FIFAmerica - MY PROBLEM WITH SEBASTIAN LLETGET
Posted Jan 14, 2022, 3:37 PM UTC
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My problem with Sebastian Lletget is that he stole my girlfriend
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Was just about to post this. You can't defend this man on the national team. Don't even have to look at Europe when guys like Djordje Mihalovic exist!
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Was just about to post this.
Haha, same! Great breakdown by Jake. Lletget has never passed my eye test, but this video will stick with me. He literally offers zero positive play. He's a possession robot.
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I appreciate the multifaceted and detailed analysis.
For those downvoting the video, why? Are you voting just based on the title?
FIFAmerica's analysis is fair and fact based.
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Exactly. People hate Tactical Manager and 11 Yanks for saying this and say that they like FIFAmerica for being an actual analyst and when he does a good breakdown of Lletget all the homers irrationally downvoted the post and I bet they didn't even watch the video.
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Tac and 11Yanks are ahead of the curve and don't need to overanalyze an overrated (by many dumb fans) MLS lifer. FIFAAmerica actually put some work in just to tell people the same thing Tac and Pete would've without analysis.
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Who are these fans? I have not heard a single fan, even the biggest MLS homers, tweet/discord/reddit in support of Lletget getting playing time since the Gold Cup.
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This was a great analysis video. I came out thinking Lletget was far worse than I originally thought with the stats at the end. If anybody else besides him made the video it would get tons of hate. I give him props for making such an in depth video for something that can be confirmed by the eye test alone.
If Lletget improves next season I may look foolish but even then I don't seem him as USMNT quality. I don't mind Robinson, Turner, Zimmerman, but Lletget is clearly not the type of player we need for depth.
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Heya I’m OP of the video. I really appreciate those comments and I hope it’s obvious to those who watch I really tried to start from 0 and not take any bias with me as I researched.
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Love the comment about his goal against Honduras. That spoke volumes to me at the time as well.
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It speaks volumes when you also look at other teammates getting visibly frustrated with his play (ie Brooks) and the fact that he didn't celebrate with the team after being left off of the roster. The same people who pound the "locker room leadership" drum (zero evidence) are the same ones who constantly make excuses for his behavior and play(ie mourning his sister, again zero evidence).
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Really well done and informative. Love that you went in with one goal and were completely changed by the evidence.
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I just dont agree with his take on Lletget and his sister. Athletes are always going to want to push on and keep going. It's not a knock against him that he was willing to play when called on. It's on the coach to gauge whether the player is ready or needs the break.
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Hey I’m OP of the video but not the original poster. I agree it’s not totally on Lletget and I wanted to make sure what I was saying was based in empathy and not being insensitive. I just feel that you have to be mature enough to know when you can’t give everything for the crest. Not 100% on Seb but it is mostly his responsibility.
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I like most of your content, but I just can't agree on this point. Athletes are almost all type A people who don't know how to evaluate themselves. They all think they can do it, regardless of the reason. Look at someone like Kane, or any old player who says in an interview that they're willing to be selected for the national team even if fans know they're past it (Hummels, Bradley, and many more). They're the types to think that if they dont "man up" and do it, they're letting the team down. And keep in mind he'd been playing for the Galaxy as well, so he's already used to the idea of that being the expectation. That's why I think it's on the managers to make those decisions.
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Also I won’t be right about everything (or most things) - I encourage you to continue enjoying the content and still find areas to disagree :).
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Fair points, but then all it does it push more blame to Gregg for not being able to manage the situation.
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FWIW, I do blame Gregg for continuing to pick him. But yeah, no worries dude. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep watching.
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It's just a BS excused pushed by his fans. It's 100% speculation with 0 proof.
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Good video.
I have a suspicion that barring something incredible (midfield depth drops off, Lletget suddenly finding his inner Juninho) he won't find much more time out on the field. He hasn't seen a minute since Panama and McKennie, Musah, Busio, and even Roldan are ahead of him at this point. Even Acosta will see time at the 8 before Lletget is out there.
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"But here's an ugly ass jacket he's going to wear after moving to NE!" -USMNT social media for some reason
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No me gustan los backpass
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Kitties will not be denied.
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As soon as I hit record they know it’s their time to shine.
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My problem with Sebastian Lletget is that he causes so many insufferable people to share their dumb opinions about him.
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Yes. I just don't feel the need to make 22 minute long videos about what I think about Sebastian Lletget. I don't think my opinion of Lletget is that important.
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So making genuine analysis on YouTube is now being insufferable? He gives fair analysis through match footage and even pulls up some data that supports his stance. Jake is a pretty nice guy and isn't in any way toxic.
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I feel more comfortable with Lleget in midfield than Gianluca Busio at the moment. Busio has bright moments, but is otherwise a huge liability. He just has no field presence in a physical Concacaf battle. Yes, Lleget is a maddeningly timid player, but one that won’t cost you the game and may even make a few plays.
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Hello I’m the OP of this video - thanks all for the comments.
TLDR: I wanted to dive deep into analytics to prove Lletget deserved to be called into USMNT and I found data that mostly (in my opinion) proved the opposite. I go through good clips, bad clips, and all the data available through scouting platforms to discuss his performance.