A. Fred tracks his man very well here — uses his physicality to make it difficult for the player to control the ball, and intercepts with his foot.
Still closes him down from behind, recovers the ball and makes an excellent incisive pass.
Still closes him down from behind, recovers the ball and makes an excellent incisive pass.
B. Fred’s spacial awareness is nice here. Offers him self as a passing option — notices the 4 SOU players have him closed down and opts for a fantastic long ball to Bruno.
Fred attempted 12 long balls: all successful and 2 switches.
Fred attempted 12 long balls: all successful and 2 switches.
C. Great line-breaking passes, especially when crowded and under pressure — helped MUN transition to attacks much quicker and bypass SOU’s press.
D. Just before the equaliser — Fred presses and closes down the player: helps win possession back.
Keeps good control of the ball when closed down and challenged by two players, then has the composure to pick out a good pass.
Keeps good control of the ball when closed down and challenged by two players, then has the composure to pick out a good pass.
And of course, some stats: https://twitter.com/utdmaram/status/1333688040649330688