KDB’s a treasure but he looks half bolloxed. We have to give the guy some sort of break or risk him either being out for another lengthy period (worst case) or showing patchy form (best case).When that goal was ruled out I knew we'd lose 2-0
We were playing quite well too but ultimately coming up short. Pep got it right in his summing up but we are quite easy to play against. I think we're in trouble.
KDB is not going to get fit any time soon. I am not sure he'll ever get back to those magical levels. We need to bin Mahrez and play Foden centrally. KDB has not got the legs in the middle. I think I'd get rid of Rodri too. He's too slow and does not offer the protection we need.
There's only really Jesus, Foden and Torres who are performing at the moment. Bernardo, Mahrez and de Bruyne are way off.
Our defence is still one of the best in the premApart from Mahrez being picked and the injuries or lack of match fitness I thought the team picked was as strong a team as we could put on the pitch.
Having said that, every team in every league know our Krytonite.
They know if they sit back and throw 2 lines of 4 tightly together we will struggle to get through there lines. We also allow both fullbacks to venture forward which allow us to get countered with pace. They know if they sit there long enough we will lose possession and they will be able to attack our stretched defense. IMO Kyle Walker must be used to defend and be part of the last line of defense utilising his electric pace, Not as an attacking option which the vast majority of times comes to nothing.
Most importantly we need a defensive coach because we are absolutely fucking dire at defending. I`m of the opinion that who ever we buy in defense we will turn to shit because of our system.
Because we are so frail in defense it means the opponents can afford to sit and wait for the missed pass which lets them in.
Even Port Vale used this ploy against us.
Bernardo didn’t have his best game but poor recruitment?1.Poor recruitment (mahrez,Bernie,rodders)
2.We need a 30 goal forward.
3.No David Silva nor Fernandinho replacements
Kev is not being utilised in his best position. He is being run ragged trying to make things happen and not as effective.
The press is gone.
The passing at pace is gone.
One touch is gone.
The patient game is gone without Dave.
The counter attack is causing huge problems without Fern.
The transition from back to front is gone.
Teams sit back and wait they don’t press us anymore so that tactic is useless now.
Pep has been talking rubbish for months. We have regressed at an alarming rate and the management need to take responsibility and figure out how to beat this new system teams are using so effectively against us.
Dias,Ake,torres and Foden, Walker are the only positives this year. The rest of the players look beat as soon as we don’t score the first goal.
We are stuck in a loop playing the same shit now each week. Someone needs to take charge. The players need to step up.
Honest discussions needed and Pep needs to change it is that simple.
Fuck all creativity once again and pathetic team selection and delayed subs once again.
The sooner Pep is sacked the sooner we can rebuild.
It’s a shame but he’s lost the plot.
Yes he was fantastic but he is not the same player. Currently he is not good enough and should not be in the team. Can’t fault his effort but he does not influence games. One good season does not give him a pass.Bernardo didn’t have his best game but poor recruitment?
Rest him for Olympiacos and Burnley. Take the captaincy off him as well. Maybe give it to Dias.KDB’s a treasure but he looks half bolloxed. We have to give the guy some sort of break or risk him either being out for another lengthy period (worst case) or showing patchy form (best case).
Short term pain for long term gain.
Not sure the captaincy sits comfortably with him either. He doesn’t seem a natural leader and is possibly taking on too much for his own good.
Sack the bald fraud! Nothing but a chequebook manager! Forget this tippy tappy shite, it’ll never work in the prem!Fuck all creativity once again and pathetic team selection and delayed subs once again.
The sooner Pep is sacked the sooner we can rebuild.
It’s a shame but he’s lost the plot.