13-11-2022, 12:27
Football is a simple game sometimes...
Playing players in their best positions can make a huge difference. Full backs at full backs. Wingers on the wing. Have protectors in front of the defence so the flair players have a platform.
It seemed obvious to me, but Bruce and Beale couldn't seem to see it...
Reverting back to a flat back 4 with Yokuslu protecting has lead to 3 clean sheets in 3 games.
Kyle Bartley being the hero with 2 goals wasn't what we expected, but that is one of the benefits of having proper centre backs on the pitch, they can head the ball at the other end too.
I have a concern about our lack of goals from open play, but hopefully after the international break, the return of Dike will help. Will also be nice to have Ajayi back too.
Hopefully this resurgence will mean we have seen the end of Karlan Grant being used as a main striker. It's no coincidence we've held the ball up far better since he's been injured.
Playing players in their best positions can make a huge difference. Full backs at full backs. Wingers on the wing. Have protectors in front of the defence so the flair players have a platform.
It seemed obvious to me, but Bruce and Beale couldn't seem to see it...
Reverting back to a flat back 4 with Yokuslu protecting has lead to 3 clean sheets in 3 games.
Kyle Bartley being the hero with 2 goals wasn't what we expected, but that is one of the benefits of having proper centre backs on the pitch, they can head the ball at the other end too.
I have a concern about our lack of goals from open play, but hopefully after the international break, the return of Dike will help. Will also be nice to have Ajayi back too.
Hopefully this resurgence will mean we have seen the end of Karlan Grant being used as a main striker. It's no coincidence we've held the ball up far better since he's been injured.