Socceroos vs Egypt - 2026 World Cup R32 - Sat 4th of July 4am AEST

[Punchanello]

Had we lost Christian Volpato blame the bosses of Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers, both of whom basicly told the youngster he was not wanted. Hearing this almost shattered the kid with a dream.

''I just remember the car ride home with my dad, I was crying". Then he said "dont worry son we'll go to Italy".

And yet, he's the only player in the current squad fitting his profile. Tells you what you need to know about some of our myopic priorities in the youth space.

 

[Herringbone]

Our best set piece takers are Goodwin, Elder and Hrustic. The former we didn't select, and Hrustic probably shouldn't be playing. I think we need to keep trusting Volpato and Irankunda.

Bos any good at corners?

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Bos any good at corners?

.... ummm one of the tallest players on the squad kicking it players shorter than him?

 

[Quicky]

Bos any good at corners?

No idea. Good thought. I wonder where they position him for set pieces? There are usually one or two held back to defend.

 

[Quicky]

.... ummm one of the tallest players on the squad kicking it players shorter than him?

Has Bos been a set piece threat before? We have plenty of height but no one to deliver the ball well.

 

[patjennings]

Had Aussie soccer lost Cristian Volpato blame the bosses of Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers, both of whom basicly told the youngster he was not wanted. Hearing this almost shattered the teenager with a dream.

''I just remember the car ride home with my dad, I was crying". Then he said "dont worry son we'll go to Italy".

Could have come to CCMFC - we take their rejects all the time

 

[erogenouszone]

Irankunda/, Mercalfe /O Niel/ Volpato

All the above have been terrible at cornor delivery

Who s eles we got out there?

Yep, shocking set piece quality against PAR.

 

[erogenouszone]

Had Aussie soccer lost Cristian Volpato blame the bosses of Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers, both of whom basicly told the youngster he was not wanted. Hearing this almost shattered the teenager with a dream.

''I just remember the car ride home with my dad, I was crying". Then he said "dont worry son we'll go to Italy".

Looks like he's never playing in the A League.

 

[Dinamo]

Why was Volpato rejected from both Sydney FC and WSW? Was it an attitude problem?

 

[jimshady]

Why was Volpato rejected from both Sydney FC and WSW? Was it an attitude problem?

Too handsome

 

[riquelmes_laces]

Why was Volpato rejected from both Sydney FC and WSW? Was it an attitude problem?

I'm sure there are rumours circulating about that but the truth is development isn't a straight line, many promising youngsters fail to make it and there are certain environments that are better suited to a profile of player than others.

Would Volpato be the same player today IF one of WSW/SFC brought him into the fold?

 

[patjennings]

I'm sure there are rumours circulating about that but the truth is development isn't a straight line, many promising youngsters fail to make it and there are certain environments that are better suited to a profile of player than others.

Would Volpato be the same player today IF one of WSW/SFC brought him into the fold?

Without knowing the ins and outs of his case Sydney and WSW have a tendency to favour 'athletes' over footballera. Bit of a generalisation but it is a very important criteria for them.

So if Christian was smaller than the rest of his cohort he probably doesn't get very far.

 

[Dinamo]

I'm sure there are rumours circulating about that but the truth is development isn't a straight line, many promising youngsters fail to make it and there are certain environments that are better suited to a profile of player than others.

Would Volpato be the same player today IF one of WSW/SFC brought him into the fold?

I agree player development is non-linear but something doesn't add up here. This kid had his 2nd academy rejection in 2019, goes to Italy to trial where Roma accepts him, then gets Totti as his agent and makes his Serie A debut in 2021. 2 years from an A League academy reject to a big club in Serie A? That's an incredible rise.

What did Roma see that the academies in Australia didn't?

 

[LFC]

I agree player development is non-linear but something doesn't add up here. This kid had his 2nd academy rejection in 2019, goes to Italy to trial where Roma accepts him, then gets Totti as his agent and makes his Serie A debut in 2021. 2 years from an A League academy reject to a big club in Serie A? That's an incredible rise.

What did Roma see that the academies in Australia didn't?

a kid that wasn't a robot - your frowned upon playing your own game, dribbling frowned on - shamed all the robots and the clicky parents and favs within the academy
Read what you wish and think bs.
We unique.

 

[grazorblade]

Its crazy this is the same oniell as a few months ago

 

[socceroosmad]

Take it one game at a time, definitely can beat Egypt if we show up, and though I think it's very unlikely we beat Argentina in the RO16, I think it's possible, crazier things have happened. If any team is going to finally do it, it's this team.

Love the attitude. There have beeen many monumental upsets in World Cup history. If we have a blinder we could do Argentina like we did with Charlie Yankos and that glorious goal back in 1988

 

[socceroosmad]

How come Paraguay have played already whilst we get an extra four days rest?

Yeah there are considerable differences in thee number of rest days different teams get. I'm sure it's purely coincidental but the USA has the largest no. of rest days

 

[Mr Cleansheets]

Let's not even mention Argentina just yet.

Focus MUST be on the next match, and that is all.

 

[socceroosmad]

Its crazy this is the same oniell as a few months ago

It's really amazing how we came into the World Cup without a midfield and then find we had one all along!

 

[grazorblade]

Let's not even mention Argentina just yet.

Focus MUST be on the next match, and that is all.

Hopefully fans dreaming ahead doesnt mean the players are haha