lamptern Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 (edited) A note for Milan Borjan: Hopefully you could learn something from Neuer's reaction after Alaba's OG yesterday. Smile, comfort, no blame. On the road to Qatar, we might have a second Godinho at some point, but please don't be a factor leading to his second fatal mistake. Thank you Milan. Edited August 18, 2020 by lamptern cronaldo7, Colliedor, Obinna and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Thanks for posting marcus and all the best this season. CanadaFan123, HochelagaFC, BearcatSA and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 TSN feature on the friendship between Cavallini and Osorio, about to play against each other for the first time since they were young teens: https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/video/canadian-connection-between-childhood-friends-cavallini-osorio-runs-deep~2015365 toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Anyone else like Awuah as a possible LB option for Canada? Him or Tissot honestly, although it looks like Bobby like Tissot as a winger. atm Bassong and Miller aren't playing so I think the spot is opening up, if Davies is kept up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, VinceA said: Anyone else like Awuah as a possible LB option for Canada? Him or Tissot honestly, although it looks like Bobby like Tissot as a winger. atm Bassong and Miller aren't playing so I think the spot is opening up, if Davies is kept up top. I think Sam Adekugbe is woefully overlooked for this position. He'd do just fine. Shway, johnyb, bwilly11 and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, El Hombre said: I think Sam Adekugbe is woefully overlooked for this position. He'd do just fine. I’m going to think Vince forgot about him?....I always have him down as the starting LB - he’s not the best, but the best we got and he’s getting better.  However Kwame has definitely been one of the best LBs in the CPL...it’s just tough times as we don’t have much time to experiment with this kind of player. Edited August 17, 2020 by Shway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damaaster Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I absolutely love that there is legit debate on twitter/forums about if Davies is the best LB in the world....and here we are talking about who should be our LB..haha Love it. Edited August 17, 2020 by damaaster johnyb, Aird25 and Free kick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, damaaster said: I absolutely love that there is legit debate on twitter/forums about if Davies is the best LB in the world....and here we are talking about who we should put in at LB..haha Love it. The fact of the matter is that if you want to see more of Davies undressing Semedo like he did on Friday, it is much more likely that he will get chances to do that from a LW position than from a LB position with Canada. HochelagaFC, CANMNT_SUPERFAN, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 ^Was just about to say that. Davies is arguably our best LM, LW, and FW. We need him higher up the pitch like we saw against the US at BMO. He will continue to be unplayable especially in Concacaf. Kent and Obinna 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damaaster Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I know..it's just hilarious. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, El Hombre said: The fact of the matter is that if you want to see more of Davies undressing Semedo like he did on Friday, it is much more likely that he will get chances to do that from a LW position than from a LB position with Canada. Not necessarily.  I always viewed the LB’s and RB’s as rovers.  I always believed, like you, that he should be utilized more as LW.  But seeing what he was able to do as LB, i changed my mind.   also,  his pace in tracking back to defend is also extremely valuable. i think.s either way. Edited August 17, 2020 by Free kick Mikmacdo and Aird25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damaaster Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Personally I'd like to see him on the wing against the minnows, and back at LB against the top competition Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 If Abzi and Farsi keep progressing, they too will soon be in the LB conversation! Mikmacdo and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, Free kick said: Not necessarily.  I always viewed the LB’s and RB’s as rovers.  I always believed, like you, that he should be utilized more as LW.  But seeing what he was able to do as LB, ichnaged my mind.  Those two games aagunst the US also contributed to chnage in views. also,  his pace in tracking back to defend is also extremely valuable. So, seeing what he can do with a world class defender like Alaba beside him (and more-than-capable Boateng beside them), playing on a team that usually averages around 58 to 60% possession has changed your mind as to where he should play with Canada? Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, damaaster said: Personally I'd like to see him on the wing against the minnows, and back at LB against the top competition What's top competition? Concacaf speaking - USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Jamaica?  If thats the case I think you should compare the two games against the US for example of how he's better further up then playing defensively against top competition. He has wayyy to much ground to consistently cover, and like @El Hombre mentioned, it's different when his team is holding majority of the possession. Canada is not there yet against top competition. So ultimately we have our best attacker defending more than he is attacking. And when he is attacking, he's coming from a deep LB position, and the potential for him to leave holes behind with shaky center backs is much greater - as we saw in the second game.  Ruffian and Kent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, damaaster said: Personally I'd like to see him on the wing against the minnows, and back at LB against the top competition I'd have the opposite. At the back against minnows because he can come forward a lot and help in the attack. Against top teams have him as a wing because the defence will likely be more pinned back and not able to attack. CANMNT_SUPERFAN, canucklefan, h coach and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Ivan said: If Abzi and Farsi keep progressing, they too will soon be in the LB conversation! Gutierrez looked solid for Whitecaps so far and sam adekugbe is playing at a solid level. Bassong looked promising too. Hope he finds a club quickly. Obinna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Ironically, playing Davies as an attacker  will help us defensively. With his warp speed and ability to dribble past defenders our opponents will need to keep a mid back to help out. Now add David to the mix...this is exactly what happened at BMO vs USA. If he plays on the wing there's no reason he cannot track back and help our defenders. We know he is our best LB..no argument, but where can he be most effective for Canada? I think it is up front El Hombre, Club Linesman, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, El Hombre said: So, seeing what he can do with a world class defender like Alaba beside him (and more-than-capable Boateng beside them), playing on a team that usually averages around 58 to 60% possession has changed your mind as to where he should play with Canada? I dont think we loose as much as some people think (on the attacking end) if he plays LB.  LB’s can and should be pushing forward.  I can be convinced otherwise but I always thought that LB have more space to cover and thats where he can be best utilized. edit: in short, i would Like to see him playing where he can touch the ball most often.  I think that can be achieved at LB.  Edited August 17, 2020 by Free kick Mikmacdo, Obinna and Aird25 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Really good points on both sides of this debate. It will be really interesting to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Really good points on both sides of this debate. It will be really interesting to see what happens. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Kadenge said: Ironically, playing Davies as an attacker  will help us defensively. With his warp speed and ability to dribble past defenders our opponents will need to keep a mid back to help out. Now add David to the mix...this is exactly what happened at BMO vs USA. If he plays on the wing there's no reason he cannot track back and help our defenders. We know he is our best LB..no argument, but where can he be most effective for Canada? I think it is up front Lots of variables like who we are playing, which players are available and who is on form. It's just good to have options! It is all immaterial if he can't solve our CB problems. Kadenge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 yall arguing about davies if he should be a winger or a left back, i guess the solution is wing back Obinna, costarg and toontownman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePouri Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 IMO the solution is pretty simple. You play him like Joevin Jones plays in Seattle, or Marcelo with Real Madrid. You lobside your attack to the left and play a more defensively astute, more stay at home RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, PopePouri said: IMO the solution is pretty simple. You play him like Joevin Jones plays in Seattle, or Marcelo with Real Madrid. You lobside your attack to the left and play a more defensively astute, more stay at home RB. Sorry Godinho... Ansem, costarg, PopePouri and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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