Dribble
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Aké's a Centre Back. I've really had enough of us squashing square pegs into round holes. We need a proper specialist LB, preferably two.
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It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread
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Fordyboy46
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Got a feeling Cancelo could be sold this window with no replacement signed
Back Ake?Anyway Pep has found our left back Ake
Sounds like a spinal condition.
Gaz (FMwkdsoul)
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Pep seems to like this 325 buildup in the system, putting one of the two full backs inside, doubt he buys two.Aké's a Centre Back. I've really had enough of us squashing square pegs into round holes. We need a proper specialist LB, preferably two.
Dribble
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A proper LB or two would have zero effect on our current tactics imo... In fact, if they were lightning fast, overlapping LB's, it'd add a couple of new strings to our bow.Pep seems to like this 325 buildup in the system, putting one of the two full backs inside, doubt he buys two.
Look how many times Grealish has mentioned the lack of a rapid overlapping full back? Replacing Gundog with more legs in midfield & FINALLY resolving our LB issue must now be a priority.
Aké's a Centre Back. I've really had enough of us squashing square pegs into round holes. We need a proper specialist LB, preferably two.
While Pep is here the only specialist left back we will buy is one that can play in midfield too! They ain’t many of them! It’s a pity about Cancelo mindset he is top notch when on it…
Gaz (FMwkdsoul)
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so yeah, a change to the system we are using.A proper LB or two would have zero effect on our current tactics imo... In fact, if they were lightning fast, overlapping LB's, it'd add a couple of new strings to our bow.
Look how many times Grealish has mentioned the lack of a rapid overlapping full back? Replacing Gundog with more legs in midfield & FINALLY resolving our LB issue must now be a priority.
Dribble
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Pep likes good footballers first & foremost. With the correct coaching a player who ticks the first box, should have few issues playing as an inverted FB, playing in a back three, or being a barnstorming, overlapping FB.While Pep is here the only specialist left back we will buy is one that can play in midfield too! They ain’t many of them! It’s a pity about Cancelo mindset he is top notch when on it…
Essentially, we need a rapid, disciplined winger who can tackle. I was hoping Gomez might show promise in that respect. Hopefully he'll get the chance to shine, if not, we should CFG-him & get the LB we so sorely need.
Dribble
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Not a change to our system per se, but adding more strings to our bow gives us more options, not less.so yeah, a change to the system we are using.
Grealish played very well on Friday. However, in the second half, we broke from an Arsenal attack with Grealish carrying the ball into the centre-circle.
He looked left & right, & there was only Haaland on, but he had 3 players surrounding him, so Jack spun around & passed the ball back into our midfield, giving Arsenal time to get back & reorganise. We need that speed out wide that only a 32 year old Walker provides.
Also, I noticed Jack running centrally & veering over to the left on a few occasions. At some point (possibly in a lower grade home match), we have to try Jack & Phil centrally. For me, neither are the winger we need.
We've a need for speed & even though Foden is deceptively quick, I still think he'll ultimately be better centrally, as would Jack.
Gaz (FMwkdsoul)
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I could see one of the 8's dropping into the 2 in front of the back 3 asnd letting one of the full backs being hte widest touch line playerNot a change to our system per se, but adding more strings to our bow gives us more options, not less.
Grealish played very well on Friday. However, in the second half, we broke from an Arsenal attack with Grealish carrying the ball into the centre-circle.
He looked left & right, & there was only Haaland on, but he had 3 players surrounding him, so Jack spun around & passed the ball back into our midfield, giving Arsenal time to get back & reorganise. We need that speed out wide that only a 32 year old Walker provides.
Also, I noticed Jack running centrally & veering over to the left on a few occasions. At some point (possibly in a lower grade home match), we have to try Jack & Phil centrally. For me, neither are the winger we need.
We've a need for speed & even though Foden is deceptively quick, I still think he'll ultimately be better centrally, as would Jack.
LB-LW-ST-RCM-RW
LCM-DM
LCB-RCB-RB
instead of the current
LW-LCM-ST-RCM-RW
DM-RB
LB-LCB-RCB