CL Inter Milan 1st Leg Build Up

[Buzzo]

Agree with whoever said we are missing Firmino. Need someone to drop in which creates space for the wingers. Also is a massive help as an out ball which helps Robbo and Trent and the midfield.

Edit: looks like he might be coming on soon.

[BootRoom]

We’re doing well at nullifying them, but with the ball we’ve been panicky and sloppy. Thiago started badly and has levelled out to ok since, Elliott is playing very conservatively and not having an impact with the ball, and Robbo is playing very poorly. But the CBs have been good, and Fab has been excellent. Front three not getting into it and we’re missing the false nine role.

Away leg though. Would take this at FT with away goals no longer a thing.

Yeah, 0-0 would not be the end of the world under the new rules.

[Kenneth]

Bobby coming on to join up the midfield and attack :fingerscrossed:

[BootRoom]

Looks like Bobby getting instructions from Pep - what we don't need, if he comes on, is a give-the-ball-away-fest, which he is eminently capable of producing.

[Buzzo]

Surprised that Jota got the hook.

[Kenneth]

Surprised that Jota got the hook.

He’s not featured much in the CL. A little odd, but we have good options.

[BootRoom]

Come on, Roberto.

[Buzzo]

Under the cosh now. It’s an unpopular shout, but I’d put Hendo on for Elliot and I want to see Diaz for Mane.

[BootRoom]

Atrocious defending from Trent.

[Kenneth]

The Thiago turn isn’t turning much.

Problem is that their press is a lot more effective at stopping us building from the back than ours is. Need to change tack a bit.

[Fredo]

Milan by far the better side that second half. Midfield needs sorting out, no control whatsoever. Keita on for Elliot maybe.

[BootRoom]

Trent just stopped to allow the attacker to get the cross in unhindered.

[danperkins]

We've been all over the shop in second half.

[Kenneth]

Under the cosh now. It’s an unpopular shout, but I’d put Hendo on for Elliot and I want to see Diaz for Mane.

Not sure whether Elliott or Thiago should be pulled, neither is comfortable.

[Buzzo]

Perisic has always been a class player.