Match Day Thread Pre-season
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Preston running things at the moment. Not much to say except Can looked big and strong before he got hurt...
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Think Flano lost his man for the goal. We've not looked that good to be honest.
Allen and Lucas were overshadowed by Can before he left the field, and we're playing very narrow with the wingers cutting inside and the full backs expected to provided width and penetration on the flanks. Unfortunately, neither Kelly nor Flano are lightning fast or possess that trickery with the ball that the role requires, and so it cycles back into the centre and the move breaks down. With Ibe's introduction we had a bit more quality (BR's favourite word, I think!) and, more importantly, pace in the final third, but he still needs to work on his finishing.
Skrtel and Wisdom were okay. Wisdom needs to learn to pick his passes quicker, he seems to dither a bit in possession.
Allen and Lucas were overshadowed by Can before he left the field, and we're playing very narrow with the wingers cutting inside and the full backs expected to provided width and penetration on the flanks. Unfortunately, neither Kelly nor Flano are lightning fast or possess that trickery with the ball that the role requires, and so it cycles back into the centre and the move breaks down. With Ibe's introduction we had a bit more quality (BR's favourite word, I think!) and, more importantly, pace in the final third, but he still needs to work on his finishing.
Skrtel and Wisdom were okay. Wisdom needs to learn to pick his passes quicker, he seems to dither a bit in possession.
Borini showing why I'm not bothered he's going...makes the right run behind to receive a good ball from Flano then takes 4 touches ....slowly....allowing defender time to block his cross.
The DR says:6779002 said:Is it as bad as the stats suggest?
How bad did Can's injury look?
Tv said it was just a precaution. Lets hope, looked good.
It's been a wee bit dull, tbh, Doc.
No, didn't look that bad. It was a calf strain. Depending on the severity, I'd guess at 2-3 weeks, although you can shake a minor one off in a week.
No, didn't look that bad. It was a calf strain. Depending on the severity, I'd guess at 2-3 weeks, although you can shake a minor one off in a week.
Suso looking good, Ibe looks dangerous but a little raw he needs to work on his tactical style and tracking back.
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