I’m not sure about our system out of possession. We’re leaving HRK and Rodriguez up and 3 men in front of our defence. Now this cramps the middle of the pitch but leaves us loose in wide areas and Brighton have had some joy doubling up against our full backs. If Harper has to drift to the right to cover Mears or if Field has to drift to the left to cover Townsend then a new gap opens in the middle.
For me I’d like to see us defend as a flat 442. Leave HRK and Rodriguez up, bring Harper to the right side, Livermore and Field central and Hoolahan on the left. That will give us more cover outwide and will force Brighton to either go around us with precise play or try to play through us.
For me I’d like to see us defend as a flat 442. Leave HRK and Rodriguez up, bring Harper to the right side, Livermore and Field central and Hoolahan on the left. That will give us more cover outwide and will force Brighton to either go around us with precise play or try to play through us.