After an impressive 11-game unbeaten start to the league campaign, Aberdeen have now gone 14 matches without a win. What has gone wrong at Pittodrie? We dive into the data to find out.
Really interesting piece. I think injuries have been a key factor. The midfield seems to have been more porous and less creative than at the beginning of the season as there was little rotation in the middle and heavy reliance on players playing lots of high intensity games in a shorter period without significant recovery. Having watched every game, I honestly thought they were shooting less as confidence had dipped. They have been better with the ball passing out of the back in recent weeks which should help but more hunger/aggression overall needed IMO. Mitov returning and attacking confidence will help too.
As a Celtic supporter I was at the 2-2 game at Celtic Park and although Celtic were probably the better team, Aberdeen were organised, highly motivated and skilful. When they broke as a unit for their first goal they were fast furious and formidable.
Really interesting piece. I think injuries have been a key factor. The midfield seems to have been more porous and less creative than at the beginning of the season as there was little rotation in the middle and heavy reliance on players playing lots of high intensity games in a shorter period without significant recovery. Having watched every game, I honestly thought they were shooting less as confidence had dipped. They have been better with the ball passing out of the back in recent weeks which should help but more hunger/aggression overall needed IMO. Mitov returning and attacking confidence will help too.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment! Really appreciate your thoughts.
As a Celtic supporter I was at the 2-2 game at Celtic Park and although Celtic were probably the better team, Aberdeen were organised, highly motivated and skilful. When they broke as a unit for their first goal they were fast furious and formidable.
Incredible to see the decline since.
Great piece thanks for sharing! A lot riding on these new boys adapting quick.
Thanks Gavin, glad you enjoyed. Yeah the new signings need to hit the ground running