I agree. I still think he’s limited going forward. Defensively he is sound, but the modern game is also about overlapping full backs who can deliver quality crosses. Something he lacks.
I have a feeling that Moyes wants Soucek and has waited till the end of the window. Bags of experience and leadership like but the Premier league is getting ultra fast in open play and stronger as well.
Maybe Tarks isn’t fully fit yet? He only played minutes late into the American tour. I’m hoping that’s the case and it’s not a slow demise in his overall performance. As I’ve said previously, think we need to judge Tarks when Braithwaite is back...
Watching the goals back, I think he was important for both goals. DCL would have needed more touches or turned back for a safe pass, Beto is a roll of the dice keeping possession. Other may disagree, which is obviously fine by me but may also...
Strangely I’ve had an email thanking me for becoming a forever blue member, which I haven’t done. But no mention of the tickets I purchased other than confirmation when I purchased them.
He’d be the quickest out the 3 behind the striker but wouldn’t say he’s “rapid”. Similar to Ndiaye in that he’s got pretty good acceleration with the ball at his feet, from the little I’ve seen of him.
Happy with this overall, that’s 3 proper...