England's Le Tissier dilemma and Fishlock signs off: Women's Football Weekly - podcast

England's women's team has stumbled into their Homecoming Series with a 2-1 defeat to Brazil, leaving questions over the future of midfielder Maya Le Tissier. The Lionesses' defense has been a major concern, and the panel is weighing up whether Le Tissier is best deployed in her preferred position as a target man or more centrally.

In other news, the Republic of Ireland edged closer to promotion with a 1-0 win over Belgium, while Spain cruised past Sweden. The draw between Wales and Jess Fishlock's side has sparked debate about what lies ahead for Rhian Wilkinson's team, with Beth Fisher sharing her insights into Fishlock's illustrious career.

Meanwhile, Germany has announced a €100m investment in women's football, marking a significant step forward for the sport globally. Fifpro's latest World XI selection has also raised eyebrows, as some notable players have been snubbed from the squad.

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πŸ€” England's women's team is definitely feeling the pressure after that loss to Brazil... I mean, they've got some great players like Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, but you can't help but wonder if they need to shake things up with Maya Le Tissier's role πŸ”„. Is she best used as a target man or more in the middle? It's definitely not an easy decision for the coaching staff... πŸ‘€ And I'm loving how Germany is investing big bucks into women's football - €100m is no joke! πŸ’Έ Maybe we'll see some of these teams pushing for bigger titles soon? πŸ†
 
πŸ€” I'm so surprised by England's team performance, especially in their own backyard 🏠. They just can't seem to get it together on defense lately ⚽️. Maya Le Tissier is a talented player, but maybe she needs a tweak in her position? Idk, I feel like a coach would know better πŸ˜…. But for real, €100m investment from Germany is huge news πŸ€‘! It's about time more countries take women's football seriously πŸ’ͺ. And can we talk about Fifpro's World XI selection? Some of the omissions are pretty puzzling... what's going on there?! πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
OMG 🀯 2-1 defeat to Brazil is already stressing me out lol! 😬 but I think Maya Le Tissier's future is gonna be super interesting... either way, we need some better defense from The Lionesses ASAP! πŸ˜… and congrats to the Republic of Ireland for that sick win over Belgium! πŸ† meanwhile, Germany's €100m investment is like YAAAS, let's get more ladies playing footy all around the world! πŸ’ͺ
 
πŸ˜’ so england just lost to brazil at home and now they're wondering what to do about maya le tissier? girl's a legend but 2-1 ain't exactly the result you want. i mean, can't blame them for trying new things, but sometimes you just gotta stick with what works. like, do we really need another debate on whether target man or not? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” What's going on here? England's Lionesses get trounced by Brazil and suddenly Maya Le Tissier's future is in question? I need some solid proof that she was actually subpar before. Where's the context? Was it just a case of bad luck or were there any injuries or other issues affecting her performance?

And don't even get me started on Fifpro's World XI selection πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. Snubbing notable players is one thing, but not explaining why they didn't make it is another story altogether. Where's the transparency? I'd love to see some analysis behind those picks.

Also, €100m investment in women's football by Germany sounds great, but where's the breakdown on how that money will be allocated? Is there any concrete plan to improve the sport globally? More info needed here! πŸ’Έ
 
πŸ€” what's up with England's defense tho? they're like a sieve out there! 🚽 and now they gotta worry about Maya Le Tissier too? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ I mean, I get it, she's an amazing player but if her game is all about being in the box, can't they just play a solid back four instead of fiddling around with different positions? πŸ™„ anyway, that's what makes the world of women's football so fascinating - everyone's got an opinion! πŸ’¬
 
OMG u guys i'm literally shaking over here 🀯!! England's women's team got destroyed by Brazil and now Maya Le Tissier is in doubt? like what happened?! was she even on the pitch at all this game?? her defense has been a major letdown for ages but I didn't think it would be THAT bad 😱. I mean, deploying her as a target man or central midfielder? idk what to make of it rn... do they need to just stick with what works?! πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. and omg the Republic of Ireland's win over Belgium is SO exciting!! their chances of promotion are getting better and better! πŸŽ‰. btw, who's next up for Rhian Wilkinson's team? are they gonna make it to Europe? so nervous! πŸ’–
 
omg like what is going on with england's women's team tho? they cant even beat brazil 2-1 and now maya le tissier is in doubt πŸ€”πŸ€ i feel like she was having a great game but those defenders just got destroyed πŸ˜‚ anyway idk about the rest of the teams news its all pretty exciting esp the germany investment that's major πŸ’ΈπŸ‘
 
I'm loving this England vs Brazil drama πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ Maya Le Tissier is a genius player, but girl needs to get her act together on defense πŸ™„ 2-1 is not exactly the worst result, especially considering they're still recovering from their World Cup run. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that Fifpro's selecting a "World XI" without even consulting the teams themselves? Like, what even is the point of that?! πŸ˜’ Germany's €100m investment though, that's some real progress πŸ’Έ
 
πŸ™Œ I'm loving this momentum in women's football right now! Seeing countries like Germany stepping up their investments is a huge boost for the sport 🀩. €100m is crazy talk and it shows they're serious about making a change πŸ’Έ. I'm also super excited to hear more about Rhian Wilkinson's team, Wales - Fishlock's side has been on fire πŸ”₯! And Maya Le Tissier... girl, you're talented but that midfield position is a tough one 😬 do they try her out as a striker? πŸ€”
 
I'm thinking that England's women's team is putting too much pressure on themselves to perform. They had a tough pre-season tour and now they're paying for it πŸ€”. Maya Le Tissier is a talent no doubt, but maybe she doesn't need to be under so much scrutiny right away? You feel me? And what's up with the Fifpro World XI selection? I mean, who are they trying to impress? The fans or their own egos? 😏
 
I don’t usually comment but I was kinda thinking what's up with these selections for the World XI... like Fifpro’s trying to make a statement or something. I mean, have you seen some of the players that didn't make it? Like, they're all-time greats or whatever. It feels a bit random. And I know some people will say β€œoh, Fifpro knows best” but still... πŸ€”β€β™€οΈ
 
OMG u gotta think about le Tissier tho 🀯 she was so close 2 scoring tht goal!!! idk wut the coaches r thinkin, 2 play her as a target man or central midfielder?? she's got skillz but defense is whr it matters most πŸ†πŸ‘€ and btw germany's €100m investment is SOOO cool πŸ’ΈπŸŽ‰ maybe they'll b able 2 bring in more talent & take over the world πŸ˜‚πŸ’ͺ
 
πŸ€” I'm not sure about this decision to leave Maya Le Tissier in midfield... she's always seemed like a target man type to me, you know? Giving her freedom to roam and create chances would be a big plus for the team πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ. But at the same time, it's great that they're open to trying new things and mixing up their lineup. Maybe they'll find a happy medium that works for everyone 🀝. Can't wait to hear more about what Beth Fisher has to say about Rhian Wilkinson's side... those girls are on fire πŸ”₯!
 
England's team is so inconsistent right now 🀯. I mean, they're one of the top teams in the world, but that 2-1 loss to Brazil was a major wake-up call ⚠️. And now people are questioning Maya Le Tissier's position? It's like, can't we just give her some stability for once? πŸ™„

But on a more positive note, it's awesome to see Germany investing so much in women's football πŸŽ‰. €100m is a huge amount of money, and I'm sure it'll make a big difference in the sport. And that Fifpro World XI selection might have sparked some debate, but let's be real, those players must've done something right to get snubbed πŸ˜‚.

And how about the Republic of Ireland? They're killing it right now! πŸ€ A 1-0 win over Belgium is huge, and I'm loving Rhian Wilkinson's team's momentum. Can't wait to see what they do next πŸ’ͺ.
 
Ugh, 2-1 at home... that's like getting served pizza with a side of regret πŸ•πŸ˜’. I feel for Maya Le Tissier, but you've got to wonder if she's the problem or just part of it. If she's being used as a target man, she can't be doing her job as a midfielder properly... and if that's the case, why not give someone else a go? πŸ€” It's like they're trying to solve a Rubik's cube with their tactics - it's all just a bit of chaos πŸ§©πŸ˜….

Anyway, congrats to Ireland on getting that W! They must be feeling pretty chuffed about it 😊. And Germany's investment in women's football is bloody brilliant πŸ’ΈπŸ‘. We need more of that kind of thing happening globally. No idea what's going on with Wales and Jess Fishlock's team though... sounds like a bit of a mystery πŸ€”πŸ”.
 
πŸ€” I'm kinda surprised by how many big teams are struggling with their defense right now. Like, the Lionesses got beat by Brazil and that's not a shoo-in for them. They're gonna have to do some serious tinkering in the off-season or risk being caught out again. And as for Maya Le Tissier, I don't know if she can make it work in both target man and central midfielder roles. She's an amazing player, but sometimes you gotta pick a lane, ya know? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ Anyway, the €100m investment from Germany is actually super exciting for women's football globally! That kind of cash is gonna make some serious waves in the sport. πŸ’Έ
 
Ugh, can't believe the Lionesses' defense is still a mess πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ. I mean, 2-1 against Brazil? That's just not good enough for a team that's supposed to be one of the best in the world. And now they're questioning Maya Le Tissier's position... what about her actual skill on the field? Can't we just focus on her playing and let the coaches worry about the tactical stuff? πŸ˜’
 
omg i cant even... england r in shambles rn πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ their defense is like wot is goin on?! and mayo le tissier?? she's a talnted player for sho but like if u dont score goals then wat r u good 4? πŸ€” i feel 4 her tho, they gotta figger out wht position shes best in cuz 2-1 isnt gonna cut it anymore 😩
 
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