Decent first half, provided the pass for Martial's shot, did well defending a deep cross before half-time. Attempted an ambitious shot from a wide free-kick that went over and had a free-kick from a central position blocked, possibly by a United player. The combination between Telles and Dan James on the left didn't work, too often losing possession. 2nd half the introduction of Shaw seemed to lead to confusion.
Telles is ok. He appears to lack the ability to drive forwards with the ball and often gets closed down before he can deliver a cross. His delivery from free-kicks and corners is good rather than amazing. Defensively he's been better than I expected; only really the West Ham game in which he looked out of his depth.
Comparing Telles in the PL this season to Brandon Williams in the PL last season:
- both have 84.6% pass completion. Telles more accurate at short passing, less accurate at long passes
- Telles higher percentage of successful tackles relative to unsuccessful but fewer than Williams achieved, interceptions per 90 mins about the same
- Williams had almost three times as many unsuccessful touches per 90 mins but dispossessed slightly less often
- Telles competes for more aerial challenges, success rate marginally better
- Telles 50% better for key passes, no doubt due to taking corners and free-kicks
- Brandon Williams scored a goal and won a penalty in 1005 PL mins, while Telles has 2 assists in 516 PL mins