Sheva. 5,373 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Trying to figure out as well. We have hardly dominated any of the pre-season games so far. It's a bit like cat-and-mouse chase at the moment with us. 'You attack, we defend'. 'We attack, you defend'.Exactly, i really thought we would see some changes this preseason, but doesn't look like there will be any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I blame the new away kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November33rd 84 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That is what I'm worrying at the moment. Harsh but RDM looks like a one trick pony. No changes whatsoever to the formation.Then again, think he said he wanted to perfect the 4-2-3-1...We have played in a 4-6 at times this preseason when Lukaku has come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 We have played in a 4-6 at times this preseason when Lukaku has come off.Would like to see him start with a different formation from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombayblue™ 55 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Marin is so talented yet so selfish, once inside the box he always looks to shoot. May be I'm being harsh and he is just trying to impress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Two key things from this game:1. Amount of space we left in between the midfield and defence. Too often in the game the two players in the double pivot looked to press and get forward and in turn, left so much behind them to be exposed, which MLS did. One ball and a player got into that space and we found ourselves in trouble many times. Made a couple of silly fouls because of this. When that happened, the midfielders just jogged back and hardly looked bother to actually try closing down & winning the ball back!2. Spaces behind the FBs(again!). Basically the same as the first point above. Their first goal came because of this when the ball played was behind Ivanovic after he got a bit forward and was so slow to recover! This happened a lot in the PSG game too.A bit worrying that RDM doesn't seem to be fixing the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The amount of space between the Center backs and the Defensive midfielders was appalling. How many times do you see Xavi or Xabi Alonso check to the defenders to retrieve the ball, i have yet to see any of our defensive midfielders work at such a task. Lukaku on the field- Playing with 10 men. He defiantly needs to go out on Loan and get experience. The amount of times we gave the ball away was a joke, MLS all stars for christ sake. It is a friendly and it is pre-season but the vast amount of quality compared to them and us is just absurd. New squad, new additions, new philosophy. Will take time, hopefully sorts out before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royg 96 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Only somewhat depressing thing about this loss is repeatedly hearing the commentator say that United beat this AllStar team 5-0 last year in preseason. Yeah seems depressing!! But they should be reminded that united didnt win anything last season LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yeah seems depressing!! But they should be reminded that united didnt win anything last season LOL!!They won the Community Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klopfzeichen 78 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 1. Amount of space we left in between the midfield and defence. Too often in the game the two players in the double pivot looked to press and get forward and in turn, left so much behind them to be exposed, which MLS did. One ball and a player got into that space and we found ourselves in trouble many times. Made a couple of silly fouls because of this. When that happened, the midfielders just jogged back and hardly looked bother to actually try closing down & winning the ball back!2. Spaces behind the FBs(again!). Basically the same as the first point above. Their first goal came because of this when the ball played was behind Ivanovic after he got a bit forward and was so slow to recover! This happened a lot in the PSG game too.I agree, we're not defending properly. Is still early days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 One of the key things to consider is sharpness. We're playing in high heat and humidity against players half way through their season and accustomed to such conditions. It's why they're good matches to have.City have lost this pre season and united have struggled through also. It's about getting everybody fit and ready which means at times playing scratch teams and making lots of substitutions that can disrupt rhythm. If such problems are still occuring regularly at the start of the season then we have a problem, but no worries just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royg 96 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 They won the Community Shield. LOL my bad, i guess we should be in panic now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well that was hardly worth staying up for. Uninspiring to say the least, and although results do not matter one bit, I don't enjoy seeing us lose. Lukaku was far too static and offers next to nothing in terms of movement. Ironically Benayoun was the best player in a white shirt first half. I've no idea why Marin was playing so centrally either. We'll look a better team when our strikers start scoring goals, I'm sure. Over to you, Fernando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 first of the many to come ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachikethas 1,154 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 not very impressive pre season but i will regret saying that in the season end :blue scalf: (just like last time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachikethas 1,154 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 come on people we are chelsea we are not supposed to be trouble free(roman era).. in the end we always win silverware... :blue scalf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchuka 99 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Why do thy keep letting Luiz take freekicks? we all know the ball's just going to hit the wall or end up in the cheap seats I hope we get to see a preseson game where we control and dictate the game, and we attack with fluidity and relative ease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klopfzeichen 78 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 https://twitter.com/...320845444042752first of the many to come ???That is just sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 https://twitter.com/...320845444042752first of the many to come ???Already? FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRiver 1,512 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 http://hasrobertodimatteobeensackedyet.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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