Mina vs zouma

[BernieH]

Can honestly say I don't think Keane does either, nice problem to have but not an easy one for the Manager!

Agree entirely, I was going off the fact Zouma missed the Chelsea game due to that being his parent club.

 

[BernieH]

Mina keeps his spot partnering Keane for me. It's hard luck for Zouma as he was only dropped because he had to be, but a clean sheet at Chelsea away and 90% passing accuracy means he should stay in the team - sends the wrong message otherwise!

Could say it sends the wrong message to Zouma just as much, 'sorry Kurt, through no fault of your own you missed a game despite playing well recently and, well, you're dropped for the forseeable as well...'

 

[vinvinvin]

Could say it sends the wrong message to Zouma just as much, 'sorry Kurt, through no fault of your own you missed a game despite playing well recently and, well, you're dropped for the forseeable as well...'

If the message is whoever is playing well stays in the team then the most recent to play well was Mina. People can miss games for all sorts of reasons, and when they do it gives someone else an opportunity, and in Mina's case he took the opportunity. Not saying Zouma will like it as he rightly shouldn't, but I think he could understand it as a professional.

 

[BernieH]

If the message is whoever is playing well stays in the team then the most recent to play well was Mina. People can miss games for all sorts of reasons, and when they do it gives someone else an opportunity, and in Mina's case he took the opportunity. Not saying Zouma will like it as he rightly shouldn't, but I think he could understand it as a professional.

A tough but welcomed headache for the manager, that's always a good sign in football.

 

[vinvinvin]

A tough but welcomed headache for the manager, that's always a good sign in football.

Very much so, it’s an unbelievable turn around from last year when we were shipping’s goals for fun and trying every combination of defenders to stop the rot. A bit of competition goes a long way!

 

[BernieH]

Very much so, it’s an unbelievable turn around from last year when we were shipping’s goals for fun and trying every combination of defenders to stop the rot. A bit of competition goes a long way!

Most fans could have said before the start of last season that we needed defensive players and all we brought in was Keane and he more than anyone suffered because the defensive unit wasn't playing well at all. So if we could all see it, I find it strange that the managers never thought it an issue, especially no LB cover for Baines.

I don't think anyone could forsee Jags and Williams suddenly finding father time caught up with them at this level to the degree it did but it was known they were getting on and still nothing was done. Its all a million miles away after one window and thats extremely good going in anyones book.

 

[Saaby]

Mina for me, he is our player and Zouma has already made three mistakes this year leading to clear cut goal scoring opportunities

 

[4737carlin]

Mina for me, he is our player and Zouma has already made three mistakes this year leading to clear cut goal scoring opportunities

People are turning a blind eye to a few mistakes he has made at the back and highlighting Keane missing a few headers on goal, which is rather weird.

 

[krea]

I don't think this should be a Mina vs Zouma thing. Need to get Mina a few more games so I'd stick with him for now no matter what. With the festive period coming up we're going to need a nice squad rotation anyways, so its good that we have options at the back and think we should be comfortable with any combination at this point.