Comments on: Euro 2008 Countdown: Group C – Dracula’s Boys to struggle in ‘Group of Death’

By: Craig Smithson

Craig Smithson — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:40:04 +0000

Thanks for the responses! I appreciate people putting me right on certain issues but with regards to players not being in the squad please be aware that I did this preview before the France squad was announced! Therefore only a mind reader and Domenech himself knew Trezeguet would not be going to the finals! If you read the piece again I did say ‘they are not short of options up front’ which has been highlighted by the fact he failed to make the squad.
Also I did highlight the threat of Romania and warned they will be underestimated at the peril of the big three sides in the group.

By: Steve Amoia

Steve Amoia — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:29:45 +0000

Paul:

Walter Zenga, current manager of Catania in the Serie A, and formerly of Steaua and Dinamo Bucharest, echoed your sentiments. He cautioned Mr. Donadoni not to take Romania lightly, and also mentioned their team cohesion.

As Craig noted, half of their side play domestically, and their qualifying campaign was very impressive.

If the last Euro taught us anything, the favorite’s label might be a more of a curse than a blessing.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:44:32 +0000

Remember when the squad of Greece won the European Championship?
My bet this year is for Romania, because their players know each other well and are underestimated. And if you have seen Mutu in the UEFA CUP you know that he is capable of changing the fate of one game by himself.
Their problem is that they do not have the same experience as France or Italy.

By: Fateh

Fateh — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:52:36 +0000

Domenech is mad. The refusal to field Trezeguet is suicidal. Trezeguet has a better goals to games ratio than even Henry.He is a world class striker,look at his preformance for Juventus. Anways, still you got to look at the quality of the French.You didn’t mention Karim Benzema,Samir Nasri and Hatim Ben Arfa,future world class players.While Ben Arfa might not be ready yet,Benzema undoubtedly is.He aint one to shy off from big games,any skeptics please watch Manutd vs Lyon 1st leg highlights.The first sniff at goal,and its in.I just have a feeling that Nasri might catch the eye this season.Interest from Wenger shows that this guy is good!
Look at the french full backs.Evra,Abidal,Cliche,Sagna Sagnol to name a few. You gotta be brave to bet against the french.
Not very comprehensiv article,my friend.Falls short of the usual Soccerlens stuff

By: GT

GT — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:47:24 +0000

You are mistaken: Trezeguet will not be playing. He was left out of the squad.

By: notrub

notrub — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:45:04 +0000

David Trezeguet has been dropped from the squad my I add.