That for me is spot on and is something that will take time unfortunately (and possibly a bit of trial and error)
Only three games in and lots of new players so no real worries yet.
But watching our first few games.
1. Soldado doesn't look like a lone striker - he's quite small and doesn't involve himself enough in our link play.
2. Paulinho and Dembele - which one of these two is supposed to be supporting Soldado? They don't seem to know their roles yet. One of the two has to take the lead as our attacking CM.
3. Danny Rose has poor positional sense - he's still learning the game but we haven't spent £100M+ to watch him develop. A replacement is needed at LB.
4. We're probably not going to play well for about 10 games. Just like under Ramos, a team overhaul takes time to bed in. Defensive responsibilities can be learned quickly but patterns of play that create goals have to be learned through trial and error.
5. AVB needs to get 4-3-3 working - he's now got the players he wanted so he has to get the formation to deliver.
My main concern is Soldado as I think we'll definitely get a LB. He looks a great player but Drogba he ain't. Hopefully when Dembele or Paulinho take responsibility he'll get better service and prove himself.
Only three games in and lots of new players so no real worries yet.
But watching our first few games.
1. Soldado doesn't look like a lone striker - he's quite small and doesn't involve himself enough in our link play.
Agree - we should either buy players to fit 433, or play 442 - 4411 IMO
2. Paulinho and Dembele - which one of these two is supposed to be supporting Soldado? They don't seem to know their roles yet. One of the two has to take the lead as our attacking CM.
Neither were willing to do box to box. Soldado was isolated on ever counter. This needs to change.
3. Danny Rose has poor positional sense - he's still learning the game but we haven't spent £100M+ to watch him develop. A replacement is needed at LB.
Weak link IMO
4. We're probably not going to play well for about 10 games. Just like under Ramos, a team overhaul takes time to bed in. Defensive responsibilities can be learned quickly but patterns of play that create goals have to be learned through trial and error.
True, but Im more worried about balance. Like the Ramos team, I think we have some good players, but some under par ones who should not be 1st 11
5. AVB needs to get 4-3-3 working - he's now got the players he wanted so he has to get the formation to deliver.
I dont think we have the players to make 433 a success.
My main concern is Soldado as I think we'll definitely get a LB. He looks a great player but Drogba he ain't. Hopefully when Dembele or Paulinho take responsibility he'll get better service and prove himself.
I think we are attracting non Spurs fans.
3. Danny Rose has poor positional sense - he's still learning the game but we haven't spent £100M+ to watch him develop. A replacement is needed at LB.
AVB get players he wanted, what a joke. He wanted Moutinho and Willian, not a tons of Fulham level players.
Danny Rose cost 100M+?? Or did spending 100M have nothing to do with Rose and his position?
It's fair to say that the problems noticed after 3 games are the same problems we had until AVB got sacked.
Definitely the right decision!