The New England Revolution were without Carles Gil on Sunday when they collected a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. Let’s take a closer look at how the team operated without their playmaking midfielder.
1. Gustavo Bou played as a target
Bou frequently found himself checking back, hoping to receive the ball before shifting his body to find a forward pass. He found success with this because his movement and vision is so good. Joseph Lowery’s article about the best playmakers in MLS provides a great example of Bou performing his magic.