3 at the back

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I think a huge key is that it releases barkley to come from further back so his weaknesses in leading a press, picking passes in tight spaces when not on the run are minimized, but at the same time doesn't require nearly as much from him in smart defensive positioning

we really need someone in behind lukaku of higher quality than mirallas though
 

All the teams seem to be switching to it. Think it suits us as both Baines and Coleman are better at going forward than defending so having the 3 CBs back there lets them get forward more.

3-2-2-1-2 is the way.
 
Perfect formation for us given that our full backs can't actually defend and our wingers aren't great.

Sounds negative putting it like that but it stops Coleman getting beat with a ball inside, which was always a problem, and lets the full backs do what they're good at. Plus any way of getting Mason Holgate in the team is fine by me.
 
I think a huge key is that it releases barkley to come from further back so his weaknesses in leading a press, picking passes in tight spaces when not on the run are minimized, but at the same time doesn't require nearly as much from him in smart defensive positioning

we really need someone in behind lukaku of higher quality than mirallas though
Have a Look at our subs today, man.
 
like barkley still has two more defensive mids behind and beside him, whereas that would be impossible with a back four
 

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Three at the back with Holgate speed is amazing Baines was never 100 percent fit today though never really got forwards enough- Robles plays his part too dominating his box!
 

..I'm really not bothered about formations. There's more than one way to skin an onion, it's the performance that matters and by that I don't just mean winning I mean creating chances against the best whilst being secure at the back.
 
I think a huge key is that it releases barkley to come from further back so his weaknesses in leading a press, picking passes in tight spaces when not on the run are minimized, but at the same time doesn't require nearly as much from him in smart defensive positioning

we really need someone in behind lukaku of higher quality than mirallas though

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