Italy, and Argentina, too. Germany will probably get a 3rd place as usual, but still.
The right-back position must be a concern for VdB. There is no-way he can rely on Arbeloa to play that role at the WC, and I don't think AssPiss is much better.Arbeloa's performance in the first half was the worst performance by a Spaniard I've seen in yearsHe should have been sent off, both Brazil goals were his fault and his display makes you wonder how on Earth he's in that Spanish team. Not that Azpili was better, third Brazil goal came from the right zone again, but if I was his teammate I would tie Arbeloa up naked to a tree and leave him in Brazil.
The other problem was that Spain have no striker, Torres can't score in big games and Villa isn't the player he was, while Soldado, Negredo and Llorente are good, but nothing more. Spain were toothless upfront. Formerly perfect Xavi has dropped his level, but that's something predictable, his best years are gone.
^Huge exaggeration. They look anything but "great". They have TWO outstanding players (T. Silva & Neymar). They (Brazil) played a great final, where they used the home crowd to their advantage, that's all.
Simultaneously ignoring the fact that 3 days ago pretty much the same lineup played 120 minutes against Italy in borderline unbearable conditions. Not to mention that everyone was saying the exact same thing before the EC last year. Even with their troubles in the forward line, Spain still have by far the best team in international football.That system is ridiculous, imo. Scoring 2 on the final should count more than 4 on the group stage, whatever the opponent.
Add Italy to the list. Germany, as much as I love them, has Jogi Löw as their coach after all, so they shouldn't go too far.
