Vanney specifically used the work "naive" when he described Mavinga's performance post game after his first ever start with TFC.Originally Posted by samuraizero
That would lead me to believe that perhaps Mavinga originally took MLS a bit too light.
IMO, he's been great since, and yes he's had some definite goal saving slide tackles this year.
------------------------Bono---------------------------
--Alseth--Zavaleta--Moor--Mavinga--Morgan--
----Delgado----Bradley---Vasquez-----------------
-----------Giovinco--------Altidore-----------------
Bench: Irwin, Hernandez, Chapman, Cheyrou, Endoh, Hamilton, Spencer
(this leaves only Camargo, Aubrey and Pais off the game day roster!)
or
------------------------Bono---------------------------
--Zavaleta--Hernandez--Moor--Mavinga----
----Endoh----Bradley---Delgado---Vasquez---
-----------Giovinco--------Altidore-----------------
Bench: Irwin, Alseth, Morgan, Chapman, Cheyrou, Hamilton, Spencer
Last edited by Graeme; 07-05-2017 at 08:45 AM. Reason: New idea!
I have my worries too but want to see more from him. He has a tendency to want to throw balls into the box the second he gets it almost anywhere in the opposing half, whether anyone is there or not. Needs to be calmer on the ball and look around. In addition to defensive issues others have raised. But he may be able to get into the way TFC plays now if given the time. Apparently he works hard and is willing to learn.
FWIW, Larson showed what appears to be a 4-3-3 in the Sun this morning....
--------------------------Bono-----------------------------
-Alseth--------Moor-----------Hernandez------Mavinga-
-----------Delgado-----Bradley------Vasquez------------
------------Endoh------Altidore------Giovinco------------
This would be an enjoyable line-up! Endoh certainly looks better up front than on the wing. I didn't get to see Saturday's game, so I'm not sure how Alseth performed, but maybe Zavaleta needs the day off for once.
Maybe, but with 2 weeks off coming up I'd hope we're fielding 100% our best line up possible. I'm not saying Alseth can't be that, but he didn't exactly cover himself in glory in Dallas (although no one really did).
TFC management changes: "like adding a new fish to your aquarium of failure." - Shakes
Vanney indicated last week he thinks the choices for RFB are actually worse then the choices for RWB. Its going to be the 3-5-2, especially against their diamond.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/882728800798130176
This is unexpected. Morgan and Alseth both starting and looks like 4 at the back.
4-3-1-2 with not much midfield width.
That starting back line has me concerned.
Larin starting for Orlando. Don't like that match up in the air with him vs. Zavaleta and Hernandez. Wish we had Hagglund here.
This line up seems like a good alternative, but not sure if Zav could accommodate Hernandez' pace. The back 4 needs to really focus on their positioning tonight. It looks like this game is the battle of midfields.
Last edited by khso11; 07-05-2017 at 06:08 PM.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/882732845332090880
Any youtube streams knocking around?
Going with Morgan and Alseth again? That's suspect.
Our big four guys need to have massive games if we're going to get anything out of this.
Maybe will be here, not started yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvoE5wCe9U
Last edited by PizzaEatingYeti; 07-05-2017 at 06:45 PM.
impressive football knowledge
that back line has me worried but intrigued at the same time lol.
Glad that the ref isn't letting Orlando get away with all these rough tackles.
That last one on Vasquez could easily have been a card, though. Goes in with two feet, studs showing.
With you on that. He was developing into a nice wing back - it minimizes his defensive weaknesses and his pace is helpful. I've only watched the first twenty minutes or so, but he certainly wasn't responsible in any way for the first two goals. Did look like he was running in sand though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvoE5wCe9U
4 crunching fouls on TFC, no card.....1 foul on Orlando, yellow card. Alan Kelly's logic.......
Yeah, I take back what I said earlier.
This stadium looks great.
Lets' be honest about, a lot lot better than BMO field.
True, but then he gives Alseth a yellow for almost nothing. In fact on the replay, it looked like Alseth may not even have touched the Orlando player. His foot looked dangerous, but he pulled it back in time.
Alan Kelly is the same ref that lets every team hack down Giovinco last year and let play goes on, especially in the MLS Cup final....I hate this ref with a passion.
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