Hernanes is slow and doesn't press well. He also sucked ass at Inter. So, I dont agree with better form... Fernandinho should be starting with Gustavo, which would allow Oscar to play as a proper 10, but I think Neymar will be affected greatly if that happens... Brazil still have abundance of young cms in their ranks with Fernando being the best of the bunch.
You guys have ESPN over in England? Ballack was funny last night. When they were discussing England backline. "Dont bring up John Terry name, he owes me a champ league medal."
I feel like either Hernanes or Oscar should be playing at the same time and not both... Fernandinho would be a better fit and hopefully Fernando gets called up in the future.
Lukaku for third striker... No way he beats Torres (or whoever Jose brings in) with Jose as a manager. Before, I can understand the argument that the player power was stronger than the manager, but not now. Jose will picked players because he wants to... Lukaku, is better off being sold and used as a trade piece.
Mata didnt leave because of world cup. He left because he knew Jose would never appreciate his skill set as much as others might. He left for his club career, not for the Spain NT. Mata was never and will never be significant for La Roja.
Eden Hazard has always had that problem whether its for Belgium or Chelsea. He doesn't shoot or have that mentality. Robben is the other extreme, but Hazard needs to be selfish at times to be great. (hopefully, not the cristiano syndrome that Neymar has right now).
Cesc confirmed Xavi is leaving the Catalans this season. I'm really surprised they let both Cesc and Thiago go, when Xavi was in the process of leaving. Only thing that would justified it, if Koke is coming in.
In the first half, most of Brazil attacks originated from Oscar retaining possession, however, he lost the ball quite a bit and was average.... It's ok though, because Brazil is already in the next round.
Salah might get loaned out next season and Moses might get sold. Willian, schurrle, oscar and hazard for the wing positions. MVG, Cesc, matic, ramires and oscar/willian. Also, with all the recent reports, it seem Jose is still looking for another cm