CAN RIVERS UNITED DEFEAT USM ALGERS IN ALGERIA?
CAN RIVERS UNITED DEFEAT USM ALGERS IN ALGERIA?
It was a mixed performance from Rivers united who much was expected from them after beating USM of Alger by a slim one goal – a draw or win would send Rivers united to the Semi final ( Nigeria’s only team on the continent )
Scouting wise the criteria they used for recruitment was unbalanced in the sense of quality, projection and records.
Technically , Nigerian teams have recorded poor performances in the last 5 Years due to poor scouting philosophy and proper tactical planning.
Specifically , watching the Rivers united team from couple of league matches and the first leg against USM of Algeria in Nigeria – I concluded the following 👇👇👇*
👉 Team lacks potent goal scorers –
👉Lack of pace from the flanks’ with poor connectivity in attacking play.
👉Team failed to attack in numbers – in attacking zones it was 4 v 8 / 5 v 9 meaning they where always marked out or dominated *team relying on counter attacks
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👉Team needs to improve in set piece variation and mastery – key factor in winning games
*WHAT RIVERS UNITED NEEDS TO DO TO DEFEAT USM ALGER IN ALGERIA*
The only viable option Rivers united stand to have a chance of winning in ALGERIA is to rely on 👇👇
👉Specific tactics
👉Vibrant set piece organization
👉Attacking in numbers
*🔥Specific tactics*
Studying opposing players weak and strong points individually – Forensically ,this is a tall order owing to video reviews ,careful stat compilation and past details of each player.
After such careful studies and planning must be aligned with the right players projection to prey on opposing players weak points While working at the same time to keep a clean sheet.
*🔥Vibrant set piece organization*
After watching bulk of the shape and strategy used by USM ALGER in defending set pieces the team could be vulnerable under “trickery set piece”’ organizations .Extensive training ground practice should be mastered .
*🔥Attack in numbers*
Attack in numbers with suitable formations like 3-5-2 /3-4-3 aligning attack and conscious of defending in deep lines…Giving wing play numerous options when ball is crossed
- Tactically , these are the 3 major points Rivers united can work on to have a chance to beat USM Algiers IN ALGERIA
