Yea, for anyone who’s watched the wire, this is like Stringer wanting to become the bank. Meaning using illegitimate funds and money to start up legitimate businesses and then not needing the criminal enterprises anymore.

Kai is learning the system and he needs more time. I am unhappy with his passing so far. He passes behind players or the passes are too soft and obviously the finishing has been bad. Having said that, he is good at carrying the ball, he wins headers, he wins tackles and his movement off the ball is good. Ultimately, it’s fair to judge his goals and assists, but I think they will come as he gets comfortable. For his price, I suppose we should expect a more immediate impact, but I’m ok to wait on it.

I don’t know why Borjan is playing and this isn’t a game for Piette who is just going to be way to slow in transition or on the ball.

Canada aren’t playing bad, but there is a gulf in quality with the defensive lines. Ours just look like they are running in molasses and our midfield is not tracking runs after turnovers. Japan’s press is really good, but the scoreline flatters them a bit given the deflected goal and own goal plus a missed pen.