Much of Pep's thinking and decision making is currently odd.
He played quite a bit better than some of his more experienced teammates, not sure why there was "no need for him".No need for him yesterday. He played well but a game too much for him in such an important game.
He did play well but Gundy was needed in my opinionHe played quite a bit better than some of his more experienced teammates, not sure why there was "no need for him".
I don't recall Gundy playing much at right back.He did play well but Gundy was needed in my opinion
He has done really well in these three games but I think it's time to take him out of the side now and get Walker back in. Rico will be better when he comes back into the team later as he will find it easier because of this experience.Just to be clear, in case people dont understand why Pep plays inverted fullbacks.
Traditionally teams (and Pep has done this alot) tilt their back 4 over and have the fullback wide and winger inside. 4231 becoming a 3241 that Pep attacks in.
But this means when countered the fullback is far away from his position he occupies the winger spot, and has to run more distance.
But if you invert the fullback from a 4141 and still attack in the same 3241, if countered you have less distance to run back to. Its just less distance to cover while still attacking the same way he prefers.
I think you accidentally replied to me?He has done really well in these three games but I think it's time to take him out of the side now and get Walker back in. Rico will be better when he comes back into the team later as he will find it easier because of this experience.