We're our biggest threat.
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Manager Antonio Conte
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We're our biggest threat.
They are also going into a clogged period of games I believe since they also hav rescheduled games to play. It will be interesting to see how they cope with that.
At Juve he did fine going deep in Europe and winning their Domestic Cup which I assume comes with increased games.
At Inter they went to the SF of the domestic cup in both seasons and he finished 2nd in Serie A in the season he went to the Europa League final.
I am not sure it is as clear cut that he can't handle multiple games a week based on two seasons out of his whole career.
Here we go…:
Said it loads - they get injuries they are fucked, if they don’t they cruise through
Imagine if their two centre backs get injured
Edit: Can't jinx it.
Winks is our biggest threat.
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Sherwood's French I believe.
Supported Woolwich as a lad, played for Watford, wears gilets...
Sounds ideal
If there’s this problem with playing games in too short a period to get good results then what’s the problem?
Apparently Conte has had it before at other clubs.
It must be down to a lack of preparation time, maybe he needs more coaches helping him with the other team analysis or maybe the training needs toning down a bit. Either way, there’s an obvious problem he needs to work out and fix.
Apparently Conte has had it before at other clubs.
It must be down to a lack of preparation time, maybe he needs more coaches helping him with the other team analysis or maybe the training needs toning down a bit. Either way, there’s an obvious problem he needs to work out and fix.
They’ll probably wait until we’re short-handed and schedule it then. If we don’t beat them and they pip us, I am going to be so fucked off about that Mickey Mouse postponement. Cheating fucks.
The difference with 5+ days of rest is staggering - doesn‘t account for who we played (or what game we were recovering from) but still…
Also, “teams in European Comps, plus Woolwich”
Also, “teams in European Comps, plus Woolwich”
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The difference with 5+ days of rest is staggering - doesn‘t account for who we played (or what game we were recovering from) but still…
Also, “teams in European Comps, plus Woolwich”
Zero rotation and intense training probably contributing to the issue. You could see how sluggish we were against Burnley and Boro.
Based on my experience with weight lifting, you can do a super hard full body workouts 3 times a week at most, but stillneed a light or rest week every month or so. Otherwise your numbers will start to go down, not up. You feel weak, and it's frustrating.
When you're playing a PL game on the weekend and then a CL/EL game midweek, there's no room for similarly intense training. PL footballers are probably genetic outliers but even they need regular periods of rest.
It's not just a Conte tactical masterclass. The energy and intensity difference is clear to see.
For sure, it’s a product of little squad rotation/more recovery time + more time on the training pitch (fitness and refining Conte systems). Hopefully a full preseason and some decent purchases for depth/starters can mean more focus on recovery next season…
Worth remembering that the year that Chavs won title under Conte they had no Euro football at all. Leicester too the year before, and they also had very short cup "runs" with rotated teams. 3 extra games in all I think.
Sky will probably schedule in the mid week before the final weekend. Can bill it as a big CL shootout if we are still in with a shout. If we shit the bed and are miles away come end of April it will be earlier.
luckily we have to play only the EPL, so no need to rotate (except injuries and suspensions)
We must have four or so midweek games?
Not at present, think it's one