by Denver Royal »
03 Apr 2019 16:53
Snowflake Royal NewCorkSeth URZZZZ I think people are slightly harsh on Jaakkola, he's been decent enough this season, certainly better than Vito Oxf*rd Mannone
He can save for sure but his distribution is woeful. So bad. Half the time he couldn't keep it in play.
He falls apart when asked to play out, but if asked to just kick he's plenty fine.
Jaak is ok, but another aspect of Martinez I like is he comes off his line more, and with more confidence, to either catch balls or punch/parry them away. I've not looked at stats, but it seems that way.
Miazga has also helped, but think it's been crucial for us given our aerial deficiencies in the Champ where a lot of high balls are pumped in to big lumps. It reduces opportunities for opponents, relieves pressure, and at the same time affords us more possessions, with Martinez initiating them. Comparatively, Jaak may in fact be taller, but seems more rooted to his line.
(Ironically, the one (more) time I thought Martinez could have came off his line was at home to Rovrum, when their player headed down/across for their late equalizer by Ajayi).
If it's not to be Martinez, and we stay in Champ, then think we need to upgrade at keeper one way or another.