PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Lineups: They met in the 2018 World Cup, Brazil won 2-0: Edited November 24, 2022 by PMLF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 What you expecting from this PMLF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: What you expecting from this PMLF? Narrow Brazil win. But given the recent surprises, better not take a win for granted. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 This is the Sergej game, if you ask me. For years he's been produced a lot of top class performances in Serie A. His FM attributes make him look like the best midfielder in the world, which he can be, on some days. But he's already 27 and has pretty much no big games behind him. Not for NT, not for club because Lazio can't even reach the CL. At peak performance, he can be the second best player on the pitch after Neymar and easily the best midfielder. We'll see if he can deliver tonight. Serbia has improved a lot under Stojković, the man knows football. Mitrović and Vlahović both have injury issues, so only one will start, probably Vlahović. Will be interesting how teams cope with their physicality, but their defense is suspect. Brazil's Juventus full-back duo is also getting old, Alex Sandro is nowhere near his best days, but I still have them winning this match, on experience if nothing else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Both of our defenses are rubbish. You've got way better goalie. Our attack is great but Brazil's is next level. My expectations: Serbia'll lose but we'll go down fighting. 3-1 for Seleção Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Brazil XI: Edited November 24, 2022 by PMLF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Apparently, Mitro is getting the starting spot ahead of much healthier Vlahovic. Kostic is out, Mladenovic starts on the left. ****. He's terrible. Whoever plays down the right for Brazil will have a field day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Kostic is out? Have him in my FF. Also had Vinicius until I saw him excluded from a few potential lineups. Now looks like he's starting 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Not starting Bruno G smh. Hope Mitrogol smashes Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantine Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On my phone, can't find a nice pic of it but till someone else do, here's how we'll line up. Vanja Milinković-Savić - Nikola Milenković, Miloš Veljković, Strahinja Pavlović - Andrija Živković, Nemanja Gudelj, Saša Lukić, Mladenović - Sergej Milinković-Savić, Dušan Tadić - Mitrović. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 You'd think a top team would be able dominate that Brazil central midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Constantine said: On my phone, can't find a nice pic of it but till someone else do, here's how we'll line up. Vanja Milinković-Savić - Nikola Milenković, Miloš Veljković, Strahinja Pavlović - Andrija Živković, Nemanja Gudelj, Saša Lukić, Mladenović - Sergej Milinković-Savić, Dušan Tadić - Mitrović. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, skybluedave said: You'd think a top team would be able dominate that Brazil central midfield Did Paqueta turn into a CM for West Ham? He was always more of a #10, as you say, I can't see it working against top teams. Their backline is also really questionable against teams with pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Did Paqueta turn into a CM for West Ham? He was always more of a #10, as you say, I can't see it working against top teams. Their backline is also really questionable against teams with pace. No. Been a 10 at West Ham (and pretty average) with Rice and Soucek behind him 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Good for Brazil that Serbia can't field both Mitrovic and Vlahovic from the start. Not a very good looking defence for Brazil. That fan easily be got at. Especially when you look at what's in front of them, Casemiro aside of course. Still expect Brazil to win but could well be a draw this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 18 minutes ago, PMLF said: Brazil XI: Surely Bruno is a better option than Paqueta? Or is this a Brazil team that’s locked into personal by the manager? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Alisson is going to have a very busy day against any side that has pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Went 2-0 Brazil in the Predictions. So it won't be that because I got every single score-line wrong so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Expecting big things from Brazil but expect they'll start slowly tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Looks like Casemiro will be busy. No real balance to that Brazil lineup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: Surely Bruno is a better option than Paqueta? Or is this a Brazil team that’s locked into personal by the manager? More a matter of 'hierarchy', a Paquetá is a more established NT player. If he were not starting, then probably Fred would start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted November 24, 2022 Administrators Share Posted November 24, 2022 Looking at that Brazil lineup and formation, should be a pretty interesting and hopefully open game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Not sure about that Serbian squad. Looks pretty unbalanced, quality wise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 A hattrick from Juve's striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Not sure about the balance of that Brazilian midfield. Do they expect Casemiro to do all the defensive work? Think this will be a nervy opening game for both teams - may even be another 0-0 at half-time - but Brazil's greater attacking threat will eventually make the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Brazil’s lineup is like one of those team of the years that just squeezes in attacking players. I think attacking wise they’re too good but wouldn’t surprise me if this ends up being 4-2 or something as Serbia have dangerous players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 @PMLF How come somebody as well spoken on the game as Julio Cesar is working for the BBC rather than Brazilian TV? Gilberto Silva, I can understand with how long he spent in England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 'Brazil is very lucky to have four attackers (and the rest) but how about defence'? Serbia manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Brazil like Argentina for me, no idea why people think so highly of them when you see that lineup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Stojkovic the only manager in Qatar whose World Cup story dates back to Italia 90. Played for Yugoslavia in the QF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 Just now, Confused Clarity said: @PMLF How come somebody as well spoken on the game as Julio Cesar is working for the BBC rather than Brazilian TV? Gilberto Silva, I can understand with how long he spent in England. There is no shortage of former players commenting for Brazilian TV. Júlio César has been living abroad, I think, so easier for him to work for foreign TV. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: Julio Cesar is working for the BBC Goalkeeper Julio Cesar? I never heard him speak a word of English. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titchuk Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Been enjoying the World Cup so far but always good to get Brazil kicking off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Goalkeeper Julio Cesar? I never heard him speak a word of English. That one yeah. Decent English tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Tim Vickery. Always good to hear his insights. Edited November 24, 2022 by craigcwwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, craigcwwe said: That one yeah. Decent English tbf. No other way to understand Harry Redknapp. Btw, born 10 years too early, legit had technique and passing of a midfielder, but was never allowed to do anything because Italy. 10 minutes ago, PMLF said: There is no shortage of former players commenting for Brazilian TV. Júlio César has been living abroad, I think, so easier for him to work for foreign TV. Is Rambo Petković one of the pundits for tonight's game, has to be. Edited November 24, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, PMLF said: There is no shortage of former players commenting for Brazilian TV. Júlio César has been living abroad, I think, so easier for him to work for foreign TV. Fair comment. Is it in one broadcaster over there? Or multiple? Who are the usual pundits and which ones do you like/infuriate you? Or should we take that to the punditry thread? 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Confused Clarity said: Fair comment. Is it in one broadcaster over there? Or multiple? Who are the usual pundits and which ones do you like/infuriate you? Or should we take that to the punditry thread? 😂 It's on Globo and Sportv (a sports cable channel linked to Globo) as well as streaming. I like Júnior as pundit, Diego (who just retired) and Zé Roberto were pretty bad in the matches he was in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Longest national anthem ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Fair to say there are options on the Brazilian bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Is Rambo Petković one of the pundits for tonight's game, has to be. He isn't, he did talk with some papers though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Serbia with "13th WC appearance". Finally managed to string two in a row with same territory and name. Edited November 24, 2022 by GunmaN1905 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 I like Serbia's start. Good pressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 This guy looks a bombscare. He’s not making the 90. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 That's a mighty early yellow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Serbia with "13th WC appearance". Finally managed to string two in a row with same territory and name. The 13 appearances are under what - 4 or 5 different names/countries? Also - is Serbia generally seen as the successor of the former Yugoslav results? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 That should be a yellow, too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Orzelek said: is Serbia generally seen as the successor of the former Yugoslav results? They officialy are because noone else ever cared about it. Football NT never won anything because it was always sabotaged via politics one way or another, even though it had enough quality to contend for winning almost every tournament with proper coaching and player selection, which was almost never the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Cheeky corner from Neymar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 37 minutes ago, CFuller said: Not sure about the balance of that Brazilian midfield. Do they expect Casemiro to do all the defensive work? Think this will be a nervy opening game for both teams - may even be another 0-0 at half-time - but Brazil's greater attacking threat will eventually make the difference. Paqueta isn't a liability defensively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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