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129126 Unless Koeman changed his mind, Brobbey starts against Germany. Let's see how he fares with a class midfield to feed him. At least he can now play with his face towards the goal and hopefully use his speed, in contrast with his Ajax play with his face away from the opponent's goal and his butt against a defender, because I don't think that will work against the like of Rüdiger.
In the footy show Studio Voetbal van der Vaart and Theo Jansen question the tactical choices Koeman made by letting Zirkzee start against Bosnia and chosing Brobbey to start against Germany. Rafael van der Vaart and Theo Janssen wonder whether Ronald Koeman would be wise to start Brian Brobbey against Germany. According to the analysts, it would have been better if Brobbey played against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Joshua Zirkzee against Germany. Moreover, the latter scored a goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina and substitute Wout Weghorst did the same. The pressure on Brobbey's shoulders is therefore great. "I had actually hoped that he (Koeman, ed.) did it the other way around," says Janssen at the table at Studio Voetbal. "Rüdiger likes to play against a player who seeks him out, against whom he can fight duels. Zirkzee is a player who is constantly leaving the striker position. Rüdiger has a harder time with that. I don't quite understand the choice." Brobbey will get the chance to show himself against Germany, but Van der Vaart says it will be a tough task for the Ajax striker. "Zirkzee plays and scores a goal. Then another striker (Weghorst, ed.) comes in and he also scores a goal. Then you have to play against Germany. You also put a lot of pressure on Brobbey. I think he can deal with that and in top form he's a really good striker." Koeman's mistake? Van der Vaart thinks that Brobbey will have to prove himself now that Zirkzee has delivered an excellent performance. According to the football analyst, Koeman should not have made a promise to Brobbey prior to the international matches. "I would have just maintained Zirkzee. It clicks at the moment. But if you say it in advance, you can't go back on it."
Zirkzee did pretty well overall today.... Looks like he's settling in and getting more comfortable. Seemed more involved than in his previous 2-3 games. Linked up well with his teammates and showed his vision with smart passes on several occasions. On the downside, he missed two big opportunities -- the second one was glorious as he had the GK dived the wrong way. He got into great positions, just need to bury those chances!!
Gakpo came on in the 60th minute and did absolutely nothing. I wonder if he's okay with a bench role, or that he'll demand to be sold/loaned. Probably the latter
It was a great block by the defender. Zirkzee will be excellent if his movement is reciprocated by the overrated Rashford and the selfish Bruno Fernandes who are the biggest problems for Eric Ten Hag. Rashford doesn’t work hard enough to take advantage of the spaces that Zirkzee creates with his superior dynamic movement.
Just watched the highlight. Two well-taken goals, unlucky not to get the third. And probably could have had a couple assists as well with better finishing from his teammates. With this fast development, he will be wearing Oranje Senior shirt soon (already regular in JO).
Gakpo opened his scoring account for the season… netted two late goals in Liverpool’s 5-1 win in EFL Cup. MOTM in FotMob.
Remember Myron Boadu? He's now at Bochum who went up 0-2 at Dortmund tonight. He made a great run, receiving a pass in stride and in on the GK for what should have been a sure goal and his team would be up by three goals. Alas, he shot wide and Dortmund were off the hook and came back to win it 4-2. History of Boadu's career encapsulated in that play.
Been watching few bochums games. I think he scored last week or the previous week. Nothing has changed though from his time at Monaco. Usually tap in goals. He is a very down grade of brobbey from physical perspective. He tries to shield the ball but is overpowered. Awareness and positioning are is better strengths. Still 22 though. What do you guys think of lammers?