10 Mar 2020 13:11:06
Hi ed001,

As simply as you can, how do we go through against athletico?

Anfield alone is a big advantage but we know they will happily play for the 0 0 and they are very good at doing it.

We have struggled against defensive teams in the past. So in your opinion what team would you put out and how would you go about getting the result?

Cheers.

{Ed001's Note - the key will be not conceding on the break, so we can't go all in. It is only one goal, all we need is to have players in midfield willing to break into the box and run with the ball. Hopefully Ox will do that, as I expect he will start. Other than that, I am not sure we need to do anything different from usual unless we do concede or time starts ticking down in the second half and the game is still 0-0.}

1.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 13:38:50
I really hope we don’t concede, that could be curtains for us unfortunately. Fingers crossed we can make a good start in the first 30 mins, I’m glad the game isn’t behind closed doors, that would have made Atletico’s task so much easier.

2.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 14:06:32
Thunder shock them with lightening attack and press for first 30 minutes and score 3. Then do an athletico over them for the remainder.

3.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 15:15:13
They will sit back tight, time waste, feint injury, whilst trying too hit us on the break, we have too be very switched on, patient and clinical, easier said than done this athletico team are very streetwise.

4.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 15:33:03
I really hope Hendo is available, and Ox starts, as he can drive at them and also get beyond when bobby drops deep and creates space.

If we can set a good tempo early on. Goodnight and thanks for coming Diego, better luck next time!

5.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 17:01:22
The fans need to boo them loudly everytime they get the ball / start cheating for the whole game like the City game. They won't be ableto take it.

6.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 17:56:44
Maybe we try a quickly taken corner?

It's worked in the past.

7.) 10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020 19:24:28
You think, Hailstones? Lol. On a more serious note, there is no need to panic esp. early on. We as fans, have to be very patient early on cos AM will not roll over and just escort us into their defence without a challenge. Passes will go astray, balls will be given away and most importantly, there is only one goal in it so as long as we don't concede then we are in the tie.

Also remember that this may go to extra time, just like we did in 2010 vs AM when Forlan scored the all-important away goal and we were eliminated in the EL semis via away goals. Keep calm, support the team, don't turn your backs on them regardless of what is going on and stick together. Come on, You Redmen!

8.) 11 Mar 2020
11 Mar 2020 01:21:21
Getting the first goal is crucial, . AM go 1 up we need 3 and they will defend and time waste to an extreme. If we can go 1 up anfield will erupt and atletico would be hurt badly without their lead to protect and will have to rethink their game plan to an extent which would likely play in our favour.