Yes, well, playing 120 minutes and penalties, and then not getting as many days to rest, and then playing the hosts at home, plus having a ref who obviously planned not to give the home team any cards... it was doomed from the start.
But I also agree with you that there should have been more rotation. If we're going to keep our veterans playing tournament after tournament, we need to handle them with care during the matches.
But YES, I have to say that I am much more excited now about Neymar coming than I was before - he will eat Arbeloa for lunch. (As long as Leo is willing to share the spotlight with him.)
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Date: 2013-07-02 06:59 pm (UTC)But I also agree with you that there should have been more rotation. If we're going to keep our veterans playing tournament after tournament, we need to handle them with care during the matches.
But YES, I have to say that I am much more excited now about Neymar coming than I was before - he will eat Arbeloa for lunch. (As long as Leo is willing to share the spotlight with him.)