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Positives: Against Japanese opponents was not so hot but play in the back was rather strong yesterday. Valenzuela is a much better left back then what we've had. Martinez's effort kept the play on goal number one going and well goal number two. Our attack may get even better. pic.twitter.com/fNgUIynJ6y
— CREWTURE.NET (@crewture) February 18, 2018
*Milton Valenzuela is a much better left back then what we’ve had.
*I think oddly losing Ola Kamara, Justin Meram may make us better and more electric offensively. At least think it is a possibility?
*A transition at least allows some fresh blood up top. Allows opportunities for types like Martinez and Zardes. We were good but good/explosive enough?
*Yesterday wasn’t Zardes’ most effective performance this preseason but the offense still tore it up, looked great so will take that as a strange positive.
Zardes had a problem with being offsides and was on a bit of a different page. Yet with our final pass ability along with his speed and ability to also finish think that could be deadly.
If that was figured out yesterday the score is 6-1.
Regardless the offense still tore it up, looked great.
*Martinez not only scored a solid goal but his play kept the play on goal number one going. If he can keep that up might be a very nice season.
*Same damn defensive problems as usual. Was my main thought against J League and J League Amateur sides. But play in the back was rather strong yesterday. Mensah, Abubukar looked strong together and had big play moments defensively below.
Afful even looks great compared to last season.
More of that.
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