[Serie A] Atalanta 2-5 Juventus, Nov 7th, 2009 (9 Viewers)
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Hope he starts in coppa italia games
I think the 4-2-3-1 once again has proved that it can be a solid base for our future formation. With the players we have and financial resources we have. This certainly could be our best bet. Certain players thrive in this formation more than the 4-3-1-2. Camo and Gio being my main examples. This season Camo certainly has rolled back the years and has put in some excellent performances.
Overall, Juve played a very good game and I feel that the team were quite unfortunate to concede two goals from Atalanta's only two chances.
Obviously there are still problems in the fullback areas, but I would rather keep a steady team and give players the chance to improve, than go and mess about with changes too much.
I would also point out that, while they were poor defensively, Atalanta's goals were both brilliant pieces of football. The through ball for the first and the quick movement of the ball for the second, so it's not like it was really soft goals that were given up.
Poulsen really seems to be growing into this new formation (or maybe it's just playing regularly) and it starting to look more like his former self.
Disappointing game from Giovinco. He never seemed to manage to get the ball under control today.
Obviously there are still problems in the fullback areas, but I would rather keep a steady team and give players the chance to improve, than go and mess about with changes too much.
I would also point out that, while they were poor defensively, Atalanta's goals were both brilliant pieces of football. The through ball for the first and the quick movement of the ball for the second, so it's not like it was really soft goals that were given up.
Poulsen really seems to be growing into this new formation (or maybe it's just playing regularly) and it starting to look more like his former self.
Disappointing game from Giovinco. He never seemed to manage to get the ball under control today.
Good result, but we still need to improve several things.
We gave Atalanta too many spaces and chances when we lead by 2-0 and 3-1, our fullback stand too further up when we lead, so the fast winger like Valdes in this match or Datolo in Napoli match can exploit that area using their pace. Their goals started from the wing
Our players especially our DM's are very aggressive too close down every movement in their midfield. and that also leave spaces when opponents can pass them. This also make our players exhausted and sometimes can't play well after 70 minutes. We need to play the tempo when we already lead. It can save our players stamina to play consistently for entire match and next game
We gave Atalanta too many spaces and chances when we lead by 2-0 and 3-1, our fullback stand too further up when we lead, so the fast winger like Valdes in this match or Datolo in Napoli match can exploit that area using their pace. Their goals started from the wing
Our players especially our DM's are very aggressive too close down every movement in their midfield. and that also leave spaces when opponents can pass them. This also make our players exhausted and sometimes can't play well after 70 minutes. We need to play the tempo when we already lead. It can save our players stamina to play consistently for entire match and next game
That is such an improvement in mentallity relative to the defensive mindset, its so refreshing. In saying that we also need balance. Our left/right backs just don't push back fast enough and we're so exposed to counter attacks. One-on-one they're also pretty poor. Hell I don't see us facing any world class team without conceding and that's a worry for us in terms of titles.
