Do we really need a replacement for him though? Garner, KDH, Tim Iroegbunam, Rohl, Armstrong, Alcaraz for the three midfield spots (if we think of it that way) is more than adequate, I’d suggest.
won a tackle towards the end of the second half last night superbly, and celebrated it like he'd won the World Cup. As limited as he can be, it shows how important it is, especially defensively, to not have a square peg in a round hole in...
Once again getting pelters from some. He does what he does really well. Always has good games against Salah, Saka etc. Has made some mistakes at the back post recently, but defended well tonight for the most part.
Because he isn’t Baines or...
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Great to see a player not giving up until the tackle is made, great attitude. Him and Rohl were a breath of fresh air, and grew into the game. It was noticeable how much more influence KDH had the longer the game went on, mainly down to them.
The biggest thing here is he made some mistakes in the first half......and learned from them.
Was awesome in the second half.
That's what you want to see from a player - making adjustments.
I rate him alot, has tons going for him, tackling ability, his stride with the ball, just those few things that need refining like protecting the ball from turnover in dangerous positions which he's still prone to here and there.
If the...
He did well overall.
Should've cleared ball before first goal, but he definitely brings more dynamism to midfield.
It's hard to come straight in and get to pace of games when you haven't been playing.
I don't mind this in the right circumstances. On the edge of his own box - no. But further up the field, him beating a player centrally could be really useful.
We had a lot of athleticism and pace last night in midfield, with him and Rohl. It...
…..I do get nervous when he has possession, he’s not ‘safe’ on the ball which is probably why Gueye is usually preferred but he brings so much athleticism to CM. I also think the balance/partnership with Garner is better.
Garner (25), Iroegbunam...
For me, with right management he can be very valuable to us.
I have been consistent all season in saying that, and he frustrates me.
Does the hard stuff well, and the easy stuff poor; but there's a player in there for me. He was my man of the...