CNL Play-In for Copa America: Canada vs Trinidad & Tobago - Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Frisco (greater Dallas), Texas

[dyslexic nam]

Hopefully the various guys who have defensive responsibilities but who love to attack (Tajon, Davies, Staq and Kone) don’t go too crazy and leave us exposed at the back.  

[Bison44]

1 minute ago, dyslexic nam said:

Yeah this seems like a starting 11 built to shock and awe.  No Piettte or Fraser for safety.  No conservative 4 at the back. Just a pack of hyenas cheetahs and leopards ready to  harass chase and punish you.  

Hope it works.  

FYP, hehehe.  

[dyslexic nam]

1 minute ago, Snowcrash said:

David is the false 9.  Much like his time in Gent where he played behind a couple of quality forwards like Depoitre and Yaramchuk, at least by Jupiler League standards. Gent had a standard back 4 so formation was 4-3-3 and David was more CAM than forward though he scored a busload of goals running into the pockets created by the forwards. 

Will be interesting to see him in this role with Canada.   It has always been one of those “what if” options that we don’t  use. 

[Kadenge]

5 minutes ago, Snowcrash said:

David is the false 9.  Much like his time in Gent where he played behind a couple of quality forwards like Depoitre and Yaramchuk, at least by Jupiler League standards. Gent had a standard back 4 so formation was 4-3-3 and David was more CAM than forward though he scored a busload of goals running into the pockets created by the forwards. 

This exactly. Let the big boys occupy T&T's CBs, create some physical havoc and then let the assassin finish the job

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

11 minutes ago, Snowcrash said:

David is the false 9.  Much like his time in Gent where he played behind a couple of quality forwards like Depoitre and Yaramchuk, at least by Jupiler League standards. Gent had a standard back 4 so formation was 4-3-3 and David was more CAM than forward though he scored a busload of goals running into the pockets created by the forwards. 

Less of a false 9 (ie you aren't actually playing with a 9,) just a 10 behind 2 9s.

Edited March 23 by WestHamCanadianinOxford

[Snowcrash]

5 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

Will be interesting to see him in this role with Canada.   It has always been one of those “what if” options that we don’t  use. 

This is the formation you pull out for minnows and one of Kone or Eustaquio play just in front of the back 3 at all times. 

[BearcatSA]

15 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

Not what I would do but maybe trying to blow them away and then try some stuff. 

So really a slightly modfified 343,

 

Going for it I guess. 

It is an offensive line up, for sure.  

If it turns into tough slogging, we'll have to see how effective the in-game management is.

However, the starters should be able to do the job here.

[Joe MacCarthy]

 

[scullion44]

I did not need to see those highlights ffs

[El Hombre]

Not super enthused about watching these Jamaica highlights to start out the pre-game.

[dyslexic nam]

1 minute ago, scullion44 said:

I did not need to see those highlights ffs

Seriously.  Let’s tee up this massive game by showing the “Canadian Collapse” right out of the gates.  

[dyslexic nam]

That’s a fucking dumb editorial choice.  

[lamptern]

I suppose this lineup surprised everyone?

 

[Borjans Sweatpants]

[VinceA]

I'm assuming this game will be on YouTube for those who who may or may not have VPNs?

[El Hombre]

2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

That’s a fucking dumb editorial choice.  

At least they didn't go with Honduras this time.

[dyslexic nam]

OS saying it is a straight 3-4-3

 

 

Edited March 23 by dyslexic nam

[Aird25]

22 minutes ago, narduch said:

T&T starters according to Fotmob 

 

I was selfishly hoping I'd get to see Pacific newcomer Moore, I'm also quite glad I don't have to deal with torn allegiances; at least to start

[dyslexic nam]

4 minutes ago, Borjans Sweatpants said:

Wonder if he tweaked something.   He was in the 18.  

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

1 minute ago, dyslexic nam said:

OS saying it is a straight 3-4-3

 

 

Probably. I would guess a shuffle on the attackers though.

[El Hombre]

What a career progression for Joel Waterman. 

[Jack1997]

29 minutes ago, narduch said:

T&T starters according to Fotmob 

 

Garcia and Phillips are the players to watch out for.

[snake]

Where can I watch this on tv 

[El Hombre]

Just watching the commercials on OS and I have a strange need to put money down on something.

[Ally McCoist]

Fuck yes Ugbo is starting what a pleasant surprise. Manifesting his first goal here tonight.