Wouldn't say they sucked, they never had a good chemistry with one another and many were ball hogs you still see that with some of them.
The fact that they did this without a proper striker will play a decisive role on them being the best national team.
Possible, but will be rough. Silva/Fab can up their game, Inesita will still be around. Casillas can still go. The strikers will still be the problem for WC, Villas will be around 33 than and so Llroente/Pedro need to up their game.
Agree. Though I've seen some promise in the Portuguese side this Euro, and they might give us a surprise in the World Cup. Germany is always strong and they will return strong as well. Argentina is also a side to pay attention to, so we might get one of the best World Cups ever in 2014 if this progress keeps up.
Indeed. I still believe Xavi will be playing, but Puyol might have retired on this level by then, but Pique and Ramos showed a lot of promise together this Euro, and I think we won't see a too much of a different Spain side in the World Cup at all really.
Brasil and Argentina both need more work. Argentina needs a little more help in midfield, and their defence is just a shame. Brasil isn't that bad with defence with Silva/Alves, but they can work on that, midfield is pretty good of theirs (being home will favour them). Germany will remain strong, Portugal may up their game and get at least one proper midfield like Lampard/Gerrard, or even Xavi/Inesita/Pirlo they can have a good run. Uruguay is on the rise. This run may influence Italy also, so expect them to come back stronger in two years time. Netherlands...no comment for now, only time will tell how fast they recover their form.
Indeed Xavi can go, but that time will tell. I hope we up our game defensively and striker wise, its killing us really, we survive this tournament, but WC maybe unfortunate going in like this and many national side will have observed our games like this. Pique/Ramos weren't bad, but just like the entire squad the same goes for these two and thats the Barca/Madrid rivalry it still can be the key to break this national team unfortunately and it depends if Del Bosque is around also. I hope Puyol stays, but this maybe his last season, or he may still play, but somewhere else (smaller league for fun). Puyol helped tense the Madrid/Barca rivalry last year when we won 5-0, so I hope either Xavi/Casillas manage to do this, all tho I see Casillas doing this if anything.Indeed. I still believe Xavi will be playing, but Puyol might have retired on this level by then, but Pique and Ramos showed a lot of promise together this Euro, and I think we won't see a too much of a different Spain side in the World Cup at all really.
Checked, and nobody predicted it
Hmm, well. I've got my money on Hulk, Neymar, Thiago Silva & Co to deliver the goods. Let's not forget, they'll have home advantage on their side. Germany should be strong but I see both Spain and Brazil above them. Portugal are likely to underachieve, again. Argentina can produce 11 great attacking players but they always seem to be lacking decent defenders and keepers. England are a joke. The spine of the Dutch team will be the wrong side of 30 when the tournament starts. I'm not expecting much from France. Italy are unpredictable, but they don't compare to the elite IMO. It'll be interesting :zonder:
Portugal will make a good performance in the WC, believe it, we are better then 2010 and the major temas should expect a great fight from Portugal specially spain since Portugal seems to be one of the teams taht could counter spain style of play this Euro. but Portugal most definatly won't underachieve
I don't question your ability. It's a psychological thing which underachieving nations, such as Portugal, England and Holland, have consistently proven that they are unable to overcome.
IF. that's the point, and i doubt ronaldo will be out of form or injured, unless one of Barça players decides to go a little rough on him
believe me, he willI don't question your ability. It's a psychological thing which underachieving nations, such as Portugal, England and Holland, have consistently proven that they are unable to overcome.
Plus, your best player won't even be at the peak of his powers
. and we can say that to many good players from spain and other teamsThese teams are not as heavily reliant on one player, unlike Portugalbelieve me, he will
Ronaldo along with the defence/GK are Portugal ATM. If they get more players, or we see heavy development from their players a chance.
the only thing that misses to Portugal is a decent striker. that's all, our defense was one of the best this euro, our midfield is also great, so we just need a decent striker that's all.These teams are not as heavily reliant on one player, unlike Portugal
come on man, Pepe already said he was sorry and it wasn't on purposeRonaldo along with the defence/GK are Portugal ATM. If they get more players, or we see heavy development from their players a chance.
Don't worry Ramos/Pepe are on Madrid, won't have to worry about Barca injuring him, as Ramos/Pepe tried this on Messi already. One being from Portugal too
it's just his style of playYep, I was very impressed with Coentrao & Pepe in particular. Helder Postiga is just not good enough IMO, neither is Almeida. Regardless, I don't think you can compete with the absolute elite in 2014. As I already said, I think it is more down to psychological barriers which the team is unable to bypass.
