Wolves 0-1 Liverpool: Verdict Thread

[PuntsWolf]

Not a problem exclusive to Traore that one though is it? Outside of Jota and the much maligned Doherty there's rarely been much movement in behind under Nuno. Neto isn't great with his movement off the ball either, often stays too wide in places where it's easy to receive but difficult to do any damage.

It does often appear that there is scant amount of coaching done on the attacking side of the game. Same issues constantly being repeated from game to game by all manner of players.

I think that is fair.

But using the example last night where Robertson recovered. The ball came into Neto in midfield and there was a gaping hole for Traore to attack. Any pass and he’s in on goal, he’s the fastest player on the pitch. But for some reason he delays and Robertson is already in top gear as he’s sensed the danger. So when he finally does make the run Robertson is able to get in front and stop him.

Now this doesn’t even statistically register as a chance and wouldn’t make any highlights package but this moment with even average execution from Neto and Traore would probably lead to a 1v1 with the GK and the best chance of the game for either side, but it never even materialised.

I never have, still can’t and never will understand how a player playing at literally the highest level (and elite coaching all his life) can’t do things that I’d expect you or I to be able to do.

 

[Freddeno]

I think Adama needs to forget crossing as a concept except on very special occasions.

Either come inside and leather it at goal as hard as you can or pass into feet.

yes, as long as Raul isnt playing

 

[BeaverWolf]

This site is run by volunteers at their own personal cost so let's show a bit of respect yeah?

Access the forum via Incognito tabs. Works 100/100 for me and you only need to log in on the forum then. Its simple.

A bit like the respect you showed me last night? Otherwise I totally agree.

 

[Dinowolf]

IMO the main problem with Traore is that he is slow of thought. His reading of the game is poor and he ends up on his heels most of the time. You can hear the coaches yelling at him constantly.

We could keep him but only as a bench option, and I don't think he would want that so it's best for the club to move him on.

BTW Neto is only 20 yrs old.

 

[Freddeno]

yeah, he may not have the best reading of the game and when to run in between fullback and centerback, when to release the ball and when to run with it..but so do a lot of players in our squad..i would say Pod is the best as seeing things early and it comes off sometimes and sometimes not..my best aspect when i played was just reading the game..but all players have different things they contribute to in a team and you need many things, pace, first touch passing, workrate, tough tackles, headers, defending one on one etc..to make a complete team, unless youre man city, many players have several of those skills..

 

[redvictor]

Traore the enigma. He has speed yes, but his biggest asset to us is that everytime he has the ball he takes 2 or 3 players with him. Great, then we have 2 players free. But....... we never take advantage of this. No idea why we don't as it's something we could really use to our advantage.
I really hope that pre season Raul is fully integrated again, and we can work on gelling the front guys together. It's the thing that is hampering us the most as most on here agree.

 

[Derby Wolf]

A bit like the respect you showed me last night? Otherwise I totally agree.

At least you've figured out the quote function today. Progress

 

[Tony Towner]

At least you've figured out the quote function today. Progress

The other Beaverwolf put him on ignore

 

[northfield wolf]

I se Jamie Carragher is touting for Neto being a big money move. Simple, Carragher mind your own fucking business.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

If someone comes in with £50m then we will sell him.

Not that many teams have that kind of cash readily available though and two of them in Man City/Chelsea don't need him.

 

[northfield wolf]

I hope youre right Deutsch Wolf.

 

[Throbber3]

As a slide aside why has Raul gone world cup 98 Romania with his hair? Thats a bad lockdown dye job

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

As a slide aside why has Raul gone world cup 98 Romania with his hair? Thats a bad lockdown dye job

I think it's to "disguise" his scar, it's certainly less visible with that colour than it was dark.