by Sabre » Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:50 am
We should realise that sometimes it's better to pass back the ball to Alonso, and try through the other wing of the pitch, rather than trying a difficult one on one, or a difficult combination with the striker.
There's no need to hurry, and once we move the ball properly that way, we'd realise that the opposition is deep enough in order men like Finnan sum the attack. And our strikers might increase the chances of receiving crosses like the one Etoo received against Shítski. I think that we have skill and capabilities to make more passes in each possesion, and we're not doing it.
Despite some mistakes that every team has, defensively we have no problems, we're one of the best defences in Europe, if not the best. Not talking only about Hyppia-Carra, but the whole defensive team work, including the strikers. BTW, one of the reasons for not criticising Kewell, is that I reckon he does a decent and grateful defensive work for the team. Many skillful wingers like him, do not bother, or do not know doing that.
I also think it's a shame Rafa's been accused of being defensive, when half Europe thinks that playing two forwards is quite attacking approach. The manager that likes to talk much about us, played DEEEEEEEEEP before the red card, if anyone didn't notice. Bástard.
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Sabre on Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
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