Looked good. Positive passing, breaking lines, good on the turn, workrate and looking to get in the box.
No big ego, plays for the team.
Understanding with illi will improve the more they play together (and be a problem for the opposition)
Agree he's our starter for the "Doucoure 10" role, which, semantics aside, could also be an 8.
Had the feeling, his presence put pressure on Alcaraz who a few times went on his own, rather than passing.
For the price of a schneiderlin. All very good.
No big ego, plays for the team.
Understanding with illi will improve the more they play together (and be a problem for the opposition)
Agree he's our starter for the "Doucoure 10" role, which, semantics aside, could also be an 8.
Had the feeling, his presence put pressure on Alcaraz who a few times went on his own, rather than passing.
For the price of a schneiderlin. All very good.