Which is why it’s strange his critics are overlooking the bread and butter stuff he did in this game, regularly beating his man and bringing the team up the pitch, playing the right passes in the build up, pressing effectively etc. He didn’t just...
100% he’s getting in there ahead of Alonso. He might be better than Busquets too (if he can keep this up) but you could never really break up that combination with Xavi, and his short game is a little better, which helps in that extra Spanish...
Wasn’t he the one that got the block on Nunez’s pass for Rashford’s goal too? Can’t remember. He was really good for the entire sub appearance. He clearly had no idea where he was playing and benefited from everyone being out on their feet, but...
He’s definitely the kind of striker that creates more chances for the entire team, stretching teams with this runs, taking players out of the game with his dribbling, providing a focal point under pressure, and generally using the ball well.