- Aug 27, 2013
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We are missing 3 key players - that affects how we set-up and how we play. With Wanyama, Alderweireld, and Sanchez out - it means we have no true DM. And a DM is critical to Poch's set-up - really most team's set-up.Its a big question being asked of Poch. Can we stay competitive instead of turning up for the odd big game or game against the beatables. The famed coaching methodology has gone awry. The team seems disjointed. There's very little to look to on the bench to change things and the energy has gone out of the side. I don't know what it is but we are in a poor way at the moment compared to how we have been, when at our best. This is a challenge for Poch. Players who aren't performing need to be dropped.
Yes, Poch could play Dier at DM, but he clearly is not ready to trust Foyth in a 2-CB pairing.
Starting this week with Sanchez back, and soon with Wanyama back, I think we will see an uptick in our performances against all teams.