CapitalsCupReality
It’s Go Time!!
- Feb 27, 2002
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It was a season ending loss with massive ramifications. I don’t think you would see Pep or Klopp pull that in that scenario.
In the locker room after a game there's always a mood. Just because he didn't talk then doesn't mean they didn't talk later.
Oates apparently never talked to the team after a loss. Not that I'm defending Oates. klalksdfja
This is a good point. Maybe he spoke to them on the plan or back at the facility but man, I still don't know... I've coached hockey and lacrosse before (obviously not at the professional level or any where remotely close) and I can't imagine not offering some words of encouragement to my guys after a gut-punching loss.
I guess it depends on the coaching style and the players. My HS basketball coach was a Bobby Knight kind of guy and you didn't want to piss him off. After a bad loss we might get ripped or we might not hear a word. The latter was always worse because it meant he planned to take it out on you next practice
He didn't have to say anything. We knew. I imagine EPL pros also know.
Selling players is a must to generate funds. Shkodran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mesut Ozil and Granit Xhaka have all been tipped to leave.
The only guy on there I'd miss is Xhaka. Underrated imo, especially with long shots.
Have not been impressed with Kolasinac, either. Sokratis is tough but draws too many cards for his hijinx.
TBH nobody on that squad should be off limits for replacement except maybe Lacazette and a few of the young guys.