Popular Post VillaAlex Posted August 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2023 I think Unai would play to the opposition so I'd go with a variation of these. 1. Konsa Mings Torres Moreno 2. Cash Konsa Mings Torres 3. Cash Konsa Mings Torres Moreno 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, villan95 said: Was it definitely a back 3 v Brentford or was Cash just playing the Moreno role? I know in possession it looked like a 3 but wasn't 100% The shape was slightly different to our usual set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Just now, gwi1890 said: The shape was slightly different to our usual set up. Oh for sure but I still thought it was a 4 without the ball but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I know folk think otherwise but I just can't see Mings and Torres starting together as the centre backs, despite it becoming a 3 with one full back pushing on it still requires one of them to play on their wrong side when defending, and at times when building play. I think they're our two best CBs - or at least will prove to be - but think the only way they play together is in a set-up like the Brentford game the other day, which I think could work very well, but it puts more emphasis on Cash to provide quality when attacking and he's previously been inconsistent at best in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 We may start with Konsa and Mings but IMO there's no way Pau doesn't come into this lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Just to go against the run of play.. Cash Carlos Torres Moreno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2023 I name them: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, mjmooney said: I name them: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Yep. They too were a force back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I have thought long and hard and I have decided to leave it to UE to decide. He hasn't done too badly on that score yet, has he? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, VillaAlex said: I think Unai would play to the opposition so I'd go with a variation of these. 1. Konsa Mings Torres Moreno 2. Cash Konsa Mings Torres 3. Cash Konsa Mings Torres Moreno 3 amazing options with Diego Carlos waiting on the bench. How lucky are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 minute ago, AV82 said: 3 amazing options with Diego Carlos waiting on the bench. How lucky are we? I was thinking have we possibly got the best CB selection in the league aside from Man City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Just now, villan95 said: I was thinking have we possibly got the best CB selection in the league aside from Man City? If Carlos is back to his best and Torres hits the ground running I think you're right mate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 22 hours ago, Beastmix said: I'm never comfortable with the idea of CBs playing at either LB/RB. I'd much prefer players to just play in the positions they specialise in. This said, my doctorate isn't in football like our glorious Basque leader, so I trust in whatever he feels is best. In all seriousness though, I don't think there's going to be a set 'first 11' this season. It'll be an almost constant rotation, based on opponent and competition. Everyone will need to be prepared to play on any given match day. Add in another right back and we're in a real strong position, personale-wise. Pep just recently destroyed every team he played doing just this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 22 hours ago, VillaAlex said: I think Unai would play to the opposition so I'd go with a variation of these. 1. Konsa Mings Torres Moreno 2. Cash Konsa Mings Torres 3. Cash Konsa Mings Torres Moreno *ding ding ding* - we have a winner. This is why we signed another CB when many said we didn't need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmix Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, duke313 said: Pep just recently destroyed every team he played doing just this. Not saying it doesn't work. It's just personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 As good as Mings and Konsa were as a CB pairing last season and they were outstanding Torres wasn't signed to warm the bench I'd be amazed if he didn't start as the left CB against Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, zab6359 said: As good as Mings and Konsa were as a CB pairing last season and they were outstanding Torres wasn't signed to warm the bench I'd be amazed if he didn't start as the left CB against Newcastle. Pretty bad job for Dasilva goal albeit seemed to be stationed at LB. That said not writing off players like some over meaningless friendlies but didn't think he stood out in any appearance so no need to rush him in first game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 23 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Just to go against the run of play.. Cash Carlos Torres Moreno Once moreno is fit I reckon you are right, until then Digne will be LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 2 hours ago, duke313 said: Pep just recently destroyed every team he played doing just this. Arsenal have also been playing central defenders at RB like White and Tomiyasu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Pretty bad job for Dasilva goal albeit seemed to be stationed at LB. That said not writing off players like some over meaningless friendlies but didn't think he stood out in any appearance so no need to rush him in first game It was I agree but I feel that was bit of an experimental side which is what pre season is all about right? I feel he was bought for a reason and that's as a ball playing LCB, once Moreno is fit I don't see us messing to much with that left side it'll be Torres and Moreno with Digne coming on to close games off when we are winning, I can see the RB position changing depending on the opposition with Ezri coming in for Cash at times. Last season we had a really good defense this season we could get close to having the best in the league imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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