Quote from: rahmad2nd on Today at 05:23:02 PM

Quote from: flyingcarpet on July 02, 2023, 06:43:00 PM

I agree with your comments here. There is one important criticism I would like to add. Defending power lies behind Manchester City's success against PSG. Mbappe Messi and Neymar played together in this team and it's a very good offensive line. but I don't think PSG's defense is good even though they have a good offensive line. If you notice, the whole team is always trying to defend in important matches. Because the players who need to defend can't defend enough. Offensive players can't do exactly what they're supposed to do because they're helping the defense. This is PSG's biggest problem when playing with a major opponent.

Well, ideally how Galtier implement the system. not only once or twice he changed the system, but he always changed it in every match. that means, Galtier does not have a grip that is a mainstay. before we correct how PSG's defensive line is, we must see how consistent their midfielders are. In fact, I don't see that there are top players in the midfield position, especially defensive midfielders, or can we say players who become pivots. besides that, PSG doesn't have players to help their front line. that is to say, a more creative attacking midfielder. that's why, I say that this team is not balanced.
PSG can't only rely on MNM to play up front, but the team should be overall equal. thus, it is certain that PSG will be stronger and they should be able to move at least to the quarter-finals. unfortunately, Galtier and PSG were not able to go that far.
now that PSG is under the tutelage of Luis Enrique, obviously I am very curious about what he will do with his new squad, which newcomers Enrique will bring in this summer's transfer window. that's why it's very important to know PSG's strength map, in the 2023/2024 season.

For City, Pep put the ideal players in their respective positions, in fact, he dared to use the 3-2-4-1 pattern. there are 3 central players in the defense, two pivots and four players who provide services to Haaland as a goal scorer. the difference in this system, is very obvious with PSG. in fact, Galtier was unable to maximize his squad. well, very reasonable, if City is still the favorite team for next season.

Guardiola believes in a balanced team, and he gives a lot of importance to the midfield area of a team. Midfield is the heart of the team. Without proper supply from the midfield, the attacking line is going to have a hard time scoring. But PSG did not realize that. They thought having a great attacking lineup is going to be everything for the team. Almost all of the goals that were scored by PSG had to be built up from the midfield. And the buildup had to be done by the editors almost half of the time. That was obviously not ideal for the team. Dst was also not able to maximize the performance of the players. Which obviously Manchester City did very well.