Canada vs Japan - Thursday, November 17th - 8:40am EST / 5:40am Pacific - Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates

[Ally McCoist]

This segment from One Soccer is so cringe. We could go to Qatar and get slaughtered.

[rydermike]

Kone probably comes on at half. Feel like Staq will get a 15 minute cameo at the end since he's coming back from a knock. We'll get a third striker to replace one of the two for a half hour or so. Laryea will probably get some run against a top side

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

We are not changing the back three before the World Cup barring more injuries.

 

Japan should be worried that is their starting keeper and one of their started centre backs, maybe Yoshida organizes them better but they look lost at corners.

[Pottsy3]

Just now, rydermike said:

Kone probably comes on at half. Feel like Staq will get a 15 minute cameo at the end since he's coming back from a knock. We'll get a third striker to replace one of the two for a half hour or so. Laryea will probably get some run against a top side

It was stated earlier that despite the lineup graphic, Eustaquio is not actually available on the bench.

[trc2014]

1 minute ago, Ally McCoist said:

This segment from One Soccer is so cringe. We could go to Qatar and get slaughtered.

I appreciate they limited it to first goal, not first result or win or anything.

[Gian-Luca]

Just now, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

We are not changing the back three before the World Cup barring more injuries.

 

Japan should be worried that is their starting keeper and one of their started centre backs, maybe Yoshida organizes them better but they look lost at corners.

The Germans will be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of set pieces against Japan

[rydermike]

Just now, Pottsy3 said:

It was stated earlier that despite the lineup graphic, Eustaquio is not actually available on the bench.

Ahh okay, I must have missed that. Thanks. Anyone else listed but not actually there?

Edited November 17, 2022 by rydermike

[Unnamed Trialist]

In general we're over-stretched, lacking a bit more association, hurrying counters with no support. Then we make moves to give ourselves space, and immaturely squander them.

We don't have to rush, especially drawing, we have to manage the result and take our time. We're playing in heat and it's dumb to run for no reason. 

Just keep the press, play tight both ways. Find each other. Take the good chances and be patient. Focus in getting that inside pass to David, much higher percentage, or finding a shot at the top of the box. 

[Sal333]

11 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

Absurd to be hammering at Piette when a sure starter, Miller, has been a mess. With far less excuses since he's not pivoting in the middle under pressure. If it weren't for Adekugbe he'd be an even bigger liability.

Yeah, Miller is worrying me. I hope it's just nerves. I've never see him play this badly.

[thehabsfan]

I think we look pretty good against a quality team in Japan.  We’ve already performed better than the US did against them.

[vancanman]

6 minutes ago, SoccMan said:

You would think TSN who is showing the World Cup would at least show one exhibition game no?  They could uses it as a rehearsal practise run , like what else are these idiots showing on their network so early in the morning, bunch of jokers !

Top ten moments from poker games of 1987.

[Lansdude]

1 minute ago, thehabsfan said:

I think we look pretty good against a quality team in Japan.  We’ve already performed better than the US did against them.

I think the US played a higher quality 11 didn't they?

[rydermike]

Triple sub for japan

Edited November 17, 2022 by rydermike

[rydermike]

Kone for piette

[sebdeserio]

If we concede early like in these 2 friendlies against Belgium and Croatia it'll be almost impossible to climb back in the game. 

[InglewoodJack]

Japan has such an intense press. Perfect test for our type of team. 

[canuckgbp]

Is Wheeler blind?

[vancanman]

Just now, canuckgbp said:

Is Wheeler blind?

You've seen some of the shirts he wears, so I would assume so.

 

[trc2014]

The fact Wheeler hasn’t noticed the kone sub is insane

[Floortom]

Johnston was bad vs Bahrain but has made a 180 today

[narduch]

11 minutes ago, SoccMan said:

You would think TSN who is showing the World Cup would at least show one exhibition game no?  They could uses it as a rehearsal practise run , like what else are these idiots showing on their network so early in the morning, bunch of jokers !

TSN sucks.

I'm canceling it after the World Cup

[Ally McCoist]

Here come the Arabic prayers lmao

[Ally McCoist]

Jimmy Brennan talks too much.

[Shway]

David is dropping a little tooo deep for my liking. I understand, but we don’t got nothing up top. 

[Corazon]

I will admit Wheeler isn’t nearly as difficult to listen to.  He’s toned it down.  But sometimes I wonder if he watches the same games as me.