2022/23 European Football Thread

Wow, from someone who is half bleck.

Dad also from Senegal, should think before speaking out.

 

This is very unlikely.

 

The French version

 

fake news

It wouldn't even make sense

Sané's roots are in Senegal as well

Mané is a hothead who thinks of Sané as his junior, but his performance on the pitch doesn't warrant it

 

Harrrrrrrrryyyyy McGuirrrrrrrrrrre everyone!

 

By the way, the "journalist" who spreads those lies is a buddy of Mané. This lets Mané appear in a very negative light. It's damage control at the expense of the victim (Sané).

He has been totally underwhelming on the pitch, and he has a history of being a troublemaker on various teams. I know there is this social media rumour that he is this saint who doesn't buy himself a watch and donates all his money, that's nonsense. He has been problematic, and that is part of the reason why Liverpool let him leave.

Bayern should cut its losses after this season, sell him, and get a proper no. 9.

 

Definitely not his fault but he sure seems to attract bad things. What a absolute travesty of a 2nd half. Lose Varane. Lose Martinez. Give up 2 sh*t own goals to a relegation battling team. Going to have to play the return match likely without Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Rashford, and Bruno. Half of the typical starting field players. The FA Cup semi final gets even harrier as Maguire is suspended for that. I can make an argument that the loss of Shaw was a big factor in yesterday's outcome. Malacia was horrible. He caused the 1st own goal by marking way too loose and losing his player. ETH made a mistake pulling Bruno after the absolutely terrible yellow card that shouldn't have even been called for a foul at all...let alone a card. Midfield kind of fell apart when he went out.

I guess we'll really see what Ten Hag has because this is going to be a tough stretch without a lot of the core of this team. It was good to see Martial looking like he can still contribute and Sabitzer was great (in the 1st half). I have a feeling ETH is going to move Casemiro back to center half again like he did earlier and start Fred. I just don't think you can play these important games with Maguire and Lindelof again.

 

Seems to be nothing and they are back in practice.

Mane had an aunt passing and probably was not in the best head space.

None of them are great leaders IMHO, I was a Liverpool sympathizer and followed Mane since Salzburg and heard of him since his FC Metz youth days.

Guy is not a bad guy just very emotional as many African players are.

I think a couple Senegalese media were printing the racial slur, not an African news expert.

Personally I do not really care and I do not believe firmly what was said but some words were definitely said, maybe not as severe.

https://sportnewsafrica.com/en/brev...th-sadio-and-what-leroy-sane-said-is-serious/

 

Is it possible the Glazers are hoping, by not selling out fully and just taking on more investors, to collect on the insurance when the United supporters burn Old Trafford to the ground? Do they not have any self awareness and realize they will likely riot?

Glazers confident of Man United stay, aim to double club value - source

 

I'm worried about Bayern getting trashed 0-6 tonight. The team is in disarray; he left Mueller on the bench. None of my friends believe that they have a fighting chance in the state they are in.

 

Game went much better than expected, but again showed why we desperately need a good #9 and that our wings can't score anyhow.

Goretzka also has zero value for the squad, guy can't do anything on a top level. The resulting issues in the midfield lead to us having to play Pavard as rightback to bolster our defense, and wingers having to help out on defense more than they should, which wastes potential in buildup and counters.

At least we're getting Hernandez back soon who should replace Upamecano.

 

1) Fire Kahn and Brazzo
2) Hire Christian Seifert as CEO and Lahm as successor to Brazzo
3) Sell Mané, Upa, Choupo, Sarr (lol), Goretzka...
4) Find a proper no. 9

 

Falk saying it too now.

 

I'll cheer for Real in the semi-final and for whichever Italian team makes it to the final in the final.

 

Seems like Pep has finally figured out that he needs to not overthink things and just go with what works. Going to be a fantastic semi-final.

As far as yesterday goes...I'm fine with not winning the Europa League...but to go out like that is tough. I get United is straddled with injuries and a suspension that limited the team. But they should be able to beat a mid-table Spanish team. Unfortunately, Slabhead strikes again and De Gea was just bad...to the extent that they were supposed to announce his new deal today and that has been put off. DDG has been a great ambassador for the club but it's time to move on. Maguire just needs to go. Just too many boneheaded mistakes.

I do think the game goes a little different had Bruno not been out because of that horrid yellow card call last week. But when Maguire/DDG give up that first goal in the way that they did, I think it sapped the energy out of the team and they just never recovered. Luckily Maguire is suspended for the game against Brighton on Sunday, even if it means playing people out of position to fill in...they're still better off without him on the field.

 

Nagelsmann dismissal killed our season. Guys have not been themselves since then. The decision makers will have to answer for this.

 

Brazzo and Kahn must go.

 

Can't solely blame it on that, ppl forgetting we blew a 10pt league lead and had the worst game of the season vs Leverkusen at the point of his sacking.