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    Thomas Frank - Head Coach

    A bit nit picky on my part perhaps. But didn't look much like Palhinha and two 8s against United to me. Sarr playing very much a deep role, few of his trademark attacking runs, particularly in the first half. To me looked like more of the same to what we've seen recently, only with Sarr as one...
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    Wilson Odobert

    Like most of our attacking players we haven't made it easy for him this season. The defence first approach, U-shaped buildup etc. Give him more to work with as you say, could give him a chance to shine. That and some time, let's see what he can become. Some really positive signs from him...
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    Brennan Johnson

    I think he's trying to do more in those situations recently. Also up against Dorgu he did try to take him on a couple of times IIRC. I still think he's not doing enough. And particularly with the changes in how we attack meaning that he gets fewer of those situations he really thrives in...
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    Richarlison

    Body language interpretation warning, but looks clear he's short on confidence. His reaction to finally scoring, his obvious frustration when not scoring, taking that penalty against Copenhagen. He's nowhere near the confident player he can be at times. Not saying he's fantastic when confident...
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    Pedro Porro

    Last couple of seasons, this season. Other players pick up injuries, he barely does. Other players get a rest once in a while, he only gets one very rarely. Like you I hope Udogie being back now gives us the chance to rotate him a bit. Think he's been running on fumes lately. He still runs a...
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    What would YOUR priority signing be in the Jan transfer window?

    More about the quality of player we can actually sign than one particular position. A LW, striker, deep playmaker left back option would probably be the priority positions. But within that if we can sign a class player in either position that would be better than a good player in whatever we...
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    *** OMT Tottenham Hotspur FC v Manchester United ***

    Somewhat better in terms of performance again. At least trying to play through the middle. But still very much safety first in the first half. I maintain that while Sarr can be a more progressive runner (particularly off the ball) than Bentancur, Bentancur is capable of more on the ball than...
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    Thomas Frank - Head Coach

    I think a lot of our good attacking in those games you mentioned came as a result of turnovers rather than our play against a settled team. May just be my memory though. PSG were also way off their best imo.
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    Thomas Frank - Head Coach

    Good post. Personally I would be quite pleased just seeing us trying more of those things in the coming games even if we ultimately fall short. I think there will be an adjustment period to that next "layer", particularly against better opposition. But thru alternative of not doing that doesn't...
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    *** CL MD4 OMT Tottenham Hotspur v FC Copenhagen ***

    Difficult to evaluate the performance given the opposition. Part of our problems have been against high presses and they did very little of that. Also a couple of the goals were very cheap to give away. But no doubt a solid massive step in terms of performance, a really good watch and great to...
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    Brennan Johnson

    Good goal, good run. He's very good when released into space, seen too little of that this season. Couple of other good involvements too, particularly like when he takes on his man. But some of good weaknesses on show too. Good tactical decision to get himself sent off so we could change the...
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    *** CL MD4 OMT Tottenham Hotspur v FC Copenhagen ***

    Part of why we're getting at them is because he's slowing down, looking up, finding the non obvious pass in between the lines imo. It's part of what we miss when he isn't there. Passing quickly side to side or up to a deep midfielder who then passes back again does very little create or exploit...
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    *** CL MD4 OMT Tottenham Hotspur v FC Copenhagen ***

    No. Changes are only possible after the league/group stage and iirc only 3 changes at that point.
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    Mikey Moore

    Good to hear Moore is starting to find some performances up there. Learning process and all that.
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    Xavi Simons

    And getting the ball in situations where he can do useful things more than once every 45 minutes. Not the first to make this observation, but he looks short on confidence, but also "trying to hard", looking for a perfect solution when a good one is available. Give him more of those situations...
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    João Palhinha

    Bentancur being the insurance policy to the insurance policy is a choice. He's capable of more though it comes with significant risk. Forcing the play into the area we do not want to play is a "fun" one.
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    *** CL MD4 OMT Tottenham Hotspur v FC Copenhagen ***

    Need a result, but almost as importantly we need a decent performance. By no means expecting an easy game, but a significantly worse opponent than Chelsea and we need to show our quality unlike in some of the other CL games. Shame to be without Gray and Bergvall. Can't really afford to take...
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    Thomas Frank - Head Coach

    I agree. The question is, is this "who we are mate". But 95% of managers won't just come out and say that. (Not saying right or wrong, not looking to rehash Ange, just saying that Frank probably won't just say "yeah, we're going to play lower risk, get used to it" even if true). It doesn’t...
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    Thomas Frank - Head Coach

    My question would be why are the players not turning in those situations, why are they not taking up less conservative positions in those situations. To me it looks like that's what's been coached into them since Frank came in. We have some players that are naturally more conservative...
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    The Case for the Attacking play

    I agree. Udogie getting fully fit and staying fit would help. Could also give us the chance to give Porro a slight rest, he looks in need of one. But I also think there are solutions and adjustments that are possible with that. Drop Palhinha back in buildup, make a back three with VdV who does...
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