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" Pace and power from the bench "

Postby Forever Blue » Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:23 am

" Pace and power from the Belgium bench "

Tuesday 28th June 2016

Yannick Ferreira Carrasco will either start or come on from the bench on Friday.

While he featured in that 1-0 defeat at Cardiff City Stadium, a superb season at Atletico Madrid makes him a completely different proposition this time around.

He embodies more than anyone Belgium's transition to counter-attacking demons, having spent a season starring in the side that does it better than anyone on the planet.

His introduction changed the course of the Champions League final, and it is no surprise to hear reports that Diego Simeone wants to mirror Antoine Griezmann's progression and play him as a striker next year.

His intensity and direct running are a nightmare to play against. The third goal featured outstanding individual talent from Hazard, but was made possible by Carrasco.

Carrasco starts the move deep in his own halfCarrasco starts the move deep in his own half
Deep in his own half one minute, he drives forward to support Hazard. He has eaten up yards and yards of turf in seconds.

The defenders have dropped off, fearing Carrasco's run in behindThe defenders have dropped off, fearing Carrasco's run in behind
Fearing that Carrasco will now run beyond his team-mate, the defenders back-pedal and give Hazard the crucial space he needs to cut inside and get his shot away.

Minutes later he did make that run in beyond the defence and finished ruthlessly for the fourth.

Wales simply do not have the strength and depth in their squad that Belgium have, which will be a concern should the game head for extra-time.

Carrasco will be a fearsome weapon in that scenario.

It is so important that Wales' midfield do not get drawn into an end-to-end contest as they tire. The back five will need all the help they can get to cope with the fresh legs driving at them.
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