19-01-2020, 04:31 PM
(19-01-2020, 04:03 PM)Strawberry Avenger Wrote:(19-01-2020, 03:54 PM)Trent End Dave Wrote: I though Silva was good today. Always showed, took the ball in awkward positions and under pressure and more often than not got out the tight positions and got the ball moving or won a free kick. He pressed well today as well and was part of why we started to pick more of the second ball up 2nd half and recycle possession far better and sustain attacks. A solid 7.5 for me today.
Fair comment.
I think Silva. Nay, the whole team, mastering the press has been a work in progress. Are Forest finally 'getting there' with The Coach's system?
It's taken Leeds a couple of seasons (sometimes with double sessions) to master their system. Forest still have moments e.g. 1st 20 minutes where it's like 'they don't get it.' And then they spark to life.
They'll probably stand more coaching, it's not even a whole year yet (do Forest Coaches get whole years?) But perhaps a couple of players more suited to the system would help.
Eg. Winger (pacey), ACM (more robust, guile and goal scoring finishing) and yes, a 'mix it up' striker.
SA.
I can understand the frustration with the pressing style, especially at home and when you would want/expect the team to force the issue more, but Sabri has his style of play that he is sticking with, and I guess the proof is in the pudding. Luton worked hard in the first half and it showed with them picking so much of the 2nd ball up but they couldn’t do it all game. I think we closed the gaps better second half and won more of the 2nd ball and they never looked like getting anything from there.
Can’t disagree with what you’re saying we need, would definitely give us more options and the ability to maybe mix it up a little more . It’s starting to feel like this could be our best chance in a long long time to get promoted, I hope the club back him and get him what’s required.