Watched the Liverpool v Arsenal match in a bar last night, could not believe the way the Arsenal defence played out of their area, nothing but a kamikaze team.
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Watched the Liverpool v Arsenal match in a bar last night, could not believe the way the Arsenal defence played out of their area, nothing but a kamikaze team.
The need for a good defensive coach applies to all levelsQuote:
Originally Posted by Ericsladkilnhurst
They do it all over again in a couple of days... interesting to see what changes.
Question is, if you are skilled and organised enough, can you get away with it?
Fair point - has there ever been a highly successful side with a dodgy defence? What about Brazil in 1970? Noted more for their attacking rather than defence?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grist_To_The_Mill
Wrong team to do it against Liverpool with their pressing game.Quote:
Originally Posted by sawmiller
Hmm.....difficult to tell with a short duration knockout tournament like the World Cup. The luck of the draw and the standard of the opposition can make a team look better than they actually are.Quote:
Originally Posted by sawmiller
Having said that the 1970 Brazilians had Carlos Alberto, one of the best defenders of all time.
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Originally Posted by Grist_To_The_Mill
Yes - a great defender - well, attacking defender, who finished off a great move. Good points raised - playing over a longer period, other sides have time to prepare and adjust
Certainly, if a defence is easily breached then winning anything is going to be tricky
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Originally Posted by Lolmorgan
Aye, can see how it can quickly unravel against such a well organised and skilled unit as the current PL champions