08 May 2024 11:52:29
question regarding Cresswell, not seen him play much, he's a unit but can he play out from the back, Leeds like to play across CB's to make ground but is the reason cresswell never playing, is it because he's an old school CB?
08 May 2024 12:33:23
He isn't a ball playing CB.
But imo
Much more important
1) Can he tackle, block, defend, not be bullied, be uber commanding in the air etc etc
2) Is he a considerable attribute defending aerial set pieces, scoring from aerial set pieces
Yes, yes yes yes yes and yes are the answers
How many goals gave Leeds conceded recently? A lot
How many goals have Leeds scored from 2 thousand corners and free kicks approx . none
Trust in Farke? NOPE.
08 May 2024 13:33:01
I would've played him at points earlier this season, but as Baz said, he's not a ball playing CB, so doesn't really fit into DF's philosophy of possession over everything.
If he'd have been integrated into the team this season then he'd be useful for stuff that Baz (and George previously) has mentioned re; set pieces.
Just can't see him getting played while DF is in charge. Not good for the lad and his progression.
08 May 2024 14:33:27
Possession at all costs hasn't been working last 8 matches . Leeds shipping in 9 goals past 3 matches alone
This is Champo level not Champions League. and Cressy has more than proven himself at this level.
08 May 2024 16:57:41
Baz, I think I am of a mind to play Cresswell, but I am not sure it is going to make a huge difference to our attacking prowess? I stand to be corrected, but hasn't he got something like 5 career goals [at all levels? ] of which 2 were headers?
As Dill says, it's probably moot now anyway, he's unlikely to get a chance this season now, and probably no chance at all if we are promoted. Maybe, if we don't get up, he will get a chance next season. I always have a look out for him after the game and his attitude still seems good and Farke always seems to make an effort to speak with him after games.
08 May 2024 18:02:26
Fair post Ani
I think he scored 4 or 5 last season in 26 matches which is 4 or 5 more than our entire midfield, plus Rodon, Baby Shack, Firpo etc.
08 May 2024 18:09:16
DF has failed with all of our Young talent this season!
08 May 2024 21:52:25
Most of our team is young talent, we have the second youngest squad in the Championship after Sunderland.
08 May 2024 22:20:08
Cressy scores 1 in 6 Championship level so may very well affect positively our attacking prowess. Can see him performing better at the back than LOL.
08 May 2024 23:01:19
DF definitely won’t use cresswell for last 2-3 games but just thinking next season.
It’s very strange as Rodon and Amps were fantastic for many games but defensively we are poor now, maybe down to forwards not holding the ball, MF not playing as well too and put pressure on them.
Hope it can be sorted by sunday and still confident we can get up.
08 May 2024 23:38:35
DF just doesn't trust Cresswell. He thinks he is still too rash. When Cresswell has played farke has been vocal about him diving in or going to ground too readily.
09 May 2024 02:21:14
Ben . Cooper, Firpo are both notorious for being rash amd diving in.
Other Leeds defenders have done so too
Cressy and Matteo deserve better.
09 May 2024 08:15:13
Yes I know baz. I am only saying what I seen in the one or two games Cresswell has played. Mind you he has only played Cooper rarely and I think firpo only gets the nod for the left foot and assisting.
That is why I think where ever we end up there will be wholesale changes to the back line.
In my opinion amps needs freeing to be a midfielder.
09 May 2024 09:42:20
Yes Ben . next season whichever division Leeds be in . major changes in defence squad required.