In reply to: Isn’t Reyna a better choice than some of those other subs? * posted by DakotaDomer
Maybe literally Wright was there for the position. But he offered zero possession, aggression or hold up play. We had an inability to hold the ball and pass to feet. Reyna certainly offers that.
It was pretty easy for Iran to stay forward knowing they only needed 2 backs and a goalie to ensure we could never score because we didn’t have anyone able to do so on the pitch.
If we had Mo Salah sitting on the bench would we be arguing over whether or not he could handle going in for a striker? (Yes I’m sure he’s played false 9 before)
If Reyna can handle the ball, penetrate, pass, and shoot better than the other options..why should it matter who was taken off?
When he comes in for or plays instead of Reus at Dortmund, he's more of a 10/advanced midfielder.
They were going to 5ATB. Berhalter put the lowest risk guy on.
... the man to come in.
And I was completely un-impressed with Wright's work rate considering he was only on the field for fewer than 30 minutes. He should have been causing the Iranian center backs all kinds of grief. Instead, he barely made his presence felt.
He didn't even put in the minimum amount of effort. Moore was pretty bad, but he at least busted his ass.
I would have put Aaronson at the 9 and brought Reyna in for Weah