Their positional play is one of Poch's trademarks, well known. Excellent off ball movement, with players moving away from their nominal positions, providing passing options between the lines. We have hesitated in some individual battles, providing too much time on the ball - which also didn't help...
For players like Ferna, already struggling, Bernardo and Ilkay, it's about composure, heart and sacrifice. The latter two have been totally fucked this season - and the international break made things even worse...
They commit players forward, and they don't get back quickly. We will have opportunities to finish them, we need to take them. Apart from that, it's about who Pep trusts on the bench, in the process I'm afraid we will need fresh legs...
Come on City!
For players like Ferna, already struggling, Bernardo and Ilkay, it's about composure, heart and sacrifice. The latter two have been totally fucked this season - and the international break made things even worse...
They commit players forward, and they don't get back quickly. We will have opportunities to finish them, we need to take them. Apart from that, it's about who Pep trusts on the bench, in the process I'm afraid we will need fresh legs...
Come on City!