The current A-League break got here on the flawed time for an Adelaide United aspect determined to rediscover its pre-World Cup type.
Since the competitors’s resumption om December 9 after it went into recess for the World Cup, the Reds have secured only one level from a attainable 9.
It’s in stark distinction to their performances earlier than the break, with Carl Veart’s males having entered their hiatus on the again of three successive wins.
“Since the break for the World Cup, we are still finding our feet again,” coach Veart mentioned forward of the Reds’ battle with Perth Glory at Coopers Stadium on Monday night time.
“We went into the break looking really (good) and we just haven’t picked that form up yet.
“The boys are working extremely hard and we’re still very focused on what we want to achieve.
“It’s just a matter of (us continuing to work), keeping our heads down, and things will turn for us.”
Veart was disillusioned with final Tuesday night time’s 1-0 dwelling loss to Newcastle, questioning his aspect’s desperation.
“We were just little bit too slow with the ball and a little bit too static with our movement,’ he said.
“We weren’t desperate enough to get in the opposition box to score goals.
“I know the conditions were extremely hot for both teams, but, overall, I think what it came down to in the game was that they just had a little bit more desire than what we did.”
However, a vivid word to the loss for the Reds was the return from harm of English midfielder Zach Clough.
“In the first half, (Zach) showed some good glimpses of what he can provide for us,” Veart mentioned.
“Physically, with the heat as well, he’s not used to playing in such hot conditions and it took its toll on him, but to get 55 minutes out of him, it was a great positive for us and we expect him to provide a lot more attack attacking options for us in Monday’s game.”
Veart was additionally cautious of a Glory aspect with “some really good attacking weapons with a lot of speed”.
“We have to be mindful that we don’t give them too much space,” he mentioned.
“They’re a good side and they’ve been a bit unfortunate with some of the results that have gone against them.”
Originally printed as Adelaide United itching to regain A-League type in opposition to Perth Glory
