2020/21 James Rodriguez

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I hate seeing a team trying to put everything through one player, to the extent that he comes back all the way to just yards from keane etal only to receive a 2 yd pass from which he needs to turn. Yes it is good to get a player that can do something special the ball as much as possible, but what is the point if he is in his own half? Its not like he's going to carry the ball 40 yes upfield by himself. The other players on the team are deferring to him too much just because he demands the ball. 11 players on the team although I recognize that many like to critisise the other 10, they aren't that bad.
 

Lineker said:
I hate seeing a team trying to put everything through one player, to the extent that he comes back all the way to just yards from keane etal only to receive a 2 yd pass from which he needs to turn. Yes it is good to get a player that can do something special the ball as much as possible, but what is the point if he is in his own half? Its not like he's going to carry the ball 40 yes upfield by himself. The other players on the team are deferring to him too much just because he demands the ball. 11 players on the team although I recognize that many like to critisise the other 10, they aren't that bad.
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The others lack that creativity he has, a fully fit digne James and Richy it’l be different.
 
Lloydystark said:
The others lack that creativity he has, a fully fit digne James and Richy it’l be different.
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I disagree...these are all top players...much as we complain about them here. They need to take responsibility and that won't happen unless they tell him to go away and do something useful further up the pitch. It happened more times than I could count today that he picked up the ball with his back to goal in his own half after demanding the ball from someone only a few yards away with space themselves.
We need to set up like we have 10 on the pitch and let him go where he pleases with the caveat that he is in position to play a through ball or make a magical turn to get some space.
 

Lineker said:
I disagree...these are all top players...much as we complain about them here. They need to take responsibility and that won't happen unless they tell him to go away and do something useful further up the pitch. It happened more times than I could count today that he picked up the ball with his back to goal in his own half after demanding the ball from someone only a few yards away with space themselves.
We need to set up like we have 10 on the pitch and let him go where he pleases with the caveat that he is in position to play a through ball or make a magical turn to get some space.
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Watch grealish at villa he comes deep all the time and often looks like he’s given a free roaming role as the playmaker. James is probably told to be our primary playmaker. I honestly see no genuine creativity in our side without James or digne.
 
Lineker said:
I hate seeing a team trying to put everything through one player, to the extent that he comes back all the way to just yards from keane etal only to receive a 2 yd pass from which he needs to turn. Yes it is good to get a player that can do something special the ball as much as possible, but what is the point if he is in his own half? Its not like he's going to carry the ball 40 yes upfield by himself. The other players on the team are deferring to him too much just because he demands the ball. 11 players on the team although I recognize that many like to critisise the other 10, they aren't that bad.
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That’s because he was only playing with cowardly players. If he’s on the ball players should either be looking to make a run or link up with a one two or something.
When James got the ball before Doucoure was on, everyone just looked at him except Digne, Coleman and Iwobi. Once they notice those were our runners after the first ten minutes they completely nullified our threat.
With Richarlison and Digne linking up and Doucoure making runs from deep we have other threats normally.
 

Our midfield Davies & Gomes were getting overrun today by a struggling championship side...

James was struggling too not because of his ability but because of his fitness...

We really need younger more energetic legs in midfield to provide the intensity to win that midfield battle then James might flourish more on the ball...

When Doucoure was introduced it stood out a mile that is what was needed & he eventually made the difference by scoring the decider...
 
Liamliverpool86 said:
Hate to use him as the example ... but in terms of passing ability everyones raving about thiago against a gang of kids .. i think there as good as each other difference is the RS midfield is constantly moving and making angles or creating space

ours just stand there apart from when allan and Dacoure are there that's when James does his best work
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It proves we need another quality player in midfield with legs and composure
 
Shibbywiggles said:
That’s because he was only playing with cowardly players. If he’s on the ball players should either be looking to make a run or link up with a one two or something.
When James got the ball before Doucoure was on, everyone just looked at him except Digne, Coleman and Iwobi. Once they notice those were our runners after the first ten minutes they completely nullified our threat.
With Richarlison and Digne linking up and Doucoure making runs from deep we have other threats normally.
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When you think of all the great players he’s played with in his career, being surrounded by the likes of Davies, Cenk and Gomes must have been a bit demotivating lol
 

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