Marsch's here - InjuriesStuart and Adam out, but making progress. Gray on the pitch tomorrow. Sinisterra: foot injury turns out to be more than we thought it was. Didn't make progress hoped. Another scan, specialist. Rare injury controlling metatarsals. Out until after WC.
After LiverpoolConcentration this week on what's necessary. Focus on momentum. Need result on Saturday
Back up Saturday?Focus was on preparing for this weekend. Said here last week I was tired of losing and digging out. Not out of that yet. Need result Saturday
Young players getting opportunities?Young or old, all about what you're establishing on the training pitch. Cree, for me, is unfortunate he got injured last year before Southampton maybe. Looking good in training then. Didn't get hm going. Talked after Liverpool the big factor is professionalism and discipline. Very good training week. Hopeful he can go more and more. Willy in the same vein except for his work ethic and professionalism is incredibly good. Very mature for 18. Cree and Willy sparked friendship. Former had positive impact on the latter.
Summerville off the pitch?Little bit of everything. Getting her early enough. Work in the gym, preparing for training, video analysis, playing with the 21s, performing well. Gamer - loves the match, but more understanding what the process if being a top pro is.
Summerville improvements?Still, tactically, against the ball can be more and more integrated. Being in the right position. One of our best at pressing and counter-pressing. Dynamic. More dynamic in transition to create chances. Potential very high. Just need to keep pushing him every day
Training this week?Different week because we sent players in the 21s. Those guys had the day off today, back in tomorrow. Video of the opponent and what needed to be better from Liverpool. Set-pieces or training methods or video prep, players get tired of routines. Not being so committed to the same routine.
Bournemouth - value in going above?No results lately, but metrics are improving. Very lethal in counters. Defend hard, deeper, press higher, but deeper block. Intensive in those moments. Quick to counter. Showed in Tottenham match. Manager done a great job in taking them from trouble to stronger. Who they play and their style - variability. Defended with five or defend with four.
Summerville - regular goal scorer?Dangerous player. Every game? No. Big part of unbalancing the opponent by setting team-matres up, transition and pressing. Too bad. If we can get all our attackers start to have core that can be fun. Get them all in top form.
Summerville birthday?Wanted to go home and I said no. Halloween party with the players and staff after training on Sunday.
[Best costume?]
Struijk like a hippie.
MeslierCrescendo for him of strong performances together and comes together in a big way on the night. All know his talent is high. Fits well with us because he's a good shot stopper. Stood up big in those moments.
France?He seemed to think unrealistic for the World Cup. Fits the criteria for a third goalkeeper in those squads.
Nullify teams sets up to play in a deep block?Still a team if we gain an advantage in possession, we think we have to go direct and that's not the idea. We have to understand the idea and what are the final third movements we want to have. Too often we have A, B, C. A is most threatening, vertical action, C being third-most vertical. Too often we go A. Means we give the ball away.
Leadership council this season?Vital. Issue has been injuries with them. Needed them to be strong.
Shirt is Summerville's?Told him I'm watching him in front of the group. Told him there's no slipping back.
Kristensen improvement?Adapting to the league. Don't think it was a slow start. Solid vs Wolves and pre-season. Full-backs in this league sometimes have the hardest task because wingers are equipped with the best players from opponents. Shown more confidence and self belief. Gone after it in a big way. Aggression is key. Can't have passive players on the pitch. He's gone through that with me already, had to adapt again.
