Watford Coach Explains Why Isaac Success Started In 4-3-3 Formation Vs Man City
Published: December 05, 2018Watford coach Javi Gracia has explained why he set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation in their 2-1 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday evening, with Isaac Success, Troy Deeney and Roberto Pereyra named in attack.
The Spanish tactician was forced to shake up the starting line-up because French midfielder étienne Capoue was not available for selection after he was shown a red card for a challenge on Kelechi Iheanacho in the penultimate round of matches in the Premier League.
''We tried to find the best option with Capoue out,'' said Gracia to Watford's official website.
''It was the best option to try and be strong and compact in the middle, with three players there, with Troy, Roberto and Isaac ready to counter-attack when we recover the ball.''
Success was culpable for the second goal conceded by the Hornets five minutes into the second half when he lost possession in the corner and City eventually scored through Riyad Mahrez.
The Nigeria international was replaced by Andre Gray with 15 minutes remaining.
Igho Kingsley
Latest News
- 5 players to keep an eye on at UEFA EURO 2024
- Chelsea winger Madueke joins Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham stars in PL TOTW
- Late appointment of new Super Eagles coach: National Assembly summons NFF president, Eguavoen
- Brighton, Brentford handed boost in pursuit of Nigerian winger as Romanian champions end interest
- 'Pulisic has been lacking a bit in the big matches' - Serafini backs Chukwueze to thrive at AC Milan
- Super Eagles watch: Onuachu 18-minute hat-trick inspires comeback; Osimhen spot on; Lookman on fire
- 'I want more than this' - Dessers refusing to rest on his laurels after netting 20th goal for Rangers
- Don Hutchison believes Liverpool should consider signing Osimhen and two other Serie A players
- Former Aston Villa man urges Liverpool to use Nunez in swap deal to sign Osimhen or Victor Boniface
- 'One of Dessers' biggest goals' - Ex-Burnley star reacts to Rangers striker's match-winning goal
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football