There must be players out there, in the world, who can do this job better than what we have been subjected to in recent times.
Even Demichelis was better, for half a season & he was past it already when we signed him.
We should try look for a few more bargains instead of lumping loads of money on centre backs. We've spent close to £150m on stones, mangala and otamendi and I don't trust any of them. I think I could do a better job than our scouts if I had a free pass to travel the world watching games.
How anyone can believe it was by instruction still baffles me.Otamendi couldn't man mark a winger though could he?
Mendy by judgement or instruction gave Salah a massive corridor of space in which to work.
The anti-Its crew ate out in force. I predict they'll be quiet for the next 5 weeks. So see you guys early November at his next poor game: When you'll be absolutely certain he is just not good enough after 5 more stellar performances.
This time I'll count down for you guys :)
That's not what happened. If you actually watch the replay, you'll see Danilo (and Stones & Walker) step up playing an offside trap, only for Otamendi to be playing Mané onside because he's so terrified of Salah he's dropped 5 yards deeper than everyone else.
A lot of people keep saying "It's not fair, Otamendi's being put in a position he can't play due to being slow" but that's irrelevant. The high line is crucial to how we play, as is the fullbacks pushing up high and wide - those can't change, so he either needs to find a way to cope or we need to get someone who isn't a liability against anyone faster than a tugboat to play there instead.
Saying Otamendi would be great if we played a deep line is about as relevant as saying Peter crouch would be ideal if we wanted to knock balls into the box all game.
Ah! Happy someone else caught this. But notice how it hasmy moved opinion much. :)Sorry, you are wrong. The video you posted clearly shows Danilo and Otamendi playing Mane onside. Stop the ball at the defenders foot when he knocks it over the defensive line. When the ball is kicked Danilo steps forward a pace and Mane starts his run. He is gone and Danilo lacks the pace to stay with him. I'm not being critical of Danilo. These things happen. Thats why we have a sweeper keeper for these instances.
Edit. I should have added, I do agree with you about the offside trap. If we are going to play it against forwards of the quality and speed of Mane and Sahko, we need to be better and more disciplined at it.
The anti-Its crew ate out in force. I predict they'll be quiet for the next 5 weeks. So see you guys early November at his next poor game: When you'll be absolutely certain he is just not good enough after 5 more stellar performances.
This time I'll count down for you guys :)