lamptern Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 In the eyes of Jesse March, the first 6 months of his CanMNT skipper job can’t be more perfect regarding the match line ups to prepare for the 2026 WC. First 3 matches - Netherlands, France and Argentina These are for tasting/prep the strongest group opponent in 2026 WC like Germany, Senegal, Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, Iran, Australia, Austria, Ukraine, South Korea Two matched next in Copa group - Peru and Chile These are equivalent opponents for the head on game in WC group game likely vs Hungary, Sweden, Poland Wales, Serbia and Nigeria as well as any second tier CONMEBAL teams. Last two friendlies (vs Mexico and USA) to wrap up the preparations for our “beatable” group opponents like Qatar, Cech, Egypt, Scotland, Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria, Romania Use NL and Gold Cup for formation and roster tune up, arrange another set of friendlies after WC draw. There you go Jesse! Jedi Ram, TGAA_Star and Mihairokov 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihairokov Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 It'll be great to have a competitive Gold Cup for once. Can actually look forward to stronger teams and exciting footy! 😁 toontownman, Jedi Ram, TGAA_Star and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 5/19/2024 at 1:33 AM, costarg said: This is what i said: "I'm not singling him out, just showing he is not a FB. One does not become a fullback at 25 just because he works hard and can run a lot, it's a lot more complicated than that." Davies did not start playing FB for a national team at 25. He's been playing FB for years at his regular club. It's not the same discussion. Two totally different things. James Milner played as a CM or winger in the Premier League for 15 years before being dropped in at LB for a full season, performing to a pretty high level in a team emerging as one of the best in the world. He was well over 25 when that happened. Just saying. TGAA_Star and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 3 hours ago, lamptern said: In the eyes of Jesse March, the first 6 months of his CanMNT skipper job can’t be more perfect regarding the match line ups to prepare for the 2026 WC. First 3 matches - Netherlands, France and Argentina These are for tasting/prep the strongest group opponent in 2026 WC like Germany, Senegal, Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, Iran, Australia, Austria, Ukraine, South Korea Two matched next in Copa group - Peru and Chile These are equivalent opponents for the head on game in WC group game likely vs Hungary, Sweden, Poland Wales, Serbia and Nigeria as well as any second tier CONMEBAL teams. Last two friendlies (vs Mexico and USA) to wrap up the preparations for our “beatable” group opponents like Qatar, Cech, Egypt, Scotland, Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria, Romania Use NL and Gold Cup for formation and roster tune up, arrange another set of friendlies after WC draw. There you go Jesse! I definitely agree but so much football to be played between now and 2026 for us and it gives us more than enough adequate preparation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 4 hours ago, SthMelbRed said: James Milner played as a CM or winger in the Premier League for 15 years before being dropped in at LB for a full season, performing to a pretty high level in a team emerging as one of the best in the world. He was well over 25 when that happened. Just saying. Dani Alves was a dangerous winger before moving to Barcelona to play fullback. Point is there's a lot more cases of these, and it isn't crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 6 hours ago, spitfire said: I’d still like to find a way to get Liam and Davies on the same side somehow… laryea and Tajon on the other … that excited me… And I think that's what everyone is trying to do. It's the only reason why I put him at LB. For me I just want Davies higher up, with a manager who doesn't let him play hero ball all the time. 1v1 I've rarely seen Millar get beat, and he has the work rate to be up and down. The same way Laryea is effective. ( @costarg that's another player who went from winger to fullback and has been successful.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) This was the quote I was thinking of re: Davies from Marsch: "Obviously, this year with Bayern he has played more of a left midfielder than he played the past,” Marsch said. “The way I like to play, I like to have rotations where maybe a player is in one position defensively, but then in possession they move into different spots. So I think that that will be key for Alphonso in general: We have to put our best players in positions where they can be at their best. And that will help the team, I think, achieve the most. I have to get to know these players more carefully before I can fully answer. But clearly, I don’t want him to just be a defender. I want him to be a big part of how we attack and how we’re aggressive in possession and in transition.” Edited May 20 by WestHamCanadianinOxford Shway, costarg and Dominic94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Do we know when we’ll see a roster? TGAA_Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 4 hours ago, Califax said: Do we know when we’ll see a roster? At least by end of May since Copa America final squads have to be turned in by June 12th since the tournament starts on June 20th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 jhoops__, Canuckia, RS and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 47 minutes ago, narduch said: Garnacho from Manchester United should be in this side Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauditYvon Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 8 minutes ago, TGAA_Star said: Garnacho from Manchester United should be in this side Well he is... you have to click on the link to see the full picture/list. Canuckia and TGAA_Star 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, MauditYvon said: Well he is... you have to click on the link to see the full picture/list. Oh okay never mind Argentina 🇦🇷 is definitely deep in depth loaded at every position and for us Canada 🇨🇦 to even get a result especially against that team I'll be shocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Is there any hope in hell Sigur will be on our list? We could sure use another DM imo. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueseeka Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 36 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: Is there any hope in hell Sigur will be on our list? We could sure use another DM imo. Think we have all moved on...he has been 100% wanting Croatia. He has been on their u21 teams and i believe made their extended rosters for the senior team. If he ends up failing to reach them, that would be our only chance. The Jebbison situation part 2 youllneverwalkalone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantic Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 47 minutes ago, youllneverwalkalone said: Is there any hope in hell Sigur will be on our list? We could sure use another DM imo. He’s on Croatia’s stand by roster for the Euros narduch, costarg and youllneverwalkalone 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) I’d imagine Sigur will play out the remainder of the U21 cycle before making an official decision. This could go all the way into 2025 for him. Unless he’s given an opportunity to make the 26 man Euro squad, then a decision could be made much sooner. Edited May 20 by Corazon Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Would think Marsch’s next priority is getting Sigur. Corazon, nolando and costarg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGAA_Star Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, Dominic94 said: Would think Marsch’s next priority is getting Sigur. I just hope Marsch is able to get him but also able to get other dual nationals to switch to play for Canada 🇨🇦 costarg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Canuckia, jhoops__, Nello and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) They have friendlies against Colombia and Brazil as warm ups. Edited May 21 by narduch WestHamCanadianinOxford and Obinna 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 KJ is right . Jesse Marshes number one priorty is how to properly defend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 4 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: KJ IS RIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestHamCanadianinOxford Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 28 minutes ago, gigi riva said: KJ IS RIGHT About which point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 7 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said: About which point? Sorry my bad . I mean his expected roster and formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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