2020/21 Carlo Ancelotti

[Efcjake]

Never said they were world beaters but they're available; it's Carlo deciding to play 18 defensive players.

They aren't good enough and that is thanks to the man that signed them.

Carlo's job is to pick the team he thinks will get 3 points.

The fact he is consistently picking 5 at the back and at least two defensive midfielders every match should tell you how he rates those 3.

It's Brands job to build a squad full of options and he's done a very poor job of it. Carlo's hands are tied.

 

[Efcjake]

King, Iwobi and Bernard?

C'mon Nymz, you know they're not pulling up trees.

Absolutely desperate defending Brands when you're trying to suggest those 3 can actually turn around a game and make an impact.

3 of Marcel's best.

 

[Efcjake]

Just something to consider for those who want to bash the trophy winner manager we have currently.

Maybe it is the players he has aren't good enough. Maybe that's someone else's fault.

 

[Nymzee]

Absolutely desperate defending Brands when you're trying to suggest those 3 can actually turn around a game and make an impact.

3 of Marcel's best.

I'm not defending Brands?

I'm simply saying there are players in the squad to put out a more attacking lineup. I'm not sure why you're arguing no to an obvious statement.

 

[Efcjake]

I'm not defending Brands?

I'm simply saying there are players in the squad to put out a more attacking lineup. I'm not sure why you're arguing no to an obvious statement.

Why do you think Carlo isn't playing them?

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

I'm not defending Brands?

I'm simply saying there are players in the squad to put out a more attacking lineup. I'm not sure why you're arguing no to an obvious statement.

Ha, they key point here is line up.

They don't actually really help us attack any better when they play, by and large.

I've said that, watch them come on and all score lol

 

[Nymzee]

Why do you think Carlo isn't playing them?

Because he prefers this system of keeping us solid and grinding out results.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Because he prefers this system of keeping us solid and grinding out results.

As a default go to system, or because he doesn't trust the attackers at his disposal on the bench?

 

[Nymzee]

As a default go to system, or because he doesn't trust the attackers at his disposal on the bench?

We would have to ask him.

Irrespective we could put out a more attacking lineup if we wanted; that's just a fact. Whether it gets the same results is irrelevant.

 

[Efcjake]

Because he prefers this system of keeping us solid and grinding out results.

Do you think it is because he doesn't trust those 3 players to get him the results?

 

[Efcjake]

As a default go to system, or because he doesn't trust the attackers at his disposal on the bench?

He's almost got it.

 

[Nymzee]

Do you think it is because he doesn't trust those 3 players to get him the results?

Can you pick a more attacking XI from the below 20 players than the one that started tonight: yes or no.

 

[Matthew mcdonnell]

As a default go to system, or because he doesn't trust the attackers at his disposal on the bench?

bit of both imo

 

[Efcjake]

Can you pick a more attacking XI from the below 20 players than the one that started tonight: yes or no.

Yes you can.

Do you think that line up would stand a better chance of getting a result than the one Carlo put out tonight?

 

[Nymzee]

Yes you can.

Thank you - we got there in the end.