Tactically inept?

[Deano6]

I've heard why it "could work" the way we have it, but why not just switch them around?!?

[The9]

IMHO, the difference is the 2 of them continually switch, thus leaving the 2 full backs unsure of who or what they are marking. If they were to stay on the same sides for the entire game, the opposition would be able to settle. Plus both are far and away superior players of course.

 

So far in the three matches I've seen them both play in they have swapped sides for a grand total of about 5 minutes and they didn't bother doing it at all in one match. It's hardly "continually" switching, just something basic to disjoint defending for a few minutes and keep them thinking.

 

Helps that Puncheon's right foot crossing is also solid.

[Verbal Kint]

I notice that we now have left-footed Puncheon on the right, and right-footed Lallana on the left and everybody seems happy.

 

First goal scored last night by Puncheon skinning his man, getting to the by line and standing a cross up for Lambert with his right foot. Second goal came from a fantastic outswinging cross from the touchline.

 

The difference is that neither Lallana or Puncheon are predictable, they can go either way and the full back can't usher them down one side for fear of them skinning them on the other. And in the case of Puncheon he has a yard of acceleration to get him away from the full back.

 

We also saw the heading ability of Lambert. Both players should be encouraged to go past the outside of players and swing crosses in as we have the strikers to finish them off.

 

Last night proved why genuine old fashioned wing play is still very effective in the modern game

[derry]

Puncheon gets to the byeline on the outside on both touchlines and crosses with either foot. He is the most naturally two footed player I've seen for a long time and pretty quick. I know he favours his left foot but he is the massive difference. Lallana isn't as two footed but is different and is helped by Harding wide.

[norwaysaint]

So desperate for attention you're trolling threads from over a year ago.

 

bungle makes a pretty valid point, IMO. I don't really think that hotheads make good moderators.