Europa League
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messi2140
6racies Xavi
Whne he subbed in that 16 year old kid Esposito , I was dying of laughter.
Chainsaw
Killahead
That was actually a breath of fresh air. I rather they play the youngsters than all these grown up washed up loons on high salaries.
Cule4life
The Culest
With CL games so disappointing these days, Europa league is much more exciting even though the player quality is lower.
serghei
Senior Member
There's not as much difference as in the past, Europa League is improving as a competition. Benfica are not weaker than Porto, and at their best Napoli could beat 50% of the teams in the CL quarters.
Cule4life
The Culest
Shame teams don't take it seriously enough. Maybe UEFA need to give it more boost. Reduce prize money from CL and give it to Europa maybe?
serghei
Senior Member
I think they do now. Would be stupid not to. It's an european trophy as well as a place in CL groups guaranteed. On top of playing for another trophy in the Europe Supercup.
Cule4life
The Culest
They still don't though. Many play second string sides. Though those players getting a run can be an attraction and they might play with much more motivation to get a place in the first team.
messi2140
6racies Xavi
Imo , I always find it a shitty thing to drop such a young player in a high stakes game and hope for the best. I mean if he was slowly eased in against easy Seria A teams then subbed in against Frankfurt I wouldn't mind. But I hate when its done like this.
Leo_Messi
New member
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Inter were missing half of the team (almost) against Eintracht. Although I do agree that Spalletti, although he secured Inter their first CL qualification in several seasons last season in dramatic fashion against Lazio away form home, is not the right long-term option. However given our recent talk about Serie A, it is crucial that Inter ends up in the top 4 (along with AC Milan). After 8 trophy less seasons (AC Milan not being much better in that same time period) it is about time for both those Milanese giants to put up a REAL talent to Juve. It would be a catastrophe if the current pathetic status quo continued for much longer.
In other words, a shame that Villarreal and Valencia drew each other. Talk about bad luck.
Arsenal-Napoli will be the game to look for IMO. Really hope that Napoli will advance. Would like to see a Spanish-Italian final, say Napoli-Valencia although Chelsea might be favorites overall so unlikely to happen.
Inter were missing half of the team (almost) against Eintracht. Although I do agree that Spalletti, although he secured Inter their first CL qualification in several seasons last season in dramatic fashion against Lazio away form home, is not the right long-term option. However given our recent talk about Serie A, it is crucial that Inter ends up in the top 4 (along with AC Milan). After 8 trophy less seasons (AC Milan not being much better in that same time period) it is about time for both those Milanese giants to put up a REAL talent to Juve. It would be a catastrophe if the current pathetic status quo continued for much longer.
In other words, a shame that Villarreal and Valencia drew each other. Talk about bad luck.
Arsenal-Napoli will be the game to look for IMO. Really hope that Napoli will advance. Would like to see a Spanish-Italian final, say Napoli-Valencia although Chelsea might be favorites overall so unlikely to happen.
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Chainsaw
Killahead
Right, but there weren't many other options on the bench. I'm sure Spalletti didn't mind to drop another washed up useless oldie on the pitch instead of Esposito, but his hands were tied this time.
When he had almost the full team the performances were poor and Inter were dropping points against many lower teams. Inter lost many easy points. Just look how far Milan and Roma were to Inter and where are they now. The stats against Frankfurt were pathetic! If Inter lose tonight Spalletti should be gone. He has a good enough squad to finish in the top 4. That's the least he should achieve, but even that is in danger now.
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Sterlingfan2000
Active member
Honestly it's either Chelsea or Arsenal winning it. There would be a miracle if we dont see any of the two above winning
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