Guest firetotheworks Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I don't deny that Messi had one of his poorer games, but the idea that he was 'marked out of the game' is so desperate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Billy Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I don't deny that Messi had one of his poorer games, but the idea that he was 'marked out of the game' is so desperate. But it's the truth. He's the greatest player of all time but teams are allowed to get the better of him. When he got into the final third he was pressed by two men constantly and he either made a poor pass or just lost the ball. Doubling up on him allowed Semedo to flourish but Messi was absolutely marked out of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I don't deny that Messi had one of his poorer games, but the idea that he was 'marked out of the game' is so desperate. But it's the truth. He's the greatest player of all time but teams are allowed to get the better of him. When he got into the final third he was pressed by two men constantly and he either made a poor pass or just lost the ball. Doubling up on him allowed Semedo to flourish but Messi was absolutely marked out of the game. Put it this way, do you think Man United's man marking on him would have had anything to do with his performance if he'd not had an off day? (an off day in which he was so well marked he still snuck an assist in) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 They man-marked Messi which broadly worked, but meant that they were less able to press elsewhere. Overall my impression was that Man U played like a team who just weren't good enough to consistently exploit the opponents' weaknesses while negating their strengths. The goal meant Barca could just knock the ball around knowing that 1-0 - and probably 1-1 - were perfectly good results. Man U worked hard, but couldn't afford to maximize the press and leave Messi unattended at all. The biggest surprise for me was that Barca didn't exploit the space they got out wide going forward when players were drawn to Messi. This was most obvious in the latter stages when that guy Barca had on the right whose name escapes me was consistently getting in behind but failing to really drive forward and/or make a telling cross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Manchester United should look to 1999 for Camp Nou inspiration, says Solskjær At what point does he become a broken record? The Pardew fumes wafting off him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Everyone loves a bit of Frog fishing after a Man Utd game like He's tremendous at this, no idea how it still riles me up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 in defence. No shots on target at home. The Man Utd Way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Messi has had an 'off day' at this point in the competition for a while now. Think it's 5 or 6 years he's failed to score once it reaches the QF stage. They'll probably have too much for Man U at home, but I'd really fancy Liverpool to beat them in the semi's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Barca didn't need to get out of 2nd gear to win, may as well conserve energy against weak opponents. Man Utd better ffs howeh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 33% Possession, 3 shots on target, 2 corners. Unreal performance imo Man Utd 99 performance for Ole's boys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Love this man. Something that kid will always remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Arsenal-Napoli should be canny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Love this man. Something that kid will always remember. Pervert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Arsenal game’s started well. Koulilbaly an absalute rock in defense for the Italians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Lovely goal by the Arsenal. Ramsey getting his practice in for next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Oh my god. What a goal Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Napoli all over the place, 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Fabian Ruiz has been awful. Mario Rui is awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Liverpool should be worried. Looking at the Chelsea lineup, it looks like they’re more focused on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Napoli have been gash. Unlike Carlo Ancelotti to get it so wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Canny game in Lisbon. Luka Jovic must be one of the few Benfica have made a total mess in selling n all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Napoli have been gash. Unlike Carlo Ancelotti to get it so wrong. Napoli are getting absolutely murdered. Arsenal have been sensational in this wing back system at home though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Joao Felix is going to be mint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Napoli have been gash. Unlike Carlo Ancelotti to get it so wrong. Napoli are getting absolutely murdered. Arsenal have been sensational in this wing back system at home though. Aye. Reckon they might regret not getting the third whilst they were so on top though. Edit: another chance fluffed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Napoli have been woeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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