Is Poch going to stick with the system that beat Arsenal for our upcoming big games?
Lloris
Walker Dier Vertonghen Rose
Bentaleb Mason
Lamela Dembele Eriksen
Kane
Rose is still a bit of a worry, Mason works hard but is erratic, Lamela works hard but doesn't really offer too much, Eriksen on the left leaves a huge gap on that side as he drifts.
We've had some good results recently, but the team still has problems and I'm just wondering whether you think Poch will keep tinkering with the team as he has done all season?
Obviously long term this shouldn't be a problem as next summer Poch will get a chance to fill certain holes. But will this uncertainty around the best team cost us some vital games towards the end of this season? It's just a shame that we have a lot of potential to achieve this season but we'res till trying to bed in a manager and a new system etc.
Poch deserves a lot of credit.
So going forward...
posted on 19/2/15
Id still like to see Chadli in the first 11, possibly for Lamela. Dembele could play on the right cutting in on his only foot, Eriksen in the middle where he is at his best and Chadli down the left. (he also would offer better protection for Rose than Eriksen does)
posted on 19/2/15
9 months on it seems that Poch pretty much knows his first eleven now.
The only positions he seems to alternate now are CB - Dier or Fazio, LB - Rose or Davies and Maybe one or two of the attacking three to play with Eriksen - Chadli, Dembele, Lamela and Townsend vying for two places.
posted on 19/2/15
That's the thing though, it involves more tinkering and putting another player in a position he's not used to. Poch has a hard job
posted on 19/2/15
RE your second point, that is all true. I think he should stick with Dier. No idea who offers more to the team out of Lamela, Townsend and Chadli
posted on 19/2/15
I think the side that beat Chelsea is probably our most balanced XI., and the one I'd play against better sides.
Dembele in Mason's place (who misses out)
Chadli in on the left
Eriksen central
Townsend for Lamela
Debate over Fazio or Dier partnering Verts
posted on 19/2/15
The big question is will Poch stick with Vorm for the cup final over Lloris.
posted on 19/2/15
I like Vorm, he's a good keeper and i understand the loyalty thing but i'll be fuming if Poch dosent play Lloris in the final.
We have got to play our best team and we will probably need Hugo's heroics at some point in the game.
posted on 19/2/15
Besides, he is our captain and must play every game.