World Cup Qualifiers | October 2017 | Play off draw on Tuesday

This is why Cedric won't lose his spot to Semedo. Santos gives more importance to defending
 
Paul and Kante have nothing to worry about with Tolisso and Matuidi..nothing..they will both start in WC ..I am still waiting to see what is so special in Tolisso that made Bayern them spend that much
Same for me, regarding Tolisso. His agent and Aulas are great at their job.
 
The french are taking control of the place? :nono:
 
I'm bit surprised that Swiss is trailing Portugal. Thought they were the strongest in that group but I guess that is what happens when decide you are already there. Going into the play
offs invites lot of unnecessary stress of going through. But Portugal will not fluke another tournament.

But regarding the United players I'm only concerned that they stay injury free. Thats more important than how they perform for their international teams. I'm personally appealed that Belgium is playing I think both Lukaku and Fellaini in a meaningless match.

Portugal is quite clearly the better team. And Santos is quite possibly the Diego Simeone of NT managers. One of the most underrated managers around. Easily top 10.
 
Only if trophies are won

I am talking about with the benefit of hindsight since I think the post I was responding to was doing that thing where they pretend all the top players they mentioned were peaking at the same time. This French side is going to ridiculous on paper in 10 years or so because I what the younger players in the squad might achieve in the future.
 
Feck no play off, direct qualification doesn't taste as good. Now that we don't go to the play off, Bosnia misses it it :lol:
 
J'ai juste remarqué ce silence, ce malaise sur TF1 :lol: Personne n'a voulu en parler
The one thing I miss from France, the evening football games that allow you to watch them with a beer and friends.
But I don't really miss TF1, Fox Sports is not better but at least you don't have high expectations for commentaries...
 
Quite emotional watching Robben about to bow out. He has been so good tonight.
 
That are France and Portugal qualified today. 19 out of 32 already qualified.

Switzerland were pretty poor. Didn't look like a team who needed a draw to secure qualification directly without playoff. They gave up after Portugal's first goal.