UEFA Champions League/Europa League ** Spoilers ** [31 October 1/2 November 2017]
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I mean the Real downfall has been pretty damn quick, 18 months were amazing with Zidane but, I've always maintained the same view on managing, short term a manager can easily fix a few problems with previous training/tactical management bolstering something missing from the new manager but after 12-18 months it starts to fall apart a bit.
Honestly from Real's simple energy levels in this and other games, how lazy they are being, maybe it's a case of heavy technical training and very little fitness training but due to condition of team when he took over it was a great blend for 18 months but now the team is quickly tired not long into the season and playing poorly.
Ronaldo one of the only ones to be making runs all game and trying hard, everyone else looks knackered and crazy and Ronaldo is that one guy who kills himself training long after everyone else has gone home.
That is what's so impressive about Poch, he seems to be one of the few complete managers, as Fergie was and not many others. he improved the offence, the defence, the tactics, the systems, the fitness, the mentality and the adaptability of their players. Coming in and fixing an offence with an existing great defence/fitness is one thing, coming in and fixing or improving everything and maintaining it after a few season is a different thing altogether.
Honestly from Real's simple energy levels in this and other games, how lazy they are being, maybe it's a case of heavy technical training and very little fitness training but due to condition of team when he took over it was a great blend for 18 months but now the team is quickly tired not long into the season and playing poorly.
Ronaldo one of the only ones to be making runs all game and trying hard, everyone else looks knackered and crazy and Ronaldo is that one guy who kills himself training long after everyone else has gone home.
That is what's so impressive about Poch, he seems to be one of the few complete managers, as Fergie was and not many others. he improved the offence, the defence, the tactics, the systems, the fitness, the mentality and the adaptability of their players. Coming in and fixing an offence with an existing great defence/fitness is one thing, coming in and fixing or improving everything and maintaining it after a few season is a different thing altogether.
I'm glad I chose to watch this game, it's been a great one so far. Man City have been pretty good and worthy of the scoreline tbh.
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the GOAT gets one back
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That's a great finish from Sturridge, fantastic first touch to control the ball.
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Dembele should have extremely obviously been sent off, done a half dozen things that could be a single yellow card already but the kick out at Ramos, zero intent to get the ball, just straight swung a full blooded kick at Ramos and the ref does nothing. Straight red for intent, Ramos lucky to jump out of the way so not particularly bad contact but damn, Dembele is trying to throw that result away.
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English football has been poor in the champions league the past few season but I would put money on at least one English team in the final this year.
I think special rules apply when the player receiving the violence is suarez, pepe, ramos, busquets or marcelo