After watching India today, I am getting possessed by @akoi. Now I don't mind India getting thrashed by Afghan so that this entire bunch of losers are rusticated from the Indian team for life
<br><div><br></div><div>That is because Akoi said that Wim has failed to instill a "passing style" into the national team and that it seems true right now from watching the game.</div><div><br></div><div>Keep in mind that all these players grew up playing long-ball football and have spent most of their professional careers playing so. Wim is trying to get them to play in a completely different way. This will never happen. Like I said earlier, whenever India tried to pass via the ground it looked a bit awkward and forced.</div><div><br></div><div>Just expect us to play a few more long-balls then you would like then you will be happy. Also we are not getting the ball because the defense can't get the ball back. </div>
I'm wondering why we don't try drawing some fouls or cards from Pakistan. Every time we have the ball they come in hard at us. Just keep the ball, maybe just a quick shift and boom, yellow card.
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<br><div><br></div><div>That is because Akoi said that Wim has failed to instill a "passing style" into the national team and that it seems true right now from watching the game.</div><div><br></div><div>Keep in mind that all these players grew up playing long-ball football and have spent most of their professional careers playing so. Wim is trying to get them to play in a completely different way. This will never happen. Like I said earlier, whenever India tried to pass via the ground it looked a bit awkward and forced.</div><div><br></div><div>Just expect us to play a few more long-balls then you would like then you will be happy. Also we are not getting the ball because the defense can't get the ball back. </div>