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- Oct 3, 2018
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- 267
Disappointed but sadly not unexpected. I was pleasantly surprised by our resilience after the first 12 seconds!
I see the usual shopping list put forward - GK, CM and striker. Interesting, because that list usually includes a RB. I assume that the group is a bit happier with AWB today and I think we should be.
Eriksen's strength was supposedly his ability to pick a pass. Today his role was more defensive and his inability to tackle or compete in 50/50s showed. It seems romantic to bring in a player with his history but its not working. Whether it is because of his condition or, I think, more probably because of his medication he doesnt seem to have the stamina or speed required and he is not helping us.
If Garnacho is unable to complete 90 mins then have him share the load with Pellistri. The two of them together should be able to manage 90.
In the second half of the season I haven't seen Shaw venture forward as much - maybe this is tactics but I miss this. It often served us well.
On a brighter note! - was Haaland playing? I don't think I saw him! Except that the camera kept showing his ugly mug I wouldn't have known that Grealish was on the field.
Rant over.
I see the usual shopping list put forward - GK, CM and striker. Interesting, because that list usually includes a RB. I assume that the group is a bit happier with AWB today and I think we should be.
Eriksen's strength was supposedly his ability to pick a pass. Today his role was more defensive and his inability to tackle or compete in 50/50s showed. It seems romantic to bring in a player with his history but its not working. Whether it is because of his condition or, I think, more probably because of his medication he doesnt seem to have the stamina or speed required and he is not helping us.
If Garnacho is unable to complete 90 mins then have him share the load with Pellistri. The two of them together should be able to manage 90.
In the second half of the season I haven't seen Shaw venture forward as much - maybe this is tactics but I miss this. It often served us well.
On a brighter note! - was Haaland playing? I don't think I saw him! Except that the camera kept showing his ugly mug I wouldn't have known that Grealish was on the field.
Rant over.