He drags us forward single-handedly at times. He would look even better if our ancient midfield would provide more runs around himIt concerns me that he is winning MOTM polls on the basis of performances that are what I would call decent but not spectacular. Just shows how off our game we are that no one is playing any better than that. We play like pre programmed robots at the minute.
If he’s terrified of counter attacks why do we keep losing to them as a consequence of his set up and the fullback experimentsAgainst Leipzig Grealish dribbled through the middle and found Haaland. It was 1 of the few times it happened. Move Jack inside with Kev or push Kev to the right hand side. Stop the inverted wingers and city will play with a lot more purpose. Pep needs to bite the bullet on our possession. He is terrified of counter attacks and has nullified our attacking capabilities.
I don’t think he will change anything but if he did we could be back to a somewhat formidable team even with the issues we have.
yes his defensive game has improved immensely. probably the best tackler in our side. most hardworking winger as well. his stamina is levels above any of our midfielders right now. will be immense in the middle I think, but pep should give him freedom to make it work. sadly I don't think pep wants people in the middle taking any risk except KDB. pep is really holding back our side from evolving currently.Does anyone think like me that Jack has improved both his tackling and confidence of late and that could mean him moving into a more central role?
I said in the post match thread that if we went 4-3-3 with Kev, Rodri and Jack deeper and Phil, Erling and Julian up top it would be very exciting and a nod to the future. I think it would offer increased fluidity and better work rate to help when we are out of possession. Bellingham ultimately would be ideal to take Kev's role. It seems likely that Bernie and Gundo may be off so it's a progression and I would love to see Pep give it a go. We have to get the best out of our best assets and currently we are not.
I think we are over coached, no joy or spontaneity in our play this seasonIt concerns me that he is winning MOTM polls on the basis of performances that are what I would call decent but not spectacular. Just shows how off our game we are that no one is playing any better than that. We play like pre programmed robots at the minute.
Brilliant point. Jack has improved, but if his current levels are our current best, well then that is troubling.It concerns me that he is winning MOTM polls on the basis of performances that are what I would call decent but not spectacular. Just shows how off our game we are that no one is playing any better than that. We play like pre programmed robots at the minute.