I just really like using friendlies for what they’re supposed to be used for. He wants to win but giving people a chance and trying players out in different spots is years ahead of our past two managers. Clearly he is using these games to find his best line up for the qualifiers/league of nations. @bosna10 definitely agree re Saric, starting both games.
I said this before but losing Lulic might hurt us in the defensive end so it's crucial we get players who have that hard worker, never give up mentality. Hopefully Saric brings it.
I hope Senegal fields their strongest, or close to, their strongest team. I think they can do some damage at the World Cup, they’ve got several quality players.
Starting to think maybe we can do better than Visca. Way too 1 dimensional. BTW, love how we are passing this first half(even with quite a few misplaced passes..but that will come with more games as guys find chemistry). If we can keep it going that kind of team we saw in France will be on full display soon enough.
Visca should be off 2nd half. Worst player by a mile. In fact the rest have been much better. Visca didn't win 1 battle(fell down often as well) and ruined at least 3 or 4 great counter attacks.
Dzeko has an open guy, decides to take a low percentage shot while he's off balance. Great job buddy.
Cimirot started shaky but so far has made some nice plays in the last 10 minutes. Good vision and passing, some defensive plays too. Basically what we're expecting from him. I would get Besic in second half(Saric works hard but issues with ball control when pressured..plus Besic is just better). Also who do we have for Visca for 2nd half?
Overall happy with first half. Senegal are playing well offensively and we managed to defend good enough. Our offensive game just need a bit more precision which will be sorted hopefully as we play more games and figure out who belongs in that first 11.
He's quite capable but you know..He lost Messi in WC so he sucks. .. His biggest flaw is that he won't catch anyone fast so for RB position not really good enough(in terms of elite competition..he's fine against lower-mid teams) and CB only good enough if he has reliable partner who can cover up for his lack of pace. Otherwise, he battles like a bull, has decent anticipation(hence why you see him come from the corner often to break up passes, and battles in the air fairly well too). Not too bad.
I think Besic for Saric would be a great idea right now. More pace and ball control. Probably get one goal soon.
Bajic for Dzeko. At this point i think Visca is just there for his running..Dude hasn't made 1 good play and it's almost 70 minutes.