[CL] Manchester City - Juventus (September 15, 2015) (1 Viewer)
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Pretty good performance, very good tactical set up, great result. On paper it was a 4-3-3 but for large parts without the ball it was more like a 4-4-2 with Cuadrado RM and Pogba left mezz'ala.
Buffon saved us at times but we know what he can do and why he is the player he is. What else can you say about the rest of the defence? They are becoming our guarantee.
I was impressed with how Hernanes and Cuadrado slotted in tactically, they both covered positions well and put the hard yards in.
Sturaro was like chalk and cheese alongside them, his defensive work was fantastic but his use of the ball was borderline terrible for the most, he looked like he was treading sand. He looked a little like Vidal from last season
Pogba should cut out a bit of the fancy stuff in risky areas, he just about got away with a couple. When he sticks to the basics he is a better player, it seems like he feels the need to show everyone what a great player he is. He did that best with his assist and those driving runs.
Neither Morata or Mandzukic looked particularly sharp or 100% fit, but both scored nice goals. Tactically you could see why they were used over the less athletic Dybala.
City's goal was bullshit, and could have cost us badly, especially in this difficult moment, but this will happen dragging officials in from sub-par leagues. The 5th official just stood there like a lemon, that's simply down to being afraid.
It's just the sort of reminder we needed that we are a very good team. The inclusion of more experienced players was important for tonight's game, but the younger lads will all do well given time.
Buffon saved us at times but we know what he can do and why he is the player he is. What else can you say about the rest of the defence? They are becoming our guarantee.
I was impressed with how Hernanes and Cuadrado slotted in tactically, they both covered positions well and put the hard yards in.
Sturaro was like chalk and cheese alongside them, his defensive work was fantastic but his use of the ball was borderline terrible for the most, he looked like he was treading sand. He looked a little like Vidal from last season
Pogba should cut out a bit of the fancy stuff in risky areas, he just about got away with a couple. When he sticks to the basics he is a better player, it seems like he feels the need to show everyone what a great player he is. He did that best with his assist and those driving runs.
Neither Morata or Mandzukic looked particularly sharp or 100% fit, but both scored nice goals. Tactically you could see why they were used over the less athletic Dybala.
City's goal was bullshit, and could have cost us badly, especially in this difficult moment, but this will happen dragging officials in from sub-par leagues. The 5th official just stood there like a lemon, that's simply down to being afraid.
It's just the sort of reminder we needed that we are a very good team. The inclusion of more experienced players was important for tonight's game, but the younger lads will all do well given time.
Should give us the confidence to go forward. Sturaro got stuck in, that is the player he is. Needs to improve though.
Pretty good performance, very good tactical set up, great result. On paper it was a 4-3-3 but for large parts without the ball it was more like a 4-4-2 with Cuadrado RM and Pogba left mezz'ala.
Buffon saved us at times but we know what he can do and why he is the player he is. What else can you say about the rest of the defence? They are becoming our guarantee.
I was impressed with how Hernanes and Cuadrado slotted in tactically, they both covered positions well and put the hard yards in.
Sturaro was like chalk and cheese alongside them, his defensive work was fantastic but his use of the ball was borderline terrible for the most, he looked like he was treading sand. He looked a little like Vidal from last season
Pogba should cut out a bit of the fancy stuff in risky areas, he just about got away with a couple. When he sticks to the basics he is a better player, it seems like he feels the need to show everyone what a great player he is. He did that best with his assist and those driving runs.
Neither Morata or Mandzukic looked particularly sharp or 100% fit, but both scored nice goals. Tactically you could see why they were used over the less athletic Dybala.
City's goal was bullshit, and could have cost us badly, especially in this difficult moment, but this will happen dragging officials in from sub-par leagues. The 5th official just stood there like a lemon, that's simply down to being afraid.
It's just the sort of reminder we needed that we are a very good team. The inclusion of more experienced players was important for tonight's game, but the younger lads will all do well given time.
Buffon saved us at times but we know what he can do and why he is the player he is. What else can you say about the rest of the defence? They are becoming our guarantee.
I was impressed with how Hernanes and Cuadrado slotted in tactically, they both covered positions well and put the hard yards in.
Sturaro was like chalk and cheese alongside them, his defensive work was fantastic but his use of the ball was borderline terrible for the most, he looked like he was treading sand. He looked a little like Vidal from last season
Pogba should cut out a bit of the fancy stuff in risky areas, he just about got away with a couple. When he sticks to the basics he is a better player, it seems like he feels the need to show everyone what a great player he is. He did that best with his assist and those driving runs.
Neither Morata or Mandzukic looked particularly sharp or 100% fit, but both scored nice goals. Tactically you could see why they were used over the less athletic Dybala.
City's goal was bullshit, and could have cost us badly, especially in this difficult moment, but this will happen dragging officials in from sub-par leagues. The 5th official just stood there like a lemon, that's simply down to being afraid.
It's just the sort of reminder we needed that we are a very good team. The inclusion of more experienced players was important for tonight's game, but the younger lads will all do well given time.
I thought Sturaro covered for Hernanes, Cuadrado amd even Morata when he dropped inside when we had the ball. It was a very unorthodox tactics.
It was a BLATANT foul & the ref should have blown for the foul before that ball crossed the line. The way the ref & his assistants blatantly ignored Manure city's fouls was a disgrace. Several times I was thinking
"How much has Manure city paid you to throw this match!"
May it be so again!
Encore per favor!
Although sometimes you need to let off some steam.
Yes, Maxi should have started him sooner.
Kudos to the team! They worked hard and played well despite Manure's dirty fouling! Two presious away goals! Forza Juve! :flag3:
"How much has Manure city paid you to throw this match!"
39 years ago today we won in Manchester and then went on to lift the cup
Encore per favor!
This 
I love all you guys. Let's stay united.
I love all you guys. Let's stay united.
Although sometimes you need to let off some steam. Yes, Maxi should have started him sooner.
Kudos to the team! They worked hard and played well despite Manure's dirty fouling! Two presious away goals! Forza Juve! :flag3:
