Only saw about 10 mins of the first half, but from that I thought Salas wasn't quite on page with the game plan. Too may low percentage passes into the box, not sure that will have pleased Chiefy. But of course the Costa Rican is still very new and has the language barrier. But wouldn't surprise to see him benched this weekend.
Edit - Really you could agrue, home or away, the back 3/5 with Hughes starting has been working better than the back 4 and extra midfielder. You want more attacking options off the bench than just a 16 year old (very talented yes) kid.
And yeah sounds like some the stats where the Nix had previously excelled in, were down in the Melb City game.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350207550/wellington-phoenix-men-must-pick-themselves-big-sydney-clash-after-melbourne-city
Step back, however, and there is reason to worry the wheels might be loosening, even if they are not yet coming off, starting with the number of good chances City created – more than most Phoenix opponents have managed this season.
Edit - Really you could agrue, home or away, the back 3/5 with Hughes starting has been working better than the back 4 and extra midfielder. You want more attacking options off the bench than just a 16 year old (very talented yes) kid.
And yeah sounds like some the stats where the Nix had previously excelled in, were down in the Melb City game.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350207550/wellington-phoenix-men-must-pick-themselves-big-sydney-clash-after-melbourne-city
Step back, however, and there is reason to worry the wheels might be loosening, even if they are not yet coming off, starting with the number of good chances City created – more than most Phoenix opponents have managed this season.