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Our depth at the back is not strong, but everywhere else looks ok. Jonny Williams must play some sort of talismanic role
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61478455
Our depth at the back is not strong, but everywhere else looks ok. Jonny Williams must play some sort of talismanic role
Denham's just been added to the squad https://mobile.twitter.com/Cymru/sta...86654178004992
Former City youth player Wes Burns too
Good experience for himQuote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
Looking at Scotland's forwards, I think ours are far superior..just need someone to feed them.
I think the midfield battle will be key, so I hope Page has a plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead
Don't recall him?Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
Joniesta to the rescue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
It'll only be a battle if we let it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
If we play them :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
So what does Page do for the Poland game? For a start how many players travel to Poland..16? 18? Less? More?
I would hope that all eleven likely starters for the play off final stay at home plus Brennan Johnson and Chris Mepham. However a number of players particularly Bale, Rodon, Mepham and the keepers have had very little game time recently. Should they go to Poland? I would hope not. The risk of injury is just too high plus the play off final is only a few days later. Keep them all fresh.
Who to play.?
Those lacking game time ideally play.
However Bale and Ramsey getting injured would be a disaster so reluctantly id leave them out v Poland.
The likes of Rodon need game time and should play.
Brennan Johnson should probably be rested as he will have played up to the end of May.
Scotland or Ukraine would have been in a far harder game than us.
However counter that with theyd be coming to the game off a match where theyve all played together.
11 Welsh players coming together for the 1st time in months isnt the way to go against a team straight out of a competitive match.
Play as close as a full team as possible.
Ampadu - defence or midfield?
He was one of the better performing midfielders in Serie A, and one of the top rated under 21 players across the big 5 leagues.
https://totalfootballanalysis.com/ar...gence-in-italy
nice articleQuote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I tend to agree with you, whoever we face in the playoff final will be coming into the game with momentum. We can always make some early tactical substitutions for the most vulnerable members of our squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Regarding Roden, he should be as fit as a fiddle after training under Conte!
I think he drives the team coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanton
Not sure I agree with some of the comments. I would prefer key players not to be involved v Poland especially as there is the travel back from Poland and a very short turnaround to the game on Sunday.
Bale & Ramsey have hardly been involved in any football lately. I think they need to be involved in a competitive game, even if it's reduced minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
I can understand people's POV but players play in important games all the time, Man City etc rotate but sometimes (Liverpool CL Liverpool CL) they have to play. Our lads don't get enough minutes to have the luxury. I'd like to rest them but a few of them need to playQuote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
This is what Ampadu brings to the table when he's playing at CDM. He covers the spaces when backline players advance, and he's also adept at putting out fires. However, you can bet your house he will be playing at RCB for Wales next month, which leaves a question mark over Mepham's long-term Welsh prospects. Is he just not good enough, or is it only a blip in his career?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
https://twitter.com/VeneziaFC_EN/sta...37261220184064
that was a dreadful challenge, not in control at allQuote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
Perfect challenge, got the ball and prevented a goal. It's not netball mate :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
if the attacking player taps the ball away at the last second he's off. he got away with it that time but he will get found out doing that eventuallyQuote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
That's where timing comes into it, and you seem to confusing rapid acceleration with foul play?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
I'm not saying it was a foul - it wasn't, it was just a bit rash to be doing that. a better player could have easily got him Sent off IMO. it worked out well this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
it's good to see he's got that pace and acceleration in him though as he doesn't always show it.
You will have to show me the coaching manual where it says the last man should give way to an attacker who is about to enter the penalty area and face a 1-on-1 with the keeper. Ampadu's only option to close down the player outside the box required fast acceleration, and at that speed he had to commit to playing the ball. What else is he supposed to do, choose a different line with the associated risk of making a tackle inside the penalty area? I think we would all be happy if he made that tackle against Scotland or Ukraine with 8 minutes to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
About the acceleration, I don't know where it came from either and it seems like a new thing to me. Maybe it's the Italian coaching?
When I first saw Amps..I said he was an important sending off waiting to happen..
Hope it's not next sunday
I wouldn't worry too much, his stats in the match above were:Quote:
Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead
71 touches
80% pass accuracy
4/6 long balls completed
10/16 ground duals won (most)
7/8 aerial duals won (most)
5 fouls drawn! (most)
5 clearances
4 tackles (most)
2 blocked shots
6 recoveries
Clean sheet
CDM is a tough position to play, and you need to have something about you to keep the opposition on their toes. The other option is having players like Morrell who wouldn't have got anywhere near that ball.
Great.😀Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson