Quote Originally Posted by Wales-Bales View Post
Nobody complained when he followed the ball against Slovakia, and made a successful block that kept us in Euro 2020. There are too many Captain Hindsight futurologists on here OK, here's a little game you guys can play. The next time you see a 1 v 1 developing inside the penalty area, observe the the nearest player who is in a position to intervene. Does this player move away from the action, or does he try to position himself for a possible intervention? Report back when you have seen about a dozen or so cases, and then we can have a proper conversation
Allen was already across, what was Ampadu thinking? it was pure inexperience on his part. Players have to hold their positions, even when they think that another player is in a vulnerable position, although that player is by no means out of the game and has a decent chance of dealing with the situation. Lets say that the attacking player thought twice about taking on the fullback because he saw Ampadu coming across, so by Ampadu coming across he allowed the attacker an out, another option, when the only option before was to take the fullback on and then finish as that's what he would have had to do if Ampadu had held his position. The fullback hadn't been beaten, if he had then that would've been his problem, nobody would've blamed Ampadu for not coming across as it was plain to see that he had a man on his shoulder. He's 19 and has alot to learn, it was exhuberance on his part. I bet that the Croatian player couldn't believe his luck, and the winger should send him a bunch of flowers for making the decision for him.