Quote (fender @ 21 Jun 2016 21:48)
wow, nice assist by perišić!
you think? i'm not a fan of "resting" players in the 3rd group game - even if you're already qualified (unless you have to deal with extreme weather conditions or have a player with a minor injury).
i'd rather have a team find their rhythm under competitive conditions than playing a b-team and risk team morale after a possible setback like a significant loss...
Just look at them, they are all tired...
imo if you field a team of starters in the third game you are fielding eleven players with little motivation... they know their place is so secure that they start even when the game is meaningless. However, if you start your bench players then you are giving them a chance to shine and show their worth. If the result turns out to be bad then I rather it be the reserve team's fault and not the starting XI's, as that would be worse for the morale.