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Match Day Thread Cardiff City v Bolton Wanderers on Pancake Day

Discussion in 'Cardiff City' started by Masky, Feb 13, 2018.

  1. BluefromBridgend

    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    True Ninian. However, if Forest fans are to be believed our Traore is not the best at defending against quick wingers either. Hence my suggestion for a bit of double marking. Looks like Jazz won't be fit though.
     
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    I am not overly convinced about Traore. Admittedly I have only seen him on the box and only seen him twice. He doesn't seem the quickest at getting back and his passing seems limited. I think Bennet looks more comfortable on the ball. Traore always seems to just hoof it up the line.
     
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    He was better than that on Tuesday Taff. First half he played higher up the field than you would expect for a left back. I think this was specifically to stop their right back getting forward. This worked well and Traore forged good links with Ralls and Grujic. My concerns with him are in his ability to defend. This will be crucial v Boro.
     
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    An answer may be to play 5 at the back but that could destroy a very promising midfiled 3 combo or reduce our two wide men to one.

    The question is then whether you want to change a system to suit a player, or change a player to suit the system.
     
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  5. Sayer77

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    Bennett back in for me. He has been excellent this season
     
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    Could even play Bennett at left back and Traore left midfield so they could double tap on their Traore.

    As Sparkey said though, that would mean changing the team and leaving out another player. The joys of management!!!
     
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    Colin reacting to my selection suggestion? Bennett and Traore playing.
     
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