Oleksandr Zinchenko - 2019/20 Performances

[Craig]

It’s wishful thinking, but I’d love to see Zin used in his natural position as a number 8.

That would surely make Foden think enough is enough

 

[lightning Rodri]

How did he do in midfield ?

 

[lmhblue1]

How did he do in midfield ?

He didn't play in midfield. He played at LB with Angelino at LW and Bernardo in midfield.

 

[nasir6371]

Don't even know how to rate his performance. Offensively non-existent. Aimless passing back and forth btw him, Bernardo, and Sterling. No through balls, cross, or a shot that challenges the GKer.

Defends better than Mendy/Angelino but without David Silva that left hand side is game play turns into "Hope and Pray" Sterling creates something out of nothing.

 

[MCBlueFan]

Don't even know how to rate his performance. Offensively non-existent. Aimless passing back and forth btw him, Bernardo, and Sterling. No through balls, cross, or a shot that challenges the GKer.

Defends better than Mendy/Angelino but without David Silva that left hand side is game play turns into "Hope and Pray" Sterling creates something out of nothing.

Otters defends fairly well - trouble is... he has no pace. Compounding this is that our opponents realize that the best way to score against us is to lob balls over the top of our high line.

Thus, unless our opposition is totally clueless on how best to attack us - or unless they're so terrible that we score at will - then Otters at CB is a big problem for us - the opposition will simply start a fast forward and make him sit next to Otters - and then they'll lob a long ball over our high line on Otter's side every time they gain possession.

 

[Dax777]

Otters defends fairly well - trouble is... he has no pace. Compounding this is that our opponents realize that the best way to score against us is to lob balls over the top of our high line.

Thus, unless our opposition is totally clueless on how best to attack us - or unless they're so terrible that we score at will - then Otters at CB is a big problem for us - the opposition will simply start a fast forward and make him sit next to Otters - and then they'll lob a long ball over our high line on Otter's side every time they gain possession.

There is a simple fix for this. We play a high line with a press. If the defender on the ball is being pressured he can't easily lob the ball into wherever he wants. So the attempt at lobbing the ball becomes very hard. Also, Eddie generally hands out around the to of his 18 yard box so a ball knocked over our defense heading towards our goal is easier for our sweeper keeper to pick up.

Ota' and Dihno ( who also has the same problem albeit without the criticism) need to know to drop off if there is no pressure on the ball.

This should be standard.

 

[paulsimpson]

Watched the game again and thought he did well in the sense of being far more solid than anyone else lately. Our full back defending hasn't been good and is one of the main reasons why we've dropped points.
He doesn't get too much forward as that's a problem but a definite starter tomorrow in Pep's eyes I'd venture to say .

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Thought he was largely very good playing yet another new role in this team. Left of a back three but charged with joining the midfield when in possession. Took up great positions, used the ball well and of course responsible for the opener.

I’m wondering if he was instructed to shoot from distance often. It could be a tactical decision. If we have a goal threat from someone nominally playing centre-back that requires an opponent to come out and close him down, that frees up space for someone else. Could be another subtle tweak in Pep’s battle against the parked bus

 

[domalino]

Where's Zinchenko gone?

Not even in the squad for the past 3 games.

 

[cityboy1]

Where's Zinchenko gone?

Not even in the squad for the past 3 games.

maybe because were trying to play with wingbacks pep is trying to get mendy upto speed