Remember that. Absolutely comical. Trying to fire a first time ball to the front 3 is so ingrained in him that he tried it even though he was completely off balance. Taking a touch to keep the ball or pass it 5 yards for once? We don't do that here.
This style of completely giving up all control in games and relying on turnovers to launch direct vertical attacks all game long can win matches, but never leagues. Add to that the fact that we manage to look likely to concede every time the...
Had an incredible peak which was very short lived. Quality def obviously but such a short peak will always count against him when compared to the very best. Level below the likes of Terry, Vida etc who themselves were below Rio.