Anybody else slightly concerned by our defence this season?
Yes we're playing an attractive brand of football. But i do wanna tighten up at the back.
Yes the theory of "if they score 2, we'll score 3" is great..........In theory. But Chelsea football club do not play in theory. Whilst i'm enjoying the rollercoaster, i do not want us to become Keegan's Newcastle. We all know what they won............Naff all...............Yes they 'looked good' but all those millions spent in the 90s was not converted in to any real success. I don't mind not winning trophies, but i don't wanna be the makers of our own downfall.
Browse:
Need to Tighten up at the Back
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comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted on 1/11/12
No - agreed
but we can be a bit choosy where when & who we distribute to...the full backs would be a better option generally...
That rolled out pass to Romeu last night was ridiculous
comment by Foam Hands (U16273)
posted on 1/11/12
Yes it was
comment by JohnTerrysHardTackle - #Lampard211 (U1634)
posted on 1/11/12
That rolled out pass to Romeu last night was ridiculous
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At times Cech has to take a risk with his distribution with this new style, because opposition teams push up knowing it's inevitable we will play it short.
The goal wasn't inevitable after the pass was made though, the goal was inevitable when Romeu showed a lack of positional awareness and tried to turn forward and into 3 United players.
He had 4 options, back to Cech again, to either CB (who were, as always, split) or the one he took. Only one would result in a goal. Romeu's fault far more than Cech IMO.
comment by BATW (U9636)
posted on 1/11/12
Not really worried about our defense. It is still a work in progress and the tactical changes have resulted in a more open back. Mistakes will happen and is part of the learning process. As long as we learn from those mistakes and progress then I am fine with it. I would not change anything right now. Just keep improving and blending in more of our squad players in. It will improve our attacking options and tactics later in the season.
comment by claphamblue (U15241)
posted on 1/11/12
The new system gives freedom to the front 4. That needs to be balanced with the other 6 being positionaly responsible. Terry, Cole, Branna & Lamps are used to us having 3 central midfielders which allowed our full backs plenty of opportunity to attack & lamps was free to get up the pitch as there was always sufficient cover.
luiz is positionally a nightmare, Lamps in his last season with us & 34 years old, too old to learn a new position. Rameires isnt playing his natural position. RDM doesnt seem to rate Romeu. I worry every time Luiz strides forward with the ball, Mikel has the ball in front of our defence & when someone runs at pace at Luiz or Branna in the penalty box. We have conceded far too many goals, but agree the club is in transition so there are gonna be setbacks
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comment by JohnTerrysHardTackle - #Lampard211 (U1634)
posted on 1/11/12
There's also the pass back to Cech, if he felt Cahill/Luiz were not an option.
Turning straight into 3 United players can't be the 'right thing'!
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