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  • ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    This is really interesting analysis. From looking at their lineup I assumed their defense was the weak point. But that’s not what you’re seeing, and given that you watched some of the match, I trust your judgement.

    I’m not surprised Eriksen was trying to call the shots. He was/still is a quality player with a good footballing brain. I guess Mainoo, Hojlund, and Garnacho are still young so they’d need guidance. Rashford doesn’t seem to give a shit any more (can’t blame him in this case). And Antony ‘beyblade fidgetspinner’ is just an idiot, so no amount of instructions will penetrate that thick skull to the empty space within. I’m not familiar with the others.

    I really hope their morale stays in the basement this weekend. If so, and if we stay focused in defensive midfield, and don’t have any brain farts in defence, there’s a very reasonable chance we can thrash the ever-loving shit out of them.

    • Nuggsy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I’m no expert, and it was only highlights, but it just stood out. To me, it looked like Eriksen was trying to set up for the attacking set piece in the moment, which maybe indicated it wasn’t one they ran drills on or practiced.

      I guess, also to the point you made, they seem to be short on leaders, which is something we suffered with for a while too.

      There’s so many reasons this should be an easy fixture. But it is Manure who have a player or 2 who can pull shit out of their arse and have it turn to gold.