[ICC] JUVENTUS 2-3 Tottenham [July 21st, 2019] (13 Viewers)
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It was actually a fun match for a pre season game, plenty of goals and open possession play. No matter they barely trained, new coach and new players. Especially 2nd half it was interesting to see how quickly Sarri has effected the passing game, saw some very well drilled quick 1-2 combos that unlocked space often.
But looking forward to more personnel changes, Matuidi and Mandzu engaging in these type of play will be incompatible and cause raging frustration lol. Even if Matuidi improved at this later.
But looking forward to more personnel changes, Matuidi and Mandzu engaging in these type of play will be incompatible and cause raging frustration lol. Even if Matuidi improved at this later.
I watched us lose 0-3 to LA Galaxy the July before we took Serie A for 102 points. Preseason is nothing.
Remember last time we lost to Tottenham in preseason (badass had a pathetic meltdown
) then went to the CL final?
Remember last time we lost to Tottenham in preseason (badass had a pathetic meltdown
) then went to the CL final?
I watched us lose 0-3 to LA Galaxy the July before we took Serie A for 102 points. Preseason is nothing.
Remember last time we lost to Tottenham in preseason (badass had a pathetic meltdown) then went to the CL final?
Remember last time we lost to Tottenham in preseason (badass had a pathetic meltdown
) then went to the CL final?
I liked the defensive shape when we were set up to defend. Obviously we got raped on counters. I liked the narrow back line and the CBs watching the ball and playing a good trap. I thought they looked comfortable. Bonucci looked good playing like this. Of course, he still found a way to inexplicably leave Kane unmarked for a free header so you have that problem still to deal with.
I liked the balls in behind even though it seemed like every single one was offside. The wingers drifted more inside and higher in the 2nd half to give tons of room for the fullbacks and even MDS was able to provide an assist with that space.
I liked the higher press. There were a couple times where they played it over the top and had comfortable take downs in front of the defence and that is a bit worrisome. I think that is a symptom of Bonucci/Rugani not being able to press and recover though.
It's quickly become apparent that you need all 11 players in order to play this style because it's really a division of labour almost. One weak link and it's all over. Matuidi has no chance I feel. Emre Can is questionable as well as a B2B. Mandzukic could not receive a single pass to help get through Spurs' press.
I feel as if it's a certainty that we will concede more counter goals than we're used to just based on misplaced passes. More possession + more chances of misplaced passes. I don't know if it will be 1% more or 5% more or 10% more but it will be more.
I desperately want to see Kean, Dybala and Costa get their chance though.
I liked the balls in behind even though it seemed like every single one was offside. The wingers drifted more inside and higher in the 2nd half to give tons of room for the fullbacks and even MDS was able to provide an assist with that space.
I liked the higher press. There were a couple times where they played it over the top and had comfortable take downs in front of the defence and that is a bit worrisome. I think that is a symptom of Bonucci/Rugani not being able to press and recover though.
It's quickly become apparent that you need all 11 players in order to play this style because it's really a division of labour almost. One weak link and it's all over. Matuidi has no chance I feel. Emre Can is questionable as well as a B2B. Mandzukic could not receive a single pass to help get through Spurs' press.
I feel as if it's a certainty that we will concede more counter goals than we're used to just based on misplaced passes. More possession + more chances of misplaced passes. I don't know if it will be 1% more or 5% more or 10% more but it will be more.
I desperately want to see Kean, Dybala and Costa get their chance though.
