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  1. I think Mitroglou is a misfit in this scheme. Not a big loss. He's lazy and his play is uninspired. We don't have someone in the midfield who can distribute the ball well enough to have a poacher in the lineup.
  2. Crucial game. Important to get an away result. Last time these teams played to a 0-0 draw on June 9, 2017.
  3. Greece started that trend a couple of years ago with Faroe Islands.
  4. I would hope Sokratis is ready for Bosnia. I believe he will be. Manolas missing another crucial game. The backline, which is our strongest and deepest position, by far, is also our most fragile. Once again depleted, with the likes of Manolas, Papadopoulos, Retsos, Torosidis, Stafylidis and perhaps Sokratis out. It's becoming a bad joke.
  5. I'm worried about Anastasiadis because, like Mourinho, his philosophy often doesn't translate to the new generation of footballers. EPO consistently makes grave mistakes.
  6. He has been a wash for the national team. Terrifyingly bad.
  7. I am a bit nervous, but this will be brought up pre-game in the dressing room and I think our players will be ready.
  8. I agree that Ronaldo is the ultimate. Karagounis as well, was with the NT until 37. I see Sokratis much closer to Ronaldo than to Messi in terms of attitude though. Ronaldo always had a team around him. A team like he was used to at ManU and Real Madrid, no, and that must have been frustrating in its own right. Nevertheless, the frustration Sokratis is feeling with the stagnating/declining Greek NT, infected with politics and ego, has surely taken a toll. I think Sokratis is more irritated with EPO and the coaches they hire and money they invest, more than anything.
  9. He's just being honest. I understanding that those aren't comments you want to be hearing from your captain, but he does care. He's frustrated with the state of the NT and wants success. Also I don't put too much blame on him for that goal. What was he to do with a beast like Lukaku in the box without fouling him? It was a perfect placement from the big man.
  10. Still the only player in the last decade for the NT that has really gone at defenders and made opponents uncomfortable. Something this dull midfield desperately lacks.
  11. Bittersweet from our captain. The last kick at the can for a generational Greek talent. Looking forward to seeing him with the armband and hopefully lead us to the EURO.
  12. The midfield is really a mess. We are OK at keeping possession, but, for the life of us, we cannot find a way into the opposition's box; not even versus the minnows. That's why we resolve to wishful long balls and crosses, hoping for the perfect drop or rebound. We need a guy that isn't afraid to take on defenders and to force them to back off a bit. That's the only way we will be able to create space and runs into the danger area.
  13. For the life of me, what is so difficult for the coach to understand. Mitroglou should not be a shoe-in at the striker position. We cannot support a poacher because our attacking midfield is impotent. They cannot keep the ball on the ground, take on defenders or find holes to open up play. Mitroglou's lethargic style does no one any favours either. It's just awful tactics having this mix of players out there and hoping for production. It's like trying to stick a square peg in a round hole.
  14. The Greek NT has depth but is gravely flawed. We are very skilled and deep at the CB position, but even there we are suffering with injuries. Goalkeeping is deep. The rest of the roster is deep but average. We have 8-10 guys that can produce the same result in the midfield, but, unfortunately, that result is pretty dull. No cohesiveness, consistent wishful long-balls, lazy, isolated striker, lack of creativity and game-breaking ability, are all things that plagued this team for years.
  15. Retsos and Papadopoulos are good but frustratingly injury prone. Lazaros is still NT calibre, especially considering we start the likes of Mantalos and Bakasetas. Torosidis and Pelkas got consistent minutes during the Nations League campaign. Whichever way you put it, we are still missing a handful of NT players due to injury.
  16. These are still players that, if healthy, would be on the NT. Simply stating facts, regardless if you consider them lame excuses. Bosnia is healthy. Look at their Wikipedia for quick reference. None of their important players that have been called up in the last 12 months are injured except GK Bergovic. Manolas injury is a serious loss and, like I stated above, the rest are all NT calibre players.
  17. Wholeheartedly agree with your suggested XI, but you mentioned Torosidis and Pelkas as subs, however they have not been called up due to injury.
  18. Thanks for the update, Greekaroos. I've been trying to keep a bit of order and reserve individual threads for the most notable Greek players, mostly those who have featured for the National Team or who are regulars in the senior team of a big club. Aidonis isn't there yet so his progress can be discussed in the Other Greeks Abroad topic until he, hopefully, takes the next step and becomes a regular with Stuttgart and/or makes the NT.
  19. Bakasetas and Mantalos fold under the pressure of the national team. Haven't played a good game in forever.
  20. I don't care how in form players like Bakasetas and Mantalos are, they cannot raise their game to European class. When was the last time they stood out for the National team? Not even vs the minnows...I have no faith in those two players; they just dont have it in them. Player I have unalterable faith in: Sokratis (Manolas as well but he is injured) Players that have the ability to elevate their game and hope to see all of them in the starting XI vs Bosnia: Fortounis, Siovas, Vlachodimos, Samaris, Donis Zeca will run and work hard, fine. Koutris has ability. Hope to see him play. Mitroglou if he gets service, and that's a big IF, can make a difference, but I've to written him off lately because of his laziness and the fact his teammates cannot get him the ball in the box. I would much rather give Koulouris the start. Some of the players from the Greek league like Masouras, Bakakis, Siopis, Bouchalakis, Kourbelis, haven't shown much, but open to seeing more of them. Two cypriot leaguers, Kolovos and Mavrias, had promise once upon a time, but can't expect much coming from that league. They were lazy call-ups by Athanasiadis IMO. Hope they prove me wrong, but I don't think they will see the pitch. We have in-form players in more competitive leagues around Europe that were unfortunately overlooked. Valerianos and Risvanis, that's what you get when 5 NT calibre defenders are injured.
  21. Thanks for the rundown. Looks like Bosnia is fortunate enough to come into this tie nice and healthy. Greece, on the other hand, is missing their second best player in Kostas Manolas, and a number of other talented players than would have been considered for the starting XI, like Retsos, Papadopoulos, Torosidis, Stafylidis, Lazaros and Pelkas.
  22. I really hope Anastasiadi takes notice of lambrou. 7 goals in 16 appearances in the Eredivisie - a strongly league than the GSL - should earn him a call-up.
  23. Manolas will likely miss the 2 upcoming qualifiers with a muscle injury. Our NT injuries woes continue.
  24. Looks like he's out 3 weeks and thus for the two Greece games later this month vs Liechtenstein and Bosnia.
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