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I think the corners and set pieces have improved. I think it was a great managing by Lampard to bring in a coach to focus on the defense. I also think the addition of Chilly, Mendy, and Silva have been much needed. I dont think we are finished improving the defense yet.

Reports are increasing that Poch has been contacted about taking over ManU. On Red Cafe people think it will happen over the international break regardless of the Everton outcome.

No 4231!!!

Lol, I dont think about it that way!

Werner is killing it now.

Hoping Pulisic can play.

He played well, but didn't really stand out. He was subbed out at 65'. He is getting a lot of playing time. Since he cut his hair, I don't see him on the pitch as well.

I really can't believe Werner is still out there.

Get these boys a rest. Werner needs a rest.

I am glad that we are up two goals. I think the way we attack a set defence really needs to improve. I don't remember seeing a whole lot of runs being made. A lot of standing around.

Nice PK. I get the handball, but why a yellow?

Yessss!! Werner brings the power

Poch is getting his interviewing suit pressed.

Yikes is right!

Istanbul are giving to ManU. We better come out sharp.

It is also possible he is being rested.

Please let this be a step forward. If we take enough small steps forward, this team could become special.

He has a great outlook.

The US team has not played players that have small injuries in meaningless friendlies. It might be to our determent. Some players in the recent past have just said no thanks to the call ups.

If you followed Ajax while Ziyech was there, he was out with injuries like Pulisic. Some players just don't have a the bodies that can take the pounding of professional sports.

Much bigger than playing these friendlies is getting the team together so they can play together for games that do count toward qualifying for World Cup. The team does need to train together.

If they are friendlies with no qualifying consequences, he will just train with the team.

It is easy to aggravate a hamstring that hasn't completely healed.

This looks good. I watched the Blades game today, we really could give a few players an extended rest. SU looked awful.