Do wonder if Haaland is misfiring and hooked on 80minutes (ish) the F9 system has a sense of tempo and urgency needed to work in the last 10 when chasing a game over closing out a game.True, but if the window closes without Alvarez being replaced, then we need to be pragmatic and have the players that can adapt to that formation. For example, one might argue that the need for Doku/Savinho to play in harness is reduced, as the game becomes even more reliant on maintaining possession. One way or t’other, we’ll know soon enough.
If we're chasing a game, Erling is not getting hooked, misfiring or otherwiseDo wonder if Haaland is misfiring and hooked on 80minutes (ish) the F9 system has a sense of tempo and urgency needed to work in the last 10 when chasing a game over closing out a game.
I'd prefer a striker tbh. System should be built to service the 9 with as much xG as possible.
True,goes off injured then. Id still like natural striker in there tbh.If we're chasing a game, Erling is not getting hooked, misfiring or otherwise
True,goes off injured then. Id still like natural striker in there tbh.
Problem is that the system could not satisfy an £81 million striker, so it’s going to be terribly difficult satisfying anyone else unless they are younger, but better than Delap, or older and looking for one last shot at glory.Do wonder if Haaland is misfiring and hooked on 80minutes (ish) the F9 system has a sense of tempo and urgency needed to work in the last 10 when chasing a game over closing out a game.
I'd prefer a striker tbh. System should be built to service the 9 with as much xG as possible.
tend to agree, Saturday team was really reserved when the 3rd went it. lots of 'on' passes or runs just weren't being made or taken. Hopefully games are dead and buried early doors once fitness and a looser leash comes into play and my personal want of a striker is obsolete.Problem is that the system could not satisfy an £81 million striker, so it’s going to be terribly difficult satisfying anyone else unless they are younger, but better than Delap, or older and looking for one last shot at glory.
Saturday was a good example of the problems we could face this season. The game should have been dead in the 28th minute when Lewis hit the bar. With Guardiola’s three-goal cushion secured, Haaland and de Bruyne could have had the second-half off. Instead, they both played the full 90 and the two substitutes got minimal game time. Haaland would have been upset at being substituted while on a hat-trick, of course, but we can’t pander to that when he’s now the sole striker (especially with Bobb out) and needed for the long haul. Even if we don’t sign a replacement for Alvarez, such tough decisions will have to be made.
Yeah, except not up fronthe makes sense, bcs he can play multiple positions.
tend to agree, Saturday team was really reserved when the 3rd went it. lots of 'on' passes or runs just weren't being made or taken. Hopefully games are dead and buried early doors once fitness and a looser leash comes into play and my personal want of a striker is obsolete.
I like the idea of the pace/movement Kyogo has on paper if things are going sideways, just looks a very smart player in the box but links seem kinda dead. Just preference really, much prefer a 9. False 9 was pretty but very frustrating at time when the ball was out wide.
Saturday’s second-half was lacklustre and akin to a pre-season game, which for many it was, yet that inability to get the three-goal cushion last year saw too many players on the park for too long, and, ultimately, come the business end we were not as sharp.tend to agree, Saturday team was really reserved when the 3rd went it. lots of 'on' passes or runs just weren't being made or taken. Hopefully games are dead and buried early doors once fitness and a looser leash comes into play and my personal want of a striker is obsolete.
I like the idea of the pace/movement Kyogo has on paper if things are going sideways, just looks a very smart player in the box but links seem kinda dead. Just preference really, much prefer a 9. False 9 was pretty but very frustrating at time when the ball was out wide.