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by Bluedj » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:34 pm
Leroy’s not made the best start
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by Cocacolajojo » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:35 pm
mr_nool wrote:Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.
We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.
It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play three at the back.
Why do you say that?
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by aaron bond » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:39 pm
Both teams looking rusty now. Giving the ball away a lot.
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by mr_nool » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:40 pm
Cocacolajojo wrote:mr_nool wrote:Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.
We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.
It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play three at the back.
Why do you say that?
Because his strength is running down the channel and providing crosses. When we play 4 at the back (especially against good teams that press us) he doesn't really get the chance to do that (Sané occupies that space) and instead has to participate in the build-up. That's not his forte – he's not great with the ball and struggles with our short passing game.
That said, against weaker opposition, and if e.g. Sterling plays on the left, he will probably do fine in a 4-3-3 as well.
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by Bluedj » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:41 pm
Considering this the first game for 7 of our players starting at two who only played a couple of halves, that very understanding. I think Chavski have more preseason minutes under their belt per man
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by Bluedj » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:44 pm
Plus it’s looks damm hot there at Wembley
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by phips » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:45 pm
wonder how many of the 6 changes will come at halftime.... Jesus for Aguero? Otamendi for Stones? Gundogan for Bernardo? Diaz for Foden?
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by mr_nool » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:46 pm
We would have scored at least one more goal of we had Sterling (or another right footed player) in Mahrez position this half.
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by kennyboy » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:46 pm
Thankgod, Mendy seems like a okay footballer and Bravo hasnt screwed up yet.
Mahrez been terrible, off please.
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by Paul68 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:47 pm
This off the BBC website...
"Ruairi Loughran: So Man City and Pep are going to win the league again then. Still in a different class."
I wish there was a way to know you are in the good old days....before you've actually left them...
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by Woodyblue » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:48 pm
phips wrote:wonder how many of the 6 changes will come at halftime.... Jesus for Aguero? Otamendi for Stones? Gundogan for Bernardo? Diaz for Foden?
Ederson for Bravo x 6
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by aaron bond » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:49 pm
He really is the shittest keeper in the world.
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by Cocacolajojo » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:49 pm
What did we do to Bravo?
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by Saul Goodman » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:49 pm
Good ol clownio
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by Bluedj » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:49 pm
kennyboy wrote:Thankgod, Mendy seems like a okay footballer and Bravo hasnt screwed up yet.
Mahrez been terrible, off please.
You spoke to soon
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by Cocacolajojo » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:52 pm
mr_nool wrote:Cocacolajojo wrote:mr_nool wrote:Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.
We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.
It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play [glow=red]threeat the back.[/glow]
Why do you say that?
Because his strength is running down the channel and providing crosses. When we play
4at the back (especially against good teams that press us) he doesn't really get the chance to do that (Sané occupies that space) and instead has to participate in the build-up. That's not his forte – he's not great with the ball and struggles with our short passing game.
That said, against weaker opposition, and if e.g. Sterling plays on the left, he will probably do fine in a 4-3-3 as well.
Ok I see what you mean. But I am understanding you correctly if you're saying that Mendy won't work in a 5 or 4 at the back?
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by Slim » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:53 pm
Wow that was some clown shoes keeping right there.
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by HailNerdQueen » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:54 pm
Mahrez isn't looking like his price tag tonight
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by s1ty m » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:59 pm
It's a total pre-season minute gainer. My worry is it all starts next week...lots of minutes missing.
After the ball was centred, after the whistle blew...
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by mr_nool » Sun Aug 05, 2018 2:59 pm
Cocacolajojo wrote:mr_nool wrote:Cocacolajojo wrote:mr_nool wrote:Cocacolajojo wrote:CHelsea closing down a lot better since we scored.
We're struggling a bit with two fullbacks with wooden pegs.
It's probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Mendy is going to shine when we play [glow=red]threeat the back.[/glow]
Why do you say that?
Because his strength is running down the channel and providing crosses. When we play
4at the back (especially against good teams that press us) he doesn't really get the chance to do that (Sané occupies that space) and instead has to participate in the build-up. That's not his forte – he's not great with the ball and struggles with our short passing game.
That said, against weaker opposition, and if e.g. Sterling plays on the left, he will probably do fine in a 4-3-3 as well.
Ok I see what you mean. But I am understanding you correctly if you're saying that Mendy won't work in a 5 or 4 at the back?
5at the back is basically the same as 3 at the back. Especially the way we play with the Wong backs pushing up really high.
I'm not saying he won't work in a back 4, but he won't shine like in a 3-5-2. And against tough opponents who press us high (e.g. Liverpool), I personally will probably prefer Delph on the left if we play 4-3-3.
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