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Pelkas-Fortounis = no chemistry

Pelkas struggling today, Mitroglou as well.

I also think our cbs are faster than our forwards. Tsimakas ran down the side, beats everyone, turns to cross in the middle and Mitroglou is about 10 to 15 yards behind..

No contact either, we look more lively today.

San Marino losing 0-4 now as was to be expected and Greece has been playing with 10 men since the 31st minute, red card to a defender. Still winning though 1-0.

Whatever happens, I think our best 11 is slowly coming into place. From these 11, how many would you change? Bakesetas and Kourbellis are the two that you would take out. Tsimakas (was necessary with Staf/Retsos out) could be removed as well but not a priority. Barkas is fine for now, you can make an argument for Giannotis or even Vlacho (Karnezis hasn't been starting) but he is fine.

Announcer - He contributes so little during the game but can score in an instant...

Bakesetas/Tsimakas on the left has been poor, Kourbellis hasn't done that well with his errant passes. Fortounis is not the problem today.

As crap as we have been, we still have been the better side...

Plenty of fouls, Pelkas will probably need stiches at half time...Have to say that both Sokratis and Manolas are so key to our team, so fortunate to have them.

Our past passer is Sokratis...

While we have possession, but have been giving the ball up too easy. Also the ref seems to be card happy (against us only)..

We have been making errant passes in midfield, quite a few so far from Kourbellis...

I am using ESPN+ (you can get a free seven day trial, or get an annual subscription for $50)

It has been pretty much been Greece attacking the whole time, no clean shots to show for it...

Apparently Vlacho said that he wants to represent Greece and they put in the paperwork to switch alliances...see what happens..

Neur still has a few years left at top level. Stegen is young, Leno and even Trapp - all playing at a high level. He wouldn't see any playing time anytime soon.

Regarding Vlacho... Για το θέμα του Οδυσσέα Βλαχοδήμου: «Έχω μιλήσει με τον Οδυσσέα Βλαχοδήμο. Μου εξέφρασε την επιθυμία του να παίξει για την Ελλάδα όμως θα πρέπει να δούμε τι θα πουν και οι FIFA/UEFA για το συγκεκριμένο θέμα γιατί έχει αγωνιστεί και με τη Γερμανία».

Fetfa got called up, let's see if he plays.... https://www.sdna.gr/podosfairo/nations-league/article/521937/stin-ethniki-o-fetfatzidis

I am not saying that he is not a good keeper, all I am saying is that Karnezis/Barkas/Giannotis are ranked slightly higher. Is Vlacho the automatic starter because he is at Benfica? Last year he was at PAO and was purchased for 2 mill. Did he really improve to world class over night? Not saying he can't get there but let's put it in context, he's only played 5 games for Benfica.

yea - currently, he would be considered our 4/5th keeper...

Lodygin never panned out, I don't think he even made the Russian NT in the summer and he may no longer start at Zenit.

Bayern scouting Benfica goalkeeper Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Benfica goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos, according to Sport1.The Germans are already lookiEintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig are also following his progress.ng for a long-term successor to Manuel Neuer and believe the 24-year-old could be their man. Not sure how accurate this is (found it on goal.com so take it for what it's worth)

Tsimikas plays a big role in the U21 team, with qualification into the finals so close (U21 - they are almost through as the top team), they may not call him up.

I think it's on TNT in the states (if so, you can also stream in online from their site)