RALPH Hasenhuttl has explained his decision to play Ibrahima Diallo as his advanced ‘10’ on the right, insisting: “It was important to have a player who can win it for us when counter-attacking around the box.”
Ralph Hasenhuttl said: “I did it because I think it was important in the first half, against the ball to have a player who can win it for us when counter-attacking around the box. I thought that he did it well but, yes, this is not his best position. In the number six he feels far more comfortable. We controlled the game very well and it is always the hardest thing, scoring when the opposition is well organised. We had the biggest chance pressing. We had a high ball win and found Che (Adams) but they are never one hundred per cent goal chances. Che was good but he was a little tired by the end, he played during the week. I am happy he still scored.”
