2019/20 Gylfi Sigurdsson

[Carlito]

You are probably correct that he hasn't played much in central midfield. My questions around this would be whether we continue to play with a number 10 (they seem to be moving out of favour) and if we do if it's more likely to be Richarlinson who is increasingly viewed as a key player for us. It's also worth considering, to what extent has the tolls of games taken an impact on Sigurdsson, and his ability to influence the game further up the pitch?

I called for him to player deeper, and have done for some time. I've felt for some time he shares a lot similarities as a player to Frank Lampard. He was a reasonable mover, quite a fit lad, positionally did well and strikes the ball nicely (perhaps better than Lampard). I'd say Lampard had a better engine and could smell a goal better, but Sigurdsson has better technique. For me Sigurdsson suits the game being in front of him now, he passes forward quite well and at times he can come onto things a bit later. We also get his ability to cross a ball from open play and dead ball situations (which in honesty won't change massively with him playing in an 8 as opposed to a 10).

I don't think the team was benefiting at all from him being in a number 10 role. He didn't make many chances from open play for any of our strikers (most of the chances were either from set plays, or by moving a little wider) and neither of these things are impacted upon by him playing deeper. Richarlinson looks far happier in the ten, it gives him greater freedom and makes him more of a goal threat, and it's also helped Calvert Lewin enormously, having someone up there with him to help with the work load. I don't see is returning to Sigurdsson in a 10.

I'd also add, I see Ancelotti wanting Bernard (and when he's fit) Iwobi to half play the 10 positions, to essentially start wide but look to pick up space inside where it's possible. Bernard is far better at doing this than Sigurdsson and will be more of a fulcrum to our attacking performances moving forward. I think he can get more assists doing that, and probably more in open play than Sigurdsson.

In the interim, Sigurdsson is ok for me as an 8. He needs legs and movement around him.

The bit in bold, in what ways would you say that he has better technique?

Lampard's range of passing, ability to take the ball in stride and recycle it without needing too much time to think were all lightyears ahead of anything that Sigurdsson has shown. Captain Gylfi reminds me more of the sort of lanky, one-paced attackers that are technically decent, but not fast enough to really make an impact either up front in midfield, like Pastore or Jovetic.

 

[arbok]

From the last month of games alone, I don't see Sigurdsson as a CM or a DM. He doesn't have the defensive qualities or the ball winning qualities like a Gana or even Tom Davies. He's not a number 10 either. Bernard is a much better number 10, he can pick up the ball and run at defenders. His best position would probably be a RM, but or a right sided CM in a narrow 3 player midfield, where his only job would be to put a cross in like Beckham. In fact that's exactly what he is - a David Beckham.

 

[4737carlin]

From the last month of games alone, I don't see Sigurdsson as a CM or a DM. He doesn't have the defensive qualities or the ball winning qualities like a Gana or even Tom Davies. He's not a number 10 either. Bernard is a much better number 10, he can pick up the ball and run at defenders. His best position would probably be a RM, but or a right sided CM in a narrow 3 player midfield, where his only job would be to put a cross in like Beckham. In fact that's exactly what he is - a David Beckham.

See I think Bernard is better playing 11 on the left and cutting in off the wing running into the middle, Iwobi should be the 10.
He was brilliant away at Leicester last season in this roll was Bernard
Im glad Carlo seen him play like he did against Brighton, it could be a piece in his jigsaw next season, one that I cant now see Siggy being a part of.

 

[Hitchy]

From the last month of games alone, I don't see Sigurdsson as a CM or a DM. He doesn't have the defensive qualities or the ball winning qualities like a Gana or even Tom Davies. He's not a number 10 either. Bernard is a much better number 10, he can pick up the ball and run at defenders. His best position would probably be a RM, but or a right sided CM in a narrow 3 player midfield, where his only job would be to put a cross in like Beckham. In fact that's exactly what he is - a David Beckham.

Think you’re being very generous there comparing Gylfi to David Beckham.. a player who was once runner up in the Ballon d’Or

If we’re comparing him to David’s I’d say he’s more a David Bentley... i.e sh**e

 

[arbok]

See I think Bernard is better playing 11 on the left and cutting in off the wing running into the middle, Iwobi should be the 10.
He was brilliant away at Leicester last season in this roll was Bernard
Im glad Carlo seen him play like he did against Brighton, it could be a piece in his jigsaw next season, one that I cant now see Siggy being a part of.

Generally agree with this. Bernard is also great on the left as well. I'm good with Calvert Lewin, Richarlison and Bernard as the front 3 in some shape or form.
Bernard's style is a bit like David Silva? I see Iwobi as a good alternative as well, but id only have all 4 of them out there together depending on the opposition. I hope they can replace Gana - I don't think Gomes, Schneiderlin, Davies or Sigurdsson are anything like Gana. I'd play 3 in the midfield, a bit like Liverpool.

 

[arbok]

Think you’re being very generous there comparing Gylfi to David Beckham.. a player who was once runner up in the Ballon d’Or

If we’re comparing him to David’s I’d say he’s more a David Bentley... i.e sh**e

Fair enough. Always thought he was a bit overrated because he was a bit slow.

 

[royvernon39]

Of the senior midfielders available and fit: Morgan, Delph, Tom, Siggi , I would have Siggi
ahead of all of them. Siggi had a big game against Chelski and did alright at OT and was
so-so against Arsenal. A shocker at Anfild but everyone bottled that one.

He and Tom were the midfield winners for most of the Brighton game too.

 

[Zatara]

Of the senior midfielders available and fit: Morgan, Delph, Tom, Siggi , I would have Siggi
ahead of all of them. Siggi had a big game against Chelski and did alright at OT and was
so-so against Arsenal. A shocker at Anfild but everyone bottled that one.

He and Tom were the midfield winners for most of the Brighton game too.

For me, Davies would be the first choice midfielder for the sole reason that he is the only one with any legs.

None of the others can play together as the midfield would be too slow.

@GrandOldTeam is right when he says Sigurdsson is better than Delph + Schneiderlin. So hes basically an automatic pick with Davies in the centre.

Have to get rid of Schneiderlin and Delph pronto and bring in someone new.

 

[MikeH72]

From the last month of games alone, I don't see Sigurdsson as a CM or a DM. He doesn't have the defensive qualities or the ball winning qualities like a Gana or even Tom Davies. He's not a number 10 either. Bernard is a much better number 10, he can pick up the ball and run at defenders. His best position would probably be a RM, but or a right sided CM in a narrow 3 player midfield, where his only job would be to put a cross in like Beckham. In fact that's exactly what he is - a David Beckham.

Beckham was a playmaker that played out wide, he was on a different astral plane to Gylfi Sigurdsson, please stop this immediately.

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

Beckham was a playmaker that played out wide, he was on a different astral plane to Gylfi Sigurdsson, please stop this immediately.

I need to know how Sigurdsson looks in a Sari before IC an make an accurate comparison.

 

[kiss the crest]

Me personally he is not fit to lace Beckhams boots, he is in the team because our youth players are not good enough to bench him.

I honestly dont know what the staff, managers and coaches see in him to put him starting let alone make him captain.

We need to get shut of him asap as he is a massive burden on the club's coffers

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Gylfi's time with Everton is nearly at an end.

Won't be sorry to see you go snail boy.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Me personally he is not fit to lace Beckhams boots, he is in the team because our youth players are not good enough to bench him.

I honestly dont know what the staff, managers and coaches see in him to put him starting let alone make him captain.

We need to get shut of him asap as he is a massive burden on the club's coffers

I have a conspiracy theory. He plays, he's captain, we win.

We get an offer for him and reluctantly sell.

Carlo is a genius.

 

[Toffeelover]

I have a conspiracy theory. He plays, he's captain, we win.

We get an offer for him and reluctantly sell.

Carlo is a genius.

just to make sure, bargain basement fee.

 

[Papa Shango]

Beckham was a playmaker that played out wide, he was on a different astral plane to Gylfi Sigurdsson, please stop this immediately.

He also worked his backside off unlike Sigurdsson.