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We have lost our first game of the season! We struggled with ball retention which was one of the factors why we lost.Huth had a poor display so I hope Sagna comes back immediately.
 
So all our players that were rested will probably come back.Are you thinking of changing the defence?
 
alberto said:
This is where the mid season transfer window is important.To add quality to our squad. Also we need some players just to make the numbers up as we have only 1 LB so an injury might jeopardize us.
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Spot on. I think we need to find a LWB and RWB and AM. That's where we are lacking. Robert Huth is more a CB rather then a RWB.
 
Unfortunately Sagna is still out. I'm not sure about playing Huth again as RWB. What do you think of this team?

MatchFixers

Formation: Custom
GK: Fernando Muslera
RWB: Christian Trasch
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Ezequiel Garay
LWB: Gareth Bale
DM: Blaise Matuidi
RWM: Adam Johnson
LWM: James Milner
AM: David Silva
ST (Target Man): Andy Carroll
ST (Poacher): Carlos Tevez

Playmaker - David Silva
Target Man - Andy Carroll
Penalty - Carlos Tevez[/QUOTE]
 
For your info this is our team thread from last season. As you can see Bale was listed as a LWB last season so I'm hoping he can still play well in that position.

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Yes.I think Trasch should move into Huth's position.I think Song should play in DM as that is his best position.Can Tevez play in AM?
 
I have made a few alterations to the starting line up.Check if you agree with them.
Muslera
Trasch
Ferdinand
Garay
Bale
DM Song
RWM- Johnson
LWM-Silva
AM- Tevez/Khedira
ST- Carroll
ST- Fabiano/ Adebayor
 
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The reason why I have played Tevez in AM is that he has been making quite a lot of assists.Song is the powerhouse that we need in the midfield. Silky Silva may be more effective coming from the wing.Although the team you suggested is also good as we are playing Hell's Angels.
 
Silva is the playmaker so I'd rather he keep playing where he plays well. Song as a defensive midfield is interesting. Guess we could try it. Tevez I'm sure will come good soon.
 
Allright! Keeping Tevez and Silva in the respected positions is a ploy we should keep for a couple of games.Song's best position is in the midfield so that is not a bad choice.
 
Another loss. Defense is not matching up and letting in too many goals. Sagna is still not back which is frustrating. And we playing the undefeated Mafia too.

What are your thoughts about the team for the next game?
 
With Sagna still out, here's what I'm thinking.

Formation 3-4-3 Diamond (see example below)
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GK: Julio Cesar
CB: Alex Song
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Ezequiel Garay
DM: Sami Khedira
LM: Gareth Bale
RM: Adam Johnson
AM: David Silva
ST: Carlos Tevez
ST: Andy Carroll
ST: Alvaro Negredo

Playmaker - David Silva
Penalty - Carlos Tevez
 
I've posted the above team as I didn't want to miss the deadline. Will be a tough ask against Mafia. Let's see what happens.
 
Yeah.I prescribed the fact that we need to change formation so I have got no problem. The fact is we are struggling without Sagna as there is no suitable replacement for him.Hopefully,we end up with a point and then reassess the situation.
 
A well deserved point for us against the table toppers.Only Messi could stop us. Now that Sagna is back, I feel we should go back to our custom formation or play with Sagna and Bale/Trasch as wing backs.I feel the formation we used against Royal Mafia should be used against the stronger teams. It is time that Adebayor replaces Negredo.What is your take on shifting Silva to the right wing?Johnson and Milner have not been performing to a high standard. Huth/ Song should play CB with Rio Ferdinand.The final decision lies with you and I am sure you will make the correct decision.
 
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Our next opponent is Astropussy who won their last game very emphatically 3-1.They play a custom formation which is 4-3-2-1.
GK- Reina
RB- De Jong
CB- Hummels
CB- Silva
LB- Lahm
RCM- Verrati
CM- Xavi
LCM- Ramsey
AM- Pastore
ST- Llorente
ST- Higuain
I expect Space Cat to play Nasri as he is a big player for Astropussy. So Ramsey/ Verrati will most probably make way. On the other hand, there is some great news as Thiago Silva ,who is one of the best defenders in the world, is suspended.Dede/Zouma will most likely replace Silva. This gives us the opportunity to play another big striker like Adebayor as he will cause their defence additional problems. He and Carroll will be dangerous. 3-4-3 diamond may not be a bad option as Astropussy don't play wingers so we won't get caught out.We won't be run ragged as they play down the middle.Having a spare CB and DM should help us deal with their strikers.I hope I have helped you out as this is my job as ASsistant manager of the prestigious club Matchfixers.
 
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Great analysis bro!

I was thinking of going back to our custom formation but you make a very good point about going with 3-4-3 Diamond again. Our defense has let in a few goals lately so the question is do we try and scored more goals or should we instead try and strengthen our defense? Remember Sagna is back as well...

I'm open to the idea of trying Silva on the wing but who would we then play as our AM?

Thoughts?
 
I am thinking of playing Carlos Tevez as AM. We should buy one more.Sid has quite a few AM's that he wants to sell.In addition, do you like playing 3CB and 2 Wing backs in Sagna and Trasch/Bale?
 
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We could try that but Astropussy is just playing the one striker so might be an overkill having 5 defenders.
 
Yeah you have got a point. I don't think you like the idea of Tevez as AM so it is going to be hard to play Adebayor.I like the idea of 3-4-3 diamond as it did well last game.
Muslera
Sagna
Ferdinand
Trasch/Huth
Song
RM- Silva
LM- Bale
AM- Tevez/Khedira
ST- Fabiano/Tevez
ST- Carroll
ST- Adebayor
Target Man-.Carroll
 
If we playing 3-4-3 Diamond could go with the same team and just swap Negredo with Adebayor and Huth coming in for Garay.

I disagree with playing Khedira as an AM.
 
So far we have agreed on 3-4-3 diamond formation but are struggling for AM position. Silva on the right and Bale on the left will be deadly for the opposition.
 
My assumption was correct. Nasri comes in for Verrati and Dede for Hummels. They are retaining 4-3-1-2 formation. So 3-4-3 is the way to go.Just need to sort out AM. Would you play Fabiano as ST?
 
Alright then. Something like this maybe.

GK: Muslera
DC: Huth
DC: Ferdinand
DC: Song
DM: Song
RM: Johnson
LM: Bale
AM: Silva
ST: Carroll
ST: Tevez
ST: Adebayor

If we change Silva to the wing than we have to drop Bale who has been doing well.
 
Actually I see your suggestion is Silva on the right wing. Let's try that then.
 
GK: Muslera
DC: Huth
DC: Ferdinand
DC: Song
DM: Khedira
RM: Silva
LM: Bale
AM: Tevez/Fabiano
ST: Carroll
ST: Tevez/Negredo
ST: Adebayor
 
Sagna is a wing back not a central defender. So this formation doesn't fit him.
 
Ok.3-4-3 diamond is going to protect us defensively like I mentioned in my scout report above. I feel we need to discuss our AM and ST.
 
alberto said:
Play Tevez in AM and Fabiano in ST.
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Didn't have much time before the deadline so named the team with the above. I'm very interested to see how this new look team goes. Particularly interested in how Tevez and Silva play.
 
Let's hope we return to winning ways.I am looking forward to the performance of Fabiano.
 
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Great avatar,Genghis.I believe we should be looking for potential targets who will improve our team.We should prepare well in advance for Mid season Transfer window.
 
Unfortunately I was busy with work during the pre season transfer window. But with you on board now I think we should be able to add some quality to the team.
 
I think we should also look at getting cover for our two wing backs. Preferably one player who can play both positions - RWB and LWB.
 
We should be looking to trade some of our fringe players.Matuidi has not played yet. Do you wish us to spend low/high on players?
 
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Matuidi was actually one of my highest ranked players last season. In fact I think he averaged in the top 3 in the league in tackles won. But i didn't have Khedira last season. I actually would like to play him as a DM in a few games.
 
We are blessed in the Central midfield position.To accommodate Song/Matuidi and Khedira,.would you play 4-2-3-1? That is not a bad formation. 3-5-2 is a Formation I personally like and suits our team. We are more likely to dictate possession and have an attacking threat as we have 2 strikers.We are also struggling in FB area .
 
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I was looking for a CB in the transfer window and I decided on Song in the end. So I really bought him as a CB. Do you think he's more suited to a DM role than a CB?
 
I looked in the players thread and it says Song's best position is Midfield.I feel we have strength in DM position as Matuidi does not get a game.4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 is a way to accommodate Song and Khedira/Matuidi in the team.Reflect on this...
 
Worth a try probably on tough away trips. I'd like to be more attacking in front of our home crowd.
 
By the way how well has Song been playing in the CB position? Do you mind gathering some stats together?
 
Yes.I shall check out his stats at CB. I am looking forward to see how our powerful strike fares next game.
 
Do you have any targets for Transfer Window? Any names? I intend to draw a shortlist of targets soon...
 
Haven't really had too much of a look yet unfortunately. Main thing is that I think we need an AM and WB. I think we are well covered in other areas. A lot will depend on which players the other teams make available.
 
Sid is willing to let go off his AM as he has a lot. I feel we are missing a high quality CB.
 
A great result against title contenders.There is no Song as CB as he is suspended so we lose a CB.We may have to resort to our custom formation or 4-2-3-1.We have conceded 5 goals in the last 2 games.So we may need added protection. Adebayor has been doing well and can lead the line by himself.
 
Yes I think it's worth reverting back to custom formation as I think we've leaked in too many goals in the last few games.

Comments?

MatchFixers

Formation: Custom
GK: Fernando Muslera
RWB: Christian Trasch
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Ezequiel Garay
LWB: Bacary Sagna
DM: Sami Khedira
RWM: Adam Johnson
LWM: Gareth Bale
AM: David Silva
ST (Target Man): Emanuel Adebayor
ST (Poacher): Carlos Tevez

Playmaker - David Silva
Target Man - Emanuel Adebayor
Penalty - Carlos Tevez
 
Muslera had a good game last time but still let in 3 goals. Should we go back to Cesar?
 
Go with Cesar.Swap Trasch with Sagna as he gets a lot of assists from LWB.It's your choice whether to play Huth or Garay.
 
Good pickup with Sagna and Trasch - got the positions mixed up. Also added Cesar. Thought I'd give Garay another chance.

Have posted the lineup.
 
We are back to winning ways.Adebayor is on fire.I am happy that you changed your first choice partnership of Carroll and Tevez at my request. Trasch did well but he is suspended now so either Bale.plays LB/ or we go and play 3 at the back!
 
Yes great result but seeing that Trasch is suspended is not great. Defense did well till he got sent off.

I don't think Bale played very well as a WB so maybe need to think about going with the 3 CB at the back again.
 
Yeah I just saw that too.

No worries all our strikers are in good form. Tevez, Carroll, Negredo and Fabiano. They are all scoring goals for fun.
 
Yeah but Adebayor was on top form which is hard to replicate. What do you think of playing 2 DM?
 
3-5-2 is not a bad formation as I have noticed we are not good in possession. Maybe an extra man in midfield could help u.Your thoughts?
 
alberto said:
3-5-2 is not a bad formation as I have noticed we are not good in possession. Maybe an extra man in midfield could help u.Your thoughts?
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Had a look at formation and 3-5-2 has three central midfielders which I wouldn't know who we would play.

I'm thinking 3-4-3 Diamond again. Like this.
GK: Cesar
DC: Garay
DC: Ferdinand
DC: Song
DM: Khedira
RM: Johnson
LM: Bale
AM: Silva
ST: Tevez
ST: Carroll
ST: Negredo

Target Man: Carroll
Playmaker: Silva
Penalty: Tevez
 
We can introduce Matuidi and Khedira in the side in a 3-5-2. What is the prospect of playing Milner? F_C will keep a lot of the ball with a 4-2-3-1 so we might need added protection.
 
This would be my team if we play 3-5-2:
Cesar
CB- Huth
CB- Ferdinand
CB- Garay
DM- Song
DM- Matuidi
RM- Milner/Silva
CM/AM- Khedira
LM- Bale
ST-Adebayor
ST- Tevez
Target Man-Adebayor
Penalty- Tevez
 
Alberto that would be fine if we were allowed to create a new custom formation but we can only choose from the in-game 3-5-2 formation which looks like this.

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3 central midfielders. You cannot choose who will be a DM, CM or AM.
 
I see.We don't have much choice then.3-4-3 diamond is the best formation. What do you think about Milner as RM and Matuidi as DM?
 
I put Milner as RM but was hesitant to put Matuidi in DM as Khedira was our best player on the park last game and especially as we are only playing 3 backs.
 
I've posted the team so that we don't miss the deadline. Let's see how our attack matches up against FCs defense.
 
We need to regroup for EBC match.I say we go and try out another formation as 3-4-3 diamond is not working defensively.
 
Tough luck brothers, i have been saying all the while - we always save our best for the best. :)
 
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