Socceroos Pre WC friendly match day thread featuring the Czech Republic & Hungary

[PintSzedSlasher]

This way kit is horrid

I prefer it to the main one, doesn’t have those awful sleeves.

 

[Angry Red Bull]

Like I said, Risdon is way out of his depth at this level. His game against Hungary showed all of his weaknesses, positional play, tracking, even goal side marking. He is a massive liability that will leak goals- must replace. Degenek

Milligans weakness is that he occasionally gives up possession when there is high press. Did once last night and almost cost a goal. Is he worse that Jurman though? Idk

The performance against Hungary was very poor. No imagination whatsoever. Midfield was outplayed.

Arzani was good when he had his chance but is a one trick wonder - cuts inside for right foot shot. Good defences will read and close. That said he is worthy of a try. Did juric even touch the ball when he came on? Can't believe he actually slowly walked off when replaced....ffs score goals and no one will replace you

Jones was at fault in own goal. Lacked understanding with defence and not a viable alternative to Ryan.

Am still undecided over jedinak v Luongo. luongos touch way better but there's no doubt Jedinak creates presence in centre of park.

On that performance against Hungary we are going to get smashed

 

[peternorth]

Thoughts on the green kit? I like the deepness of the green, but the sash seems incomplete. Training top like.

 

[eth-dog]

It isn't as bad as everyone makes out.

 

[GOALden Hawk]

Positives for mine
- Arzani. The sheer audacity of the kid. You would be tempted to start him but I think he will be better off the bench. What a prospect though.
- Irvine was excellent when he came on, another handy bench option.
- Sainsbury was good apart from the OG which I didn't think was his fault for the most part
- We won

Negatives:
- Risdon back to earth with a thud and no clear replacement for him
- Milligan passed the ball terribly after doing so well week before. It's a shame we didn't trial Mile at CB to see if it could work
- Brad Jones, fantastic bloke but shouldn't be anywhere near the National team.
- No clear striker, Nabbout offers little and Juric not fit.

Leaves BVM with more questions than answers, especially the midfield mix. I'd probably start Jedinak and Luongo as DMF against France with Mooy higher and then look to bring Rogic, Irvine/Cahill and Arzani off bench.

 

[hey shorty]

Arzani is going to be a pretty special player IMO.

Agree on Risdon, he's a disaster in waiting but we have nothing else.

 

[ioppolo]

We took McGowan and Franjic to Brazil, I think Risdon is better than both.

 

[26_Miles]

I think Franjic was a far better RB personally. Risdon it's a worry every time the play comes down his side.

 

[FreoRicci]

We took McGowan and Franjic to Brazil, I think Risdon is better than both.

Risdon is fine attacking and creating space with the ball. But defensively lacking then both. Franjic is a little more composed. Think Degenek will probably get the nod at RB.

 

[happy_eagle]

Surely Jurman or Degenek can offer more than Risdon at RB even if its not their preferred position. Or even move Milligan to RB and partner one of those two with Sainsbury.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Very similar own goal to the one we conceded against Paraguay before the 06 WC

After.

Bit of a sobering game. Still don't think Mooy and Rogic can play in the same team. Risdon was rinsed. Brad Jones isn't a keeper's a-hole.

 

[JimDocker]

Mooy was far too negative. Most of the time, he received the ball with his back to the goal and never even thought of turning and looking forward. Australia needs to have some intent to score.

It was noticeable in the last 2 games that better opponents will not sit deep and allow Australia’s defenders and deep midfielders to knock the ball around. The opposition forwards are putting them under pressure. Australia need to use the space behind them and put pressure on the other way.

I would be tempted to keep the starting back 4 but add Jedinak as sweeper. It would be calming but allow the wing backs more freedom going forward.

 

[eth-dog]

Risdon is fine attacking and creating space with the ball. But defensively lacking then both. Franjic is a little more composed. Think Degenek will probably get the nod at RB.

Risdon>>>Franjic defensively.

 

[Angry Red Bull]

Mooy was far too negative. Most of the time, he received the ball with his back to the goal and never even thought of turning and looking forward. Australia needs to have some intent to score.

It was noticeable in the last 2 games that better opponents will not sit deep and allow Australia’s defenders and deep midfielders to knock the ball around. The opposition forwards are putting them under pressure. Australia need to use the space behind them and put pressure on the other way.

I would be tempted to keep the starting back 4 but add Jedinak as sweeper. It would be calming but allow the wing backs more freedom going forward.

Yeah agree with Mooy comment. Not attacking enough- plays possession football 100% of time.

High press is used by all top teams to dispossess.

Having 5 at back is simply unworkable

Time has run out. We go with what we've got but must replace Risdon. France will give him a bath otherwise

 

[carnthemlions]

Yeah agree with Mooy comment. Not attacking enough- plays possession football 100% of time.

High press is used by all top teams to dispossess.

Having 5 at back is simply unworkable

Time has run out. We go with what we've got but must replace Risdon. France will give him a bath otherwise

Mooy didn't seem to have an answer to Hungary having players standing off him on either side when he received the ball from a cb, he'll get us killed if he does that against decent opposition.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Only noticed the ex Glory player Vadocz played for Hungary. Hell of a player in his short time at Glory.