That tackle just before SJM scored was brilliant and was as important as the goal in many ways. Superb today.
Was caught flat-footed for their goal, I thought, as our high line failed.
Quote from: eamonn on November 13, 2023, 08:46:15 AMWas caught flat-footed for their goal, I thought, as our high line failed.I don't think that's fair. Playing a high-line and catching players offside means you have to be willing to let them run without shadowing them immediately. The reward is that you become the team that wins the most offsides (58 with Tottenham being 2nd with 38) but the risk is that every now and then you'll give someone a free run on your keeper.For me the goal was 100% down to our midfield being knackered. The high-line becomes exposed if you give players the space to time their pass in behind. If they're under pressure they're much more likely to go early (and we have time to cover) or late (and they're offside).I don't think any specific player was at fault really, it was just the one clear time where you could see the thursday-sunday schedule having an impact.
Matty Cash has withdrawn with injury from the Poland squad. Perhaps getting some recovery in and getting a rest.
For me the goal was 100% down to our midfield being knackered. The high-line becomes exposed if you give players the space to time their pass in behind. If they're under pressure they're much more likely to go early (and we have time to cover) or late (and they're offside).