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Which player(s) has surprised you the most and which player has disappointed you the most?

One player who has really impressed me and surprised me the most has been Asamoah Gyan.  He's looked a constant threat against good opposition.  Joel Campbell and Ivan Perisic have also been mustard.

Biggest disappointment for me has been Romelu Lukaku.  He's looked lost, hopeless and devoid of movement or ideas.  There are plenty of others to choose from, Fred makes Brazil look as if they are playing with 10 men (like a game of kids footie where you've got one hopeless player so you just stick him up front to occupy the defenders), and the whole Spanish team.
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Report Mikael D'Haguenet June 23, 2014 11:27 AM BST
You must've had an (understandably) low opinion of Gyan, as he's been about what I expected of him, ie. ok, nowt special. Agree about the other. I'm on Chile but I've still been impressed with every single one of them, Colombia too but I'd foolishly dismissed them pre-tourney. Rodriguez has obviously got most of the attention, but I like Gutierrez too. Mexican keeper deserves a mention purely on his Brazil display. Took a few pennies on him at 20 for top goalie - obviously they must get past Croatia for him to have any chance.

Lukaku has been dreadful. Devoid of any interest too, if you ask me. I hope the kid that scored yesterday takes his place. Fred (pronounced Fredge, apparently!) must've won his place in the Brazil team on a scratchcard or summat. Absolutely woeful. Diego Costa may not have impressed either, but how Brazil could let him slip when they have to resort to playing that useless fecker up front is beyond me.
Report CLYDEBANK29 June 23, 2014 12:02 PM BST
I missed Colombia v Greece.  I think it's the only game I missed.  I am a tad surprised at their outright price, although it looks like they are going to end up with the toughest possible route to the final.  Bizarrely, second place in Group C looks like being the easiest.
Report bardo June 23, 2014 12:38 PM BST
Lukaku got an injury in a friendly a few weeks before the WC started.. he clearly isnt 100 % fit

Arjen Robben has been fantastic so far.

Paul Pogba from France looks world class... WTF was fergie thinking to let him go from Man.Utd... he is like a new patrick viera

Biggest dissapointment is the whole England team... especially GerrardCry
Report iprefertolay June 23, 2014 5:54 PM BST
the mexicans have surprised me,the biggest dissapointment yet again.....england.
Report Charlton2005 June 23, 2014 6:48 PM BST
I didnt know anything about him, but as mentioned below Pogba looks so good on and off the ball. Comfortable, smart etc etc
Report G1_Jockey_4 June 23, 2014 7:39 PM BST
benn quite a few who have looked decent.

lekkie for oz
campbell costa rica
olic defies the years.....last time i saw him in germany he looked way past it.
isla looks decent enough.

shocker for me is marcelo.
how the hell can you leave the worlds best left back (filipe luis) at home for that clown
Report Mike-lfc June 23, 2014 8:40 PM BST

Jun 23, 2014 -- 12:38PM, bardo wrote:


Lukaku got an injury in a friendly a few weeks before the WC started.. he clearly isnt 100 % fitArjen Robben has been fantastic so far.Paul Pogba from France looks world class... WTF was fergie thinking to let him go from Man.Utd... he is like a new patrick vieraBiggest dissapointment is the whole England team... especially Gerrard


Pogba was dropped for the second game.

Report iprefertolay June 23, 2014 8:43 PM BST
you have to say england are pathetic.
Report bigH June 23, 2014 10:04 PM BST
Valbuena (France) has been excellent.
Report sofiakenny June 23, 2014 11:25 PM BST
will take your word for that..but that robben geezer never gives a minutes peace..
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