Unnamed Trialist Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) Davies is playing in the promotion game vs. Wolfsburg II, they lost away 3-1, now it's 2-1 in their favour at the half. It is on live feed here: https://www.br.de/mediathek/video/fc-bayern-muenchen-ii-vfl-wolfsburg-ii-im-livestream-fc-bayern-muenchen-ii-vfl-wolfsburg-ii-im-livestream-av:5ce518ee90b44e001a25bc24 Don't be confused, seems they just cut the feed during the break, but at 5 pm local time the 2nd half will be on again. Edited May 26, 2019 by Unnamed Trialist nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Kadenge, h coach, Obinna and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicyHam Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 He's starting on the left for Bayern in a club friendly https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1133034222384492544 Obinna and apbsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, JuicyHam said: He's starting on the left for Bayern in a club friendly https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1133034222384492544 Playing in a wing back position with Gnabry in the opposite wing back spot on the right. Playing against FCK with no Hainault in the eleven or on the bench. JuicyHam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikmacdo Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I think his future is at lb if he stays at bayern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said: I think his future is at lb if he stays at bayern. We'll have to see. Gnabry also played at rwb, which has "experimentation" written all over it. I think Davies will play lb or lwb throughout his Bayern career, but I am still not sold it will be his primary position. Edited May 27, 2019 by Obinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Davies goes 90 as Bayern draw 1-1. Had an interception that almost led to a Ribery goal towards the end. Overall played very conservatively, just keeping the ball moving. Looked kind of tired out there, which is understandable given he just played the other day. Not sure he has the defensive instincts to regularly play in the back at this level, but he has plenty of time to develop. Easy to forget he is still 18. Edited May 27, 2019 by Obinna apbsmith, cronaldo7 and JuicyHam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicyHam Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said: I think his future is at lb if he stays at bayern. I think he's incredibly flexible and has the talent, physical ability and room to grow into quite a few positions. Whatever Bayern and Davies decides is best for him will hopefully be best Obinna and apbsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reign Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Everyone gets mad when they see Bayern playing him at lb/wb. But honestly Canada is weak at that position and if they are going to develop him at a position like that it bodes well for us. He already can play higher up the field if we need him too. also why is Bayern playing friendlies isn’t their season done ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 44 minutes ago, Reign said: Everyone gets mad when they see Bayern playing him at lb/wb. But honestly Canada is weak at that position and if they are going to develop him at a position like that it bodes well for us. He already can play higher up the field if we need him too. Acceptable only if he is molded to becomes the 2.0 version of this player apbsmith, Obinna and Ams1984 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ansem said: Acceptable only if he is molded to becomes the 2.0 version of this player Seriously only acceptable? If Davies becomes David Alaba, that would be just as good for us. apbsmith, HochelagaFC, Aird25 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 24 minutes ago, Blackdude said: Seriously only acceptable? If Davies becomes David Alaba, that would be just as good for us. I think Alaba is a good example. Plays fullback at Bayern and central midfield for Austria. So if Davies plays as a fullback for Bayern it doesn’t mean he needs to for Canada. Obinna and apbsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Reign said: Everyone gets mad when they see Bayern playing him at lb/wb. But honestly Canada is weak at that position and if they are going to develop him at a position like that it bodes well for us. He already can play higher up the field if we need him too. also why is Bayern playing friendlies isn’t their season done ? Certainly not everyone. Mostly those that don’t seem to value the role or his defensive contributions. If Davies is going to make it at the highest level it could very well be in that position as he has the tools and mentality to excel there. He’s far from being a poacher. The fact that every manager he’s played for has tried Davies as an overlapping defender should be a sign. Edited May 27, 2019 by Aird25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 44 minutes ago, Aird25 said: Certainly not everyone. Mostly those that don’t seem to value the role or his defensive contributions. If Davies is going to make it at the highest level it could very well be in that position as he has the tools and mentality to excel there. He’s far from being a poacher. The fact that every manager he’s played for has tried Davies as an overlapping defender should be a sign. You mean Robinson and Kovac. El Hombre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Incredible to see Davies surrounded by players at Bayern...some have won it all..World Cup, Euros, Champions league.....Got to be a dream come true for him....Click on the link in the article for more details https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/27/alphonso-davies-will-be-excellent-bayern-one-day-vows-uli-hoeness johnyb, apbsmith and maccaliam 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Obinna said: You mean Robinson and Kovac. Yeah. Herdman as well, and it sounds like Bayern II has played him there too. I can't remember if he ever played there with Zambrano Edited May 27, 2019 by Aird25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Aird25 said: Yeah. Herdman as well, and it sounds like Bayern II has played him there too. I can't remember if he ever played there with Zambrano I'm pretty certain he didn't, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 For what it's worth: Kent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaliam Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 It may not be what many of us want to hear, but I think a lot of us wouldn’t be surprised if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 To be honest, with the attacking talent we have in midfield already (and for a few years to come with David, Cav, Larin [hopefully] and Tabla all with quality years in front of them) - as well as the challenges we have at the back (though admittedly this is really just the CB position), this may not be a bad thing. With his speed and offensive instincts, it isn't like he won't get lots of time in the attacking zone - especially with the way the modern game is played with overlapping runs by fullbacks or wingbacks where they often finish a play higher up the field than the winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I'm glad in 1980 Glen Sather didnt try to turn Gretzky into an offensive defenseman just because his team needed one. Imagine Gretzky spending his first 2 years in the NHL learning defense. Kent and A_Gagne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red card Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Not a good comparison. Gretzky is more like Messi. Plus, they had Coffey as the best offensive defenseman ever. Moving players like Davies to the back is the trend in modern football. It's the formation Pep uses with Man City. The fullback is first prized for his offensive prowess as he usually ends up being higher up the field than most of the team either on the wing or tucking in under the forwards. Herdman prefers this approach also - look at the women's team where he had a speedy Chapman on one wing and moved Lawrence from midfield to the back (and she also plays the same position at PSG). Against teams that are difficult to break down or are parking the bus, having a player like Davies in the back will help break them down. Edited June 6, 2019 by red card apbsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 55 minutes ago, red card said: Plus, they had Coffey as the best offensive defenseman ever. Bobby Orr says hello. Corazon, Kent, Gian-Luca and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) I hate the term "modern day fullback" most footballing nations worth a pinch have been playing with fullbacks right up the pitch, overlapping, cutting in field, comfortable on the ball for decades. Maybe a new concept to a few un mentioned football cultures but the point being, if the football is played correctly, playing fullback is not being stuck out in left field. It's not a bad thing. Edited June 6, 2019 by SpursFlu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, SpursFlu said: I hate the term "modern day fullback" most footballing nations worth a pinch have been playing with fullbacks right up the pitch, overlapping, cutting in field, comfortable on the ball for decades. Maybe a new concept to a few un mentioned football cultures but the point being, if the football is played correctly, playing fullback is not being stuck out in left field. It's not a bad thing. Stuart Pearce ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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