by andi2410 » Tue Mar 29, 2016 5:17 pm
Thanks for the link. Watched the game. Balaj is trash. For the type of system we play, we need a big strong target who can hold the ball, and give the team a chance to push forward. Balaj is far too weak, far too low IQ to be that presence up top. Cika is the best we have and he's actually decent at it.
I was very impressed with Xhaka and Kace. I think both have to be locks for the middle. Despite Mavraj's mistakes at the start of the game, his composure on the ball is too important for this team. He's so calm and 99% of the time makes the right decisions. You guys are being too hard on him. Mavraj is probably the best central back we have ever had.
Lila, abrashi, agolli have to go. Abrashi gives us nothing. Yeah he runs a lot, but he is never in the right areas, barely ever wins the ball, and has 0 upside offensively. Putting Lenjani at left back with Roshi on the same side would be the best option in my opinion. We can exploit their pace both offensively and defensively.
My ideal lineup would be:
Berisha
Hysaj Cana Mavraj Lenjani
Rashica ? Kace Xhaka Roshi
Cika
The ? is a hole we have on this team. None of our current central mids are complete players (i.e. that can play both offensively and defensively). Kukeli is too weak/passive, abrashi offers nothing both ways other than being active, Basha seems too old for that role. Memushaj would probably be the best fit, but I would be worried about leaving a hole defensively in the middle of the pitch.
Anyway, I think Hysaj makes up for Rashica's defensive deficiencies, and Roshi makes up for Lenjanis. So it seems to be a balanced team that can defend as a unit, and exploit the counterattack for scoring opportunities.
Thanks for the link. Watched the game. Balaj is trash. For the type of system we play, we need a big strong target who can hold the ball, and give the team a chance to push forward. Balaj is far too weak, far too low IQ to be that presence up top. Cika is the best we have and he's actually decent at it.
I was very impressed with Xhaka and Kace. I think both have to be locks for the middle. Despite Mavraj's mistakes at the start of the game, his composure on the ball is too important for this team. He's so calm and 99% of the time makes the right decisions. You guys are being too hard on him. Mavraj is probably the best central back we have ever had.
Lila, abrashi, agolli have to go. Abrashi gives us nothing. Yeah he runs a lot, but he is never in the right areas, barely ever wins the ball, and has 0 upside offensively. Putting Lenjani at left back with Roshi on the same side would be the best option in my opinion. We can exploit their pace both offensively and defensively.
My ideal lineup would be:
Berisha
Hysaj Cana Mavraj Lenjani
Rashica ? Kace Xhaka Roshi
Cika
The ? is a hole we have on this team. None of our current central mids are complete players (i.e. that can play both offensively and defensively). Kukeli is too weak/passive, abrashi offers nothing both ways other than being active, Basha seems too old for that role. Memushaj would probably be the best fit, but I would be worried about leaving a hole defensively in the middle of the pitch.
Anyway, I think Hysaj makes up for Rashica's defensive deficiencies, and Roshi makes up for Lenjanis. So it seems to be a balanced team that can defend as a unit, and exploit the counterattack for scoring opportunities.