That was Shite. We are all over the…….
Sorry thought we were still in the match day thread.
It was messy yes, but I think Pep is sussing out, who can fit into a couple of different systems.
Akanji can’t quite do what Stones has shown a flair for.
Foden didn’t quite take his chance at the centre role behind Haaland.
Things like that. Players were moved around and at times we looked very disjointed.
Overall though, I think Pep will have seen this as a very worthwhile exercise. Even more so if we get a result st the weekend with a few players coming in fresh.
I thought Palmer looked very confident in his own ability and this kind of experience is excellent for him, as I think sometimes he just looks like all he needs is to get up to the speed of PL football.
Speed of decision making as much as anything else.
Same goes for the new players.
Kovacic looks like he gets bit already and Gvardiol did very well. This kind of football doesn’t look like it’ll phase him.
Jack was ok. I wouldn’t be over critical. He constantly attracts 3 men and rarely loses possession.
Individually I wouldn’t be over critical of anyone. Collectively we are rusty. Not too fluid and still we had over 70% possession.
If we have learned anything from last season in particular, it has to be that pacing ourselves at this stage of the season is vital.
I think we are in good shape.
Pep will manage all scenarios.
Good game. I enjoyed it.
