QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 19 2023, 07:48 PM)
Considering we were coming from that 5-1 tragedy, this is not that bad. Still super pissed we didn't manage to win it considering the shitload of chances we created. But this team's scoring prowess is ridiculously bad.
No point in talking about the individuals, but I just wanna say two things:
- Leao, you need to get off your high horse. Learn some humility. After a performance like tonight any coach would bench you for 10 games straight. Disgraceful.
- Chukwueze is garbage. I don't wanna hear any more excuses. Villareal f*cked us in the @ss with this bozo.
That backheel attempt killed me when he could have easily shot earlier
As for Chuk. I want to give him time. He showed more tonight than he's previously done imo and had a few good moments. He hasn't hit the ground running, but I won't just give up on him after barely 90 minutes of play in total since he's been here
Pioli should start him against Verona. Pulisic should have started this one imo.
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 19 2023, 07:50 PM)
I hate Pobega, yet we created the most chances in the first half when he was on the pitch. Sometimes it's not just about the individuals, but about the collective. Pobega was the only who actually had a decent long-range shot.
I really don't think that Pobega had anything to do with how many chances we created. Sure he has a mean shot bet everything else is sub-par. Reijnders is quality. When he's on the ball he makes things happen. Sure his shooting makes me want to rip my hair out but he's constantly getting into good positions to get those shot opportunities.
At least if nothing else start Pobega ahead of RLC and go with a more balanced midfield rather than 2 big guys. Not to mention the fact that we know RLC is injury prone and Tijjani played 50+ games last season without any problems. So if you're going to rest someone, rest the injury prone guy. Now we're lost RLC on top of everything else.