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2016/2017 European Football Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by rox1, Jun 23, 2016.

  1. MadMax

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    Best Everton victory in my small window of Everton fandom.
     
  2. AroundTheWorld

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    Guardiola so overrated. Without Guardiola, we could have won the CL 3 times in a row once again.
     
  3. Jontro

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    klopp's self-professed heavy metal game has turned into nickel back in recent weeks.
     
  4. daywalker02

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    Soft rock
     
  5. Yung-T

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    Gabriel Jesus era starting tomorrow, can't wait to see how Pep develops the guy.

    Gabriel will take some time to adjust to Europe though, I expect a really inconsistent first season.
     
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    Pep is going to retire in numbered years, so I probably won't give him a hard time.

    What are younger propects of the Brazilian league other than Jesus?

    Much obliged.
     
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    Most pricy/ hot topic prospect atm is Gremio's Luan Vieira (already 23yrs old tho), he's been linked to Barca, PSG, etc.
    Mainly plays as a striker, but also on the wings, that's a similarity to Gabriel Jesus. Both are incredibly creative and gifted at handling the ball. Jesus is more efficient imo and better at making goals.



    Rodrigo Caio is one of the rare defensive midfield talents for Brazil, doing great at Sao Paulo and being a leader at age 23. Linked to Sevilla right now.



    Another one of the midfield/offense brehs is Gustavo Scarpa from Fluminense, he's started more as a midfielder and is now joining the offense. Therefore pretty goot at creating offense and set pieces.



    Valdivia was one of the more well-known talents, but has been injured most of this season, so it's difficult to judge his development.



    As for strikers, Richarlison (also Fluminense) is one of Brazil's few true strikers and only 18yrs old, has been steadily rising.



    Vinicius Junior (Flamengo) is one of the more promising youngsters, only 16yrs old and great dribbler, although selfish atm.
    He's linked to some bigger clubs, Wenger is said to be keen on him.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYZmgE2haTY
     
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    Last-minute 2:1 for Bayern, good stuff. Ribery is in beast form.
     
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    No more doubts that Lewandowski is the best striker in the world. Genious move to score the winning goal.
     
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    Good thing he signed that extension, should shut up all the trashy tabloids that link him to Real year after year. Or probably not, who am I kidding.
     
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    Dortmund is rumored to have signed Alexander Isak, a Swedish paper is saying he rejected a Real Madrid offer at the last minute and is now joining BVB.
    Seems to be a striker with a ton of potential, very agile and good ball handling for a 9.

     
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    Talking about hoarding young talents, looking at Tuchel.
     
  14. Yung-T

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    True, their future is looking bright. Just need some better defenders, the offense is world-class.
     
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    I think all that **** came from his little b**** Cezary Kucharski who needs the attention, cause no other relevant player signs with him.
     
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    lfc crapping their bed since coutinho got injured and never seemed to recover, even after he came back.
    amazing that klopp doesn't seem to even seriously address any of the squad's weakness by utilizing the january window. instead he promotes youngsters for important matches... and drops points.
     
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    City gettin fahked by the ref. Up 2:1, penalty not called and Tottenham scoring the equalizer one minute later.
    Pep has to bring in Gabriel Jesus breh.
     
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    Oh snap he's really bringing Jesus in.
     
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    Jeezus breh
     
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    Aaa
    No goal, unfortunately. But wreaked havoc in his first minutes, good to see Pep trusting him.
     

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