Just like winning, losing becomes a habit. The Derby County has now lost six consecutive games in the championship and the descending spiral shows no signs of slowdown.
For many, nature “rinse and repeat” Rams’ results since the day after Christmas has been alarming.
The goals collected at Cardiff City were once again the fact of derby itself.
The retention of the ball was a real problem under the pressure of the opposition. Panic sets in and the ball is released or a risky pass is not realized.
We saw a lot of teams playing derby at this level and keeping the ball. They are patient, they find the pass but do not take risks. The possession is recycled with short passes and movements until an opportunity is created.
The two goals in the second period at Cardiff City Stadium are due to a loss of possession, a commitment to the field and a retired maneuver.
Jacob Widell Zetterstrom had to do better with the tamed shot on his goal before he was exceeded by Callum Robinson. A few seconds later, they lost easily possession again and were hit the station wagon.
Derby collects the same goal every week and will continue to do so if he continues to give the ball to so cheap, everyone being taken out of position.
The loss of their main defenders has not helped and the fact of not taking risks on the other side puts pressure on everyone.
The main positive point of the journey to Wales was the first goal of Lars Jorgen Salvesen, a brilliant head on a superb Ballon by Jerry Yates, but the most remarkable part was the defensive race of Ebou Adams in the middle of the match. field.
The derby normally does not score goals like this, so it was refreshing.
The return of Ryan Nyamambus gave the Rams some experience in the back and the recovery of David Ozoh in the midfielder will hope, more, more balance.
The disappointment on the faces of the players after the final whistle was difficult to ignore.
How long does a race last before defeat becomes a usual mental blockage?
You can listen to more about Ed Dawes on the BBC Radio Derby Podcast Rams Daily.
