26-09-2020, 20:34
Would've took that result before the game, but it's hard to take after being 3-0 up at half time.
Most teams would be defensively strong enough to park the bus. We don't have that defensive stability.
Have to look at Johnstone for 1st and 3rd goal IMO. But we knew this last season...
Handball rule remains confusing. What's the difference between Havertz for their 3rd goal and what was given against Joel Ward in the Palace game earlier? We need consistency.
But some positives to take nonetheless. Robinson was clinical. Pereira is adapting to the pace of the game. Centre backs getting out quicker to close the shots, which is essential if we stick with this formation. Sawyers looked like a different player - tackling, covering more ground. Bilic has most definitely had a word in his ear.
If we play like that against lesser teams, we will win games. But I'd still prefer 3 in midfield over 3 at the back personally.
Most teams would be defensively strong enough to park the bus. We don't have that defensive stability.
Have to look at Johnstone for 1st and 3rd goal IMO. But we knew this last season...
Handball rule remains confusing. What's the difference between Havertz for their 3rd goal and what was given against Joel Ward in the Palace game earlier? We need consistency.
But some positives to take nonetheless. Robinson was clinical. Pereira is adapting to the pace of the game. Centre backs getting out quicker to close the shots, which is essential if we stick with this formation. Sawyers looked like a different player - tackling, covering more ground. Bilic has most definitely had a word in his ear.
If we play like that against lesser teams, we will win games. But I'd still prefer 3 in midfield over 3 at the back personally.