⚽ Football (Soccer)

[Zantera]

The thing that I don't get with how we play is obviously everyone can see we are short in midfield as having 2 CMs against most teams having 3 CM is one man short. But the thing with any system/formation is that you're trading something for something else. So in theory us having 1 player less in midfield should be compensated for by having an extra player somewhere else - and that on its own should mean another team looks at us and goes "they have an extra man in position X, we need to care for that".

But it's just not showing in our games. It's like we're light in all parts of the team.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Hello lads, been a minute huh?

 

[B]

The thing that I don't get with how we play is obviously everyone can see we are short in midfield as having 2 CMs against most teams having 3 CM is one man short. But the thing with any system/formation is that you're trading something for something else. So in theory us having 1 player less in midfield should be compensated for by having an extra player somewhere else - and that on its own should mean another team looks at us and goes "they have an extra man in position X, we need to care for that".

But it's just not showing in our games. It's like we're light in all parts of the team.

I think it does give use more men in certain areas of the pitch as compensation but it currently isn't being felt/rewarded. It feels like we've more men in attack, it certainly seems like our wingbacks are literally playing more like wingers with our 2 wide CBs sort of covering as half FB & half CB. That's one of the reasons Yoro found himself isolated to Doku a few times.

It's probably also why, at least from a statistical standpoint, we've shown a sharp improvement. In terms of things like shots, shots on target, touches in opposition box etc in relation to the rest if the league. While those are encouraging & while you would expect those sorts of things to translate into results over the entire season, the reality is it's results and actual goals that matter.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Christopher11]

It seems the verbal agreement has been done until June 2027.

 

[Zantera]

Rafa Benitez: "I will tell you a secret, talking to Newcastle United people, they are missing Alexander Isak. He is clever with his movements he can play in the middle or he can go wide. He runs in behind and he can dribble I think it will be a great signing for Liverpool and a big miss for Newcastle"

Aside from the obvious "yeah no **** sherlock" I feel like this has the potential to be a classic copy-pasta format if you just change the club and player. Allow me to demonstrate.

"I will tell you a secret, talking to Manchester United people, they are missing Antony. He is clever with his movements he can play in the middle or he can go wide. He runs in behind and he can dribble I think it will be a great signing for Real Betis and a big miss for Man Utd"

 

[blueharvest]

Netflix Will Enter Race for English Premier League Rights, IMG Boss Predicts: ‘Why Wouldn’t They?’

Netflix' move into live sports will eventually include rights to the English Premier League, says IMG boss Adam Kelly: 'Why wouldn't they?'

variety.com

 

[BlackFox]

Liverpool with an early goal against Everton 1-0, great finish to be fair. Could be a long day for Everton in this derby, getting the run around at the moment.

 

[BlackFox]

2-0 Ekitike, not looking good for Everton today.

 

[BlackFox]

Everton got one back but Liverpool hold on to a 2-1 win.

 

[BlackFox]

United 1-0 up early against Chelsea after their keeper is sent off in the first 5 minutes. Crazy start to this game!!

 

[BlackFox]

2-0 Casemiro nods in another.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Chelsea might have a worse keepers then us.

 

[blue scholar]

lolchelseafest

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Why does he still play here?

 

[BlackFox]

Red card for Casemiro!! 10 v 10 for the second half, mad game.

 

[blue scholar]

Why does he still play here?

yeah, that midfield constantly sabotages your team

 

[BlackFox]

United hold onto a 2-1 win. Not pretty but a much needed 3 points for Amorim and the team.