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This sequence is why I don't like starting Pepi. (In a nutshell)
Posted on 7/2/26 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 7/2/26 at 1:16 pm
starting at 13:33 - 13:55
You're fresh dude... why are you loafing in 2 critical situations?
You're fresh dude... why are you loafing in 2 critical situations?
This post was edited on 7/2/26 at 1:17 pm
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Posted on 7/2/26 at 2:02 pm to The Baker
I haven’t followed Pepi’s career but I will say that some guys aren’t good coming in cold off the bench and trying to fit in immediately with the rest of the team that’s already in a groove.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 2:40 pm to The Baker
There is nobody we have that is close to being a replacement for Balogun. Pepi or Wright aren’t the answer if we plan to win. The team is going to have to step up and compensate in other ways because Balogun is irreplaceable.
This post was edited on 7/2/26 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 7/2/26 at 2:43 pm to Sofaking2
Iran held Belgium scoreless.
Senegal put two past Courtois.
This is certainly still a side capable of moments of pure class, and 5 minute spurts of dominance, but this aint your big brother's Belgium
Senegal put two past Courtois.
This is certainly still a side capable of moments of pure class, and 5 minute spurts of dominance, but this aint your big brother's Belgium
Posted on 7/2/26 at 2:51 pm to Sofaking2
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There is nobody we have that is close to being a replacement for Balogun.
Im also not saying this.
I’m saying id rather start haji
Posted on 7/2/26 at 3:07 pm to The Baker
That is piss poor effort, especially considering he was a late sub with fresh legs. I’m ready to see Haji.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 3:10 pm to xGeauxLSUx
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but I will say that some guys aren’t good coming in cold off the bench and trying to fit in immediately with the rest of the team that’s already in a groove.
Over the course of Pepi's career, both club and country, he has performed well off the bench and pretty bad as a starter.
He's a good hold up guy and combines well with the rest of the attack. My biggest issue with him is that his positioning is hardly ever correct.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 3:18 pm to Broski
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My biggest issue with him is that his positioning is hardly ever correct.
He's a weird one where he'll play great one game, then disappear for the next 3. It's always surprising to me how small he plays given his height and frame. No reason he shouldn't be on the end of headers in the box on a regular basis.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 3:46 pm to The Baker
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Im also not saying this. I’m saying id rather start haji
I don’t disagree with you. You are correct about Wright over Pepi. The problem is neither Wright or Pepi will help us at all. They won’t even need to be defended or respected by Belgium as threats. They won’t help open up anything.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 3:52 pm to Sofaking2
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Sofaking2
Posted on 7/2/26 at 4:58 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
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This is certainly still a side capable of moments of pure class, and 5 minute spurts of dominance, but this aint your big brother's Belgium
Doku, is the only one that concerns me… can’t expect one defender to cover him, we must bring in cover 1 & 2 to help, but don’t go tight… lay off and wait for the give and go, bump, intercept, transition.
Haji has a better work rate than Pepi… I’d start Pepi, give him a look and be ready to put in Wright.
This post was edited on 7/2/26 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 7/2/26 at 6:55 pm to The Baker
Agreed. Was yelling at him watching him loaf around. You are in for just a bit. Run your arse off.
I think Pepi starts - and he did look good in send off friendly against Senegal I believe. But he’s got to show a lot more than what he’s shown in World Cup. I think he gets subbed out around 60 - though it’s Poch so it’ll probably be at 84.
I think Pepi starts - and he did look good in send off friendly against Senegal I believe. But he’s got to show a lot more than what he’s shown in World Cup. I think he gets subbed out around 60 - though it’s Poch so it’ll probably be at 84.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 8:22 pm to xGeauxLSUx
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some guys aren’t good coming in cold off the bench and trying to fit in immediately with the rest of the team that’s already in a groove.
Not easy to do in any sport really.
Posted on 7/3/26 at 9:20 am to The Baker
I haven't taken the time to go out of my way to watch Pepi's tape, but in the few times I've seen him play over the past year or two with the US, nothing has impressed me or made me realize, "Oh, THAT is why he's on the team." No hate or shade at the kid, I want him to succeed, but I haven't seen anything yet.
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