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International Friendlies May/June
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Its so painful to watch Sweden play. Crap football team
Didn't watched the match, but keep in mind Peru has a good team, will not be surprised if they finish ahead of Denmark in the group stages.
Tunisia really should have scored there.
France vs perhaps the least experienced/youngest US squad ever.
Tunisia is looking good against Spain. Pique and Ramos are a bit exposed.
With all the holding, do you think that the packer's coaching staff is involved with the US soccer team?
A lot of people underrate Tunisia here but having watched them on a friendly here in Portugal I can see them creating some sort of troubles to Belgium.
Having said that I think the strongest team from North Africa is Morocco who clearly will fight with Portugal for the second place imo.
Anything is possible, France has also grabbed a few shirts as well.
Yes they are capable of finishing 2nd absolutely because of their defensive organization. But it's a team so completely lacking attacking quality. They have Forsberg who is quality, but he is the only player who can do something special with the ball. Lustig, Granquist, Toivonen, Berg and Larsson are all 31-33 years old, none of them are quick. In addition they have Albin Ekdal in central midfield who looked a capable player 5-6 years ago - but injuries and lack of form has reduced him to just another decent player.
The USMNT is so shit. They can't string two passes together.
It's not that great. Germany are more about cohesion anyway.
Terrible first half, Tunisia with a very annoying pressure. The midfield is not working.
Does not matter. It is still a success for that team to hold France without a goal until minute 40...
If you look at the last friendlies I guess nobody wants the World Cup title...
Only one player has reached ten caps and eight starters are aged 23 or younger. It's basically the NT equivalent of SAF trotting out kids with a few first team players in a league cup match. They're also playing one of the top three/four NT squads in the world. This is quite expected and that they've held out for 40 minutes is extraordinary.
Is this France's likely starting XI for the Cup? It's strong in quality for sure, and speed.
Smash and grab! Julian Green
Lloris showing again why he's an overrated keeper by many.
So shit that France are failing to score against them and its almost halftime. This is a young US team too, basically an U-23 squad. 1-0 to USA btw
France
Loris.... 
Sidibe wtf was that
It's eleven of the thirteen probable players but the system is an experiment.
Poor by Sidibe, but surely Lloris should be saving that.
Nice defending Sidibe Pretty poor from Lloris too.
Pretty poor from Lloris too.Most overrated keeper in the world at work there again.
What is the system experiment you mention?
With how the US are in a 5-4-1/5-3-2/5-something-mess and pinned back, basically allowing France to push forward frequently.
Didn't know that. Was just commenting on what I saw, which was horrible passing from the US. France really should be doing better here. Would not be betting on them to win the WC despite their extreme strength on-paper.
Can't watch. How is Pogba playing relative to the rest of the French team?
442 diamond hasn't been used much by France, in general we use width. That system is actually terrible against a back five because the fullbacks are isolated and the middle congested.
Yes, this side is certainly not a possession or passing side. It's basically in bunker mentality, hoof it forward, and maybe get a fluke or catch the French out.
Green 0-1
The French FBs were certainly getting space and past the US defenders early on. Commentator even mentioned the US bunker mentality was allowing the French FBs to play more as wingers.
I thought he was quite instrumental in play early on but seems to have vanished as the match carried on. He had a great strike early on in the match that beat the keeper but struck the post.
Feck me this France side making hard work of USA!
Lloris once again showung how overrated he is! Spurs fans still think he’s better than DDG
Lloris once again showung how overrated he is! Spurs fans still think he’s better than DDG
Because France is a better side but this is a pretty bad half with little offensive threat from France.
Put Griezmann behind Giroud and Lemar + Mbappe out wide, with Tolisso and Kante in midfield. Easy.
George Weah's son waiting in the wings for US.
I think that's a harsh on France. They've had plenty of chances and showed plenty of attacking intent, just not putting shots on target (or straight at the keeper).
Or take out Giroud altogether.
Joses fault