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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 2d

100% based take from @jonmarthaler.com

We saw some interesting things in this new back-4 system, but should it scare any future opponent or expect much from it this season? Probably not...

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 3d

We saw a few patterns with this new system vs KC:

1. Lod constantly dropping deep to collect. (Had 12! progressive passes received, most all season)
2. Lod & Bongi swapping positions. (Would've liked to see more Bongi runs in-behind)
3. Lod/Pereyra drop deep together & wingers move central.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 4d

Could see some of our principles in the 442...

Shape: Very compact, minimal space between the lines. Focused on the central areas.
Triggers: Back passes often triggers team to close space. (Trapp directs)
Counter-press: 1-2 press (Bongi this situation) while rest of the defense recovers.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 6d

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 7d

It's only been about 300 minutes but I am on the Triantis train. So good on the ball in tight spaces, great passing range, strong & wins most duels, long range threat. I think we may have hit a home run on him...

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 7d

Halftime:
Pereyra is playing way too high for my liking.
Would like Rosales & especially Bongi to make more runs into the space Lod creates when he's constantly dropping into the midfield.
Diaz or Markanich a little more courage in final third.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 8d

#MNUFC vs. Sporting Kansas City

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 12d

Tani gone, Yeboah hurt (& out of form) = no counter. Bongi can't become this piece overnight after playing RWB all season. Also can't live on our set piece threat. Ramsay forced into a 4231 & build-up approach. Timing couldn't be worse, but he’s got no choice but to try something...

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 12d

Ramsay comments on #MNUFC switching to a back 4 at halftime:

🟦 Allow for better pressure on the ball
🟦 Another player higher up the pitch to connect with
🟥 Game becomes more open than Ramsay would like

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 12d

Ramsay comments on #MNUFC switching to a back 4 at halftime:

🟦 Allow for better pressure on the ball
🟦 Another player higher up the pitch to connect with
🟥 Game becomes more open than Ramsay would like

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 15d

Ooooo almost got into some interesting tactical comments. Ramsay discussing Lod vs. Bongi at striker - pros/cons of each & who do play around them to compensate for their specific abilities.

Something to keep an eye on the remainder of the season.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 16d

Been some good games. Looking forward to the Flamengo game tonight. 👍

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 21d

We were all hoping Fitz would hit the ground running, but looks like he’ll need some time to settle in...

It's clear he'll be taking all our corners. 👌

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 22d

Heard he's having meniscus surgery, not sure how long this takes to recover from...🤔

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 28d

How we managed 3 points last night is beyond me. With the way the chips are falling this season, a trophy feels destined.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 29d

Manny's take on what #MNUFC needs to do to beat San Diego:

🟦 Organized & structured defensively
🟦 Our box midfield needs to win the midfield battles
🟦 Containing Dreyer

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · 29d

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Sep 6

"He's (Lod) going forward late, or arriving late, or he sees space he can drive into." -Manny

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Manny talking about Lod and his position next to Trapp with a single forward (box midfield) setup.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Sep 3

When a 10 does get near him/the front line, it can create space, and this needs to happen far more often IMO. (Vid for example)

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Yeboah troubles.

When #mnufc has possession in the middle 1/3 we usually see a 3-box-3. (Vid for examples)
I feel like this isolates (often 1v2) Yeboah when our wingbacks stay wide & neither 10 pushes forward near him or towards the front line.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Yeah, Lod or Gressel probably should've covered that area a bit better for sure. They probably didn't imagine Harvey driving the ball into a 1v4 though.

And rest defense I see more as our defensive set up vs. transitions while established further up the field (we mostly do a 3-2):

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Quick transitions have been killing us. Mostly from set pieces in opponents half, but also in our own in the run of play. Confusing decisions by Harvey on the goal.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Interesting comments from Ramsay explaining why Lod has been playing deeper compared to his more advanced role.

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Blake @everythingmnufc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Mamadou Dieng debut:

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