“Staying Focused” – Cooper’s Pre-Ipswich Thoughts
Steve Cooper views Saturday’s clash with Ipswich Town as the perfect chance to correct recent setbacks. City are heading to Portman Road aiming for their […]
Steve Cooper views Saturday’s clash with Ipswich Town as the perfect chance to correct recent setbacks. City are heading to Portman Road aiming for their […]
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In a highly anticipated clash, Premier League side Brentford will host Sheffield Wednesday tonight, as the Owls aim for a Carabao Cup upset. Manager Danny Röhl has been weighing his team selection, admitting as recently as Friday that he was unsure whether to make significant changes or stick with a core group of players. This season, Röhl has taken advantage of cup outings to rotate his squad, giving opportunities to fringe players and achieving notable victories against teams from every EFL division.
However, tonight’s opponent, Brentford, presents the toughest challenge yet, backed by a deep squad honed from three years of Premier League competition. Röhl is also mindful of the grueling Championship schedule ahead, including the Sheffield derby on November 10, especially after injuries to key players like Akin Famewo and Olaf Kobacki.
In a conversation with *The Star*, Röhl reflected on the importance of the cup match while acknowledging the demands of upcoming fixtures. He expressed a mixture of excitement and caution, stating, “On the one hand, I am really looking forward to such a game because we worked now to get to the fourth round, and it is a great opportunity. We deserve it.” With a strong focus on preparation, he remains optimistic about advancing in the tournament, saying, “We will take the cup game, we will try, we will be prepared, and maybe we can step into the next round. Why not?”
Le Bris emphasized the significance of effective communication with the players, noting a marked improvement in their performance during the second half of the match. “We clearly shared the strategy with the players, and I believe the second half reflected that improvement,” he stated, showcasing the strong communication skills that have garnered praise from Sunderland’s owner, Louis-Dreyfus.
He highlighted the need to exploit space behind Oxford’s man-marking system, explaining, “We made two or three adjustments to the movement of the midfielders and wingers to draw their players in, allowing us to play Wilson behind them.” These tactical changes enabled Sunderland to gain greater control over the game, leading to two goals in the second half.
Looking ahead, Sunderland faces a different challenge this weekend against Oxford United, who have only suffered three defeats in their first 11 matches under Des Buckingham. However, with all of Oxford’s losses coming away from home, Sunderland will be the favorites to secure a win at the Stadium of Light.
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