5 days into the Euro 2012 tournament, any players not mentioned here or you've seen for the first time impress you, in particular in the CM and LB role or even CF?
posted on 12/6/12
I had heard of Debuchy, but never really seen him. Was impressed by him last night!
posted on 12/6/12
Debuchy was MOTM.
Mandzukic played excellent against Ireland.
posted on 12/6/12
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yeh same heard of him but never seen him in action till yday, was really impressed with him
posted on 12/6/12
That Iniesta lad looks a talent, I'd say snap him up but I doubt he'd be able to handle it inthe PL.
posted on 12/6/12
I'd never seen Manduzik before. Thought he was brilliant.
posted on 12/6/12
Yeah – with all the talk of us needing specialist full backs (primarily to cover Evra – although Rafael hasn’t exactly made the right back slot is own) I have been trying to pay particular attentions to the full backs playing in the tournament.
The polish right back was very attacking (for the first half at least) against Greece but was a bit suspect defensivly.
Williams did well for Holland considering his age
I also like the right back for Italy – Maggio – good player full of energy and same with Debuchy – I heard bits about him before the tournament but know nothing more than what a I saw in the game vs England. He seemed to cope with Chamberlains pace ok and ashley cole was pretty much pinned back the whole game (even despite the French not really having an out and out right winger with Nasri cutting in all the time).
posted on 12/6/12
Im sure if Manduzik plays well against the two better teams in that group teams will take a look at him – could see him being a bit of a zigic though – the team is probably built to suit him (not necessarily built around him) but one of those players who is comfortable within that team the way they keep the ball and play to his strengths – its similar with Hernadez how much more effective he is for mexicans because of the type of players they have in their team.
The Russian midfield who scored the two goals against the Chechs looked good and he’s still quite young 21/22 I think? Although seeing how Arshaving performs for his national team compared to arsenal makes me a bit wary
posted on 12/6/12
"The polish right back was very attacking (for the first half at least) against Greece but was a bit suspect defensivly."
Lukasz Piszczek Plays for Dortmund, very established player, would walk into our rb position opinion. I think he used to be a winger which would explain his defensive frailties, though it's not something I've ever noticed.