Thought we did well yesterday and I think a sign that in the last week we are turning a corner. Tactically we looked far more assured defensively and whilst going forward was perhaps lacking at times, I would much rather we got the defensive organisation and confidence back for now. Thought Saiss was excellent, and hope with a settled run in the league that the new back 3 keep up the good work of yesterday. Still work to be done but we will improve.
Doherty showed what we have missed in his absence at RWB and thought him and Adama combined well up the right. Well taken goal. Adama is improving all the time now and the more they play together the more dangerous we will become on the attack.
With the ability to switch formation more and personnel is going to make us more unpredictable now. Also going forward teams are going to have to decide whether to pressure the midfield two or our right hand side where I feel currently our attack is strongest.
Neto was superb and great assist for the goal. Midfield was functional, Moutinho classy as ever. Dendoncker was ok, far better tackling today but creativity wise not always there, but we have no real option other than Neves there in a 3 4 3 with Saiss at LCB. Would still like a trial in a league cup game perhaps of Dendoncker at RCB with Saiss and Neves in front with Moutinho or Neves swapping as the advanced midfielder.
Anyway, good to win and feel confidence is growing again and can build on it.
Doherty showed what we have missed in his absence at RWB and thought him and Adama combined well up the right. Well taken goal. Adama is improving all the time now and the more they play together the more dangerous we will become on the attack.
With the ability to switch formation more and personnel is going to make us more unpredictable now. Also going forward teams are going to have to decide whether to pressure the midfield two or our right hand side where I feel currently our attack is strongest.
Neto was superb and great assist for the goal. Midfield was functional, Moutinho classy as ever. Dendoncker was ok, far better tackling today but creativity wise not always there, but we have no real option other than Neves there in a 3 4 3 with Saiss at LCB. Would still like a trial in a league cup game perhaps of Dendoncker at RCB with Saiss and Neves in front with Moutinho or Neves swapping as the advanced midfielder.
Anyway, good to win and feel confidence is growing again and can build on it.