I think it might be a combination

in that Farke can't set up these defenders in the way he wants the team to play (i.e possession style). Hanley and Klose (and Zimmerman) are very good 'backs to the wall' defenders when they are clearing crosses and everything is front of them, with a good defensive shield.

They are not great when they have players running at them or are expected to hold a high line. And also when they have to play out from the back. Which are all things that Farke is trying to implement at times.

I think a good defensive coach to set up these players to be very solid with four at the back. But while playing much more of a direct / counter attacking style.

Posted By: Mecagoenti on August 11th 2018 at 17:02:53

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Quite encouraging going forward, definitely more purpose than last season (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 11, 16:56:46
- Just judging from the Sky highlights, we are getting the ball in the box (NCFC) - watfordcanary, Aug 11, 17:41:53
- Think if we had more solid players in the full back areas that might help (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Aug 11, 16:59:53
- Our midfield looked non existent in the second half (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 11, 16:59:37
- in your view is it that we can't defend with 4 due to (NCFC) - CWC, Aug 11, 16:59:20
  - I think it might be a combination (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 11, 17:02:53
  - I think Farke’s style of play is a factor (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 11, 17:00:38

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