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Agreed, a system first approach is great when you have marginal MLS talent that truly requires that structure...it gets a bit more complicated when you add 4 or 5 world class players into the mix.
I’d argue the system was built for the A team and the B team is just trying to fit that system. There’s a natural place at their natural positions for the top 6-7 guys.
This is an interesting point. I had assumed the system was very similar to what he used in Columbus.
so safe to say we won't have any complications this cycle.... lol
So true...that was more about me hoping/wishing than where we're currently at...definitely trending the right direction after several almost non-existent years at the Champions League level.so safe to say we won't have any complications this cycle.... lol
hey, if we can't laugh we have to cry
every one has their own definition of what a world class player is. Mine is limited to considering players who are roughly in the top 5-10 in the world at their given position.
This actually goes against my point, but I’d highly doubt he plays RB in 2022 as I doubt a “weighted” 4-3-3 works against good teams (too predictable). I do think we end up with a 4-3-3, just not one where the RB locks with the DM.
I would have to check but that does not sound too far off. I believe World Class is an exclusive club. Others have a much wider definition.
depending on personnel, he could also use the LB in that Lima role instead.
Here is a good question. If Robinson is not healthy yet, who plays in that LB spot in the March friendlies? I saw next to nothing from Lovitz that deserved another chance......
I was referencing the spelling of his name... "barehalter" brings a certain subset of videos to mind that we can not discuss around here, guy.
garza still injured?
I don't know. He was sent home from camp a few weeks ago. I have not been paying any attention to Cincy's preseason.
he was playing great for ATL through the playoffs... I don't see why not.
The bold was my biggest concern. As CR tired in the second half, there was acres of space on the left side of the field. From one of the sideline reporters we learned that Berhalter was begging Lovitz to get forward but he never got involved in the attack much at all over the two games.
Anything to worry about here?
short term, a little- but he's still playing regular minutes. long term- I'd be more concerned about goings on at Chelsea than CP's PT at dortmund.
probably not. Dortmund's model is to play their young kids, and then sell and repeat. Since they already have good players at Pulisic's position, playing Pulisic now only hurts the model since they hit the jackpot with him.
No. Pulisic has been second choice behind Sancho since October. The only reason he hasn't been getting much time is that Dortmund has only had one game a week since December started. Starting tomorrow, the DFB Pokal and Champions League fixtures will start popping up midweek and they'll have to rotate more. I would expect Pulisic to start either tomorrow or this weekend's game. If he wants more playing time he'll need to start getting goals and assists and force it to happen. Dortmund is in the middle of a possible multiple title season. They're not gonna sit guys just because they don't figure into their long term plan. They're trying to bring home hardware NOW.
Those scary passes are sort of a tenet of the 4-3-3 as the CBs go out wide, the outside backs push up, and at a minimum the 6 drops between the two CBs. Good oppositions high press this and try to force you to play long out of the back. It’s also one of the reasons Steffen is sort of critical to its success since he’s so calm with the ball at his feet (contrast him to Johnson the next time you see NYCFC play).NewlyRetired said:
I think so yes. Here is a link for those that want to watch (I am unsure if you need an ESPN+ subscription for this or not.)
And then Dortmund scores and then Werder answers again. This is nuts. 3-3, coming close to pk's now.
I still can't believe Pizarro is active and useful at 40.
