The derby against Southampton did see an improved number of shots on target and shots taken than in the game against Burnley. Yet, Bournemouth are still managing a goal scoring record of below one a game and the team has to find some better scoring power soon.
I thought the set pieces were also a bit below par against Southampton. The first man was often not beaten and Stanislas had trouble getting shots over the walls. But these things work one day and don't the next. I do find it strange though when AFCB have Wilson and Defoe up front that the high ball was being selected so much when Southampton have a giant in the form of Virgil van Dijk to swallow up anything that came in the box at height.
There were some good signs though that Fraser Forster was having to make a few decent saves. The shot from Adam Smith that was deflected by Defoe would have gone in on some days if AFCB's luck had been in. Five shots on target will often be enough to win a game, but Fraser Forster was in great form and the Cherries are still in need of finding more clinical finishing.
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Going forward has really been the missing factor in Bournemouth's game. While they are now starting to get forward a little quicker they still have to start punishing teams better. I think this will come if Eddie plays with Fraser and Stanislas, as they both should get stronger with a few more games. The crossing has still been quite off though, whether it be from the wingers or the full backs with over hit passes.
I thought the set pieces were also a bit below par against Southampton. The first man was often not beaten and Stanislas had trouble getting shots over the walls. But these things work one day and don't the next. I do find it strange though when AFCB have Wilson and Defoe up front that the high ball was being selected so much when Southampton have a giant in the form of Virgil van Dijk to swallow up anything that came in the box at height.
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There were some good signs though that Fraser Forster was having to make a few decent saves. The shot from Adam Smith that was deflected by Defoe would have gone in on some days if AFCB's luck had been in. Five shots on target will often be enough to win a game, but Fraser Forster was in great form and the Cherries are still in need of finding more clinical finishing.
The forwards are not getting the service from the mid field.
ReplyDeleteIn particular free kicks are being taken quickly BUT why is the ball going sideways and backwards? With the pace in attack the ball over the top or to the forward "in his channel" is being overlooked-WHY?