Claudius wrote:
Remember the last few years of watching good teams in Chsmpions League and feeling ashamed of our team. We are that good team now. And playing with real flair.
We have had flair in the past and still failed. I think the biggest difference this time is that we look very solid and completely in control - especially when Zinchenko plays. When we attack we basically have five players up front, but the individual skill and "awareness" of Zinchenko, Partey, White, Gabriel and (particularly) Saliba gives us almost complete control and protection from quick counter attacks. Of course, White and Zinchenko playing more narrow opens up space out wide, but this is less problematic for two reasons: first, you don't score goals from out wide. Second, we have defenders who react quickly, proactive (Saliba!) and are able to delay the opposing team. Chelsea, for example, tried to play long balls in behind Zinchenko to Sterling, but they were quickly shut down.
