Typical French, never putting in the effort. I am surprised they havnt started striking yet

Biggest game since Croatia and unlike Serbia our goal difference isn't destroyed. 1:0 and 1:0 will have me in panic mode. If we hit the desired combination at any time of the day it'll be so scary seeing it could still change.

German TV have the score of the other match below and I hope France tick to 1:0 very early. 

Simon Hill gave hia verdict on the squad based on BvM. No change likely to the starting line-up except Juric in for Nabbout and Cahill to come on as Tomi's replacement in the second half. He also pointed out that Kruse is doing a lot of ball to make Behich look good. Perhaps Arzani might get 4 more minutes. I expect a double change Arzani/Cahill for Kruse/Juric at about 65 minutes.

Simon Hill gave hia verdict on the squad based on BvM. No change likely to the starting line-up except Juric in for Nabbout and Cahill to come on as Tomi's replacement in the second half. He also pointed out that Kruse is doing a lot of ball to make Behich look good. Perhaps Arzani might get 4 more minutes. I expect a double change Arzani/Cahill for Kruse/Juric at about 65 minutes.

This game is so stupidly unpredictable, the contrasting styles and situations make for a really interesting match up.

I think our best chance is to play a conservative game in the first half, as in the France game, in order to take the juice out of the game and out of a Peru side that will no doubt be out to prove something. If we take the sting out of them through a patient game in the first half, we can try to wrestle control and nab a goal or two in the 2nd half...I think that we won't win a high scoring shootout against them, they've simply got more quality in the final third.

Absolutely wouldnt start arzani because of fitness concerns and defensive frailties. I also think that against Advincula it could be a bit harsh on Arzani to throw him in from the start. Kruse has copped a lot, but he has been very good defensively and is always making dangerous runs which could be good on the counter in a more open game.

I also might be tempted to leave Rogic on the bench just due to fitness and to have him running at tired legs in the 2nd half when we are pushing for a win. 

Bringing rogic, arzani and cahill off the bench with 25-30 to go could be a masterstroke if we are still in the game.

Just a quick one too that Leckie has gone to another level, cant believe how far he has come since his a-league days. Wouldnt be surprised if he moves to an even stronger german club in the next year or two

I read in L'Equipe of 6 players being rested.

Not ideal, but could be worse. The French aren't exactly lacking depth. And those who get a go will have everything to prove.

Reading about why we don't play Arzani because he's not good at defending makes me wonder that we should never have played any backline defender because they're not good at scoring goals. It's just nonsensical.

If we concede a goal it doesn't mean we don't go through, but if we don't score a goal it does mean we don't go through.

Therefore we choose attacking players for their goal scoring ability rather than for their defensive skill

In European professional coaching courses they emphasise defending from the front as being integral to any team's success. Kruse keeps the space condensed in Ball Possession Opposition by tracking back to assist Behich condense space. This causes turnovers and blocking passing lanes.

Arzani isn't experienced enough to read the play, make the right defensive runs and have the stamina to track back, even though he is a more potent offensive threat with the ball at his feet.

Kruse also makes effective runs when the team is in possession, creating either dummy runs, or opening viable passing lanes.

At the same time Arzani is my favourite Socceroo to watch with the ball at his feet, most players in any game only spend  circa 3 mins  in possession of the ball, and about 87 mins without it.

Lol at people wanting to change the system now. No false nine no static 9s with limited work rate

agree with this mostly.  i would have like a different system in place but that point is moot.  we outplayed the danish. we almost snagged a point against the french.  with this system.  we need to keep it simple for the players and continue with the same formation.

the work rate of nabbout contributed enormously to those performances.  he just lacked some magic up front.

to me only maclaren and cahill can offer the same intensity of work rate up front.  juric does not do this - and his subs have be ineffectual.  i would be starting maclaren.

maclaren is a better goal scorer and has a better work rate than juric. 

Juric is brilliant off the ball, where did this agenda come from now

Juric must start, then bring Timmy on with 30 to go. 

Hey guys is the game tonight at midnight or tomorrow at midnight ?

Tonight. 

Tonight. 

How many games has BVM gone with an unchanged starting lineup? Besides Nabbout I'd be surprised if he makes wholesale changes, with Juric up front as the only differene.

We need someone to finish all the crosses we whip in. Who better? Also he has previously dominated against south american opposition