PragueBlue
Well-Known Member
Got a bit better as the game went on but clearly well below our best (hardly surprising with the injuries we have).
Dias has been a rock in the defence, which he's needed to be given the performances of some of those around him. No idea what we do with Lewis. He's poor at RB and LB and adds little to the midfield. Gvardiol hasn't played CB for a while and it shows. Very little cover/help from midfield though. Gundogan and Lewis just get run through so easily and are weak in the tackle.
Created a few chances from a mix of intricate and direct play. Haaland had a great chance with which he hit the keeper's face, Gundogan hit the post and Savinho has had a couple of half chances but rarely seems to hit the target. KDB has been very mixed in his play.
Hard to know what changes to make really. I'd normally take Lewis off but for who? Same with Gundogan. Perhaps replace Savinho with McAtee or Doku (if he's fit enough).
Anyway, if we can somehow tighten up at the back and keep creating a few chances, we can win this.
Dias has been a rock in the defence, which he's needed to be given the performances of some of those around him. No idea what we do with Lewis. He's poor at RB and LB and adds little to the midfield. Gvardiol hasn't played CB for a while and it shows. Very little cover/help from midfield though. Gundogan and Lewis just get run through so easily and are weak in the tackle.
Created a few chances from a mix of intricate and direct play. Haaland had a great chance with which he hit the keeper's face, Gundogan hit the post and Savinho has had a couple of half chances but rarely seems to hit the target. KDB has been very mixed in his play.
Hard to know what changes to make really. I'd normally take Lewis off but for who? Same with Gundogan. Perhaps replace Savinho with McAtee or Doku (if he's fit enough).
Anyway, if we can somehow tighten up at the back and keep creating a few chances, we can win this.