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World Cup Qualification Thread for 2026 - Socceroos/Asia

Anyone know why Indonesia brought in Kluivert for this game? The other coach had been doing well.
 
tsf said:
Anyone know why Indonesia brought in Kluivert for this game? The other coach had been doing well.
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I am sure many Indonesian fans are asking the same question.TBF he tried to play an attacking game rather than setting out a defensive low block so made it a more enjoyable game to watch
 
LFC said:
And it was a boring game to me - impressed with albanias counters and one touch and movement.
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And given Tuchel was criticising Foden and Rashford when the midfield was so safe in possession in the first place, no one was willing to break line with a pass or dribble and blames the players who can do this lol.

Part and parcel what I don't like about modern coaching, every movement has be so automated that if a player who has that x-factor that wants to try something they get discouraged from doing it because it goes against the principles of play from the coach.
 
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Watching England early this morning even with their quality of their players their play felt very safe similar to what we experienced at Socceroo level, lots of side to side passing and no one was willing to break a line with a pass or a dribble.

Even though having the quality players in your disposal is a great thing how you utilise them will always make the difference between a average and a good team.

Hopefully Popa make us into the later.
 
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tsf said:
Anyone know why Indonesia brought in Kluivert for this game? The other coach had been doing well.
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Perhaps for Dutch connection to secure more Dutch players with Indonesian heritage but I got no idea tbh
 
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Mr Cleansheets said:
Arnie did extremely well at the last world cup but his time was definitely up.

I rate Popa's point against Japan but otherwise we've been lucky (Saudi disallowed goal; Indo's missed pen) or simply facing crap teams.

If Popa would just pick (and play) the best players I'd be less on his back.
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In terms of the overall Saudi game we had most of the chances. This is reflected in the stats

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Barca4life said:
And given Tuchel was criticising Foden and Rashford when the midfield was so safe in possession in the first place, no one was willing to break line with a pass or dribble and blames the players who can do this lol.

Part and parcel what I don't like about modern coaching, every movement has be so automated that if a player who has that x-factor that wants to try something they get discouraged from doing it because it goes against the principles of play from the coach.
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Gareth Bale recently commented how he lost his enthusiasm for the game as it was becoming too regimented.
 
Here's a fun fact. Ex Indonesia manager from South Korea played one March for the Roar.

He was doing well and I don't get why Indonesia panicked. Stupid call to bring in a big name who isn't a good coach. It seems he's brought his entire Dutch coaching staff too.

Fans have added to his wiki that part of the decision was to improve communication with the Dutch players. They're really isolating many. While an asset, local based players are near abandoned.
 
Decentric said:
I'm looking forward to seeing the new Triantis.

Gee, this forum has talked him up. ATM he sounds like the best player in Europe, just Popa doesn't know. LOL! Has he improved as much as the fans think? I've seen limited minutes.

This occurs from time to time.

Many years ago Rhys Williams was a fan favourite, who struggled to get a Socceroo game. When he did, he got about 4 caps.

ATM Robertson is another fan favourite, not to mention Volpato.

Then forums have Socceroo scapegoats. Jade North was one, and Brett Holman was until he started scoring goals.

Behich is another scapegoat for a few. Popa thought only he and Ryan had good all round games last night, apart from the scorers of goals. Ryan is another current scapegoat for a few too.
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Rhys Williams was very good in most of the games he played for the socceroos.

If not for injuries he was definitely going to end up as a Premier league player, probably the biggest whatif of any Australian player maybe along with Paul Okon.
 
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