Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 37 minutes ago, Blue Moon said: Kamara isn't a defensive mid. What about Aribo? Kamara is absolutely a defensive midfielder. Yes, I'm a big fan of Aribo, and he has been in good form; he doesn't deserve to be left out. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Bill said: If that's what we field then we'd be as well not turning up. Harsh... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Rousseau said: Harsh... .... but fair. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I would hope GVB will have seen enough to decide who starts and what we think, which is probably largely based on recent performances, is irrelevant. It's up to the players to show they want it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 It may not be the answer but it's clear we need alternative tactics and here's how I see it ........... McLaughlin Patterson - Goldson - Balogun - Bassey Jack - Hagi - Lundstram - Aribo Wright - Sakala I'm all for attacking width, whether it comes from fullbacks or midfield, but our big issue right now is a powderpuff defence and it's crucial we stop exposing ourselves to free crosses into our box and having our central defenders pulled wide to cover for absent defenders. If fullbacks are going to go forward then we need to get back to having discipline in midfield to cover for them - we used to be good at that but since Jack's injury it seems to have gone all to hell. The last few months have shown what suckers we are for losing goals to fast-transition counter attacks. We need to set up to stop losing easy goals or we'll never regain the confidence that's so obviously absent at the moment. We also need to assert our pace up front - we have it in abundance but we seldom benefit from it because we spend too much time chasing endless ineffective crosses into packed opposition penalty areas. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bill said: It may not be the answer but it's clear we need alternative tactics and here's how I see it ........... McLaughlin Patterson - Goldson - Balogun - Bassey Jack - Hagi - Lundstram - Aribo Wright - Sakala I'm all for attacking width, whether it comes from fullbacks or midfield, but our big issue right now is a powderpuff defence and it's crucial we stop exposing ourselves to free crosses into our box and having our central defenders pulled wide to cover for absent defenders. If fullbacks are going to go forward then we need to get back to having discipline in midfield to cover for them - we used to be good at that but since Jack's injury it seems to have gone all to hell. The last few months have shown what suckers we are for losing goals to fast-transition counter attacks. We need to set up to stop losing easy goals or we'll never regain the confidence that's so obviously absent at the moment. We also need to assert our pace up front - we have it in abundance but we seldom benefit from it because we spend too much time chasing endless ineffective crosses into packed opposition penalty areas. If the other team had no chance that one has less than none. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 If it was up to me: Mclaughlin. Patterson Balogun Goldson Barisic. Kent Jack Davis Aribo. Hagi. Sakala. In a 4-4-1-1 formation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bill said: It may not be the answer but it's clear we need alternative tactics and here's how I see it ........... McLaughlin Patterson - Goldson - Balogun - Bassey Jack - Hagi - Lundstram - Aribo Wright - Sakala I'm all for attacking width, whether it comes from fullbacks or midfield, but our big issue right now is a powderpuff defence and it's crucial we stop exposing ourselves to free crosses into our box and having our central defenders pulled wide to cover for absent defenders. If fullbacks are going to go forward then we need to get back to having discipline in midfield to cover for them - we used to be good at that but since Jack's injury it seems to have gone all to hell. The last few months have shown what suckers we are for losing goals to fast-transition counter attacks. We need to set up to stop losing easy goals or we'll never regain the confidence that's so obviously absent at the moment. We also need to assert our pace up front - we have it in abundance but we seldom benefit from it because we spend too much time chasing endless ineffective crosses into packed opposition penalty areas. Thanks for playing, I suppose. Better luck next time. In all seriousness, I do believe GvB has played a 4-4-2 with Feyenoord to combat a superior Ajax side. He might set-up specifically for this opponent, but I see him starting as he wants to go on (i.e. His preferred 4-3-3/4-2-3-1). 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,685 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I think, as has been said, it is absolutely pointless putting teams up. I could never second guess Gerrard and with GVB promising changes its virtually impossible to call 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Whosthedado said: I think, as has been said, it is absolutely pointless putting teams up. I could never second guess Gerrard and with GVB promising changes its virtually impossible to call But, fun, though... no? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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