This really is an ideal game for Winks. Huddersfield's main game plan is to press, so his ability to wriggle away from pressure would really help.
Bang on. They'll park the bus. We don't need 3cbs, 2 fbs and 2 dms against Huddersfield. Only leaves 3 attacking players to score against 11 defending. Play Son, Alli, Kane, Erikson and Sissoko. If 4 defenders and a dm cant deal with Huddersfield then we are in trouble.
I think by virtue of the fact he was taken off against APOEL suggests this unfortunately.
After all this time with success in other formations, some fans are still actively wanting 4231
The Goalie
CB1, CB2, CB3
Trippier, Winks, Davies
Eriksen, Llorente, Dele
Kane
But 4231 doesn't lead to more effectiveness around the box. We've seen that other formations are more effective, because they create more space for (fewer/different) attackers. Overloading with people can actually be counter productive when what you are wanting is increased space through a compact defence. The way to go vs. compact defences is to have fewer of your own players (read fewer AMs) compete for the same space, and have your own attacking force stretched out in a way that only wingbacks can provide. I predicted earlier, a couple of seasons back or so, that 4231 would soon become an outdated and obsolete formation. Out of top ten in PL this season, only 3 teams are using it predominantly, ManU, Huddersfield and Newcastle.
I see you have bought into the media hype. Our income does not allow us to pay exorbitant wages. We are paying within our means. You should be arguing that other clubs are over paying their players. Anyway a debate for another thread
