Quote from: Somniloquism on April 15, 2024, 11:51:24 PMI still think it wasn't the absence of Luiz, but the movement of McGinn further back. Luiz and Tielemans in front of the back four are too similar. They both can pass and transition, but both are also slow and not as strong in the tackle. McGinn's arse makes winning the ball back easier or making it harder to break through, and his energy and bustle means a different style of play, making a press on the centre two harder to do.It's this, completely, me and my brother talk about it tediously. Neither Luiz or Tielemans should ever be the deepest midfielder. I doubted McGinn could play it but he can do it much, much better than those 2.
I still think it wasn't the absence of Luiz, but the movement of McGinn further back. Luiz and Tielemans in front of the back four are too similar. They both can pass and transition, but both are also slow and not as strong in the tackle. McGinn's arse makes winning the ball back easier or making it harder to break through, and his energy and bustle means a different style of play, making a press on the centre two harder to do.
Quote from: edgysatsuma89 on April 16, 2024, 12:12:56 AMQuote from: Somniloquism on April 15, 2024, 11:51:24 PMI still think it wasn't the absence of Luiz, but the movement of McGinn further back. Luiz and Tielemans in front of the back four are too similar. They both can pass and transition, but both are also slow and not as strong in the tackle. McGinn's arse makes winning the ball back easier or making it harder to break through, and his energy and bustle means a different style of play, making a press on the centre two harder to do.It's this, completely, me and my brother talk about it tediously. Neither Luiz or Tielemans should ever be the deepest midfielder. I doubted McGinn could play it but he can do it much, much better than those 2.Yeah - now McGinn is much better with his positional discipline to go with his many other attributes, he is a better option there. We do lose some attacking weight but seemed better there than Luiz as per above
Brought forward in anticipation for specific chat on performance this evening v Chelsea.
Quote from: Footy-Vill on April 27, 2024, 07:10:05 PMBrought forward in anticipation for specific chat on performance this evening v Chelsea.Just so you know, we all blame you for this!
Quote from: Footy-Vill on April 27, 2024, 07:10:05 PMBrought forward in anticipation for specific chat on performance this evening v Chelsea.What is the point in this?"Bringing forward" a thread in anticipation of a chat about him? Are you going to do that for all starters tonight?