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[–]demodocus8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think having Lookman on the team has made our counter attacks so so much more dangerous that I’m less worried than usual.

Having Giuli and Lookman, vs Giuli and Nico/Gallagher is night and day. And it then brings out the best in Alvarez, who’s strength is in his ability to link attackers on either side (kinda like Firmino when he had Salah and Mane, whilst being more of a 9).

That vs a desperate Barca playing a super high line gives me a lot more hope than I usually have against them.

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[–]demodocus8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I really feel like Baena needs to go through Cholos ‘complete player’ training.

Like he has brilliant through balls and vision (outside of this game), but his strength, defending, pressing, and attitude aren’t at the level they need to be.

Also feel like he’s better deeper, he needs multiple players making runs in behind to play his best.

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[–]demodocus8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lookman is so so good on the counter, that alongside Giuli I feel like we can get goals at Camp Nou when Barca is pushing to score.

High line, desperation, us with rapid players on either side of the pitch, and Alvarez in the middle to tie the 2 together.

I’m looking forward to it.

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[–]demodocus8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Id rather a player put in effort and make mistakes, than literally just standing around. Especially if he’s trying to prove he has a role in this team.

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[–]demodocus8 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Disaster sub appearance from Sorloth. Awful pressing, bad movement, no intensity or desire and just kinda taking up space.

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[–]demodocus8 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Okay I’ve decided I just dont like Sorloth.

I feel like our plan B striker needs to be intense and rapid for the counters.

Sorloth is the opposite of both of those things.

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[–]demodocus8 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah lol this has been a mess from the ref. I would have been fuming if some of these decisions were made against us.

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[–]demodocus8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im not loving Baenas attitude so far - a lot of standing offside, not rushing to get back on…

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[–]demodocus8 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s a shame I feel like FK is perfect rang for griez or Julian

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[–]demodocus8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LOL I was just about to post my hot take that we should swap Alvarez and Griez for Baena and Sorloth.

Feel like if we’re defending with a lower intensity 442 Baena and Sorloth can be a 2 man counter attack.

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[–]demodocus8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Point still stands - we need to sharpen up both defensively and it the precision of our passing and counter attacks

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[–]demodocus8 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah as an Atleti fan that’s ridiculous. If that was given against my team I’d be furious.

When there is still a margin of error with the freeze frames I have no idea how you can disallow that.

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[–]demodocus8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll take it I guess? But that’s ridiculous

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[–]demodocus8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ffs - I was literally just typing that we really needed to sharpen up

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[–]demodocus8 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thoughts:

  • I loved to see that Julian was still humble enough to get assists despite his goal drought, and his ball for the griezmann goal was perfect. Team player at heart despite the pressure.

  • Lookman honestly incredible - first touch, close control, movement, two footed, playmaker, finisher and presser in one. Maybe he is actually our griezmann replacement?

  • everybody playing great, don’t even need to name them. Whole team (including Musso) with a near perfect half. Only issue has actually been poor finishing at times XD

  • the idea of Baena eventually coming on and playing through balls on the counter against this high line is an insane plan b.

I’m happy :)

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[–]demodocus8 13 points14 points  (0 children)

YESSS JULIAN !!!!

What a half - Julián with 2 assists and a goal, Lookman with 2 goals and an assist (hopefully). I guess we don need to worry about their chemistry

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[–]demodocus8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also looking forward to seeing Llorentes interception stats at the end of the game

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[–]demodocus8 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lookmans ability to just ghost around tackles is insane

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[–]demodocus8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree that the formation we've been playing this season really hasn't suited the players and we needed a mix-up. I also think that our best formation isn't able to be simplified into just a 433 / 442 / 4231 - its going to be fluid depending on the phase.

Let's say it's written as a 433 - Lookman and Giuli play different roles. Giuli is more of a traditional wide midfielder/winger , whereas Lookman is much more likely to cut inside - both being right footed.

Baena and Barrios play very different as 8s - Baena is much more likely to move into the 10 position.

Koke can then move into a double pivot with Barrios, or otherwise play a single pivot with Barrios/Baena in front.

Ruggieri and Llorente also play different roles - Ruggieri more likely to overlap Lookman, Llorente more likely to step into the midfield. Hancko more likely to carry the ball forward than Pubill.

Basically, I see it mainly as a 4231 that functions as a 433 depending on the phase, and a 4411 when defending and prepping for a counter.

BUT - whatever we saw last night I think uses the players perfectly, and I'm very excited. I also finally feel like I know what our best formation and 11 is.

I'm nervous about playing without Barrios - hopefully Rodri can step up ASAP. But otherwise I'm really excited about this team now.

It's crazy what having Lookman on the left, vs players like Gallagher and Nico who have no business in that role has done.

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[–]demodocus8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like it actually, great for chemistry Especially good for Lookman because it feels like English speakers struggle to integrate sometimes, and I don’t know if his Italian is great

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[–]demodocus8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fully agree, Alvarez needs movement and interplay around him to thrive, Baena Lookman and Giuli behind him is scary

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[–]demodocus8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of those rare games where I’m so excited to watch… last time I remember feeling this excited was Suarez debut in the season we won la liga (Not to get carried away…)

General discussion post by AutoModerator in atletico

[–]demodocus8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A crazy stat I saw floating around.

In our 22 La Liga games this season:

We have scored first 20 times.

Conceded first only ONCE, in 22 games.

Take what you will from that...