Mihai
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This sounds like the UK immigration policy.
Not forgetting Deportivo Dalot…
This sounds like the UK immigration policy.
Not forgetting Deportivo Dalot…
Hahaha...can't say fairer than that!Fair enough
I'll always maintain that Donny is a better player than Scotty. Dynamo Donny til I die
I agree. Barring any late transfer window miracles, top 6 is solid with this group of players.The state of the squad he’s got to work with is just horrific. The fact he’s getting a tune out of them and actually has them playing some sort of progressive football is impressive. Once again though a manager is being let down by those above him who are unable to bring in the quality of players needed.
While the likes of Maguire, Lindelof, Mctominey, Fred, Elanga etc etc are making up the majority of the first team squad he has no chance of achieving anything meaningful. Without significant signings we just don’t have the quality to get Top 4, never mind anything else. It’s 2022 and McFred are still our first choice midfield and Martial & Rashford part of our first choice attack. It’s scandalous.
The state of the squad he’s got to work with is just horrific. The fact he’s getting a tune out of them and actually has them playing some sort of progressive football is impressive. Once again though a manager is being let down by those above him who are unable to bring in the quality of players needed.
While the likes of Maguire, Lindelof, Mctominey, Fred, Elanga etc etc are making up the majority of the first team squad he has no chance of achieving anything meaningful. Without significant signings we just don’t have the quality to get Top 4, never mind anything else. It’s 2022 and McFred are still our first choice midfield and Martial & Rashford part of our first choice attack. It’s scandalous.
How? We completely dominated them for 60 minutes until they brought in a whole new team. And it was pretty much just even from that point on.We have played 3 more preseason games than Madrid yet they look just as fit as us.
I dont think they did. They kept giving away fouls because they couldn't be arsed to track back and made 9 changes for the final 30 minutes.We have played 3 more preseason games than Madrid yet they look just as fit as us.
The problem is in our players. He has been doing great tactically (as evident by us controlling the match and have great in-game shape), he was let down by our players' poor technicality and movements.
you can't coach through Fernandes' first touch or Elanga's lack of flair or Rashford's U17 style of play.
Set up to fail. Anybody still pretending otherwise is truly deluded.
We have played 3 more preseason games than Madrid yet they look just as fit as us.
Considering that Atlético are one of the fitter sides in Europe and we were as unfit as any team in Europe last season it's not surprising. It's not as if everyone starts on zero once the season resets. Base fitness levels carry over from season to season if the players are somewhat disciplined.We have played 3 more preseason games than Madrid yet they look just as fit as us.
Wow, what a reaction based on pre-season. The key thing is that the players are pressing well, passing into channels very quickly and their overall match fitness is quite good. In terms of mistakes, ETH has a better insight on where the players stand so he knows how to improve their decision making and which positions to play the players in.
Wow, what a reaction based on pre-season. The key thing is that the players are pressing well, passing into channels very quickly and their overall match fitness is quite good. In terms of mistakes, ETH has a better insight on where the players stand so he knows how to improve their decision making and which positions to play the players in.
How? We completely dominated them for 60 minutes until they brought in a whole new team. And it was pretty much just even from that point on.
We barely created a single chance in our 60 minutes “domination”. That’s not good. They created a few decent chances (and scored) as soon as they brought on their best players. Also not good.
I’ve been pretty pessimistic about our chances this season for a while now. Today’s performance really just endorses my misgivings. Our squad is paper thin and not particularly great even when everyone is available for selection. There’s no way this ends well without at least two more genuinely top class additions. ETH is a very good manager but he’s not a magician.
Every time I watch Kondogbia, he looks world class-esque. Does he stink it out in the league or something?
Don't think he has a good enough squad to achieve the goal of 4th. Not enough strength in depth. Even if we're lucky with injuries the best XI will be knackered later in the season if we don't rotate. Desperately need to bring in a CM, RW and ST