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SM
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Well no because that takes us back to the issue of when to stage qualifiers. A WC every two years is a terrible idea as you say it dilutes the importance of the event.
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A world cup every 2 years is a terrible idea in every sense. Nothing wrong with the current calendar other than it would be ideal if all continental tournaments could be played at the same time (ie AFCON in 2024, Asian Cup 2024, Copa in 2024 etc). This would simplify everything for clubs and countries.
AFCON every 2 years needs to be changed to quadrennial like all other continental tournaments.
AFCON every 2 years needs to be changed to quadrennial like all other continental tournaments.
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Just on this conversation about biannual international tournaments
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Not too big a concern for us considering Christensen will just start but boy....
TheGreatBarryB
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They’re going to play with 36 hour gap between games?! Risky. Anyway I want Raph in the front seats
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No fred best news to wake up to.
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Especially with the knock he's just recovered from.
Is it my imagination or did International Breaks used to only be 2 games. Why are they three now?
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There’s no way those that played will be made to back up less than 48 hours later, surely. Maybe it’s ok for keepers I don’t know, but I’d be stunned if Fabinho plays for us.
Having a World Cup qualifier two days before league games recommence is a disgrace. Courtois was spot on with what he was saying.
Having a World Cup qualifier two days before league games recommence is a disgrace. Courtois was spot on with what he was saying.
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Might want to check again.
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UEFA nations had three games last international break and definitely did it a few times last season as well.
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torres got injured for spain after having a small injury, playing through it and now out for 6 weeks. cool
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Yeah I'd say the keepers might be fine but I think Fab played the 90 so I'd be surprised if he plays for us.
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I'd say he's a chance, just depends if he plays the full 90 and how he pulls up.
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Prefer we bench him and not take the risk. 36 hours just too short a time.
SM
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Definitely, although also depends on the conditions on the jet back. Bielsa seemed pretty open minded to him playing depending on how he pulls up. Hope so for my FPL.
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They haven’t even played their last qualifier yet, that’s how ridiculous it is. It’s still a couple of hours away.
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Fred's playing so will be unavailable for the weekend. United fans can now relax.
Annoying Fab also plays ruling him out for Watford. Allison doesn't though so should be good to go.
Annoying Fab also plays ruling him out for Watford. Allison doesn't though so should be good to go.
SM
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Raph just scored for Brazil lol, hook him at HT now that he's had his fun.
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Jesus would be likely to miss Burnley at home as he is playing right now would he not?
