[Albion] March at LWB vs Bernardo

[Whitley Bayster]

March at wingback is great against Championship opposition but perhaps Bernardo is more solid against top Premier League teams, particularly away from home.

It well work like this. Horses for courses. Bernardo when we might have to be more defensive. Solly when we can be more expansive

 

[Hugo Rune]

I would see that as a better option than playing Burn there but I know many wont agree as they thought that he had a good game against Birmingham.

What then happens to Bong and our full backs?

 

[Triggaaar]

Based on yesterday’s game Bernardo should be the first choice wing back no question.

Solly as back up

Based on yesterday’s game, Solly keeps his shirt.

Well that's settled then

 

[Ninja Elephant]

What then happens to Bong and our full backs?

I actually think Bong is best suited to the left side of a 3 man defence as well. It would highlight his stout defensive capabilities but not overly expose his weakness in possession. Suttner is a natural left wing back, Bernardo and March are options there too. The defence is extremely well stocked with Burn left sided and I think Clarke is as well, based on the Crawley friendly.

 

[durrington gull]

Many people have been thinking that Solly would make a great WB, and he looked so at home yesterday there (albeit against weaker oppo). Seemed to have a great understanding with Trossard.
Bodes the question, what of Bernardo? He is too good not to start isn't he?

Personally i would play Bernardo ahead of Solly - much stronger and more pace

 

[sussex_guy2k2]

I actually think Bong is best suited to the left side of a 3 man defence as well. It would highlight his stout defensive capabilities but not overly expose his weakness in possession. Suttner is a natural left wing back, Bernardo and March are options there too. The defence is extremely well stocked with Burn left sided and I think Clarke is as well, based on the Crawley friendly.

I don't agree with this. If you play as one of the sided CBs against a one man forward line (and most teams in the Prem play that system) then you're going to really struggle if you're as poor on the ball as Bong is.

 

[piersa]

No. He bottles tackles and his crossing is bang average.

 

[Stat Brother]

3-4-3

F**k off - How's an old man supposed to keep up with all this shite.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

His indecision when he has a moment to think.
It's almost as if when he gives himself just enough time to second guess he does and guesses wrong.
I seem to remember him running straight through about 3 or 4 Chelsea players, last season, get clear, then completely fluff it.

I'll hazard a guess he was the only player, in the entirety of last season, who ghosted past all those players.
That player ought not to have career stats of 11 goals & 19 assists from 159 appearances.

I still think it will click. Like you say, so much potential in those feet.

 

[BensGrandad]

What then happens to Bong and our full backs?

If Bernardo is played on the left of 3 CBs how will this affect Bong as he would still be in line with Suttner to be cover for March. ie no 2 or 3 in line.

 

[Nottseagull]

I dont mind either so long as we do not move Bernardo to right back where he has shown to be gash.

You youngsters and your naughty modern expressions!