Raed
Dr. Raed St. Claire
Beast, point remains that without the experience, exposure, harmony and chemistry, we don't stand a chance against the best midfield in the world.
Listen, I have been thinking about this a lot and really we respected Barcelona too much. I don't blame Mourinho or anything but there were stretches (weren't for VERY long) where the players just liberated themselves and pushed Barcelona back into their own half. Now, Sahin next to Xabi I understand, as these two + Marcelo can become outlets and allow Ozil or Di Maria to focus on the final third. But to completely hand the midfield to two new midfielders who have not played in Spain or for Madrid or faced Barcelona would be a disaster.
All I am saying is that if Mourinho frees the team a little and allow them to keep hold of the ball, as opposed to hoof it up to Ronaldo, and with a fit Higuain, we could face Barcelona without the negativity. No point in changing players when the system would prevent them from using their best abilities, dribbling/passing. Heck, even Marcelo was kicking the ball far whenever he got it, you are telling me that is because he sucks or he is afraid to run? He is as talented as they get, as good as they get but direct orders are direct orders.
I don't even mind seeing that line up if it works, who knows, I haven't seen Sahin and Coentrao play in midfield together so I don't know what to expect but I am not worried about my squad before the new comers as much as it I was frustrated by the style of counter attacking. I mean, until we win something valuable, I can manage seeing Madrid sit back to Barcelona. But I seriously cannot handle seeing Ozil and Di Maria look at the sky and Ronaldo chasing a lost cause because Marcelo, Xabi and Pepe all had to hoof the ball 60 yards. To me, that was the most disgusting thing I ever saw, not the losses, not the physicality, not the counter attack.
If you are talking about Lass I understand.
If Mourinho is planning to do more of the same then even wins won't be enjoyable, let alone thrilling.
Listen, I have been thinking about this a lot and really we respected Barcelona too much. I don't blame Mourinho or anything but there were stretches (weren't for VERY long) where the players just liberated themselves and pushed Barcelona back into their own half. Now, Sahin next to Xabi I understand, as these two + Marcelo can become outlets and allow Ozil or Di Maria to focus on the final third. But to completely hand the midfield to two new midfielders who have not played in Spain or for Madrid or faced Barcelona would be a disaster.
All I am saying is that if Mourinho frees the team a little and allow them to keep hold of the ball, as opposed to hoof it up to Ronaldo, and with a fit Higuain, we could face Barcelona without the negativity. No point in changing players when the system would prevent them from using their best abilities, dribbling/passing. Heck, even Marcelo was kicking the ball far whenever he got it, you are telling me that is because he sucks or he is afraid to run? He is as talented as they get, as good as they get but direct orders are direct orders.
I don't even mind seeing that line up if it works, who knows, I haven't seen Sahin and Coentrao play in midfield together so I don't know what to expect but I am not worried about my squad before the new comers as much as it I was frustrated by the style of counter attacking. I mean, until we win something valuable, I can manage seeing Madrid sit back to Barcelona. But I seriously cannot handle seeing Ozil and Di Maria look at the sky and Ronaldo chasing a lost cause because Marcelo, Xabi and Pepe all had to hoof the ball 60 yards. To me, that was the most disgusting thing I ever saw, not the losses, not the physicality, not the counter attack.
If you are talking about Lass I understand.
If Mourinho is planning to do more of the same then even wins won't be enjoyable, let alone thrilling.
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