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Two days away.. Starting to think about the Swiss. If they stay 4-3-1-2.... the midfield is where this battle may be won.. If we can hold our own there and allow our wingers to go 1 on 1 with their fullbacks.. that is where we have the edge.

If we play 4-4-2 it feels like we need to push a full back or center back into midfield to even up the numbers. Freuler, Xhaka and Aebischer are solid and disciplined players. Saliba and Staq or Choiniere will need help.
 
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PanniniClaus said:
Two days away.. Starting to think about the Swiss. If they stay 4-3-1-2.... the midfield is where this battle may be won.. If we can hold our own there and allow our wingers to go 1 on 1 with their fullbacks.. that is where we have the edge.

If we play 4-4-2 it feels like we need to push a full back or center back into midfield to even up the numbers. Freuler, Xhaka and Aebischer are solid and disciplined players. Saliba and Staq or Choiniere will need help.
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Objectively speaking, Switzerland is an all around better team and can be one of the better European clubs if they dial in. They have only lost 1 match in their past 16 matches.

It will be a very tough match for Canada. They have to be 100% ready to go.
 
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Grady McDonnell, 18, from Ireland ➤ Club NXT, since 2024 ➤ Central Midfield ➤ Market value: €200k ➤ * Feb 17, 2008 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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One of the youngest CPL players in history (debuted at 15 in 2024). Just picked up by Nottingham's academy.

Dual citizen with Ireland.

www.transfermarkt.us

Grady McDonnell - Player profile 25/26

Grady McDonnell, 18, from Ireland ➤ Club NXT, since 2024 ➤ Central Midfield ➤ Market value: €200k ➤ * Feb 17, 2008 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
www.transfermarkt.us www.transfermarkt.us
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I'll make the assumption that Jesse will be over to see him after the World Cup.
 
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I'll make the assumption that Jesse will be over to see him after the World Cup.
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I’ll never make the assumption based on recent fiascos and painful about-faces, but he’s been a key player for Ireland at multiple youth levels and even captained them at times. I think he’ll stay with Ireland and be capped for a senior match soon.
 
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How are we feeling?

I'll be going to the game. Despite being at home, I do feel like we are underdogs in this one. Hoping the forwards are ready to score.
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Yeah I'm also heading to the game today. I'm excited but slightly nervous.

Can we get a result today? For sure. I worry about how we defend against a team that has more offensive talent than anyone we have played so far. Midfield battle will be especially important.
 
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Switzerland only really got going when they brought Manzambi on, so I do wonder if he starts.

Need to be even or better in midfield and hope Tajon can tear Rodriguez apart.

I don't see any reason why we can't win, Swiss ranking be damned.
 
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