Under Pep we defend largely "on the edge", so to speak, reliant (maybe overly so) on dominating possession as the primary means of defence. As a result it doesn't take much of a drop in form at the back for us to leak more goals.At this stage last season, we had won 4, drawn 1, lost 1 so 13 points compared with this season 14. Interesting though we had shipped just one goal (against Spuds in the first game). The stats, and my eyes tell me the teams defensive work has fallen back a fair bit. Maybe the change to the system, maybe Walker starting to show his age a little, certainly Dias being off it a little. Of the six goals we have shipped this year, I think Trippiers free kick and Stones OG against CP we couldn't do much about. The others I'm not so sure with yesterdays being the sloppiest. Needs fixed if this squad is to reach its potential.
agree mate. Lets hope we are back at it very soon.Under Pep we defend largely "on the edge", so to speak, reliant (maybe overly so) on dominating possession as the primary means of defence. As a result it doesn't take much of a drop in form at the back for us to leak more goals.
Not sure it’s even a drop in form of individuals , it’s the price of losing some control by playing Haaland over a false 9 . Our stronger defence was always one of the benefits of the false 9.We will get the balance better but it may take a little time.Under Pep we defend largely "on the edge", so to speak, reliant (maybe overly so) on dominating possession as the primary means of defence. As a result it doesn't take much of a drop in form at the back for us to leak more goals.
The only response you could have made to get out of the ridiculous debate you’d put up.See this has confirmed you have poor judgment, my posts are always subpar
People aren’t ready to hear this. Haaland is a mega star. He scores loads.Not sure it’s even a drop in form of individuals , it’s the price of losing some control by playing Haaland over a false 9 . Our stronger defence was always one of the benefits of the false 9.We will get the balance better but it may take a little time.
Lighten up mateThe only response you could have made to get out of the ridiculous debate you’d put up.
I’m not one of the ones digging out a keeper for doing nothing wrong then doing mental gymnastics to get out of the hole they’ve dug for themselves. I’m perfectly calm and better than most at taking a joke.Lighten up mate
Exactly this. If anyone was at fault it was Cancelo. Just watched Bailey strike the ball into the net. Really poor defendingNot to mention our left back watching rather than doing.
Dropped one on the line in the 1st half yesterday and was lucky the goal was chalked off....there was no foul on himEven Peak Manuel Neuer wouldn't have saved that thunderbastard of a shot from Bailey.
The hate against Ederson is unreasonable...