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re: So who deserves more blame: Klinsmann or the players?
Posted on 2/6/13 at 10:53 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
Posted on 2/6/13 at 10:53 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
I haven't read everyone's comments, but a couple things I noticed. First this Honduras team is not the same Honduras of five years ago. They are much more physical, athletic, and talented than their previous teams. The same can be said for Mexico and Jamaica. This might be the hardest hex we have ever played.
That being said, this squad is talented enough to beat these teams. I feel like it is deeper than its ever been, but the squad is poorly prepared and lacks identity.
Altidore again suffered from poor service and I feel that we might have been better served to play Gomez. Our pressure from the get go was all wrong. By pressing our Cdm and CBs Honduras forced a lot of turnovers by Bradley. On the other hand out forwards didn't press or chase and our mids sank into our own half which let Honduras move their mids into our end. Espinoza made a living off of this today.
I agree that the first game of the hex is not the time to play Cameron and Gonzalez together. Boca would've been an asset in the hostile environment and has played with Cameron before IIRC.
It feels like every game we are left with more questions than answers.
That being said, this squad is talented enough to beat these teams. I feel like it is deeper than its ever been, but the squad is poorly prepared and lacks identity.
Altidore again suffered from poor service and I feel that we might have been better served to play Gomez. Our pressure from the get go was all wrong. By pressing our Cdm and CBs Honduras forced a lot of turnovers by Bradley. On the other hand out forwards didn't press or chase and our mids sank into our own half which let Honduras move their mids into our end. Espinoza made a living off of this today.
I agree that the first game of the hex is not the time to play Cameron and Gonzalez together. Boca would've been an asset in the hostile environment and has played with Cameron before IIRC.
It feels like every game we are left with more questions than answers.
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Posted on 2/6/13 at 11:25 pm to puffulufogous
Dropping deep and ceding the midfield to Honduras worked in the first half and helped us get the lead while also conserving energy. However, in the second half when both of the teams were gassed, Klinsmann opted to sub out three midfielders all in a six minute stretch. That prevented any opportunity for us to press late with a fresh quick winger or forward, like say a Herculez Gomez.
Another thing that irritated me was our center backs hoofing the ball down the field to spur on the counter, when there was time and space to control. That was an old Bob Ball trick that used to drive everyone crazy in the past. It just cedes more unnecessary possession to Honduras.
Another thing that irritated me was our center backs hoofing the ball down the field to spur on the counter, when there was time and space to control. That was an old Bob Ball trick that used to drive everyone crazy in the past. It just cedes more unnecessary possession to Honduras.
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