Charlotte head to the City of Saints for their last match against C.F. Montréal for the regular season.
Here are the three ingredients of the match:
Avoid Same Trap
In recent times, surrendering points from winning positions has become a recurring issue for the Crown.
“There is probably the fear of losing what we have, and this is something I personally don’t like,” is what Head Coach Christian Lattanzio believes is at the core of the problem.
Following the draw against F.C. Cincinnati, Lattanzio urged his team to avoid falling into the same trap. This trap involves gaining a lead but then allowing the fear of losing to disrupt their momentum, resulting in a deviation from their game plan and a loss of control over the match. Overcoming this mental barrier is now crucial for the team to turn draws into victories, instead of succumbing to the fear.
Draw Confidence
Despite the disappointment from the Cincinnati match, the team can derive confidence from it. They displayed fluidity in attack and maintained a solid defensive structure against the Eastern Conference leaders. For most of the match, the Crown had control over the game.
This performance demonstrated that both the players and the system have the capability to outplay top teams in MLS. As they travel to Montréal to face a team that is currently positioned similarly to Charlotte in the table, they can draw confidence from their previous match and their commendable away record this season.
Charlotte has repeatedly proven their ability to secure results away from home throughout the season. They possess the quality to compete against any team, even on the road.
Up the Intensity
Having played two matches last week, Charlotte now holds a fitness advantage heading into this upcoming match. While the Crown enjoyed a full week of preparation against their next opponent, Montréal had to play a midweek match.
On top of the fatigue associated with playing two matches in a week, Montréal's Head Coach Hernan Losada implements a high-intensity system that demands significant physical effort. Charlotte can exploit this by maintaining a high level of intensity throughout the match, knowing that Montréal will eventually tire. Leveraging their stamina will be crucial against Montréal and could help Charlotte put an end to their winless streak.
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