Miracles can happen.
by NDMike2001 (2017-01-17 10:52:34)

In reply to: Fullbacks trying to cover Son/Ali...  posted by iudomer

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Liverpool started 18 y/o Trent Alexander-Arnold for his first ever EPL start against United (albeit do to injury). At Old Trafford.

After a barrage of attacks from Martial on the wing (in addition to some haplessness by Pogba), Mou then sent Mkhitaryan to the wing (as a left wing-back) and flooded the side with Rooney and Mata.

By some miracle the kid held it together. Welcome to the premier league, kid.

When Spurs played Chelsea...
by iudomer  (2017-01-17 10:59:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

they targeted Dave with Ali on crosses. Something similar to this one?
Deer in the headlights defending?
by NDMike2001  (2017-01-17 11:17:22)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Otherwise, I'm not sure that I understand the reference...

Arnold was a surprise start for Liverpool. He's a RB. So attacking him with speed and power from left wing seemed a logical choice (i.e. Martial). But it wasn't working.

Then Mou (who I hate with a passion), made a pretty genius tactical move. The world had to laugh when Fellaini came in. But they used him to knock down the long ball and bring pressure from the left and middle.

Imagine that you are 18 years old and you see Mkhitaryan running at you with Mata and Rooney ready to feed Ibra. I'm not sure how many players would have been ready for that plan, let alone an 18 y/o. That D-bag is a hell of a tactician.