tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post8120445649310430266..comments2023-10-14T19:01:03.490-04:00Comments on The Fullback Files: USA Match Reaction | Jozy Christ, Superstar!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548145598767127627noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-41613556497991901312009-04-03T09:11:00.000-04:002009-04-03T09:11:00.000-04:00@Anon#1I take your point about needing cover for B...@Anon#1<BR/>I take your point about needing cover for Beasley getting forward, but I think Bradley could have done that more than adequately to make way for a more creative central force.<BR/><BR/>As I said in the post: Beasley at LB is fine when we're going to have the lion's share of possession. Otherwise, I'm with Anon#2 in pointing out his limitations.<BR/><BR/>I don't think Bob goes with the 2-forward set against CR and Honduras next time around, but we shall see.<BR/><BR/>@Anon#2<BR/>Yep on Beas, Spector, Hejduk.<BR/>See above for Ching + Altidore.<BR/>Definitely yep on Torres (his touches oozed class and confidence when he came on), but Adu is still a ways off forcing himself into this team. I would like to see Wynne picking up minutes as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-90579297378916658942009-04-02T13:55:00.000-04:002009-04-02T13:55:00.000-04:00No to Beasley. He can't do anything defensively bu...No to Beasley. He can't do anything defensively but run fairly fast and stick a foot in. Fine when he's a left midfielder. Not when he's the last resort, against faster and/or stronger players. <BR/>But he doesn't deserve to play left mid right now.<BR/><BR/>Spector.<BR/><BR/>I think Bob's going to keep Ching and Altidore together after this game. Watch out/congratulations, Ching. You are now officially training wheels.<BR/><BR/>Hedjuk shouldn't go to South Africa. To his credit, unbelievably fitness, energy, and he Can cross (with his right foot). But Dolo's coming back, and Wynne should be the back up.<BR/><BR/>ALTIDORE!!!!!! May you never leave the line up again. (Next: Torres+Freddy Adu).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-17534020587037539392009-04-02T10:13:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:13:00.000-04:00Loved the game; even though we were facing a weak ...Loved the game; even though we were facing a weak squad at home. Was surprised that Bob chose this game to experiment with the lineup since it was a must win game; but I was delighted he did.<BR/><BR/>I will quibble with your points. I think Mastroeni was in because of the Beasley/Donovan experiment on the left. He does stay home more which allows Bocanegra to slide over to cover for Beasley when he goes forward. I agree that it also unleashes Bradley a bit more. Edu might be a better fit in the same role and provide some better balls, but Mastroeni played his role well.<BR/><BR/>I like Beasley at left back. Agreed that the experiment is inconclusive because we faced a weak team and he needs more time to relearn the position; but all in all it worked pretty well - better than when he was playing the left mid role. Donovan must have learned something from hanging out with Ribery because he pretty much assumed the playmaker role from the left flank. He crossed balls in but also opened space for Beasley to attack down the flank. This could be a good combo and I would like to see it tried against a tougher opponent.<BR/><BR/>Putting Ching and Altidore together also worked well. Ching worked hard and setup the initial goal. Jozy also worked hard and both put a lot of pressure on the defenders. It could be a good combo down the line. <BR/><BR/>Hejduk was fine except for some misguided long ball attempts. <BR/><BR/>If this type of lineup can show well against Costa Rica on the road, then we have something. If it can't...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com