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Observations From Yesterday’s Poll:
- Almost 80% of the MM community would like to see better football on display to go along with our trophies.
- Rodrygo seems to be the clear favorite to be handed a shot at making the right wing his own.
- Regarding KCM, Kroos appear to be the majority’s choice to make way for younger blood. Therefore most poll answers will leave him out.
- A backline of Alaba, Rudiger, Militao and Carva seems to be the community’s choice with Mendy being the surprise exclusion.
Continuing the discussion.....
Yesterday we had a poll question that asked ‘how do we play better football’. The majority seemed to favour different tactics and formations to go along with infusing new players. Before you make your choices there are a few questions to ponder
- If you want Rodrygo to start what formation would he thrive in?
- If you would like better pressing or a fast counter attack or both, which players would most be suited to that?
- Which system would most expose us defensively?
I’ve seen more than a few people refer back to Carlo’s Madrid team of the 13-14 and 14-15 seasons and the wonderful football they played. Back then Caro had a midfield of Xabi Alonso, Di Maria and Modric with the BBC up front. Both those seasons the team scored more goals than anyone else in La liga but gave up 38 goals each time. The ideal scenario would be to see something similar but with better defence. But do we have the right personnel to accomplish that?
So put your Carlo hats on and lets begin:
Poll
What sort of formation would you favor
This poll is closed
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50%
Stick with the 4-3-3
(240 votes) -
12%
4-4-2
(59 votes) -
35%
4-2-3-1
(169 votes) -
0%
Any other formation? (State your case in the comments)
(3 votes)
Poll
What sort of tactic would you like to see Ancelotti employ?
This poll is closed
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33%
High Press
(153 votes) -
2%
Tiki Taka
(10 votes) -
27%
Counter Attack
(129 votes) -
0%
Low Block
(4 votes) -
34%
Two or more of the above tactics used together (Explain in the comments)
(159 votes) -
1%
None of these (State your preferred tactic in the comments)
(7 votes)
Poll
If we were to change tactics and formations is the destroyer position necessary?
This poll is closed
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62%
Yes (Explain in the comments)
(253 votes) -
37%
No (Explain in the comments)
(154 votes)
Poll
Depending on which tactic you selected, what 3 man midfield would you choose?
This poll is closed
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16%
The tactic I chose would require a double pivot or a 4 man midfield (Explain in the comments)
(71 votes) -
16%
Casemiro Modric Fede
(69 votes) -
7%
Casemiro Modric Camavinga
(30 votes) -
24%
Tchouameni Fede Modric
(103 votes) -
16%
Tchouameni Fede Camavinga
(71 votes) -
5%
Casemiro Tchouameni Modric
(25 votes) -
4%
Camavinga Fede Modric
(19 votes) -
2%
Casemiro Fede Tchouameni
(12 votes) -
4%
Other (Name the players in the comments)
(19 votes)
Final question:
Poll
Would you be willing to go trophyless next season to witness better football?
This poll is closed
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83%
No
(372 votes) -
6%
Yes
(30 votes) -
6%
No, But... (Explain the rest in the comments)
(30 votes) -
2%
Yes, But.... (Explain the rest in the comments)
(12 votes)
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