We'll get plenty of width on the right if Mane starts, but we'll get f**k all on the left again ! Millie will get forward to a degree, but cut inside as he knows he doesn't have the pace to burn the fullback. Something needs to change there. Not sure if we can achieve anything by shuffling the pack, or do we have to change personel ?
We certainly have to start at a ferocious pace and get an early goal. Thats the only time they will come out and play.When they have to, to salvage something from the game. Then we can play through them. The longer it goes without us scoring, is when we seem to get frustrated and everything goes sideways and backwards. Thats when we get caught out, when everyone pushes up too far trying to force the game. We have to get an early goal, and stay concentrated at the back.Just because we have 70% of the ball, doesn't mean we all have to be in their half. Get organised and be patient at the back, don't travel upfield unless someone is clearly covering you. The change of player will change the perception and dimension of the attack, but the cover is a must.
Going for an early strike and a cool 1 - 3. Come on you red men. Lessons learned and all that.
Mind you, after the Swansea match, I won't be including us in my accumulator this week...
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