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Deeney Points Fingers at Creative Players
Former captain Troy Deeney expressed disappointment in Birmingham City’s creative players, blaming them for the team’s lackluster performance in the 2-0 loss against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night.
Despite heading to Hillsborough with optimism after promising displays against Leicester City and West Brom, Blues failed to capitalize on their early dominance.
High Hopes Dashed with Lack of Cutting Edge
Despite initial hopes, Birmingham City struggled to create clear-cut chances after falling behind to Ike Ugbo’s opener.
The frustration deepened as Ugbo doubled Sheffield Wednesday’s lead in the second half.
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Deeney, working as a pundit for Sky Sports, labeled the overall showing as ‘lacklustre,’ pointing out the team’s inability to convert possession and shots into meaningful opportunities.
Mowbray’s Critique Supported by Deeney
Former captain Deeney echoed Tony Mowbray’s sentiments about the balance between technical and battling players being askew.
Supporting Mowbray’s assessment, Deeney emphasized the importance of having both workmanlike and artistic players on the field.
However, he criticized the creative duo of Dembele and Bacuna for their poor performance, citing frequent giveaways and lack of dynamism in crucial areas.
Strikers Hindered by Lack of Service
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Deeney defended the strikers, including Scotty Hogan and Stansfield, stating that their effectiveness is dependent on the quality of service they receive.
Despite having a significant amount of possession and attempting 25 shots, Deeney highlighted the absence of a genuine cutting edge in Birmingham City’s attacking play.
He questioned the decision-making in the final third and concurred with Mowbray’s emphasis on making the right decisions to convert opportunities.
Analyzing Possession and Shots
Deeney criticized the statistical dominance, emphasizing that possession and shots alone do not reflect the effectiveness of the attacking play.
He challenged the notion that the high number of shots and possession percentage translated into quality scoring opportunities.
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Deeney urged the team to focus on making the right decisions in critical moments to enhance their attacking threat.
Final Verdict on Blues’ Display
Summing up his critique, Troy Deeney questioned the impact of possession and shots without converting them into goals.
He supported Mowbray’s emphasis on a balanced squad and pinpointed the need for artists to step up in crucial games.
Deeney highlighted specific players’ poor performances and stressed the importance of improving decision-making in the final third for Birmingham City to secure positive results.
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