Back from the game - really didn't think we were too bad, just far too profligate in front of goal.
However, I'm really beginning to think that with Meyer & Kouyate signed (and Loftus-Cheek no longer around), we should switch back to a 4-3-3.
Having Loftus-Cheek out on the left last season meant that we had a really potent attacking threat which Schlupp, as hard as he does work, just can't provide. We looked far more dangerous when we did eventually switch to a 4-3-3 for the last 20 mins, with Zaha & Townsend off Benteke, and Meyer, Luka & Macca in the middle - maybe we should start like this next week against the Saints?

I guess it all comes down to who the opposition is and how they are setting up. We did look more effective in the last 20 mins with a 4 3 3
but they were defending a lead at that point so their mind set had changed. It is not that simple as phases of the game changes the requirements of the play. I do think a front three will suite Benteke and whilst it is easy to criticise him in fairness he is not getting the service. I think our squad this season is going to enable us to change our formations and styles in a more effective way than last season so I am hopeful of a more effective season. cOYP

I agree, you have to use the players you have in the formation which suits them. At the moment it feels like square pegs in round holes. Get wilf back on the wing and Meyer in midfield with luka and macc.

Yeah I agree this is more likely - I guess Roy only really wants us to go 4-3-3 if we're behind in games

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Edited by Willo (27 Aug 2018 12.12am)

almost all our best performances last season came with Wilf and Andros up front but we seem to have forgotten this. we have enough midfield options to revert to this.

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