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Yeah I completely agree with that. I just don't think he should be limited to just sitting in front of our defence either. The balance is playing how he did in the second half today.
I hear you.
Yeah I completely agree with that. I just don't think he should be limited to just sitting in front of our defence either. The balance is playing how he did in the second half today.
One of the things I noticed is that AMN cut inside when dribbling a lot - he wasn't forced to stay up against the byline. I'm wondering if this is at Freddie's direct orders or if Freddie has given him more freedom. I like this from AMN because it allows him to tap into his midfielder abilities and can create a lot of mismatches. He needs to carry on his runs though. There was a moment towards the end of the second half when he just stopped running with the ball and lost it.
Special mention to Kolasinac, been our best outfield player since Freddie took over imo.
For all the talk of Torreira needing to play as the holder, ironically it was him getting between the lines which led to the equaliser which was the catalyst for that excellent spell where we showed our class.
I wouldn't be. These niggling injuries will happen when off after a long time. If it persists throughout this year, then I would say be worried. But even then I'd give him the summer to see how he does next season.Might be Freddie's instruction since Niles is not a fullback and offensively he is best when not on the wing (also helps to have Pepe there).
Anyhow, I am a fan of mismatches, and players doing something not so common for their positions, so it all works out for Maitland.
Not a long term solution, but, Bellerin beat be watching cause I am seriously concerned for him
Hope you had a good birthday.Special mention to Kolasinac, been our best outfield player since Freddie took over imo.
Special mention to Kolasinac, been our best outfield player since Freddie took over imo.
I see no reason why Tierney and Kola may not sometimes play in the same line-up, like Gibbs and Monreal used to in the old days.Kola gets a bad rep on here for no real good reason. If he improved his final ball he’d be probably the most dangerous left back in the world. The fact he doesn’t always get it right doesn’t then drop him down to being a useless left back.
Tierney has a much higher ceiling though and I really hope the fans give him a fair crack at it. Already seen rumblings of negativity towards him in the match thread.
Would be a good one if we play 3 man D, Kieran as LCB and Kola LWBI see no reason why Tierney and Kola may not sometimes play in the same line-up, like Gibbs and Monreal used to in the old days.
That what Torreira strength he DM and ball winner you shouldn't play in other position we Emery messed him up by trying make him like Kante with Chelsea.Yes definitely think Torreira benefited from choosing when to step up the pitch, rather than be thrust up there for the entirety of the match, gives the oppo's something to think about and makes it more difficult to mark him out of the game.
I see no reason why Tierney and Kola may not sometimes play in the same line-up, like Gibbs and Monreal used to in the old days.
Both on the left. Have to be 4-4-2 or 4-5-1. When he first arrived I thought Kola might be able to play as an emergency centre-back (better suited physically than Monreal) but not so sure now.Did Gibbs play LW your meaning or was monreal already being used at CB by then.
I think both of them are definitely LB/LWB though and playing them anywhere else would be a bit strange. We’ve seen enough of players being played out of position at this club to last us a lifetime...this season alone.
With all that speed and the problems we have in midfield there's a strong argument to mix our play with more long balls to the wings and getting our three front players up there quickly to worry defences.All our goals came from quick transition. You could see we're working on a quicker passing moves.
That trio upfront with a stronger midfield should eat up most teams.