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First of all, defensive formation lets City (or Pool after that) destroy Everton. Tactic should be designed around 4-3-3 IMO. But let's talk about City without being off-topic...
City's formation is 4-3-3 almost in every event. Explosive striker, Agüero is upfront and he is being supported by magnificent wingers around him also, one of the best midfielders De Bruyne - Silva/Gundogan in the league. On the other hand, while they are defending, their formation sometimes turning into 4-4-2.
They love to build up their play from the defense which includes their goalkeeper as Pep known for his admire for the goalkeepers with decent kicking/passing the ball abilities. So the first thing that needs to be done, pressing City's defenders and force them to use long balls as Liverpool was successfully doing that to them. Mark them tightly, press up front, cut their pass roots as they will be looking to pass the ball to the supportive midfield who will be De Bruyne, Silva/Gundogan. As I mentioned, Liverpool did it and forced City to use long balls more than they've ever done and caused mistakes, lost balls etc.
The handicap here is Everton doesn't have any all-around midfielders. Gana can be good defensively but lack of attacking skills. Rooney is good when he is attacking. Davies, I'm not sure if he can handle this game, to be honest, and he was looking tired last week.
They closing-down starting from their forward line, tireless attackers and midfielders are their advantages. However, it can be surpassed by using long balls and Rooney can be efficient. Walcott, Bolasie, and Cenk can get decent scoring chances.
Key markings should be on Agüero, De Bruyne and Silva/Gundogan, rest is manageable.
Their set-pieces are also dangerous because of De Bruyne's set-piece skills, in those cases, markings and man-sharing in the box should be thorough. Stoke City game is a good example of it. Half-assed man marking in the box caused a conceded goal.
In conclusion; cut their pass lines, keep a close eye on their key players and pressure all the time. Let them feel you inhale and exhale on their back. Use your lungs, run m...f... run but also use your brain! Try long balls to surpass their oppressive pressure and try to get a lucky shot in the box or outside the box.
Or there is another way,
Set your formation to 5 - 4 - 1 and pray to concede less than you imagine. Defending blindly is stupid as Fat tried it against Arsenal but defending smart is a good weapon against a stronger side than you.
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So, he gave an interview to one of the biggest and oldest newspapers (Milliyet) in Turkey. Let me try to translate the relevant parts of it;
QuoteHave you settled into British daily life already?
- Yes, you know I grew up in Germany and UK is similar to Germany, because of that I haven't had any daily-life adaptation problems. The club itself helped me a lot to move into a new house, opening a bank account, to get a vehicle etc. My English is good and my wife can also speak English too, no problems at all.
In EPL, one of the best leagues in the world, the game is faster and physical. Are you having any problems to adapt yourself?
- Turkish league is physical and tough as we know but when I started to play in EPL, I've seen that the football here is more physical than Turkey and tempo is higher as well. They don't call EPL, "the best league in the world", for nothing. Football here is very eye-pleasing. One of my biggest life goals was playing in EPL and I am glad that this dream has come true by signing a contract with Everton which is a big EPL club and has a deep-rooted history.
What is the difference between EPL and Turkish league?
- As I mentioned, the football here is faster and more physical. In Turkey, football is slower and you need to have more technical skills than pace to be succeeded.
Your manager, Sam Allardyce, being criticized for his long-pass based counter-attack style of tactical approach. After being successful under Mr. Senol Gunes whose tactical approach is more attacking and based on short passes, how do you feel in Everton? Which style do you prefer more?
- Mr. Allardyce has his own tactical mentality and been successful as an English Manager for years. Yes, Mr. Gunes was more attack-minded and Mr. Allardyce prefers defensive mentality and creating scoring chances by counter-attacks. Different concepts, different tactical approaches but I do respect both of them. I feel comfortable, whatever my manager asks me to do on the pitch, I am trying to do the best of it.
As we heard, Mr. Allardayce wanted to sign you to the Crystal Palace while he was their manager. Did you receive an official offer back in that time?
- Yes, I did. At the beginning of the season, while he was there, I could say that transfer move was %90 done but there were some minor issues which couldn't have been solved and it didn't happen. Then when he was at Everton, he called me on the phone a lot and told that he is watching my games at Besiktas, he thinks that I can be successful if I play for Everton alongside his intention of signing me for Everton. He gave me confidence and that was the moment I've decided to sign for Everton. I can say we are getting along really well.
Who is your best friend there?
- We live in a close neighborhood with Klaasen. We are going to training together. Well, I think I do get along well with everybody. If you insist on the names, I can tell Klaassen, Siggy, and Rooney. Again, the whole team was warm and friendly since I've been here for the first time. We've haven't had any problem with any of them so far.
Looks like Everton fans are expecting you to fill the gap of Lukaku, do you feel any pressure?
- No, I don't feel any pressure. His football style and mine are different. I am trying to help the team in my own way and feeling like I will be scoring a lot. I'll be improving my skills non-stop by working hard and will try to earn fans' and club's respect.
You left Besiktas while they were a Champion's League side and looks like it's hard to see Everton there. What do you think about it?
- There is more club from England in Champion's League than Turkey. Maybe it's hard to see it is happening this year but why not next year? Or maybe the year after? It doesn't matter if it is Europa League of Champions League on the other hand... Our club has a culture, good footballers... It wasn't the best start of the season this year for Everton and that's why we are aiming 8th or 9th place at least for now.
What do you think about Wayne?
- Playing with him is really feels good. He helped/helping me on and off the field, his character and vision of the game influencing. There are a lot of things where younger players can learn from him. Obviously, Wayne Rooney is the golden opportunity for the club and for us individually.
Wayne missed a penalty against Brighton. Did you ever sign yourself up for taking it or not?
- We have a list of penalty takers and the first name was Wayne. It's manager's decision, it can be changed or not. I've scored 24 out of 25 penalties in my career and if you ask me, of course, I would like to be taking penalties but again, it's up to the manager himself.
You'll have your first derby next month against Liverpool, how do you feel?
- Well, I've seen Everton - Liverpool derbies before. I've been watching the games on TV and I know what it means for both Everton and Liverpool. It is really important for our fans and the club itself and of course, we want to win. Additionally, it is not hard to guess that I am trying to aim and focus each game individually but for that game specifically, I am trying to be more focused and determined because scoring in the derby as an Everton player is a big dream of mine.
Oumar has played in Turkish league as well, how do you get along with him?
- It's good. He calls me "Brother!" all the time. He did great for Turkish team Akhisar and ended up here after his Russia experience. He is a good friend of mine. Sometimes he'll be carrying our scoring duty, sometimes I will. Competition between us is a must and a way to succeed and effects the team's chance of success in a positive way for sure.
P. S. Please excuse typos and grammar mistakes if there are any.
P. S. #2 Oh I've missed some parts at the end. Below;
QuoteSome comments of him on Stoke City game;
I am really happy that I've scored 2 in the game we got away with 3 points. The weather condition was pretty bad and it was making things harder to do on the pitch but winning the game was important for us and I am glad we did it. I do want to thank my teammates as they were perfect in spite of the weather that day.
Some comments of him on his improving performance;
After the training sessions, I am training a bit more with Duncan Ferguson regarding my game style. He is an Everton legend and he is helping me a lot. Recently we are working on my physical attributes and shooting and it is letting me be better on the pitch. I do feel better physically now.
Final comments;
EPL is a season-long league, there is a break in the middle of the season in Turkish league but it is almost non-stop in EPL. That's why I wasn't ready for the league when I first arrived at Everton. I was just out of 15 days mid-season break. I did work on that and I do feel sharper and better now. I will show more performance on the pitch from now on. Regarding the weather in England, it was really cold at first, I wasn't even feeling my hands but I am just becoming better and better every passing day. It's typical England weather, like in Germany, it is my job and I need to get used to it.
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A good away win to take home even though Everton was pretty bad. Good game for Cenk on the second half (still think that foul which turned into a conceded goal was pretty stupid) and great double salvo. Rooney was good in general.
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Poor half-time for Everton.
Stoke: 5 shots (2 on target)
Everton: 2 shots (0 on target)
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Stoke: 10 headers won
Everton: 2 headers won
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Everton only trying to play from the right wing and it gives Stoke the option to cover that wing easily. On the other hand, they are playing mostly on the left wing but at least they were producing more than Everton. (based on heat map)
Pass successes are equal (%77) for both teams however we've seen a lot of easy, inaccurate passes on Everton side.
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Expecting 2 upfront by calling Davies out and getting Niasse in or keeping the same formation and subbing Cenk and Davies, getting Niasse and Klaasen in. DCL for Bolasie is also likely.
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Just now, Matt said:
I could see the card, but not the tackle.
Bye bye, Adam. Horrible tackle, though wondering if should only be a yellow
it should be yellow IMO, I don't think it was intentional but hopefully, it'll be a wake-up call for the team. They were terrible so far. Bad passes, bad first touches...
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that was a clear penalty as the guy's arm was wide open and didn't even try to hide it as far as I see on replay.
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Definitely bad start from Cenk...
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f... it was a poor marking by Stoke defenders, Davies should have buried it.
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Well, understandable line-up. I mean Gana has both haters and supporters but as he was consistent in Sam's mind, that makes this line-up understandable. I could criticize this as being defensive again if it wasn't an away game and Siggy wasn't injured but I have nothing to say now. Bolasie deserved a chance this game with his performance last week. Good to see Cenk, Walcott, Coleman, and Baines together as well.
How long will Siggy be out by the way?
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he is kinda prone to injury.
according to the records, he was injured for 651 days in his career and his last 3 injuries were worrying ones. 59 days - 45 days and 56 days, each one. means, whatever he has, getting worse... as long as he is healthy, he can be a good addition but around same prices, I think Everton can easily find someone else who is less prone to injury.
I do not say he is a shit player but you know, you want to see your team ready to serve on the pitch.
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21 hours ago, Aidan said:
I'm starting to think he just sees another game and copies that teams game plan regardless of whether he thinks it will work or not.
You know I used to play Championship Manager while I was younger in 90's, one of the very early games of Championship Manager series. I think I was 10, 11 years old. Back in that time, my mind was working like "Sign any player who scores against you, so they can score for you as well." It didn't work out of course and I was looking at the screen with around 10 strikers in my squad, ha!
Those statements of Fat's and your comment on it reminded me that. Good old days.
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As far as I read now on a Turkish newspaper's website, he is suspended by Sky and probably he will be sacked soon.
No matter who is he, it could have been another footballer, it is an irresponsible act. I mean, cmon mate, you are a footballer and probably were listening to opponent supporters' fantasies about your mom or any other bad words in your whole career.
It cannot be explained as a "lost rag". Such a llama...
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3 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said:
Sigurdsson. Quality, quality performance.
He is capable to perform better while he is playing as AMC. Shame for the fat wood log who forces him to play as an AML.
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My vote goes for Baines. very good performance defensively and supporting the attacking moves. he was the best performer today. I could have voted for Bolasie for his unexpectedly good performance as well
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It was great to see Baines is back and made an impact out there. Bolasie was pretty good actually today and when your wings are working like this, you'll get chances to score.
Everton played good today and I am happy to see that Cenk scored a good goal but something bugged me during the game. Those back passes from the midfielders to the defenders while frontline getting into their positions for a possible move. I've seen a lot of nonsense back passes.
Good game, good win.
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Not quite sure how Baines will perform after his recovery after a long-term injury but still excited to see Coleman and Baines as Wing Backs as they can support attacks better and faster than the other options in the squad. It can help Walcott and Cenk and reduce their workload on the pitch and they can focus on what is expected of them. We'll see about Bolasie as well. If he can accommodate with the rest of the team, I expect an easy win.
P.S. In the framework of this post, "unexpected" Keane or Jagielka mistakes are not calculated.
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S.O.S on the left wing / left back
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6 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:
Fotomac (source of the news according to the website) is not a reliable newspaper in Turkey. Some of their well-known news are as below;
- Ibrahimovic to Galatasaray
- Galatasaray making move for Alex Ferguson (haha!)
- Galatasaray offered 80m $ for Zidane and Zidane is up for a new challenge at Galatasaray. (While he was in top form at Real Madrid)
- Fenerbahce bid for Pepe (while he was at his best for Real Madrid)
- Van Nistelrooy to Galatasaray
- Henry to Fenerbahce
- Raul to Galatasaray
- Buffon to Galatasaray
I wouldn't take any newspaper or website where Fotomac named as a source if I were you, even though Fat Sam involved in it.
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so the 7th is enough for being qualified for at least European Cup in EPL? Is it what Sam currently aiming for?
Not trying to make a joke or something really, i have no idea how many teams are going to be eligible this season from EPL.
Manchester City (Home) Saturday March 31st
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That's where I have my concerns as well. Also agreed with @Aidan's concerns, the team is not up to pace in general and it is a hard task to ask them to pressure City's defenders on their half, I know, especially there is a derby match in the following week. It would have been great to see Everton resist in that way.
What I've shared still can be modified even though not all of the aspects are possible to do, I mean, at least trying to lock-up their wingers and key midfielders with tight marking. Everton's wings can handle this, both fullbacks and forward wingers. Cenk can be asked to try to cut their passing lines between CB's and their midfielders without getting into direct contact. If he can move smartly without running like a headless chicken and be a threat on the CB-Mid passing lines, it will force them to look to pass the ball to the full backs or long ball to wingers.
What they do, when they are setting up their attack by the defense, is like;
GK passes the ball to CB (Otamendi most likely) and they play it to their wingers while an MC coming close to get the ball then 1-2 or a triangle to let any of them run forward freely and eliminate a defender to outnumber the opponent up front.
If they don't see any resistance on their half, then CBs are running with the ball through the mid lane which really dangerous as you are letting CBs into the play on their attacking turn.
Another thing what Everton needs to be careful is De Bruyne. He is definitely will be the most dangerous man on the pitch. He is a decent winger and also an excellent central midfielder. Pep knows it for sure and using it really good. De Bruyne can switch positions with wingers to let them (Sterling - Sane for example) run with the ball to create a threat with Agüero. There is only one more person that can do this in their squad, Silva. Winger-Central Midfielder. Wen they both on the pitch, dear lord, show mercy... This is something that Klopp doesn't have. Similar tactics, similar attacking sets but none of the Pool midfielders capable of running by the side.
Man. City is effin' dominating the league right now, their game is also dominating and they have multiple threats on their attacking sets. In my opinion, if you try to defense flawlessly, there will be no chance to get a point as they will find a lot of chances because Everton center backs can do a mistake in any minute or the midfielders. A wrong pass from Gana or a mistake when marking Agüero, being out of position for any reason, will cause a serious problem and crack the wall.
It would have worked in any minor league in Europe but I don't think it is an efficient solution for EPL. Still not saying that it is out of consideration, it could work but as it happened against Arsenal, if they score an early goal, there will be no chance to reverse it.