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Right, Dike is just so so raw whereas Zardes is a battle tested vet that actually appears to be improving which is huge for us.
it was Dike's defensive work that really jumped out at me- really poor the entire 2nd half that I watched.
Can't blame CCV here. Especially if he was getting pressure from the club which I suspect.
Saw this earlier and reread it just now to confirm that I don't disagree with a word of it.
yeah- we both (and I'm sure we're not alone) saw that yesterday.
His energy level all game was extremely concerning to me. But I have to think he was healthy (at least up until he hurt his own shoulder with the over exaggeration of the eye poke), because GGG surprisingly subbed out Zardes instead of Dike.
I think that's a place where all that muscle really hurts him -- he's just never going to cover as much ground at that weight. Not saying he can't do better or that his instincts are good, just that "work rate" or miles run probably aren't going to be among his strengths.
A little bizarre, but I'm sure he's being coached up, particularly on the defensive side. He's incredibly raw and drinking through a firehose right now in terms of learning the game.
agree all the way.
Great read. Agreed 100%. We said almost all of that here too. I didn't see Miles as exceptionally as he did but will definitely be paying more attention now.
I wonder if he's just not in tournament shape. May be better off starting Zardes and using Dike as a sub if needed. Tough call when we need to get him experience for the ocho.
disagree. I'm not expecting him to be a Tevez or Kuyt out there, but he just wasn't making the runs- even short ones. either he doesn't know how to do this or was choosing not to- for whatever reason.
I much prefer a non natural winger like Hoppe give it a try than a non natural winger like Roldan or Lletget give it a try.
I am going to be very interested to see if they can figure out a 3-5-2
I'm convinced this was the right decision. I'm as critical of US Soccer as anyone, but am fully onboard with the B team concept for the Gold Cup. It's going to pay huge dividends when/if we have injuries in both the WCQ and WC. Our A team appears to be head and shoulders above most of the ocho so the risk is mitigated. Also, I think the break was important for many of the A teamers.
I need some of your confidence.
I edited it to say "most of the ocho". Mexico certainly close to our level.I need some of your confidence.
We barely, and I mean BARELY beat both Honduras and Mexico, AT HOME, during Nations League. I don't know if I can make myself believe we are head and shoulders above every one else.
I hope it comes true!!
Great list!
I like that list.
I really hope Horvath has a chance to start. He would be my choice based on that 1 game alone. Ice in his veins. And his distribution has stood out significantly better than Steffen's.
I think you have to list Dest in the RB list as well. I think he's more likely to play there and Robinson start on the left.
I don't have any fears regarding Steffen. Number 1.... Pep would never go into a season with a #2 GK that he doesn't trust. If Pep trusts Steffen, then I do as well.ChiefD said:
I have not see in this. In three games his hands have been flawless to my eyes.
That's more what I meant. He doesn't "feel" confident back there although he seems to save every ball that he can reach. Probably just his mannerisms, but something doesn't sit right with me.
My operating theory is the mannerisms somehow are him anticipating action better than most and getting into marginally better shot stopping positions.
I would bring in another winger for Dike. No reason to perpetuate the roster mistakes if given a chance to fix it.
which list are you referring to?
Surprised to see Clark over Cowell. Is Clark just more of a winger?
