look what I did for you at international level" line.
@SteveHyland there was probably a lot of truth to that a few years ago, but with Juve's emergence it's much less true. Granted, Juve is probably the only team in Italy he might go to (assuming they want him - they have Rugani coming up and Bonucci, Ogbonna are still young. Chiellini only 31). I'm not sure to what extent van Gaal opted against de Vrij. From what I understand de Vrij had his pick or Lazio and Utd (and maybe some others).
@dSquib- If that's true, de Vrij might thoroughly dislike van Gaal (like so many ex-players it seems. ha) in which case Utd will never be on the list while he's in charge. Of all the Italian teams, I'd like Napoli to build a sustaining serie A and champions-league contending team. They have a huge potential- 60,000 capacity stadium, only big club in the city, a squad which already contains quality players. De Vrij might be a better fit for them than any other Serie A team if he wants to stay in Italy but (with all respect to Lazio fans) move up a rung. I hope for his sake he doesn't move to Man City. They are a 2nd Leeds United in waiting, well with the exception of never previously being a big club.
@dSquib no, he will stay in Lazio forever.
@AdieLaziale I'd be happy for Lazio if he did, but I doubt it.
Blind as defensive midfielder is pure class! Klaassen, Depay and Willems future stars!
Espana will win ! 2-1 or 2-0.
@AndreyNosatii uhh 0-2
@AndreyNosatii Lol not with these players.
@tshibuabua yep,you're right)
I believe Spain is the team that more likely to win, and here is my detailed preview: analysisandpreview.wordpress.com (Sorry whoscored does not allow me to type https in front of the link)
Coke, Biscuits or Fabergé for me for MOTM.
@calciozucchini I thought you wanted Coke and Biscuits
If there is a winner, it must be Spain.
a draw for sure
I find it interesting how in a lot of Real Madrid games, and in this one here, the people tend to predict Isco to be the MoTM
under 2,5
0:0
Easy win for Netherlands
Isn't Alba out with an injury?
Why the hell is Afellay still on the start of the game??
Win for Spain...