PragueBlue
Well-Known Member
A much needed 3 points but didn't think we played much (if at all) better than many of the previous dozen or so games.
First half we looked decent going forward but a bit ropey in midfield and at the back. Second half we seemed to tire yet again and this allowed the opponent have the lion's share of possession and dominate the game. CM is a real concern and we are just too easy to play through and can't seem to dominate possession the way we used to.
It was nice to see McAtee have an impressive cameo and I think he showed enough to warrant more minutes. Foden showed that he really isn't comfortable on the RW.
It was also good to see Savinho weigh in with a goal and assist but I still think he looks more comfortable on the right. Haaland much more lively and involved. Surprised we didn't bring Doku or Grealish on for some extra energy to see the game out. Sadly I thought (one or two moments excepted) that KDB struggled again.
Anyway, a good 3 points and hopefully we can build on the result and start on a decent run.
First half we looked decent going forward but a bit ropey in midfield and at the back. Second half we seemed to tire yet again and this allowed the opponent have the lion's share of possession and dominate the game. CM is a real concern and we are just too easy to play through and can't seem to dominate possession the way we used to.
It was nice to see McAtee have an impressive cameo and I think he showed enough to warrant more minutes. Foden showed that he really isn't comfortable on the RW.
It was also good to see Savinho weigh in with a goal and assist but I still think he looks more comfortable on the right. Haaland much more lively and involved. Surprised we didn't bring Doku or Grealish on for some extra energy to see the game out. Sadly I thought (one or two moments excepted) that KDB struggled again.
Anyway, a good 3 points and hopefully we can build on the result and start on a decent run.