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Bennett

Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:43 pm

Does anyone know where Bennett was playing tonight, particularly in the first half? He was going from left to right, sitting in front of the centre backs, drifting into centre midfield, then back out to the right again. I felt sorry for Murphy having to race back to cover the open space Bennett kept leaving for Deulofeu, which he later capitalised on.

Re: Bennett

Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:47 pm

Tonteg Bluebird wrote:Does anyone know where Bennett was playing tonight, particularly in the first half? He was going from left to right, sitting in front of the centre backs, drifting into centre midfield, then back out to the right again. I felt sorry for Murphy having to race back to cover the open space Bennett kept leaving for Deulofeu, which he later capitalised on.


Similar to Bacuna, right wing back to defensive midfield. Felt sorry for Bacuna as what he did he did well but looked like he had instructions and wasn't sure what they were.

Re: Bennett

Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:56 pm

Spent the entire game chasing Will Hughes's shadow.

On the odd occasion he caught up with him was asking him how he gets his hair so blonde.

Re: Bennett

Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:12 pm

davids wrote:Spent the entire game chasing Will Hughes's shadow.

On the odd occasion he caught up with him was asking him how he gets his hair so blonde.


It seemed a very odd tactical decision. I can understand Bennett man to man marking Deulofeu, but allowing Will Hughes to drag Bennett all over the pitch upset our defensive shape and made us totally disjointed.

Hopefully, we go back to a solid back 4 Tuesday. I have no idea why Morrison was brought in today with Gunnarsson rested, as I think we needed an extra man in the middle. The change made us lose the shape and organisation which gave us our last 2 wins.

Re: Bennett

Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:16 pm

Yes he seemed to be man marking will Hughes. I have no idea why but it was a total mess! He was dragged all over the place and not only didn’t get near him but it also left gaping holes. Crazy decision!