Juventus (N) | CWC | Post Match Thread

[oldius]

Wouldn’t normally be singing his praises but though Numes was excellent in this game.

He has been excellent for some time.

 

[jimharri]

Real Madrid? Schmeal Madrid!

Bring it on!

Enough already.

 

[Coatigan]

Real or Red Balls Slazburg

Or al hilal.

 

[colbee59]

I dont think it's the coaches influencing Pep particularly, this just looks like normal Pep to me and last season was the outlier for multiple reasons.
We change backroom staff fairly regularly and have done for as long as Pep's been with us, I think it's better for Pep that way as he likes having new people around to bounce ideas off.
It feels like the new coaches, and Kolo who's been with us a while let'snot forget, are getting more praise and being given more credit than they maybe deserve because people have heard of them before and because they're all obviously the best in the world due to their time at the holy site of Anfield.
If the exact same group of coaches had come to us from Libertad then they wouldn't be mentioned as much as they have been already, particularly by the press.
I'm sure they're all great at their jobs but I've seen people suggest that Pep's going to try getting the team to press the opposition due to their influence or that playing three up front is because of the genius ideas the new coaches have picked up from Saint Klopp or the football genius Rodgers, as if we weren't one of the best pressing sides in the past or have never used a fluid front three to great effect without them suggesting it to Pep.
People are acting like last year was Pep's and the teams normal levels ignoring the 8 years previous and we're now only playing well thanks to poaching some of the special genius that only those that have graced the hallowed halls of Anfeld could ever come up with.
I don't mean any of this towards OP in particular but I've already seen plenty of posts acting like Pep was a poor manager until now when he has been lifted to greatness on the shoulders of Anfields finest, which is patently nonsense.

So what's the point of having backroom staff if they don't have any influence, should just have Pep and save some money

 

[tornandfrayed]

Apart from his mistakes, every time he got the ball the game slowed up. We have better options.

I suppose if Rico isn't playing someone else has to be the target of the mood suckers.

 

[hilts]

Had a nightmare, had it in my head it was an 8pm kickoff US eastern, slipped into the blue oyster for a quickie on the way home from work just after 4 and it was live on the big 80 incher, don’t know what came over me

A man if you went into the Blue Oyster Bar

 

[deano ou812]

Had a nightmare, had it in my head it was an 8pm kickoff US eastern, slipped into the blue oyster for a quickie on the way home from work just after 4 and it was live on the big 80 incher, don’t know what came over me

Blue oyster you say ..

 

[IrishBloodEnglishHeart]

He has been excellent for some time.

He's not. There was a clear distinction between last nights game and his games before. If you've got fans that have been giving him stick now saying, "actually, he was good last night" then it's shows a difference.

He was very very good last night, worked hard, didn't put one foot wrong defensively, and grabbed two assists. Fair play to him. He deserves to be our RB for the rest of this tournament, in my opinion.

 

[Utter bobbins]

Before kick off I saw a load of posts about Pep's team he had picked not being good enough, this forum is getting ridiculous

It’s always been ridiculous

 

[Gray]

Or al hilal.

That was a great Indian restaurant in Timperley village, pity it is no longer there.

 

[alexmcity]

He's not. There was a clear distinction between last nights game and his games before. If you've got fans that have been giving him stick now saying, "actually, he was good last night" then it's shows a difference.

He was very very good last night, worked hard, didn't put one foot wrong defensively, and grabbed two assists. Fair play to him. He deserves to be our RB for the rest of this tournament, in my opinion.

Nunes made the top 3 of the MOTM threads regularly, you didn't pay attention or was prejudiced against him.

 

[Pep Talk561]

So impressed by the team so far certainly new looking team

 

[Brendan110_0]

He's not. There was a clear distinction between last nights game and his games before.

He was very very good last night, worked hard, didn't put one foot wrong defensively, and grabbed two assists. Fair play to him. He deserves to be our RB for the rest of this tournament, in my opinion.

Nah, Nunes has had plenty of good games in that position last season. Hard to come back from his double fuck-up vs United at home that handed them 3 points.

 

[IrishBloodEnglishHeart]

One of those games where everyone clicked. Doku was great, Nunes was great, Savio had a decent game. The players that came on looked hungry - Haaland could have had another and Cherki should have scored. Foden looks to have his confidence back.

I think Josko instead of Akanji and that's pretty much our first choice defence

 

[IrishBloodEnglishHeart]

Nah, Nunes has had plenty of good games in that position last season. Hard to come back from his double fuck-up vs United at home that handed them 3 points.

"Plenty"? He played well against Villa last season but "plenty" is a bit of a stretch. Pep wouldn't be considering a new RB if he had plenty of good games.

But none as good as last night. Hence people that don't rate him usually saying he had a great game.

 

[west didsblue]

I suppose if Rico isn't playing someone else has to be the target of the mood suckers.

Not sure what you’re on about.

As a team last night I thought we were excellent all over the pitch with lots of competition for each position. However Akanji has made it easier for Pep in selecting his defensive options by making himself last choice in that position.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

The best thing about last night was the press. Even in them conditions,we pressed like our lives depended on it! Very satisfying to see :)

 

[Blue Maverick]

A man if you went into the Blue Oyster Bar

And he slipped in for a quickie!

 

[Tbilisi]

My dads been watching City since 1938 so hes a right moaning bastard but even he said its the best City team we have had in ages. All ball players.

 

[oldius]

So what's the point of having backroom staff if they don't have any influence, should just have Pep and save some money

Strong leaders aren't afraid of being influenced by those around them. Pep is clearly a strong leader.
If we can add more dynamism and direct play to our possession game, then we will be one hell of a side.
As the game changes, you have to adapt. Teams playing ten behind the ball became difficult for us and we needed to shake it up.