Official Football Thread. Season - 14/15

[kmarma99]

Diego Costa scores hat-trick for Chelsea

He's the monster.

[Francesco]

Roma won a tricky away game without Totti...
I'm so glad il Capitano is gonna be fresh for the CSKA Moscow game on Wednesday.

[kmarma99]

Francesco
You're a fan of Roma?

[Francesco]

Francesco
You're a fan of Roma?

Yes, I am my dude... I've been a Romanista for more than 20 years now.

On another note both Inter & Milan went ham yesterday.

United did great as well... It'll take time for Van Gaal to turn it around & make 'em feel comfortable playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 after so many years of playing 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 but it's coming along.

[Trimss]

Menez scored a beautiful goal.

[Ku53v]

Must suck for ATM fans. Winning twice against RM after the CL finals hahahah.

[kmarma99]

United did great as well... It'll take time for Van Gaal to turn it around & make 'em feel comfortable playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 after so many years of playing 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 but it's coming along.

I don't think so because their 4-4-1-1 better than 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2, for example:
--------------Rafael-----Evans------Jones-------Rojo-----------
----Valencia/Mata--Herrera---Fellaini/Blind---Di Maria-----
------------------------------------Rooney--------------------------
-----------------Van Persie/Falcao-------------------------------

isn't it?

[Francesco]

Menez scored a beautiful goal.

Menez is incredibly skilled player but unfortunately he's not consistent & most of it doesn't always give his best even when he's in shape... esp. when we talk about work rate & defense.

Yo Ku53v... Didn't I tell you Rojo is gonna play for a big team soon homie? He actually even exceeded my expectations.

United did great as well... It'll take time for Van Gaal to turn it around & make 'em feel comfortable playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 after so many years of playing 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 but it's coming along.

I don't think so because their 4-4-1-1 better than 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2, for example:
--------------Rafael-----Evans------Jones-------Rojo-----------
----Valencia/Mata--Herrera---Fellaini/Blind---Di Maria-----
------------------------------------Rooney--------------------------
-----------------Van Persie/Falcao-------------------------------
isn't it?

It doesn't matter what you think homie... Van Gaal doesn't line 4 defenders & if you look closely at his signings it clearly shows he'll definitely try to adapt his own philosophy at United rather than trying to adapt to the typical English systems or change his philosophy so it'd fit to the typical United system.

This is his system & these are the main players he'll rotate in it: ( A lot of them could actually play on up to 4 different positions in it too so we'll definitely see different variations & formations based on that system during the season )

................................................... De Gea....................................................................
.........................Evans/Smalling....Jones.... Rojo/Shaw...............................................
Valencia/Rafael....Herrera/Carrick....Blind/Fellaini/Fletcher...Di Maria/Januzaj/Young
.....................................................Rooney...................................................................
...........................................Van Persie....Falcao.........................................................


On another note Berbatov's return to the CL is gonna be against one of his former clubs.

[kmarma99]

This is his system & these are the main players he'll rotate in it: ( A lot of them could actually play on up to 4 different positions in it too so we'll definitely see different variations & formations based on that system during the season )

................................................... De Gea....................................................................
.........................Evans/Smalling....Jones.... Rojo/Shaw...............................................
Valencia/Rafael....Herrera/Carrick....Blind/Fellaini/Fletcher...Di Maria/Januzaj/Young
.....................................................Rooney...................................................................
...........................................Van Persie....Falcao.........................................................

So... It's quite possible, but where is Mata?

[Francesco]

This is his system & these are the main players he'll rotate in it: ( A lot of them could actually play on up to 4 different positions in it too so we'll definitely see different variations & formations based on that system during the season )

................................................... De Gea....................................................................
.........................Evans/Smalling....Jones.... Rojo/Shaw...............................................
Valencia/Rafael....Herrera/Carrick....Blind/Fellaini/Fletcher...Di Maria/Januzaj/Young
....................................................Rooney...................................................................
...........................................Van Persie....Falcao.........................................................

So... It's quite possible, but where is Mata?

Mata could pretty much play on all 5 midfield positions but he'll be mostly used behind the strikers when Rooney plays as a striker or isn't in the starting eleven. The thing is it gotta be Rooney most of the time when Van Persie & Falcao play 'cuz Mata covers way smaller perimeter than him.
It actually wouldn't make much difference in some home games but it would definitely make big difference in most away games.
Basically Mata's most suitable position in Van Gaal's system would be behind the strikers when Rooney is one of them 'cuz even then he still covers big perimeter which makes the difference in defense...

................................................... De Gea....................................................................
.........................Evans/Smalling....Jones.... Rojo/Shaw...............................................
Valencia/Rafael....Herrera/Carrick....Blind/Fellaini/Fletcher...Di Maria/Januzaj/Young
......................................................Mata......................................................................
...........................................Van Persie....Rooney/Falcao...........................................

...or rarely in some of the easier home games behind all 3 strikers in the so called diamond formation. That would be the 3-4-1-2 or even 3-4-3 ( Van Gaal dominated Europe for a couple of seasons with Ajax back in the day with this very system)

................................................... De Gea....................................................................
.................Evans/Smalling............Jones...............Rojo/Shaw....................................
...........................Herrera/Carrick/Blind/Fellaini/Fletcher...........................................
Valencia/Rafael.....................................................................Di Maria/Januzaj/Young
.....................................................Mata.......................................................................
....................................................Rooney...................................................................
......................Van Persie.......................................................Falcao..........................



................................................... De Gea....................................................................
...................Evans/Smalling..........Jones..............Rojo/Shaw.......................................
...........................Herrera/Carrick/Blind/Fellaini/Fletcher...........................................
Valencia/Rafael.....................................................................Di Maria/Januzaj/Young
.....................................................Mata.......................................................................
..................Van Persie................Rooney.........................Falcao................................

[Ku53v]

You post, I post. Thats how a forum works.

Yo Ku53v... Didn't I tell you Rojo is gonna play for a big team soon homie? He actually even exceeded my expectations.

He exceeded my expectations too, he is not worth 20+ Mill though imo. But what do i know haha

[kmarma99]

Well done Olympiakos.

[Francesco]

Tonight is the night...

Totti: We’ll try to be like Atleti
Francesco Totti believes Roma can make an impact in the Champions League this season, by following the example set by Atletico Madrid.
Diego Simeone’s side were underdogs heading into last year’s competition, but reached the final and took Real Madrid into extra-time.
Speaking at today’s Press conference ahead of Roma’s re-entry into the competition, Totti says the Spaniards’ are the example to take inspiration from.
“We’ll see if we are ready [to emulate Atletico] when we get on to the pitch,” the club captain has considered today.
“We’ll try to make a good impression, and we’ll give it our all, even against the strongest teams. It would be great if we could emulate the success Atletico had last season.
“In the Champions League every team is a top side. But that’s how we like it. We will challenge every team head-on and try to make things difficult for them.
“Tomorrow is a very important game, and it’s gratifying to be back in the Champions League. Roma should be playing in these kind of games every year.”
With Roma breaking records in Serie A last season, coming second to Juventus but with a record points tally, is this the best side Totti has played in?
“It’s not easy to make comparisons. What I can say is that I’ve played with a lot of great players, in many different teams, from Capello’s team, to Spalletti’s to today.
“I just want to progress as far as possible, hopefully we can improve on what we did under Spalletti.
“Could I have won more trophies if I had left Roma? I’ve played a lot of games, I made the right choice!
“If I’d played with Barcelona or Real Madrid then maybe I’d have won more… Although maybe if they’d had me they’d have lost more, you never know!”
Roma will meet a familiar face when they come up against Bayern Munich, after Mehdi Benatia’s move to the Allianz Arena this summer. However, Totti insists his side will not be too focussed on their former compatriot.
“Did I try to convince Benatia to stay? We all tried, but it was his decision. Benatia is in our past, he’s a player who did well for us, but that chapter is now closed.”
Totti also took the time to discuss the fortunes of Italian sides in Europe over the past few seasons.
“At the moment, teams from the other leagues are stronger than ours. In Italy we had Juve and Milan a few seasons ago, and Inter’s treble, but not much else.
“Real Madrid and Barcelona are stronger than the rest, and have a better chance of winning.”
As he approaches his 38th birthday, many believe this could be Totti’s last European campaign, but the Giallorossi talisman is not so sure.
“I’m happy with what I’ve done in the past and what I’m doing now. I still think I have a lot to give for Roma. I’ll be the first to admit when I don’t have the strength to continue.”

I am fucking ready!

[Josh]

1:0 <3

[kmarma99]

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