He would probably get caught upfield too much. But Pekerman used him at RB against Bolivia both times in Barranquilla. Against teams like that he can do it.
I agree the only way we can play with Quintero/James/Cardona is if Cardona plays the Aguilar role which I think would be his best position anyways. All of them want the ball at their feet, its not even if they are fast or not its that they want to get on the ball in the midfield, and if we have 3 of them in the attacking areas we don't have anyone making runs off the ball. You take 3 players with great vision and no one making runs and its a waste, but if Cardona was deeper it could work. ------------Falcao ------James-----------JFQ Mojica--Barrios-Cardona-Cuadrado -----Murillo-Mina-Sanchez I think this is feasible, or could instead move to our 4-2-2-2 and put someone like Muriel beside Falcao and sacrifice one of the CB's. But without Cardona playing in that position consistently for club I think it's a moot point and it can't happen so Cardona will have to accept the backup role for now which is fine. But I do think based on our play over this last cycle we need two of the 3 playing together unless we develop a new style under our coach.
I like the balls on Cardona and can see him Using his long range shots. I am a big fan of his he just needs to stop being such a fking idiot and also get in shape. Would love to see him link or with Quintero and James. I don’t want to see Cuadrado starting any more. Arias sucking in the final 3rd.... you guys realize he is a RB right? And probably created the 2nd most chances after Quintero..... Haters gonna hate. Leave Michael Cera alone!
That's not a good thing. All the data in soccer analytics is really against lots of shots from long range, you just rarely score from there and you almost always are turning the ball over when keeping it and trying to get into better shooting positions is much more valuable. Sure a long range effort 1 In 25 looks great but that's a terrible conversion rate and relying on that is not ideal. Once in a while is fine but he'd be better off if he limited bombing from long range all the time especially with players like James/Falcao/Quintero around him.
I’m all for the occasional shot outside the 18. Keeps defenders and GK on their toes, could lead to a poaching opportunity, corner, etc After all, It was Uribe’s long shot that led to the corner in the final minutes that allowed Mina to score against England.
that's all well and good but if Messi listened to 'data in soccer analytics' he would realize the chances of dribbling thru 2-3 players and scoring is rare so why do it! Cardona, Riquelme, JFQ, C7, Bale etc are specialists at long shots...They are almost clinical when you give them that space because even if the GK saves, it's a rebound or corner or other play which can lead to a goal. Teams that have players that can connect at long range really trouble defenses that lie deep on their field. It's a proven tool for many teams with these type of players regardless of 'data BS'
You never seem to follow logic. You complain about players all the time who are better than Arias yet you do not consider yourself a "hater". A bit hypocritical. And no one is hating on Arias. I am just saying he is wasting chances in the final third which is an accurate observation. He needs to do better.
That's not how analytics work. Its cool though, I'm sure the best teams in the world who all have designed their play around analytics and use data analytical tools to determine players value are much more likely to rely on their gut feeling that long shots are good.
I am just glad we FINALLY have midfielders who can shoot from the outside. Prior to guys like Cardona , James and JuanFEr I never wanted any of our players to shoot outside the box. Like NEVER ever. Now I am less apprehensive about it.
JFQ, Cardona and James are all very good shooting outside the box, in that regard they are big outliers and its a good weapon to have as Krometekote said especially when defenses are sitting deep. James and JFQ for instance are almost always going to look for the pass if its there and having the shot keeps the defense on its toes and keeps the unpredictable, Cardona on the other hand is more shot happy. I remember a couple games for Colombia he had James wide open in space and he had his mind set on a long distance shot and the chance was wasted. Shooting from distance is fine to have and use in the right spots, JFQ and especially James are impeccable from what I've seen about picking when to shoot and are usually looking to find a teammate in space if they can, Cardona isn't as good a decision maker yet and even though he shoots well its still better the vast majority of the time to be patient.
Guarin was probably another guy I didn’t mind taking shots from distance pre 2014. Although these two goals made up 50% of his total goal tally
Players like guarin, pabon, and cuadrado waste chances when they kept shooting from outside. Quinterito and James can shoot as much as they want
Another assist for cardona... ¡Así fue el gol de @Cali_Izquierdoz para el 1-0 parcial! #VamosBoca 👊 pic.twitter.com/BWsJPuOvKF— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) September 15, 2018 great match of villa
Bad news: Edwin Cardona sufrió un esguince de tobillo y debió abandonar la práctica de Boca Juniors https://t.co/S4bqACQZAQ pic.twitter.com/FURRmhYUHQ— Gol Caracol (@GolCaracol) September 20, 2018 Probable he will loss the friendlies too........
Bad news for him and you never want to see someone get injured. That said, hopefully we see what Benedetti can do with more minutes.
Haha was going to say the same thing but didn’t want to get attacked on here. Is Cardonas ban finally over?
Elbow straight to the face to one of rivers guys. Tried to “protect” the ball but you can tell he knew exactly what he was doing. So frustrating to watch a player you root for do dumb ass shit like that.
And that's like the 5th time I've seen him do that. He brought on good energy when he came in today, but he's such a hot head. He and Zarate nearly got into a fight because the latter took a shot when Cardona felt he had a better angle. River's players had to intervene.
Cardona helped that boca improved...but the guy is crazy. Worst match of barrios in a while.. Borre and Juanfer built up the second goal..that scored scocco....borre sacfrificed was top , quintero also made a decent job....tactical tools for the win Villa played little...but he was dangerous....he should understand that he is not in colombia anymore...is annoying how he get pf the floor crying when he is tackled despite the ball is in game.. .(two weeks ago the same)