Is not the players at this point. We are simply not training to a high tactical standard anymore. We seem to be doing lots of rondos though.
How can ZZ admit to the media that there is a lack of intensity? that is shameful. if he's not able to motivate the players then go. I don't think he even believes it himself, he is trying to cover up his tactical failings. I don't like that in a person. Own up buddy. Say you got the game plan wrong or something. Admit it. He will quit when it gets tough like last time. That's a fact by the way. He QUIT when it got a bit tough. Admirable. What a legend.
and when did we get to see these 5 players playing from start, together? never. here lies the problem...
the 3 CLs were never just on Zidane's. he had CR he had a well established defense ironed by Mourinho and Carlo and a midfield ironed by Carlo. the formation was already done and well prepared for him. I'd say the only addition Zidane did was Casemiro as a starter. That is what he added - and to be honest, in many CL games it did made a difference, but the thing is, he never created a formation. Now he needs to, but he can't bench old timers and he constantly stick to something that is not working.
This was so painful to watch. It hurts. I am afraid it may only get worse. Next , we play Sevilla away. I expect the below to unfold: (ofcourse, ex-madridistas will end up hurting us - the curse?) 1.Lopetegui to produce a tactical masterclass 2.Reguillon to produce a brilliant performance And 3.oh yes, you guessed it - Lucas Vasquez, getting ready to come on in around 65th Minute mark and we would be trailing 2-0 or 3-0.
I’m excited for the Sevilla match because focusing on it is slowly helping me forget yesterday's mess. Hope the squad finds a new level to play at, we know what happened at Sevilla last season.
I'm excited for every minute of real Madrid content in my life even if we suck. I have to admit my affection to the hoops team is bigger out of being able to be closer to the team than in the football matches where they seem to be on another planet from the fans, but I support nothing and nobody as much as this team.
You had 4 of those 5 start on wednesday. Are you saying Jović starting instead of Benz would make a world od difference? I'm not following.
As usual, Benzema is the poster boy whenever Real Madrid are losing. Which makes zero sense. His goal was disallowed thanks to Lucas Vazquez & his header went slightly outside the post. Benzema was far from Real Madrid's worst player vs. PSG. How often happens this with Carvajal/Kroos/Ramos/Varane/Marcelo etc? En el #Portanálisis sólo podemos darles la razón.✍🏻 Un Real Madrid oprobioso👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 https://t.co/GQvrEP6TWz pic.twitter.com/G7TfD6DABK— La Galerna (@lagalerna_) September 19, 2019
This is a trend in this squad. Doubling positions. Always. Not just while defending but also while attacking. Why cover the most dangerous space and player, when you can cover less dangerous player and space. Varane beautifully opens space for Di Maria. Tactical comprehension 101. I swear, it is as if half of this squad transformed into utter imbeciles in last two seasons, while Zidane spent every single day of his vacation snorting cocaine. p.s: that second mid in the frame is James,right? While Kroos lagging behind?
I also forgot to add : 4. Chicharito would definitely score. i just hope the scoreline doesn't look really abysmal.
I mean he has become the focal point of every teams tactics. Re-watch the PSG match if yiu have the stomach and look at how much they targeted him. Look at how they roughed him up or tried to rush him from behind. They did their homework no doubt. Yeah yeah Kroos had a billion % pass rate. Best player on the pitch.
Benzema is top #1 in La liga so far concerning player rating - how is Jovic going to get any minutes with 1 striker? They need to change to 4-4-2 (4-4-1-1 or 3-5-2 or 3-5-1-1), but I doubt we enjoy the thought playing with 3 dedenders with amount goals against so far.
Bale can do the Jovic role..playing as SS Zidane needs to sort out the forward situation with Bale... playing him wide means we need to stick to 433 and playing him as 2nd forward means that we bought Jovic for nothing if Bale is staying.. Now factor in Hazard who must play every game and you have a headache trying to form the starting XI.. this was probably one of the reasons why Zidane said it is best for everybody if Bales leaves. The BBH may work if we get two new midfielders who run and defend like Mendy. If you see Liverpool their mids are all workhorses..
We could play a 4141 with Hazard and Bale wide. Combination of Modric, James, Isco or Valverde in the middle. Combination of Hazard, Bale, Isco, Vinicius and Brahim as outside midfielders. Casemiro and Valverde as holding mids.
Yes I do, I seriously expect that if we manage to get the ball to the final third that the “legend” that is Benz , the third or fourth best player in the world apparently Hazard and Multi million pound paid Gareth should be capable of creating something together, whether the build up to them receiving the ball was great or not, they have it, they are supposed to be quality players, it’s why they were signed for lots of money, and are paid well surely between them they can make something happen with their quality and intelligence, demanding that they do jack and putting all the blame on the way the mids and defence play I cannot buy into , I get it could be better with mids playing better but surely the three of them should have the quality to create chances and get shots on goal as long as the ball reaches them, regardless of what the mids and defense have done , they are absolved of any responsibility far far too often IMO, and I am not talking about just this season or these three players in particular
I've said it when we signed Jovic, he's Benzema's sub. Karim is in a great form for a while now and Jovic has to be patient and use the minutes he gets. He's young and has a lot to learn.
If you cannot understand how important build up is for creative play in final third, then i cannot help you. Also, this is not 5th division football. As such "throw them a ball and they should create something from thin air because they are top tier forwards" does not fly in the long run considering opponents at top level have tactical comprehension and quickly shut down individual plays. Especially in the case of teams which struggle in case of group / team tactics, such as current Real.