You do have a point about the speedy wingers. However, I would like to see a winger take on their fullback on occasion. Even Foden on the left, has to be played in. He never takes them on.Not sure any post that hints that Haaland is our issue can be considered great. If this was his third or fourth game where he contributed little and was a detriment to our game then it may have merit. He’s pulled us out of the shit already a few times this season with his ability to conjure up a goal when needed most and it’s usually after a cross into a dangerous area that he’s got on the end of, sometimes when he’s had no right to get to it.
Yesterday was some of the worst crossing I’ve seen from this team.
I think the other thing I disagree with is the notion that speedy wingers is the way forward. I think we’re a victim of our own successful is a little bit to blame here. When we used to play that way teams were nowhere near set up against us as they are today because we weren’t as feared by the opposition. Pacy wingers would struggle against deep lying packed defences and that’s why I think Pep has had to look at other ways to overcome that. In his mind controlling the tempo, keeping possession and waring them down is the better option.
His other points gave some validity.
We don’t have any full backs.We don't seem to have agreesive fullbacks!!
Aye blame him for everything.Not to mention a woefully out of form Sterling being picked.
Invisible men....We don’t have any full backs.
I’m as frustrated as the next man to see players of Foden and Grealish’s natural ability get stunted due to the way pep prefers. There’s nothing better as a fan seeing a winger fly past a man or two. It’s what gets you out of your seat. I’d love to see it happen more. I’ve just come to terms now with the fact we are a different team, I still think we are finding our feet this season, it’s not always been pretty but I think Pep will suss it out as he tends to do and this game will be a footnote at the end of the season.You do have a point about the speedy wingers. However, I would like to see a winger take on their fullback on occasion. Even Foden on the left, has to be played in. He never takes them on.
While I liked your last post, I’m not sure why you say there was a lack of desire. That’s one thing you can’t say about this team, they fight to the end every game. They’re serial winners. We just couldn’t find a way through that defence and some of our players were off their game, we didn’t make enough changes and they were clinical when it mattered.I think for a few people it’s not about the loss. I can accept any loss if the team have given their all. Yesterday there was no desire or effort that is what most people are annoyed at.
A lot of teams defend and sit back and protect the 18 yard box. When I talk about pace I don’t mean running over the top for 50 meters. Wingers on the edge of the box. Playing little one twos and bursting into the box. Simple things like knocking it past the full back and getting to the byline. Pulling the ball back or whizzing one across the box.You do have a point about the speedy wingers. However, I would like to see a winger take on their fullback on occasion. Even Foden on the left, has to be played in. He never takes them on.
We don’t have any full backs.
He was but he couldn’t score when it mattered . Remember the miss against Villa .It does sound a little crazy when you look at his numbers but I agree that Haaland currently isn't an 'ideal' fit. Say what you will about Jesus but his ability to receive the ball and turn vs teams with ten in the box was incredibly useful for us.