In team sports, a coach or manager isn't there to take a chance, they are there get results. They have to be able to trust his or her players. To gain this trust, players have to show the coach that they can perform not only in competitive matches but also in training.
I do agree that training isn't the be-all-and-end-all when it comes to picking a starting 11 because there are other important aspects to look at such as match day performances, player fitness levels and player match fitness levels but training performance does have a big part to play in the decisions. I should have probably worded my initial comment about Ideye better but I was in a rush.
Brunt being out will be a miss but hopefully Varela will start in his place on the left side of midfield and take his chance.
It actually wouldn't surprise me if Irvine chooses to play Berahino or Sessegnon on the left side of midfield instead of Varela.
I do agree that training isn't the be-all-and-end-all when it comes to picking a starting 11 because there are other important aspects to look at such as match day performances, player fitness levels and player match fitness levels but training performance does have a big part to play in the decisions. I should have probably worded my initial comment about Ideye better but I was in a rush.
(11-12-2014, 20:40)Squirrel Regis Wrote: It explains why he wasn't making squads I guess. Well he scored 2 in the behind doors friendly so let's hope we can see our record signing playing !
Brunt defo out for Saturday so fingers crossed Varela starts.
I'm normally very much a pint half full bloke but sorry just can't see a win. Draw at best but fear 0-2
Brunt being out will be a miss but hopefully Varela will start in his place on the left side of midfield and take his chance.
It actually wouldn't surprise me if Irvine chooses to play Berahino or Sessegnon on the left side of midfield instead of Varela.