BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 "The Kakutas" . Nice little phrase that I'll add to my vocabulary if you don't mind.Valar doeharis, I'm here to serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Tidy assist today. If more teams go for the 3-5-2 then he has potential to be one of the best in the world one day. I'm cheering for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 ^ one of the best in the world? No, not for me. People who woke up this morning and watched the Match of the Day repeat will see his lovely assist but won't see how he was the weak point in the Sunderland defence all game long. Lost count of how many times balls were played in behind him to Dorrans and Berahino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 ^ one of the best in the world? No, not for me. People who woke up this morning and watched the Match of the Day repeat will see his lovely assist but won't see how he was the weak point in the Sunderland defence all game long. Lost count of how many times balls were played in behind him to Dorrans and Berahino. Also at fault for the second goal conceded, completely ball watching instead of watching Berahino. He won't ever be a top class left back simply because his defensive game isn't strong enough, and I don't think it ever will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Also at fault for the second goal conceded, completely ball watching instead of watching Berahino.He won't ever be a top class left back simply because his defensive game isn't strong enough, and I don't think it ever will be.Totally agree. His attacking play is fabulous to watch, defensively he leaves a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 That's why he said 3-5-2 and not left back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 ^ one of the best in the world? No, not for me. People who woke up this morning and watched the Match of the Day repeat will see his lovely assist but won't see how he was the weak point in the Sunderland defence all game long. Lost count of how many times balls were played in behind him to Dorrans and Berahino. Which is why he would need cover from a midfielder/centreback when he would go for his runs. He is, in essence, a bombing left winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Which is why he would need cover from a midfielder/centreback when he would go for his runs. He is, in essence, a bombing left winger.A sort of Bale type evolution? I see your point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Tidy assist today. If more teams go for the 3-5-2 then he has potential to be one of the best in the world one day.I'm cheering for him.I dunno whats so special with 3-5-2 honestly, its good only in certain games, but I wouldnt want our team to use it whole season. Even Juve who were probably best presenters of that formation in last few years got completely lost in CL everytime and now want to go with 4 defenders. And to realy work, those two wing-backs have to be extremely good in both attack and defence, plus have a lot of stamina and pace to run up and down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I dunno whats so special with 3-5-2 honestly, its good only in certain games, but I wouldnt want our team to use it whole season. Even Juve who were probably best presenters of that formation in last few years got completely lost in CL everytime and now want to go with 4 defenders. And to realy work, those two wing-backs have to be extremely good in both attack and defence, plus have a lot of stamina and pace to run up and down.Its an OPTION ,, better in my view than hoofing the ball big if chasing a game. As the saying goes "more than one way to skin a Cat"and it doesnt have to be a double pivot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I dunno whats so special with 3-5-2 honestly, its good only in certain games, but I wouldnt want our team to use it whole season. Even Juve who were probably best presenters of that formation in last few years got completely lost in CL everytime and now want to go with 4 defenders. And to realy work, those two wing-backs have to be extremely good in both attack and defence, plus have a lot of stamina and pace to run up and down.Juventus are only going with a back 4 because they have a manager who is not an advocate of the back 3 system. And there is more to why Juventus failed to excel in Europe with the 3-5-2 rather than just pinning the blame solely on that formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Juventus are only going with a back 4 because they have a manager who is not an advocate of the back 3 system. And there is more to why Juventus failed to excel in Europe with the 3-5-2 rather than just pinning the blame solely on that formation.Even Conte or sbd said that formation is "outdated". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Even Conte or sbd said that formation is "outdated".To just say it's "outdated" is rather vague. Would appreciate it if you can provide the full quotes of what he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 To just say it's "outdated" is rather vague. Would appreciate it if you can provide the full quotes of what he said.Cant find it now, but if I do I will show you...it was few months ago,he didnt exactly say outdated, but more in lines that they need to fresh up formation to 4:3:3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Having a decent game against United (I know) so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Van Aanholt comes back, and does what he does.If Ashley Young, and Valencia, can play left back for the third ranked side in the league with a defense that has only given up a goal more than us, then Aanholt can quite easily grow into one of the best in this league.The kid is a machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer1257 3,282 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just realised that he is not a Chelsea player anymore.How does he play at Sunderland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just realised that he is not a Chelsea player anymore.How does he play at Sunderland?has been excellent until he got a shoulder injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Another Assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar 441 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 He's really good going forward, but leaks a ton of goals.Sunderland fans are mixed with him, but at least he is getting significant minutes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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