WIth Sterling playing ahead of him, the opposition are far more reticent in allowing their fullback to bomb on in support therefore there's less pressure on Aleks. In addition he probably feels as though he's got more protection with Sterling able to provide more cover with the pace he's got.
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Our glaring weakness at LB, will it be fixed?
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WIth Sterling playing ahead of him, the opposition are far more reticent in allowing their fullback to bomb on in support therefore there's less pressure on Aleks. In addition he probably feels as though he's got more protection with Sterling able to provide more cover with the pace he's got.
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blue ranger
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We look a much better team - really pleased with Kolarov today. Thought he was outstanding and won a number of headers in the box. Him and sterling seem to have a good partnership already.
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Yep. There was a time when Kola was totally out of position but Sterling tracked all the way back to the corner.WIth Sterling playing ahead of him, the opposition are far more reticent in allowing their fullback to bomb on in support therefore there's less pressure on Aleks. In addition he probably feels as though he's got more protection with Sterling able to provide more cover with the pace he's got.
WIth Sterling playing ahead of him, the opposition are far more reticent in allowing their fullback to bomb on in support therefore there's less pressure on Aleks. In addition he probably feels as though he's got more protection with Sterling able to provide more cover with the pace he's got.
Yes and there was a point in the game where we were on the front foot, half lost it, half getting it back and Koralov was forward. Stirling was constantly checking where k was and ready to leg it back if the break was on.100%
Today was so much fun :)
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I think the club has a lot of faith in Angelino, who a far as I know, is earning a lot of praise back in the states. Will he be first team material next year already?
greasedupdeafguy
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not even close imoI think the club has a lot of faith in Angelino, who a far as I know, is earning a lot of praise back in the states. Will he be first team material next year already?
good going forward but very suspect defensively
Utter bobbins
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not even close imo
good going forward but very suspect defensively
This season?
greasedupdeafguy
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yeah hes been one of new yorks better defenders but has still struggled even aginst players like Lloyd Sam. Think he has all the skill to make it at a top club just needs more experience.This season?
I actively try and stay up to watch NYCFC and from what i have seen from EDS and NYC is that he is quality going forward... very so so defending reminds me a lot of Gareth Bale in the way he plays. If he turns out like him then i wont be moaning. Dont be surprised if we play him as a LM.I think the club has a lot of faith in Angelino, who a far as I know, is earning a lot of praise back in the states. Will he be first team material next year already?
yeah, defensively Angelino would be ripped apart right now in the Prem. He is very gifted going forward though, possibly could even turn into a winger. He needs much more experience to be ready for the PL defensively though. I'm not sure he will be ready for next season. Think the only way Angelino could step in the team soon is if we switched to a 3-5-2 with less reliance on full-backs to defend.
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not even close imo
good going forward but very suspect defensively
Spot on.
It's not really a statement i should be making at this time given his age and potential but watching him for new york this season i don't really see him improving much defensively, his positioning will no doubt get better with age but to me he's a winger playing at fullback.
Kolarov has made a phenomenal start to the season. Just as i predicted before the Chelsea game, having a more solid system and having Sterling infront of him, who isn't the best defensively but is better than Spanish Dave being on the right wing when he's needed to help at left back. and even just the threat of him on the break makes the opposition less inclined to over load our left back which has been a common tactic for the past 3 seasons. Kolarov and Clichy aren't the answer long term but right now there's no obvious answer available so we stick with what we've got until one becomes available.
Alex Sandro at €20m seems(/seemed) pretty obvious to me.Spot on.
It's not really a statement i should be making at this time given his age and potential but watching him for new york this season i don't really see him improving much defensively, his positioning will no doubt get better with age but to me he's a winger playing at fullback.
Kolarov has made a phenomenal start to the season. Just as i predicted before the Chelsea game, having a more solid system and having Sterling infront of him, who isn't the best defensively but is better than Spanish Dave being on the right wing when he's needed to help at left back. and even just the threat of him on the break makes the opposition less inclined to over load our left back which has been a common tactic for the past 3 seasons. Kolarov and Clichy aren't the answer long term but right now there's no obvious answer available so we stick with what we've got until one becomes available.
apparently going JuveAlex Sandro at €20m seems(/seemed) pretty obvious to me.