I think Campana's injury was a huge hit (not to mention a sign of how big the drop-off between him and his replacement). He was a big improvement from Vrioni in helping the transition.
There's no doubt that losing Campana makes a big difference (strange to me that they'd seemingly rather keep Ganago on the wing than bring him inside). But the Revs have had little success at putting the ball into their striker regardless of who it has been.
I don't think Vrioni was a DP caliber option up top, but there's little doubt that the system doesn't do a lot to put a center-forward in good spots often enough.
Excellent analysis and thanks too for a couple of well needed chuckles. I'm curious what the second half stats looked like for last year. It seems to me that they generally played poorer in the second half last year too so this year is just continuing that trend. If that is the case I think it's a reflection on the coaching.
Very good points.
I think Campana's injury was a huge hit (not to mention a sign of how big the drop-off between him and his replacement). He was a big improvement from Vrioni in helping the transition.
There's no doubt that losing Campana makes a big difference (strange to me that they'd seemingly rather keep Ganago on the wing than bring him inside). But the Revs have had little success at putting the ball into their striker regardless of who it has been.
I don't think Vrioni was a DP caliber option up top, but there's little doubt that the system doesn't do a lot to put a center-forward in good spots often enough.
Yes, hoping to see Ganago start up top tomorrow. Urruti just doesn't look like he's capable of delivering much - and surely not 90 minutes worth.
Excellent analysis and thanks too for a couple of well needed chuckles. I'm curious what the second half stats looked like for last year. It seems to me that they generally played poorer in the second half last year too so this year is just continuing that trend. If that is the case I think it's a reflection on the coaching.