Quote Originally Posted by HCZ_Reborn View Post
I’m not even talking about a system change. Villa who I used as an example aren’t a team who plays direct, route one football routinely. What I said is that they have the players that can allow them to try out a more direct routine that’s been developed in the training ground. And what I’m saying is, I don’t think we have the players to go more direct.

Even if we aren’t talking long ball. A more direct long ball into the feet of Trossard? He’s not quick enough to get there.

Nwaneri is but like with Saka you will just get players doubling up on him and as I’ve said more than once it’s not fair to make a 17 year old the focal point of attack

Why is Odegaard running sideways and backwards, I’m sorry but I don’t believe that’s what he’s been told to do in training. It’s because he’s totally bereft of confidence, there are two explanations. One is that he’s carrying an injury and he’s worried that any impact from an intercepting player will finish his season off. Two he’s worried that he will give away possession and it will prove costly. We can’t have it both ways, we can’t bemoan players for playing it safe and then equally have a go at them for overcommitting and leaving us in deep shtuck due to the transition which you and I both admit we are vulnerable to.
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