Pep Guardiola - 2020/21 Performances

[hammersmithlad]

Definitely seems to focus more on the attacking strategy than defensive and if that isn't the case the current defensive strategy is clearly not working.

If he is going to persist with this high line we should be employing a specialist to make the defence work with the midfield as one unit. i.e. either step up as a defence to get the attackers offside or get some pace in the midfield to either close down the balls teams are playing down the channels or who can chase down the forwards before they get to the box. We're currently far too static in these areas & are relying on reactionary measures to get us out of trouble which is clearly not working well if we don't bang the goals in at the other end.

 

[nellyonthewing]

Not his fault. If 2 players out of 11 are shite, then a stroke of genius can cover up the faults. But expecting genius tactics alone to cover up the limitations of 6 different players is madness. If that was even possible, teams would buy sunday league players, pay the coach 200 million and just the win the match on tactics alone. The players have to perform. It's not the tactics forcing Mendy to concede an awful pen. The game is played on the pitch, not on a whiteboard. Players get praised after great performances, they should take 95% of the blame after a loss too.

Disagree . He’s manager it’s his job to do the basics select ,plan,adapt ,motivate . Didn’t see any of that again,

 

[Scottyboi]

He's lost his mother and his close friend in Arteta has left for London. I think he is drained and could end up walking if he believes he can't give us his all. It would be very sad seeing him go out like that. On the other hand he could get a grip of this squad and we have an amazing season who knows!

 

[penalty spot]

His public demeanor is hardly inspiring when in interviews so far. Looks disinterested to me in extending his contract.

 

[FantasyIreland]

His public demeanor is hardly inspiring when in interviews so far. Looks disinterested to me in extending his contract.

His interviews are a joke,he has never treated them seriously or with any respect.Its literally a chore for him,which is pretty unfair on our fans.

 

[RayCTID]

Its a two way street in regards to interviews. If the media stops asking daft questions then he doesn't treat them with contempt

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

I wish we had proper football journalism in this country. “Pep, Leicester seemed to be able to play balls in behind your back line really easily today. Why was that?”

Instead it’s just abject shit-stirring looking for headline quotes about referees or VAR or criticizing players. Waste of everyone’s time

 

[decmancity]

His public demeanor is hardly inspiring when in interviews so far. Looks disinterested to me in extending his contract.

I think he fundamentally disagrees with Football being on in the middle of a pandemic and also, he has sat here for years and had to listen to questions such as "Stan Collymore says you cant come over here with your chicken tikka tiki passing and expect to win hte league, how do you respond?" or the old favourite "Why dont you teach your players to tackle?"

I wouldn't give the media the time of day, they are uninformed fools who by and large know fuck all and are looking for a soundbite. Pep pretty much gives them nothing and does it because hes told he has to.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

If you're staying - put some pressure on your mates.

 

[inconnu]

Definitely seems to focus more on the attacking strategy than defensive and if that isn't the case the current defensive strategy is clearly not working.

In Centurions season we conceded 27 goals. The least in the league.
Next season 23 goals. Only LiVARpool conceaded less (1 less).
Last year 35 goals. Again only LiVARpool conceaded less (2 less).

Guardiola has holistic approach.
Everything matters.
Without that we would not be as successful as we were.