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Self-sufficiency weighs and culminates
A partial, but not complete, control of the encounter by the magpies generates a need for self-sufficiency on the part of the offensive players due to the lack of support from the rest of the lines due to their defensive involvement and, consequently, the scarcity of opportunities to step into the rival area. But, of course, with a man like Michael Antonio, necessity becomes virtue.
The Jamaican multiplied his attack and seemed like an unbreakable block of concrete. Faced with an approach with a clear defensive orientation or, at least, having less ball than the opponent, you need players with the experience and strengthmental and physical, who accept the responsibility of converting any shipment towards a sea full of piranhas in oiland so it was.
Michail Antonio in a Premier League match / West Ham
Surrounded by players who are not afraid of receiving the ball at their feet in small spaces like Jarrod Bowen, a very important piece of equipment and which is becoming more and more so by assisting in the second goal and definitively to Wan-Bissaka who played a sublime game named MVP of the match completely drying out one of the Magpies’ stars as it is Anthony Gordon, and from Summerville, a player capable of holding possession, electric and who also offers solutions in space. But what is really important in a team that seeks to be more practical and productive, to do more danger with less elaboration, They are the second plays and they were owners and lords Souček, acting as a second striker or anchor very close to the Jamaican striker and leading the way to victory with the goal that put the London team ahead from a set piece, and Paquetá, being an outstanding player, and Carlos Soler to dot the i’sthe players who see football in its face and give continuity to those balls rained into the heads of the Czech and Antonio.
I would like to emphasize the figure of Carlos Soler. The Spanish player was the metronome of the West Ham and it was, so to speak, the black sheep of the team Being surrounded by players who stand out for their physique or athletic abilities, however, he was the player who enjoyed having the ball at his feet and his head up, the one who best read the different phases that the game was going through and the one who applied the criterion in the Hammers attacks. It has been difficult for him to find his place, in Paris he did not manage to praise all the characteristics that he has to offer and in London he did not have a placid start but, progressively, we see him with Less ties, with more impudence and giving it the affection that we are accustomed to around.
Carlos Soler in a Premier League / West Ham match
When the ball was released, he was in a double pivot with the Brazilian and it was vital for those clean pass concatenationsonce the first line of pressure has been overcome, the three midfielders stagger themselves so that none of them are at the same height and They always offered a passing line at each of the necessary heightsto start again, to give fluidity to the game between the lines or to move on to direct play. I am more than convinced that his coach sent him his opinion about his match and I am also convinced that it was a more than positive balance.
Lack of resources
The mix between the lack of finesse in the 11 chosen by Eddie Howe and the failed tricks that came in as a shock prevented those opportunities that the Magpies team was acquiring from materializing and, as if that were not enough, in one of the moments where St James’ Park was most pressed, the Irons managed to double their advantage, which left them very emotionally upset and even made the local team lower their arms and was a cold water jug for everything. the Magpies citizens summoned at the stadium.
In Harvey Barnes, a very reliable ace up his sleeve in the second half was able to sink his teeth, not even changing the drawing with two forwardsneither overloading balls into the area with two centerers like Murphy and Trippier, nor the balance he was looking for with Tonali, nor pulling like an old dog with Callum Wilson. The truth is that the visiting team was very committed and strong in defensive tasks, knowing the great attacking virtue of Newcastle, which is having two very tall inside players who practically step on the rival area in every play which eliminates the numerical superiority of the defending team and allows it to be paired with each of the elements of the defense you attack; The more players in the area, the greater the chance of hitting a shot in the danger zone, but the reality is that defensive order and solidity Hammer overcame the overload of players in the Magpie finishing zone.
Isak and Mavropanos in the dispute over a ball / Premier League
One of the most enriching news since the season began for the team led by Eddie Howe It is the emergence of two young people who aim to have a very high ceilingand they are Tino Livramento y Lewis Hall. Both trained at Chelsea, both with a lack of opportunities at the London club and both eager to show that that opportunity will eventually come, whether at Chelsea or another team, in fact, They have played every game since the start of the season and they are finding a place in the hearts of the Magpie fans based on good performances and not getting wrinkled, whatever the scenario.
Lewis Hall y Tino Livramento in the preview of a Premier League / Newcastle match
climb the mountain
After the victory at St. James’ Park we have seen, probably, the best West Ham to date since the start of the season and one of the most insufficient roles on the part of Newcastle, that loses the opportunity to be among the top 6 and one point away from European positions.
After a somewhat poor image throughout this beginning of the season, the figure of Julen Lopetegui was on the wire with the tough task of visiting one of the most intense stadiums in Londonas reflected in all the Magpies’ home games, in which they have only lost against Brighton and won the rest of the games, except the draw against the Manchester City. A vital match for the continuity of the Basque coach and one that was necessary for the change in dynamics since he had only known victory in 3 of the 11 Premier League games we have playedonly one of them at home with that 0-2 in Selhurst Park on matchday 2 of the league.
Trippier and the rest of the team greeting their fans after a match / Newcastle
Therefore, victory was capital for the survival of the project led by Lopetegui and, in recent games, he has been accused of leading a team that has no faith in what it plays and what it proposes. Naturally, among fans, a comparison of previous coaches like David Moyes, which did not have the most colorful and striking style but it could boast of squeezing out all its practicality and that the players themselves managed internalize a more direct footballwho enjoyed crashing and winning duels like no other and, of course, what was essential for the Hammer fans: They added three by three.
Lopetegui in a Premier League / West Ham match
The good coach, according to my criteria, is one who, with the figures and variants he has within his squad, It is capable of bringing out the best in each player and being able to represent it both on an individual level and to translate it into the collective character.fit all the pieces of the puzzle and make them believe in a solid style of play, all moving in the same direction and rowing for the same objective. In the Irons’ victory, we saw a team, not a group of players, and they managed to bring immense joy to the group of three thousand displaced people crossing the entire country to see their, today yes, team.
According to the article, how did Michael Antonio’s performance embody the concept of “necessity breeds virtue,” and what examples does it provide to support this claim?
This article focuses on West Ham’s impressive away victory against Newcastle. Here’s a breakdown into thematic sections with sample questions:
**1. Necessity breeds virtue: Michael Antonio’s impactful performance**
* How did Michael Antonio’s “unbreakable block of concrete” metaphorically translate into his on-field performance?
* What specific skills and attributes allowed Antonio to thrive despite limited support from midfield and wingers?
* How important was Antonio’s presence in uplifting the morale of the West Ham squad?
**2. The midfield engine: Carlos Soler’s growing role**
* How does the article characterize Carlos Soler’s playing style, and how does it contrast with the other midfielders?
* What specific examples are given to highlight Soler’s “clean pass concatenations”? What impact do these passes have on West Ham’s attacking buildup?
* Do you agree with the article’s claim that Soler was ”the legs” of the team? What evidence supports this statement?
** 3. Tactical Battle: Defensive solidity vs. attacking prowess**
* What tactical adjustments did West Ham implement to successfully counter Newcastle’s reliance on “two very tall inside players”?
* Can a team be both defensively sound and skillfully counter-attack? How did West Ham demonstrate this balance?
* How did the lack of finesse in Newcastle’s starting lineup contribute to their struggles against West Ham’s defensively organized strategy?
**4. Coaching Under Pressure: Julen Lopetegui’s turnaround**
* How did the article portray the state of West Ham and Lopetegui before this victory? What were the fans demanding?
* What evidence is presented to suggest that this win was “capital for the survival of the project”?
* Does the article suggest that Lopetegui’s coaching style is fundamentally different from that of his predecessor, David Moyes? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach?
**5. The significance of fan support**
* The article mentions the “three thousand displaced people” who travelled to support West Ham. How does this emphasize the importance of fanbases away from home?
* How did the article portray the reactions of both Newcastle and West Ham fans to the final result?
