I think your idea is great! Especially the first one leaving Odegaard out and just go with a big monster defense. I think it would frustrate them and possibly cause mistakes we could take advantage of.
Kiwior is not big Gabi and he gets no playing time, so he is rusty and makes mistakes but he is a good player. Reduce the amount of ground he has to cover and he will be that much better.
I don’t think Arteta will do it, but I do think it’s a great idea and our best chance against them.
Thanks Trey! That's my thinking as well - we need to surprise and frustrate them.
If we play our standard possession ball, they will expect it be eager to wait for their counter chances, which will come given our expected back four (Gabriel missing and Timber also doesn't look like he'll be able to keep up the pace all 90 minutes at RB)
I think your idea is great! Especially the first one leaving Odegaard out and just go with a big monster defense. I think it would frustrate them and possibly cause mistakes we could take advantage of.
Kiwior is not big Gabi and he gets no playing time, so he is rusty and makes mistakes but he is a good player. Reduce the amount of ground he has to cover and he will be that much better.
I don’t think Arteta will do it, but I do think it’s a great idea and our best chance against them.
Thanks Trey! That's my thinking as well - we need to surprise and frustrate them.
If we play our standard possession ball, they will expect it be eager to wait for their counter chances, which will come given our expected back four (Gabriel missing and Timber also doesn't look like he'll be able to keep up the pace all 90 minutes at RB)