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Lots of debate on our midfield, and how they set up?
Personally, I find it a bit strange, maybe unusual. We have 3 big, tall somewhat holding midfielders. Namely Alvarez, Rodrigues and Soucek. Not only this, but they seem to be playing together a lot. Last weeks starting line up was a complete shock. With all 3 of them starting. Must admit it blew my mind.
I know Rodrigues was a free. So a no brainer. But do we need him and El Machin in the same line up. Especially with Soucek in the frame?
I'm more of a fan of a compact midfielder who is busy dictating the play. I hope Soler is this type of player. With the others rotating around him.
Yes I appreciate the value of solidity in midfield. But with the creative players we have and Jimmy Summerville's lack of inclusion. I must admit I'm yet to see a clear definition of our style under El Loppo.
Saturday's early kick off, may be a good thing. Or a bad thing, who knows? But the team has to have balance. A thumping will mean the natives including myself, may start to get a bit restless.
COYI
Only two
of this seasons signings make any sense to me. Wan Bissaka and Fulkrug and in the case of Fulkrug, the jury is out for me on whether he can stand up to Premier League football. Letting JWP go and bringing in two unproven PL standard players is a strange one to me AND an unproven PL standard defender as well.
So I doubt very much that Loopy knows his best team yet even though many orgers do. The only clear mistake I personally feel he is making is playing Kudus down the left.