Forum Phoenix
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I don't believe our "squad" is paper thin as such. I would say it lacks variation and X factor. I think our problem is that we only have one natural number 10, and he is injured. And we still don't have an effective strike combination.
Reagarding number 10 -
Perez and amini can both consistently take on players and play a killer ball, this draws men, and opens space for left and right mid and the strikers to work. When you think back to last season, how many times did you see, 2 or even three players colliding to get Perez of Amini off the ball. WIthout this X factor, we seem to lack confidence, space and movement. Throw in the absence of Wilko, and our confidence goes down another notch. No Hutcho... and really, the only leader we have on the field is Dutchy and potentially Olly, but I still think he needs to believe in himself more first.
I think when you play with a player who every one knows can make things happen out there, it gives everyone a bit more confidence. And for mine this is what we are lacking most. Many hyperboles have been used about Brisbane Roar - but if I was to describe them in a word or two, I would say confidence and fearlessness. Their passing and movement all largely stems from this and plain hard work on the training field I believe. That's why I've been harping on about confidence and bravery of late.
Way I see our squad depth is I would rather have not signed Musialik and also on of either Hearfield, Porter or Pellegrino. And spent that on another quality number 10 with x factor.
And the same goes for our strikers. Remove two, and buy one along the lines of a Solarzano, Barborouses, or at least a technically proficient hold up guy like Vandjik.
Bernie is like watching a breath of fresh air. Watching Perez feed Bernie and Solorzano upfront for us would have been quite something to watch I think.
Anyhow, get Amini and WIlko back on and it will be a big step in the right direction.
I also believe in GA - and think we still have a lot of quality on the field that are as good as any in the league. Just have to stop thinking and juts really play with pace, bravery and adventure, and it will all start happening again.
Reagarding number 10 -
Perez and amini can both consistently take on players and play a killer ball, this draws men, and opens space for left and right mid and the strikers to work. When you think back to last season, how many times did you see, 2 or even three players colliding to get Perez of Amini off the ball. WIthout this X factor, we seem to lack confidence, space and movement. Throw in the absence of Wilko, and our confidence goes down another notch. No Hutcho... and really, the only leader we have on the field is Dutchy and potentially Olly, but I still think he needs to believe in himself more first.
I think when you play with a player who every one knows can make things happen out there, it gives everyone a bit more confidence. And for mine this is what we are lacking most. Many hyperboles have been used about Brisbane Roar - but if I was to describe them in a word or two, I would say confidence and fearlessness. Their passing and movement all largely stems from this and plain hard work on the training field I believe. That's why I've been harping on about confidence and bravery of late.
Way I see our squad depth is I would rather have not signed Musialik and also on of either Hearfield, Porter or Pellegrino. And spent that on another quality number 10 with x factor.
And the same goes for our strikers. Remove two, and buy one along the lines of a Solarzano, Barborouses, or at least a technically proficient hold up guy like Vandjik.
Bernie is like watching a breath of fresh air. Watching Perez feed Bernie and Solorzano upfront for us would have been quite something to watch I think.
Anyhow, get Amini and WIlko back on and it will be a big step in the right direction.
I also believe in GA - and think we still have a lot of quality on the field that are as good as any in the league. Just have to stop thinking and juts really play with pace, bravery and adventure, and it will all start happening again.
