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handelex:
Aside that sef, Martial is arguably the most improved player in that our frontline since project restart, I was critical of Martial's work rate b4 but now eh, dude is balling. Facts.

Doesn't this show that we criticize too early? The other day it was that Rashford should learn from Greenwood. I won't say more than this

sylvalord:
Very slow and annoying. Maguire takes forever to pass FFS

Maguire is fond of pushing the ball forward. This is not being slow, this is pushing everyone forward, covering more spaces. I watched last match trying to understand what you people are talking about, I just couldn't see it. Na wa

Sniper4real:
Pogba no fit drive ball for midfield like that. And most of his dribbles are 'on spot" dribbles not "on the run". We just need someone like iniesta in that midfielders.

Oh okay

TheRealProphet1:
You forget we were on ban for two transfer windows and we had to use inexperienced and young players

Lampard is trying his best!!!!

1 transfer window and you already bought Pulisic to cover the person that left

Sniper4real:
But if we get players that can dribble their way out on both wings, drive the ball from the midfield often. We can still dominate if passes are not linking well

Pogba is very skillful. He has lost the ball in dangerous places too many times in the last two games

engrelvis:
we usually concede goals through dis.And another thing y r our defenders always running backward ( towards penalty box) whenever dey r being taking on? Example was zaha taken on lindelof
It almost cost us a penalty.AWB will just b dancing up n down.No good pull out from him.

AWB doesn't pull out until he's on the byline. He's only interested in low crosses

Leyqute:
It’s not that easy. Some of the 4 players surrounding Pogba are also closing down the 2 fullbacks.

And how many of our CBs and GK can place a well lofted pass to the winger or striker? The CMs will be closed down immediately the ball is passed to them.

Let’s forget this matter. The team should find a way to solve the problem. It’s not like it happens for the whole 90 mins.

Which other way to solve this problem than either more of our players opening up for passes or longs balls to our attackers? Or you mean we should change the players?

CapitalCee:
He is copying pep. Ole doesn't know the effect of those back passes to my BP. And we are bad at it.

He's not copying Pep. The best way to guarantee possession from your post to the opposition half is by keeping the ball. Passes from back guarantee that.

Leyqute:
We don’t have those kinda players. The right passes and movement will beat the high press. DDG is not good with the ball at his feet, Maguire needs time to think on the ball, Pogba and Matic aren’t the kind of players to exchange quick passes to beat the press and the attackers up the field entangle themselves with the opponent.

Even when we are given space our buildup is slow.

If we have more players opening up for passes, we will beat the press easily and create spaces for attack

macjireh:
even last night showed u guys are not there yet,,a penalty appeal was denied,, palace only goal cancelled by VAR...dat win was just scrappy...so yoonited still have a lot of work...and u are playing against a Leicester team with 7days to rest...wahala dey ooo

We're even playing against a chelshit that is already there on Sunday

Expert17:
No need for that, the creative players in the team tends to lose possession more than others...

That's why defenders and possession minded midfieders do end up with the highest percentage of accurate passes ....

Fernandez had a bad game yesterday, but was still involved in both goals .....assisted Rashford and made a key pass for the 2nd.

I am not talking about Fernandez, talking about the whole team, especially attackers. Rashford, Bruno, Greenwood, Martial and Pogba

Karleb:
The reason why we have so much unbelief on this thread is because of the Southampton draw.

The draw was a loss.

That match had a lot of importance, and it showed that we're not mentally there yet. As for the team, we have one that can stand any premier league team, just the mental strength and energy needs to improve

Expert17:
He can't calm down.... that's part of the game plan

OGS may need to tweak his game plan a bit

handelex:
To be fair when the passes are not connecting it's very frustrating but this team is still gelling gradually, remember previous matches when the passes were connecting and the joy we all had watching the team.... all I'm saying is with this our fast paced passing and penetration, there'll be inconsistencies but when we finally get it right, we'll be scoring for fun cos no team will be able to defend well against us.

True

Leyqute:
How do you play out from the back when the opponent is encroaching in your box with 4 of them surrounding your DM and the rest marking every player your CB can easily pass to?

This is what is happening now.

How is 4 of them surrounding our DM and the other CMs can't make themselves available to receive the ball? Why do they have to stay far away unless they are looking for some stupid breakaway run? If all CMs and defenders make themselves available for a pass, they can't surround everyone

afrodoc2:
When did Nairaland develop audio call section?

I weak

Leyqute:
Easier said than done. We were not allowed to play out from the back yesterday. It would’ve been way easier if they’d allowed us to.

Had to rely on counters after we got the first goal.

Pogba was involved many times in the buildup (when’re we were allowed to) and he seems to be getting that match fitness back.

What you wanted us to do is what we did at the end of the game. Could’ve gotten another goal but we couldn’t bury the chances.

If Chelsea sit deep on Sunday dem go chop am taya. If they pressure us upfront dem go chopam. If they try to play out from the back ...LooL.

I don't think it's that difficult. In the early stages, we can make opposition teams chase the game by spraying passes around until they are tired. If we have not scored by then, then we can lay siege in their half. But when we gift them the ball almost every time we try to attack in the early stages, their confidence grows. That's a dangerous thing to make your opponent believe they can do damage without being afraid for anything

afrodoc2:
Bruno has to learn to keep it simple like Pogba.

The team always want to counter fast when they could have gotten better results with a little patience
I have to be believe that's by instruction from OGS.

No let me open Pogba's chapter o Been avoiding calling out individual players

OGS needs to set up his guys to be more patient, hold on to the ball and dominate these teams better. Us trying to be in a hurry is hurting the team, making them lose the balls too easily and inviting pressure on the team. They should calm down abeg

GloryIsaac:
Both are currently on 17 league goals each.. I expect them to hit the 20-goal mark.

Hope you're aware that it's just two games remaining o?

BikeMan:
Una don do ojoro win now and Chelsea will suffer, ok

You don start your wailing already?

Expect a reaction from the champions next Wednesday. Up bluus

macjireh:
oga liv/che is X2...u first heard it here

Lol till then

BikeMan:
But a dead team is above you, what does that make your team?

They will be dead next week. On last bar now

MRTA7:
I dont think Liverpool can fake the motivation. Their season is over. Not much can be done about it. I dont think we should rely on Liverpool for anything against Chelsea. We need to just face front and focus on our matches.

They wouldn't want to lose back to back. It stays like this and chelshit will be battered. We still need to guarantee our maximum points though

Where was VVD?

Airmark VVD lmao

Skimpledawg:
I asked you a question bah.

You suppose get sense sha.

Ask am again na

BikeMan:
Wolves will kill Chelsea, Wolves will kill Chelsea, yen yen yen.

They have Europa league position to fight for. Chelshit is dead

I need arsenal to win today so that LFC will be very angry against chelshit

Skimpledawg:
Are we still trolling or being stupid?


Wetin concern me and this thing you mention me for now?

Let's be able to draw a line please.

I talk am he no dey tey carry vex

Yen yen yen bring chalk so you can draw the line na
You never see anything

popizaino:

Don't worry our appreance in Europa league was an exception rather norm but it seems the agbaya of a thing is fast becoming a yearly routine for Manchester red .

Shameless club

Hidden king of Europa See as he spread hands