2020/21 Nations League

[Don Giovanni]

So we have drawn Slovenia, Kosovo, and Moldova.

Slovenia present our biggest test. Both Ilicic (a goal-scoring midfielder for Atalanta) and Oblak (the keeper for Atletico Madrid) were sensational in their recent performances in the UCL. They are currently among some of the best players in the world. Oblak is arguably the world's best keeper.

Kosovo's star man is undoubtedly Muriqi. He's big and strong. They may yet qualify for the Euros via the play-offs. Much of their squad is based in Germany and Switzerland, with a couple even competing in England.

Van't Schip's task is far from easy, but anything less than first place in this group will be seen as a failure. Our young players must mature quickly and our older players need to get back on board for the good of the team.

[Don Giovanni]

Check out the Ilicic assist at 1:44. We are going to have a hard time keeping this guy under wraps.

[AEKftw21]

Well, really, if we aren't unable to get first place, we should better call back the 2004 legends to play instead.

[Dean97]

We should finish 1st. We need to play our most inform squad possible.

[Don Giovanni]

Ilicic is some player though. He put four past Valencia in the UCL. He will be difficult to contain (but a joy to watch).

[Dean97]

Ilicic is some player though. He put four past Valencia in the UCL. He will be difficult to contain (but a joy to watch).

This is where a player like Manolas needs to come in and close down Ilicic. Manolas speed and determination to chase back will be key for Greece.

[Don Giovanni]

Manolas will be our only player who would have any previous experience playing against him. It will take a team effort with several players looking to close him down anytime he gets the ball. It will be hard to stop him because he can make the difference from almost anywhere on the pitch.

[Don Giovanni]

And here's Muriqi's every touch against the Czechs. He's a big forward reminiscent to Andy Carroll, but he's nimble when he needs to be, just check out the goal as he nicks the ball into the net (sneaking past the defender who got caught unawares).

He's a wanted player in England and Italy with clubs like Lazio and Tottenham said to be interested. Hopefully Mavropanos avoids injuries and gains more experience in time to take this player on. We'll need a big man to match him.

[Dean97]

If Mavropanos can keep Lukaku quiet then he can do the same to this guy. Hopefully Mavropanos can stay injury free. I’m curious to see what line up we go with in September.

[Dean97]

So we have drawn Slovenia, Kosovo, and Moldova.

Slovenia present our biggest test. Both Ilicic (a goal-scoring midfielder for Atalanta) and Oblak (the keeper for Atletico Madrid) were sensational in their recent performances in the UCL. They are currently among some of the best players in the world. Oblak is arguably the world's best keeper.

Kosovo's star man is undoubtedly Muriqi. He's big and strong. They may yet qualify for the Euros via the play-offs. Much of their squad is based in Germany and Switzerland, with a couple even competing in England.

Van't Schip's task is far from easy, but anything less than first place in this group will be seen as a failure. Our young players must mature quickly and our older players need to get back on board for the good of the team.

None of these teams will be a walk in the park for us. But we should get 1st place. Kosovo could be a dangerous team for us aswell as Slovenia. But I have faith in this new team and this coach. If we can see what we saw in the last 4 matches then I believe we won’t have a problem in the nations league. We beat Finland in our last game where there was nothing on the line but pride. Now along with pride something else is on the line and I believe our team will be at its best and hungriest.