Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar sit down with Richie Laryea on Futbol Americas to discuss Canada’s success in international play, how they have maintained their level of play without Alphonso Davies and more.
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Itโs because they play better without (pace merchant) Alphonso Davies he holds them back tbh
For anyone who has followed this team from the gold cup onward you know they are more than capable of playing without him. It's just that Davies has that special ability where he can take over games
Canada without their best player is top of the group and almost qualified for the World cup
this is why Canada is better than Penited Pates and Pexico
Canada have 3 excellent attacking players (Davies, David, Buchanan) and the most in-form striker in the region up top from a finishing standpoint (larin). Thus, they can cover for the loss of 1 of them in regional play, even if the one they missed happened to be the best player in the region. The same won't be the case when the world cup arrives. Davies will be needed against elite competition. Don't take him for granted, Canada fans. When the level of play jumps, many of canada's players (notably up their spine AKA midfield/CB/GK) will start to show warts. Davies will be needed by then to make magic happen with his boys up front.
Man Canada is in better form than Mexico or USA. Disappointing that they aren't making Concacaf finals though. Probably could've had something to point to so they could pump up there resume a little bit more.
Richie laryea looks like one of my tutors ๐๐
Richie LaWhoa??? Thats Handsome Squidward!!!
Canada is the most underrated team in the world and the most improved National Team since 2018, starting at 114th in the world, and by the next Fifa ranking in Feb, Canada will be rated 33rd.
This all coincides with tremendous improvements in the development of Canadian players: Alphonso Davies (arguably the best LB in the world and top left midfielder, Jonathan David – leading scorer in French League, Stephan Eustaquio – just loaned with option to buy at FC Porto, Buchanan – now playing in Belgium, not to mention Kyle Larin – playing week in Turkey and scoring at well in WC qualifying, Layrea now in Championship in England.
This team continues to develop, at this rate, Canada could possibly be ranked in the top 25th come world cup. Canada isn't just playing for 1sr place in Qualifying, but being a pot 3 team in the Europe Cup.
Canada will make it to the WC, and have an amazing chance to get out of a group.
Canada is the Dark Horse of WC 2022.
The Joker ๐ Best fullback to ever wear a Toronto FC shirt
This guy always looks so pissed on the field like he's ready to fight anyone ๐๐
Lol Davies isn't the top scorer for Canada ๐๐ just because he's on the best club team… what a dumb question "how can you guys win without Davies" Canada doesn't win because of Davies he's usually not always Canada's best player…
Great interview. Thanks for having him on the show. You guys always do a good job of covering CONCACAF. I wish there was a Canadian version of your show.
The media tends to over hype CONCACAF teams, that's why they never go far in any world cups. Canada could be different but doubtful, if they make it out of their group, they should consider that a success.
Letโs just bring on every Canadian player
level of play ???? canada was out of the competition of 6 team , them concacaf inserted canada and panama in B S , CORRUPTION IS the level of play $$$$$$$$$
Great to see my home team getting the attention they deserve. Gracias Futbol Americas!
Come on they have Jonathan David….One of biggest prospect in European league right now….
The Canadian Cindarela story continues. A nation of 30 million competing against a nation of over 300 million. Keep it going boys and show the rest of the ignorant people in the world of football that we are more than a hockey nation.
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What a class guy Ritchie Lareya is!
By the way, in addition to Alphonso Davies, Canada was also missing our 2 best midfielders, Eustaquio & Hutchinson in the game versus the U S.
Iโm Mexican and I got to say I really enjoy watching ESPN in English, cause the commentators point of view is pretty different and I think the comments are more fair for every team. Sometimes it looks like only Mexico matters and they forget about other teams.
This player Richie is amazing, hope he can succeed at England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ with Nottingham Forest ๐ณ (am historic club with 2 Champions League titles)
This is what I am talking about but he played poorly our last 2 games.
I feel like Canada has a starting 18 not just starting 11. We are quite deep, so missing Davies was obviously tough, but because of depth of the team, … manageable.
New to this show. Love it. Intelligent and impassioned discussion.
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