costarg Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: All this talk about Cavallina vs. Larin. Cav holds up better, and is more suited to be battling with the CBs up high. He can stretch the line better, is more suited to set plays. Larin can do it as well, but can also come in with space in front of him, playing behind or around a striker. Like David. So you could consider playing Cav and Larin, but not if that takes a spot away from another attacker. You have to decide how you want to play, as I see it. If we are going to renounce Davies as an attacking wing, which I don't agree with (with Gnabry now injured at BM perhaps we'll see him higher up starting this week), then it is fine: Cavallini, and David and Larin behind him. Davies as a back, or pushed into the midfield. Too many attackers on the pitch? We need our best 11 on the field, we just pull the old 0-4-6. Borjan just needs to make saves and hoof it up. Davies - Hoilett - Cavallini - Larin - David - Laryea .................Eustaquio - Hutch - Arfield - Kaye ..............................................Borjan WyattTaylor, yomurphy1, El Hombre and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Larin's 4 goal performance was aired on CBC radio this morning, including the build up for his goal from the Turkish commentator. Pretty amazing Edited January 7, 2021 by Kadenge sebdeserio, Obinna, CanadianSoccerFan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 We could do something like this: -----------Cavallini------------ Hoilett------David-------Larin -------Arfield--Eustaquio----- Davies-Cornelius-Vitoria-Laryea -----------Borjan---------------- I'm not a massive fan of Davies at LB for Canada but if we're playing a side we're trying to break down in the first round this could be a great lineup. Tempted to even put Hutchinson at CB in this one. Club Linesman, ghostknownunknown, johnyb and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: We could do something like this: -----------Cavallini------------ Hoilett------David-------Larin -------Arfield--Eustaquio----- Davies-Cornelius-Vitoria-Laryea -----------Borjan---------------- I'm not a massive fan of Davies at LB for Canada but if we're playing a side we're trying to break down in the first round this could be a great lineup. Tempted to even put Hutchinson at CB in this one. No real comment on the formation but my god we have come a long way since the days of Unattached FC. CanadaFan123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: No real comment on the formation but my god we have come a long way since the days of Unattached FC. And the bench would still theoretically include players like Hutchinson, Osorio, Kaye, Piette, Buchanan, Millar, Henry, Brault-Guillard, Miller.....etc. Very solid. Ivan and dyslexic nam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 50 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: We could do something like this: -----------Cavallini------------ Hoilett------David-------Larin -------Arfield--Eustaquio----- Davies-Cornelius-Vitoria-Laryea -----------Borjan---------------- I'm not a massive fan of Davies at LB for Canada but if we're playing a side we're trying to break down in the first round this could be a great lineup. Tempted to even put Hutchinson at CB in this one. Are you (and many other people) already looking towards June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Are you (and many other people) already looking towards June? The first round is in March and June - so I guess? That's why I mentioned "first round opponents". Bermuda has been a tough team to break down in particular and we face them in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, CanadaFan123 said: The first round is in March and June - so I guess? That's why I mentioned "first round opponents". Bermuda has been a tough team to break down in particular and we face them in March. I say this because you and others keep putting Cavallini in your starting 11 for March when, I am 95% sure he is suspended for the big game against Bermuda (I mean, by all means put Cavallini in the starting spot vs the Cayman Islands but anybody should be able to get the job done against them - it's the Cayman Islands). I would personally call Tyler Pasher (to see what he can do) or Tosaint Ricketts (one last time) to play striker for the Cayman Islands game so David can go to the U24s. But that's just me. Edited January 7, 2021 by Olympique_de_Marseille dyslexic nam, Floortom and Bison44 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bertuzzi44 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 8 hours ago, CanadaFan123 said: We could do something like this: -----------Cavallini------------ Hoilett------David-------Larin -------Arfield--Eustaquio----- Davies-Cornelius-Vitoria-Laryea -----------Borjan---------------- I'm not a massive fan of Davies at LB for Canada but if we're playing a side we're trying to break down in the first round this could be a great lineup. Tempted to even put Hutchinson at CB in this one. I know he doesn't play as often as we'd like, but I'd have James in over Cornelius. James has played Danish Superliga (for the champions) as well as UEFA Champions League group stage games this season, a much higher level than Cornelius, even if Cornelius might play more often. ghostknownunknown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bertuzzi44 said: I know he doesn't play as often as we'd like, but I'd have James in over Cornelius. James has played Danish Superliga (for the champions) as well as UEFA Champions League group stage games this season, a much higher level than Cornelius, even if Cornelius might play more often. There is unfortunately no standout great CB option. It is pretty subjective, dependant on opposition, and probably comes down to who is in form, has a good camp, and what Herdman's gut tells him. I would personally like to see how a Vitoria Kennedy combination would work. Ruffian, Corazon and Mikmacdo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Stryker911 said: There is unfortunately no standout great CB option. It is pretty subjective, dependant on opposition, and probably comes down to who is in form, has a good camp, and what Herdman's gut tells him. I would personally like to see how a Vitoria Kennedy combination would work. vitoria is our number 1 cb. would like to see kennedy as well, hopefully he gets consistent playing time. Nate3322 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Bertuzzi44 said: I know he doesn't play as often as we'd like, but I'd have James in over Cornelius. James has played Danish Superliga (for the champions) as well as UEFA Champions League group stage games this season, a much higher level than Cornelius, even if Cornelius might play more often. Didn't he just play a single game? I know I am nitpicking here, but I do so because I don't think we can change our opinion on a player based on a single game. That also goes for Larin scoring 4 goals in a single match by the way. Unlike Larin though, James has struggled to get time with his club in Denmark. I would feel better with someone playing more regularly, even if they are from MLS. I know it is not as sexy as playing against Atalanta, but that happened exactly once. By the time March comes around that would be almost 5 months removed from that. Mikmacdo, An Observer, MM3/MM2/MM and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) Larin has been consistently solid in europe for a while now. He had a good season on Belgium, and it clearly helped him find another gear to merit getting the consistent playing time he's been getting with Besiktas. He won't be scoring 4 goals in every match of course, but he has been a big contributor and reason to Besiktas's recent re-emergence in the league. It also appears he has finally figured out what he is good at, and making the most of it. He is not the most technically gifted player, but man, the guy is doing what he used to do at Orlando, being at the right place at the right time, except its now at a much higher level. The goal scoring talent has always been there.. its honestly amazing what happens to a striker's psyche when he has the trust of his team mates and coaching staff. Edited January 8, 2021 by LeoH037 johnyb, cronaldo7 and Unnamed Trialist 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Obinna said: Didn't he just play a single game? I know I am nitpicking here, but I do so because I don't think we can change our opinion on a player based on a single game. That also goes for Larin scoring 4 goals in a single match by the way. Unlike Larin though, James has struggled to get time with his club in Denmark. I would feel better with someone playing more regularly, even if they are from MLS. I know it is not as sexy as playing against Atalanta, but that happened exactly once. By the time March comes around that would be almost 5 months removed from that. I guess we can agree to disagree about who's better between James and Cornelius. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicyHam Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Corazon, costarg, Norrin Radd and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just scored from a header at Hatayspor to make it 2-2. Very open match with both defences pretty poor. Atiba is running the show in midfield. He sees stuff like he’s got eyes in the back of his head. costarg, sebdeserio, Craig11rm and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig11rm Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I can’t get over how awesome it is to have 2 Canadians playing in top form making a huge impact for a team like Besiktas. johnyb, Dominic94, costarg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSoccerFan Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I admire that he's now kissing the badge after most of his goals for a club that was trying to get rid of him for so long Red and White and Dominic94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 7:46 AM, CanadaFan123 said: We could do something like this: -----------Cavallini------------ Hoilett------David-------Larin -------Arfield--Eustaquio----- Davies-Cornelius-Vitoria-Laryea -----------Borjan---------------- I'm not a massive fan of Davies at LB for Canada but if we're playing a side we're trying to break down in the first round this could be a great lineup. Tempted to even put Hutchinson at CB in this one. I'm not a fan of playing Davies at LB either but yah that lineup is tough to argue with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, CanadianSoccerFan said: I admire that he's now kissing the badge after most of his goals for a club that was trying to get rid of him for so long Maybe I’m cynical, but don’t think kissing the badge means too much these days. Larin didn’t do well in his first stint- the club had the right to try to move him along. They are happy that it didn’t happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig11rm Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: I'm not a fan of playing Davies at LB either but yah that lineup is tough to argue with Imagine if we had Tomori in that back line... oh well, we have somehow managed to build some decent depth at every other position it’s only a matter of time before we have a centre back or two blossom. I bet our B team could beat our A team from 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 You mean a Canadian is now leading the Turkish league in goals ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaFan123 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Just now, Dominic94 said: You mean a Canadian is now leading the Turkish league in goals ???? 2nd now but still amazing. The guy in first is on an incredible run of form with 10 goals in the last 2 weeks Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) He's scoring the same type of goals he did at Orlando, the guy just knows how to be at the right spot at the right time. More importantly, he seems to finally be scoring goals that "matter" (someone here previously made a criticism about him not doing so I recall). Just the way he carries himself in the field now, its night and day. Its clear he has found his confidence, and with it his scoring touch. I've always rooted for Larin, since his MLS days (even more so because he is a bona fide Sigma product), so it's good to see him find his footing in Europe, and I honestly believe he has another gear in him. Edited January 10, 2021 by LeoH037 Shortdutchcanuck, ghostknownunknown, Kadenge and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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