The narrow zonal defence is the problem, but it’s because we don’t have midfielders tracking runners.I thought attacking wise we were a bit better v Everton as well
And yeah it just seems too easy to bypass our midfield and suddenly the defence is in panic mode and on the backfoot
Hopefully this is the first issue that’s addressed in the window.. maybe even before West Ham
Got back at 19.15hrs.
Firstly let me applaud the away end today. We were fucking immense and Never stopped singing. No shit half and half scarves, no tourists proper fans getting the tickets is how it should be.
Thought we controlled the game for long periods and looked better. Green shoots of recovery hopefully.
Massive word for Mcatee. Looked superb when he came on. Made things happen. Get him on the pitch moving forward. Haaland a lot better. Totally different player after the goal. We are still shaky defensiveley and my concern was how easy Leicester cut through us when they attacked. We miss Dias for his leadership for sure. Hopefully a few Jan signings in midfield will help to resolve matters.
Foden is a worry. Very poor today. Lets hope he gets back to how we know he can be.
See you at West Ham.
About time City got the rub of the green.A win is win
Luck was on side those balls hitting the frame could have gone in on another day but 3 points will do world of good for mentality and boost for upcoming matches
The big problem is without Rodri we haven't got one player that can stay with runner's from midfield. How often do we get caught out 4v3, 3v2 or worse?The narrow zonal defence is the problem, but it’s because we don’t have midfielders tracking runners.
If we matched up one on one at the back, our full backs would be pulled wide and runners would have acres to run into.
It’s not one problem, it’s one problem that helps create others, for which we are ill-equipped. Couple that with an ever-changing back four and we have been very porous.
That’s a good thing as long as he hasn’t got injured.And he played the full game.....
Absolutely, and I think if Leicester were not also in a bit of a state they would have asked more questions and got at least a point. The way we are now though, a win is a win and hopefully will give us back some confidence and belief - this is essentially the same group of players that were good enough to win 4 titles and a CL.It's a very welcome 3 points but defensively we were poor again, not just the back 4 but most of the team. The 2nd goal was against the run of play, (a really good goal though) and I thought we looked knackered at that point but we had lady luck with us today for a change.
I think it was Hail Mary because we were abysmal in the second half, continuing very poor ending to the FH, barely had 30% possession and Rico was overrun on the right side. McAtee managed to push further up on the touchline keeping them deeper and Kyle was actually ok. I noticed people were despondent when Pep switched from sending JSP for Ake to Kyle, but it actually worked.I wonder why it suddenly clicked from Pep today ti give Mcatee a chance. I think he's that pissed off with several first team players at present and thought what we're all thinking, and that is that he couldn't do any worse
Clean sheet and three points.I think it was Hail Mary because we were abysmal in the second half, continuing very poor ending to the FH, barely had 30% possession and Rico was overrun on the right side. McAtee managed to push further up on the touchline keeping them deeper and Kyle was actually ok. I noticed people were despondent when Pep switched from sending JSP for Ake to Kyle, but it actually worked.
I didn't see any green shoots of recovery and I think any eleven Pep put on the pitch are spent force both physically and mentally.