I think he might be wondering where Boro alone might sit in the FIFA ranking system if allowed to enter a World Cup alongside the existing countries, although can’t be certain.Not sure I understand your question
You’d have to take out Allison and Fabinho and I’d say they wouldn’t. The advantage a club side has over an international side is the fact that they regularly play together. It’s an interesting aspect in International rugby and one of the reasons why Ireland do so well these days. Many of their players play with each other in club rugby.Liverpool would beat Brazil.