Wolves (A) | Post Match Thread

[cibaman]

Pep’s late subs were Mahrez and Grealish which seems to indicate that his priority at that time was GD

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Pep’s late subs were Mahrez and Grealish which seems to indicate that his priority at that time was GD

Certainly looked like he wants to take GD out of the equation and pile more pressure on the Dipper's.

 

[shevtheblue]

One could say the same about bringing on Palmer instead of Mahrez. I’m not opposed to playing more of the youngsters and hope they get their chance, but I also appreciate that Guardiola will rely on the established core now even if it means playing them out of position.

Yep, i also felt that Palmer could have come on as well. Just specifically in this case, we are really, REALLY struggling in that spot and he is on the bench. He's done well for the second team, he's been training with the first team for a couple seasons, give him 10-15mins surely?

 

[laplandblue]

Didn’t truly appreciate it at the time last night, but that really is a cracking move.

That was a great goal. It reminded me of the goal Leroy Sane scored against Arsenal.

 

[Gabriel]

Yep, i also felt that Palmer could have come on as well. Just specifically in this case, we are really, REALLY struggling in that spot and he is on the bench. He's done well for the second team, he's been training with the first team for a couple seasons, give him 10-15mins surely?

It can cut both ways. Say, just for example, Mbete comes on and in the fifteen minutes he’s on makes two mistakes that cost goals. You now have an unnecessary game situation and an unnecessary confidence crisis in a young player. That’s a hypothetical, of course, but it’s the kind of thing the coaches have to weigh. I sense your frustration, feel the same, but I’ve resigned myself to how Guardiola operates in that regard. It’s like the need for a three goal cushion at the Etihad before he’ll contemplate bringing on a youngster. :-)

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

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[shevtheblue]

It can cut both ways. Say, just for example, Mbete comes on and in the fifteen minutes he’s on makes two mistakes that cost goals. You now have an unnecessary game situation and an unnecessary confidence crisis in a young player. That’s a hypothetical, of course, but it’s the kind of thing the coaches have to weigh. I sense your frustration, feel the same, but I’ve resigned myself to how Guardiola operates in that regard. It’s like the need for a three goal cushion at the Etihad before he’ll contemplate bringing on a youngster. :-)

Yep, but surely that's the whole point of having them with the squad. If they aren't trusted, then send them out somewhere. But you're right, this is Pep's way and always has been. He admitted as much, that the kids are there just for the matchday experience but i personally think he should have exceptions to this; such as when you are having to play a DM in with a CB and they are both then injured in the game :D