Aug 10, 2023·edited Aug 10, 2023Liked by Jack McCormack
Interesting read. For me the comparison here that draws interest is between Stones and Cancelo. In Pep's 3-2-2-3 system from 20/21 (structurally similar to the shift with Stones in midfield), the different roles of the 9 and Ws are immediately obvious. What would interest me, if you had any insight, is just how differently the two interpreted the role. Obviously Cancelo's press resistance and creativity contributes to that more 'hyper-specialised possession profile' but I wonder (with a view to this season) if Cancelo could have played in that role and if all the changes that cascaded from Haaland's presence mean he can no longer be the finalizer he was in years gone by (à la Jesus backpost cross or left sided overload breakthroughs v back 5s like in 21/22)
Interesting read. For me the comparison here that draws interest is between Stones and Cancelo. In Pep's 3-2-2-3 system from 20/21 (structurally similar to the shift with Stones in midfield), the different roles of the 9 and Ws are immediately obvious. What would interest me, if you had any insight, is just how differently the two interpreted the role. Obviously Cancelo's press resistance and creativity contributes to that more 'hyper-specialised possession profile' but I wonder (with a view to this season) if Cancelo could have played in that role and if all the changes that cascaded from Haaland's presence mean he can no longer be the finalizer he was in years gone by (à la Jesus backpost cross or left sided overload breakthroughs v back 5s like in 21/22)