German Football Part III

[Deficient Mode]

Hmmm Phillip doesn't really do anything from the wing but pretty effective when he's like a second striker more centrally.

tbh Reus doesn't do much from the wing either. His best dribbles and creative scenes come in more central areas. It has worked very well for Dortmund in recent years to build up with one wider winger and to have an inverted winger cut in on the other side when the ball gets into a dangerous position. Schürrle, Reus, and Philipp are all that kind of player.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Weigl is so good. We missed his presence in the team.

I agree about the Philipp comment, but he's effective. Can't complain with a player who puts the ball in the net.

Gladbach has not come to play. Completely sitting in, I expected more of them.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Is Philipp playing as well as the statline suggests?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

And I think Bosz realizes this is the best midfield.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Is Philipp playing as well as the statline suggests?

He has 2 goals and an assist, so he's doing a great job, but he's not Messi'ing through the defense. He's taking his opportunities, he's not going to lead a match in touches.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Ginter

Time to sub out players who need rest for Madrid.

He has 2 goals and an assist, so he's doing a great job, but he's not Messi'ing through the defense. He's taking his opportunities, he's not going to lead a match in touches.

Yep. They're not solo goals at all but the first was a really difficult finish that he did flawlessly; second was a nice shot; the assist was a clever run that he passed to Aubameyang. Not dominant other than those scenes, but that's more than enough.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

he punched pulisic!

 

[Deficient Mode]

Pulisic better than Messi confirmed

 

[Nalens Oga]

And I think Bosz realizes this is the best midfield.

I think if you can upgrade Gotze to Yarmolenko then that's better but you'd probably have to shift around Phillip and Pulisic's positioning.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Pierre Emhattrick Aubameyang

I think if you can upgrade Gotze to Yarmolenko then that's better but you'd probably have to shift around Phillip and Pulisic's positioning.

Wat.....

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Dahoud is such a bonus for this squad. So much better than Castro.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think if you can upgrade Gotze to Yarmolenko then that's better but you'd probably have to shift around Phillip and Pulisic's positioning.

No, I don't think so. Still think Philipp sits. Its a really deep midfield and attack though. I think its better than Bayern's, so as long as we can keep up defensively, there should be a chance to challenge Bayern.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Not the clean sheet streak!

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

First goal of the season against. It was coming. The defense is still shaky.

 

[ecemleafs]

Tolijan looks very good. I really like Dortmunds squad this year. When is Guerrero coming back?

 

[Albatros]

I wouldn't describe a defense allowing one goal in 6 matches "shaky". Maybe less than impenetrable, but shaky is a bit harsh.

 

[Deficient Mode]

The Weigl goal to top it all!!!! He only scores beautiful goals.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Weigl masterclass

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

WeiGOAT

 

[Deficient Mode]

I was just wondering if we were going to see Bartra today. I guess he won't be fit to start vs. Madrid. They will need to play differently midweek. This slow and high back line will be eaten up by Madrid's athletic forwards, even if they generate a lot of chances the other way too.

I half expect Sahin and Castro back despite how good Weigl and Dahoud were today.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Told y'all we should've rotated the squad even than this today.

Gladbach didn't even come to play.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Told y'all we should've rotated the squad even than this today.

Gladbach didn't even come to play.

IDK. It's unclear right now which of the midfielders and forwards are indispensable or Bosz's first choice right now besides Aubameyang, and there are practically no fully fit options to rotate in the back line.

 

[S E P H]

Wow, how shocking is that lads? BVB changes their manager to one with decent skillz and they destroy Monchangladbach and are top of the table. Gotta give a lot of credit to Bosz, he's making them relevant again. I wonder if he used Trump's marketing of "Lets make BVB great again" to get his players pumped.

Lol at Ancelotti and the constant overrating he gets here. It's beyond insanity. But at least I can go back to the Top Manager #1 thread and keep on laughing.

 

[cgf]

Looks like a good thing I couldn't watch the second half lol

BMG has too much elegance to play the way Hecking is lining them up against the top teams. Defending deeply is one thing, but defending deeply and just launching lightening counters sedes far too many opportunities to good teams. They need to control the midfield more when they have the ball. Even with Benes injured they have the personnel to flow through any midfield, but it would require Hecking getting wild with his formations and playing Zakaria behind Cuisance & Kramer. Be it between a back 4 & an attacking trident, or in front of a back three with Raffael/Hazard - Stindl/Hazard in front of them.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Wow, how shocking is that lads? BVB changes their manager to one with decent skillz and they destroy Monchangladbach and are top of the table. Gotta give a lot of credit to Bosz, he's making them relevant again. I wonder if he used Trump's marketing of "Lets make BVB great again" to get his players pumped.

Oh boy