- Mar 21, 2004
- 780
- 184
Another slow, boring and abject performance.
Thought the defence and Hugo did well and dealt with most of their crosses well.
The front 3 were poor again today but they need some help. Bentancur and PEH won't unlock teams and that is why the wing back positions are absolutely pivotal in a Conte team.
And simply put, ours were woeful today. Neither Sess or Royal can pass, beat a man or cross (neither of them can defend well either). This means teams aren't concerned with us playing it out wide (as seen with the numerous times today) meaning they can focus on keeping the front 3 quiet.
Until we can improve those 2 positions then we will never be free flowing and create chances. The question is will Conte be here to do that?
Thought the defence and Hugo did well and dealt with most of their crosses well.
The front 3 were poor again today but they need some help. Bentancur and PEH won't unlock teams and that is why the wing back positions are absolutely pivotal in a Conte team.
And simply put, ours were woeful today. Neither Sess or Royal can pass, beat a man or cross (neither of them can defend well either). This means teams aren't concerned with us playing it out wide (as seen with the numerous times today) meaning they can focus on keeping the front 3 quiet.
Until we can improve those 2 positions then we will never be free flowing and create chances. The question is will Conte be here to do that?