As the World approaches all teams have come out with their final squad for the World Cup and some world-class players have been left behind.
This has caused an uproar as comparisons and arguments are being thrown around justifying the inclusion and exclusion of some players.
We at 89th Minute have weighed in on the 5 biggest players we feel have unjustly been left out of the World Cup squads.
5. Roberto Firmino
Firmino has been the representation of the saying Form is temporary, but class is permanent. Last season the Brazillian Hitman endured one of his worst seasons in a Liverpool shirt as the goals did not flow as they used to and it seemed the Magic dried up.
Rumors had started circulating that the club was comfortable letting him leave on a free transfer, but that all changed as he started the season on fire. He has scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists in 13 premier league games. He has also provided 2 goals and an assist in 6 champions league games.
The club seems to have reversed its stance and is preparing for contract negotiations, but although he has been one of the best performers in the Premier League, he was excluded from the Brazil World Cup squad and Richarlison was taken. Richarlison. Why? How did anyone fit to manage a country as prestigious as Brazil even think about that type of stuff?
That’s why Brazil will be knocked out in the quarter-finals. Despite Neymar dribbling the whole stadium.
4. Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney has quietly been one of the 5 best strikers in England for the past 3 years. The Englishman has been a destructive force for Brentford as he led their charge for promotion smeshing in 31 goals and 10 assists in 45 games in the Championship.
He relentlessly contributed to Brentford’s survival in their promotion season racking up 12 goals and 5 assists in his first ever premier league season, majorly impressive.
He seems to just be getting even better as in 14 premier league games this season he has smeshed in 10 goals and 2 assists. He has 155 goals and 57 assists in his career and he’s only 26, Brentford have a star on their hands.
He is arguably England’s second-best striker based on goals, only behind Kane. He responded to his Qatar 2022 World Cup snub by scoring a brace against Champions Manchester City and securing the win for his team.
3. Thiago Alcantara
As I progress to the next player, the angrier I get. Thiago Alcantara is the best midfielder active in the whole of football. That’s a statement you can argue, but you cannot refute outrightly.
Leaving the best midfielder you have at home is why Spain has drastically declined as a footballing nation.
Ever since his move to Liverpool the Spanish controller has demonstrated why he is the smoothest operator on the ball, under pressure his excellent touch and precise passing alleviate all the pressure generated by the opponent’s press.
His sudden burst of speed while also showcasing splendid ball control has been a trigger for a lot of Liverpool counter-attacks.
For Liverpool fans, it’s all good as this makes him ready and in top shape for Man city early after the World Cup.
2. Gabriel Magalhaes
This man has been a pillar in this young Arsenal team that has shot to the top of the table. He has been one of the most dependable centre backs in the premier league this season and is currently only 24 years of age.
Most were shocked as they assumed he was certainly included in the World Cup team, but this is not the only weird decision this brazil coach has made.
1. David De Gea
David de Gea has been a constant entertainer in the Premier League since he joined Manchester United from Atletico Madrid.
The talented shot-stopper has proven to be amongst the very best in the world as he has single-handedly saved his team countless times over the past half-decade.
He has had to carry the burden of this dysfunctional team for so long most now underestimate his level.
Whit this omission from the Qatar 2022 World Cup it is safe to say Manchester United Have Dragged David De Gea down.
