4-2-3-1 - the bane of our footballing existence

[Azza]

This has been going on for far too long now.

Midfield 2 are always too deep and basically ineffective when attacking yet some how when we're defending too.

Striker is always isolated - even though he should have a number 10 close to link up with yet they are never there.

Wingers who rarely beat their man try and cross to an isolated striker. When it's DCL it's even worse because be can't make a run to attack the ball.

Absolutely zero link up between the midfield and the attacking 4 and cavernous space between meaning the opposition has no problem getting in between.

 

[Eggs]

....I suspect we’re currently getting beat.

 

[dannyboy]

This has been going on for far too long now.

Midfield 2 are always too deep and basically ineffective when attacking yet some how when we're defending too.

Striker is always isolated - even though he should have a number 10 close to link up with yet they are never there.

Wingers who rarely beat their man try and cross to an isolated striker. When it's DCL it's even worse because be can't make a run to attack the ball.

Absolutely zero link up between the midfield and the attacking 4 and cavernous space between meaning the opposition has no problem getting in between.

The obsession with the defensive midfielder is ridiculous. Especially when the players we put in that role are so limited. Beyond all that though, I genuinely think the real problem is we aren't good enough.

 

[Big Sams Little Pecker]

We're onto a loser no matter what formation we play when Schniderlin and DCL are starting aren't we really?

 

[john jako]

Silva out

 

[Bkk Andy]

It's not working but it's fashionable. We need to mix it up for a few games and see where it takes us. I haven't been a fan of 442 for a long time but I think our players would suit it. I'd make big changes for the next game:

Pickford
Sidibe Keane Mina Digne
Bernard Gomes Delph Iwobi
DCL Kean

 

[nsno-chris]

It's not working but it's fashionable. We need to mix it up for a few games and see where it takes us. I haven't been a fan of 442 for a long time but I think our players would suit it. I'd make big changes for the next game:

Pickford
Sidibe Keane Mina Digne
Bernard Gomes Delph Iwobi
DCL Kean

Koff

 

[billyblue80]

433 for me. Would give us more going forward and more solid in midfield.

 

[Bkk Andy]

Koff

Wise words. I love a stimulating debate with an intellectual poet.

 

[DanEFC92]

 

[GwladysBlue]

Liverpool worked it well with Mascherano and Alonso, but we haven’t made it look good since Barry and McCarthy in Martinez’s first season.

 

[nsno-chris]

Wise words. I love a stimulating debate with an intellectual poet.

That donkey goes nowhere near this team

 

[BlueStevie35]

Liverpool worked it well with Mascherano and Alonso, but we haven’t made it look good since Barry and McCarthy in Martinez’s first season.

That's where it should have died, when he left

 

[AmericasToffee]

Fo tree tree.

Back line is obvious at the moment. Maybe sans Coleman.

My choice of midfield would have Gbamin playing deep, Gomes working the whole field and Iwobi carrying the ball.

Forwards of Kean, Bernard and Richarlison.

 

[DanEFC92]

Tired of it like.

Must be one of the easiest teams to prepare for.