delancey
Senior Member
Xavi is trying to emulate Manchester City’s tactics by constantly passing the ball out to the wings in order to eventually “gape” the defense. And City does this very well, for the ball is moved quickly. Very quickly. We see combination play used constantly. It is beautiful. Don’t we practice tactical moves or what?
More importantly, the ball is oftentimes passed back to the center of the pitch, with attackers (and mids) waiting behind the lines… for a killer pass. This means that there’s a threat from all angles, which is difficult to defend against. And it removes all predictability from the game… another weapon that we fail miserably at.
I loved Alvarez’ goal assisted by Foden last night. Wish we would see these type of goals more often here.
Random thought: I like how Grealish oftentimes receives the ball on the wing, and carries the ball to the center in front of goal. He does this very very well. Dembele does this too, but oftentimes ends up shooting the ball to the heavens… or fails to recognize the most intelligent pass.
Chemistry between Dembele and Auba was very good, and Xavi should have recognized this… instead of bringing in Lewandowski. Foolish transfer if you ask me.
City scored 4 goals on an Italian parked buss. It was such a joy to watch, and City’s success has everything to do with Pep’s tactics. Barcelona’s hierarchy, and La Liga’s mismanagement of the league, really fucked up by allowing the great exodus of talent and brain power from the league.
More importantly, the ball is oftentimes passed back to the center of the pitch, with attackers (and mids) waiting behind the lines… for a killer pass. This means that there’s a threat from all angles, which is difficult to defend against. And it removes all predictability from the game… another weapon that we fail miserably at.
I loved Alvarez’ goal assisted by Foden last night. Wish we would see these type of goals more often here.
Random thought: I like how Grealish oftentimes receives the ball on the wing, and carries the ball to the center in front of goal. He does this very very well. Dembele does this too, but oftentimes ends up shooting the ball to the heavens… or fails to recognize the most intelligent pass.
Chemistry between Dembele and Auba was very good, and Xavi should have recognized this… instead of bringing in Lewandowski. Foolish transfer if you ask me.
City scored 4 goals on an Italian parked buss. It was such a joy to watch, and City’s success has everything to do with Pep’s tactics. Barcelona’s hierarchy, and La Liga’s mismanagement of the league, really fucked up by allowing the great exodus of talent and brain power from the league.
