Bison Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Jorginho looked like a crash test dummy there bouncing off the Villareal player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelboy Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Full backs running in behind looks like a improvement in tactics. We didn’t utilise that enough at times last season. This match we have used it very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bison Report post Posted August 11, 2021 We've all of a sudden gone from starting the season with an on-form Ziyech to Pulisic doing his usual rubbish. 😢 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chara Report post Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) OK...I'm a cynic but what have we learnt today?....and do we have a real game in three days? As a match fitness exercise it works,,just.. And agree there about Captain America...isn't flattering to deceive even/ Edited August 11, 2021 by chara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelboy Report post Posted August 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, GURJ SS said: Yeah no doubt he's a supporting striker, but is he consistent enough? We've had players in the past that had the 'magic (Mata)', but they were so consistent with it that it was fine that they weren't energetic enough; Havertz goes from world class to average between touches of the ball far too often. Yeah agree 100%. If he can become consistent he would be world class. The talent is there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GURJ SS Report post Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, chelboy said: Full backs running in behind looks like a improvement in tactics. We didn’t utilise that enough at times last season. This match we have used it very well. I agree, it helps stretch the opposition, but it can at times accidentally pin a team back and make less room for us to exploit when they move up too soon. I think it's also to do with who is playing, Alonso and CHO are naturally far more adventurous than the rest who play in those positions. If this the way forward in our play then they'll be vital for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie1979 Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Bang average performance. Obviously some players not match fit . Hopefully we go for it in extra time because we have been to negative so far . Since kante went off we look nervous Jorginho and kovavic have been really poor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Everyonesallowedanopinion Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Great first half, crap second half Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Kelly Report post Posted August 11, 2021 I don't think Lukaku will be enough to be honest . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelboy Report post Posted August 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mark Kelly said: I don't think Lukaku will be enough to be honest . Well, its a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
