Bluemoon4610 wrote:City64 wrote:Bluemoon4610 wrote:s1ty m wrote:Your best midfielder playing at CB is maybe a problem, Pep. Just a thought.
This is a major problem. Discussing this at the game today my view was that it would be better to switch Rodri with Fern. That gives more height to the back 4, Fern plays where he's most effective, and both can still deliver a decent pass.
However, despite all our injuries and the dodgy officials and VAR calls, I think our biggest problem is the lack of an on-field leader in the squad since Vinnie left. Despite Dave's obvious genius over the last decade he is not a natural leader on the pitch. We lack a VK-type who will galvanise the other players, hand out bollockings when needed, not be afraid to yell at other top players if that's what's required. Yes, there are areas where we need to strengthen in January, but imho one who can lead is a must (preferably from CB!).
So what about the fact average teams with a bit of pace are counter attacking us to fuck ie Wolves Newcastle and the Rags ?
Fern in his natural position would stop most counter attacks reaching our back 4, and a strong leader wouldn't allow the rest of the team to amble back as they seem to do at present. Problem solved! Who needs Pep's genius, just employ me for half his wages!!!
For peps way to work we need a solid back four with wing backs that can attack with pace and track back with pace if we lose the ball ,also agree Fern in his natural position holding role and protecting our back four . Without those solid foundations we cant play the Pep way we just aren't good enough . Problem now is nothing will change until at least the end of January when Laporte and Sane are fit again and one or two essential signings made ,