Gerardo "Tata" Martino
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Me too and I didn't see alot of people calling for his head only 3-4 the rest were neutrals or Tata appreciators like me
Iniesta will provide the stretch don't you worry and Pedro will switch places with Dani
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Flavia
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That's why Tata is not liked by many... He is stubborn and still makes too many mistakes. Neymar on the right is a waste, better play pedro/alexis, if he insists in accomodating cesc.
Iniesta in lw is also away from Messi, making him get isolated more often. And cesc is in terrible form. If he needs more defensive work, then play cesc in a double pivot.
Iniesta in lw is also away from Messi, making him get isolated more often. And cesc is in terrible form. If he needs more defensive work, then play cesc in a double pivot.
darthvader7888
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Alarcón
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He keeps talking about maintaining possession when asked about the reason for lining up all of Iniesta, Fàbregas and Xavi, yet statistics actually refute that argument and today's game again showcased that not only do we have more control of the game without Fàbregas playing, but we also make quicker transitions. Besides that, Neymar and Iniesta are much better in their actual positions than in the ones they've been occupying these past few games. I assume the reason he went with this formation is that he just saw the team playing well in those games and thought they would continue like this if he didn't change anything. I might be a bit harsh on him but that kind of coaching leads me to think that he just doesn't understand tactics the way other managers do or, worse, that he doesn't have the courage to change things.
I remember that we had a very similar situation with Tito last season and after one great game with the usual 4-3-3 (against Milan), Iniesta never played on the wing again. We might witness something alike in the next few matches.
I remember that we had a very similar situation with Tito last season and after one great game with the usual 4-3-3 (against Milan), Iniesta never played on the wing again. We might witness something alike in the next few matches.
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eye-switcher
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That will never happen away from home
footyfan
Calma, calma
It makes sense to start Cesc vs Man City and Real Madrid, because these teams will fight for the ball and leave spaces between their midfield and defense. What the fuck is the point of starting Cesc for "more midfield control" against a team that you know will give up possession voluntarily? At the cost of providing crucial width, and ignoring the chance to isolate Neymar with Juanfran?
full agree. cesc needs space between the lines, which you dont get against atleti. you should play a front 3 against them.
Doria was the highest rated CB in Brazil? Who knows, maybe he could become the new Thiago Silva?
Basically. He's just clinging to stay alive on the bench.
Quality aside, he just doesn't strike as someone capable of building something.
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