Al Hilal (N) | CWC | Post Match Thread

[Gordyola]

A huge reality check the optimism of the new signings disappeared in 120 minutes Unfortunately it’s the same issues as last season as Pep insists on playing his boys over the new signings his high line with the CBs being 30 yards from goal passing back and forth against a low block with the counter vulnerability hasn’t changed We are architects of our own downfall

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Ah well. Glad I didn’t spend money to go over now!

Well played Al-Hilal.

 

[samuelyeboah]

back to earth. all the positivity of the past month immediately gone for me

 

[supercity88]

They were a good side to be fair and puts our feet back on the ground. Some of the defending was shocking. We need a new goalkeeper. Compare the two keepers tonight and that's why we lost.

 

[jimharri]

If you concede 4, you don't deserve anything from the game. Well done to Al Hilal.

 

[youngbob]

Just woke up and seen the score.

We've seen lots of encouraging things during these friendlies and a few concerning things. So, the same as every pre-season really.

Glad the lads are going back home with minutes under their belts and a solid 4-6 weeks off before the proper football starts again.

 

[marco]

the problems are there for pep to see,good thing is we have a window to fix it.lets see if he does

 

[wolviedinho]

Same problems exist.

Caught every time a team break.

Camped out lose the ball and concede.

It’s not working anymore pep.

Doku brilliant.

The defence awful.

We ain’t back yet and we look no better than last season. Serious issues to make this team hard to beat again. Second to every ball and out fought.

Shame as I thought we were on the way back.

Defence is a major problem.

 

[Gaz76]

I did say them lot were no mugs, but there's a lot of work to be done with our defence, Ake akanji and Dias are all not good enough

 

[vanchi]

i’m about to have a horrible day. even worse now. meh.

 

[oakiecokie]

We got what we deserved.Too much fannying about with tip tap football in their penalty box.
Well at least the lads should be refreshed with a well earned break.Disappointing in a way but maybe a blessing in disguise to get off to a good start in the PL.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

He was a real pro, Bono.

Smotm.

 

[Lost in space]

Give those boys a break and play the kids v wolves

 

[Wayneclarkemunchescarrots]

Post season mistakes rather than a pre season new start . Doesn’t bode great the way it was set up .
Lack of time for khus and nico g is baffling .

 

[citysince88]

Well the only thing more embarrassing than losing to al hilal would be to have the 115 verdict go against us.

 

[Phoenix900000]

Oh well guys

They can at least get some rest

 

[Ken92]

Same as last season ,something needs to change at the back to get back to fighting for the league or cl. Really poor defending once again

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

Well, City are back.

Back to giving up the same number of goals as shots on target.

Crazy match but their keeper was extraordinary and we still look better in their third than last year. In OUR third though . . .

Doku excellent, Cherki looks exciting, and Rodri and Phil looking fit all positives.

 

[City Raider]

Walkers pace bailed us out of this suicidal defensive line time and again

 

[Mattyc55]

Akanji who didnt want to be there in the first place. Absolutely fucking useless but not the only one