It doesn’t help with De Zerbi throwing himself around and slumping in his seat every time something isn’t 100% perfect. I know he demands perfection but his reaction to Veltman missing that chance with his left foot was poor IMO. He’s a right footed defender who narrowly missed a left footed...
I just don’t understand why we slow everything down and turn back every single time in the final third.
I appreciate I am no more qualified than football manager and Sunday league but, if we put some crosses in, had some shots from distance then defenders would engage and create the spaces for...
Blimey that was hard to watch. It’s like they all agreed to not run faster than Groß all game. Even I could have played that match!
I guess at least there is little chance of injury if you don’t go above 2 mph.
Still. Another point and clean sheet.
Assume there is an issue with Ferguson, Fati and Barco who would be the obvious replacements for the youngsters. But otherwise looks pretty decent. pervis, Welbz, Enciso all game changers. Moder can solidify and Lamptey offers a different threat for Brentford to think about.
Our strive for Europe continues,
away at new Griffin Park*
Veltman on the scoresheet,
and Joao Pedro leaves a mark
Toney makes us nervous
before clarity restored,
As Gross turns and fires in a shot,
3-1 on the board.
*I know it is the GTech Community stadium but that didn’t fit
edit - didn’t...
Nah if JPVH can mark haaland out of the game then he can handle a slightly out of form Toney. Leave Dunk free to mark Maupay.
I know he won’t but I’d love Barco to start and be marking Maupay. En petit shithouse against pequeña casa de mierda would be highly entertaining.