It’s probably because I’m an FOC but I prefer symmetry. These over elaborate formations just seem unnecessary. As soon as one player in that system is injured we don’t seem to be capable to use it again until that player is fit.you drop the right winger for a 10? let the 8 create the box mid again as we did with Gvardiol/Foden combo end of last season
kinda the same, just wanted to know how he sees it. we know it can work but with the box mid we did you lose a winger.It’s probably because I’m an FOC but I prefer symmetry. These over elaborate formations just seem unnecessary. As soon as one player in that system is injured we don’t seem to be capable to use it again until that player is fit.
I appreciate it is a thought.Yeah its just a thought
he can also play CB in a three.What are Walkers weakness and strengths, as we do have to look at how it effects the team overall.
Weakness first touch, passing and awareness. Nearly any player we buy will be better and improve the team.
Strengths, pace, power, heading and stamina, there are very few to match him on these, so any lower others in the squad will have to take up.
Five names which is the best?
Hakimi needs no introduction.
Gusto, classy little number.
Frimpong ex academy.
Porro, we know can do the job.
Simakan, bit like Akanji, but a better footballer.
Despise it. It's a shit plan and it's killing us. Pep has cooked up some beauties over the years. This isn't one of them. Even the greatest chefs serve something shit on occasion. Because it's Pep he gets much more leeway and DESERVEDLY so, but any other manager in the Prem would be getting cooked for playing a system in which the demands of said system and the personnel available to suit that system don't match. And it's not all that difficult to come to this conclusion. Just watch the games.He’s not inserting next to his gut ahead in a diamond with gundo inthe middle and Foden at the tip. Just too much ground to cover for all of them. Kivas alone and Rico has full back to cover as well, nowhere near enough legs or possession benefit for me. Hating it more every game
People keep saying Frimpong can't defend. I really like Rico, but he can't defend either. The difference is Frimpong gives you 15+ G/A...Would still love Frimpong at the club
People keep saying Frimpong can't defend. I really like Rico, but he can't defend either. The difference is Frimpong gives you 15+ G/A...
why is it tired? its bl**dy true. let me see, take the views of a randomer off the street on what does and doesnt work in football. or the views of the greatest football manager that's ever lived? easy choice.And can we try to avoid the tired "So you know better than Pep?" rhetoric?
Hakimi needs no introduction. - currently dividing opinion due to alleged allegations against him.What are Walkers weakness and strengths, as we do have to look at how it effects the team overall.
Weakness first touch, passing and awareness. Nearly any player we buy will be better and improve the team.
Strengths, pace, power, heading and stamina, there are very few to match him on these, so any lower others in the squad will have to take up.
Five names which is the best?
Hakimi needs no introduction.
Gusto, classy little number.
Frimpong ex academy.
Porro, we know can do the job.
Simakan, bit like Akanji, but a better footballer.
So you tell me, not me, not Pep, not some randomer...you. Is this 3-1-6 with Rico basically hanging around the opponent's 18 yard box while our aging, slow midfield gets killed on the counter leaving our backline scrambling for cover working? Maybe, MAYBE with Rodri it may have worked. But at what expense? Pep was already burning Rodri out. From my honest perspective what happened to Rodri was not down solely to bad luck but to extended overuse in a system extremely taxing on him. Anyone with a set of eyes and a modicum of football knowledge can see that this current plan without Rodri and with this cast of players will win us nothing. Pep needs to make changes, simple as. He's always done it so I'm expecting him to do so again. But please don't try telling me this current set up is not failing, badly...why is it tired? its bl**dy true. let me see, take the views of a randomer off the street on what does and doesnt work in football. or the views of the greatest football manager that's ever lived? easy choice.
Sorry, but some people can’t avoid reminding us on bluemoon that we are not Pep. There seems to be quite a few of us who keep forgetting.And can we try to avoid the tired "So you know better than Pep?" rhetoric?
Could probably add Geertruida, Vanderson and Livramento to that list. Hard to find a perfect replacement. Gusto is probably the closest thing to Walker at RB, I think.Hakimi needs no introduction. - currently dividing opinion due to alleged allegations against him.
Gusto, classy little number - agreed.
Frimpong ex academy.
Porro, we know can do the job - I get the impression he is a little bitter towards us because we didn’t bring him to City when we first signed him only loaning him. Otherwise has been excellent for Spurs.
Simakan, bit like Akanji, but a better footballer. - I like simakan, definitely powerful and has legs on him to get up and down the channel. He has left RB Leipzig now in summer and is playing in Saudi so may be on very high wages.
Na fella. Keep the opinions coming. That's what the transfer threads are for. Have you watched Cambiaso at Juve? Super versatile. Can play on either side as a back, wing back, and even as a winger in a pinch. A bit of a late bloomer, currently 24. I've seen him also play in inverted roles. Technically sound with good pace and decent size, 5'11''. Spalletti has been playing him regularly in the Italian National side.Geertruida thumbs up from me.
Vanderson - heard the name but not a player I am familiar with.
Livramento - dury out with me. Still with good potential. Had a couple of injuries already for a young age.
Simakan - salary wow! Is actually classed as a CB but used quite frequently previously by Leipzig as an attacking RB.
Anyway probably put my opinions on this thread too much over the last 2 pages. Over to others now, don’t want to sound like a broken record.
Yes, I am aware this Cambiaso model has been making waves and still relatively unknown. A very good player, I think he is left footed and the Italians tend to know a thing or two about defending too. I would support him being signed as a LB. Just the club don’t seem to be linked with LB’s.Na fella. Keep the opinions coming. That's what the transfer threads are for. Have you watched Cambiaso at Juve? Super versatile. Can play on either side as a back, wing back, and even as a winger in a pinch. A bit of a late bloomer, currently 24. I've seen him also play in inverted roles. Technically sound with good pace and decent size, 5'11''. Spalletti has been playing him regularly in the Italian National side.
Yes, I am aware this Cambiaso model has been making waves and still relatively unknown. A very good player, I think he is left footed and the Italians tend to know a thing or two about defending too. I would support him being signed as a LB. Just the club don’t seem to be linked with LB’s.
Spill the beans please I have not heard anything about Ake. Not had my ear to the ground.If the Ake news is true that might change swiftly!