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He got in good positions a lot, but is crossing was nowhere near as good today as has been in the last few weeks
He was our most important outlet today since he was the only one usually unmarked, and had the whole flank to himself (I don't remember him having to defend in position for more than 5 minutes). Considering that, he was disappointing: plenty of chances to put in a good cross but I don't remember a single threatening one.
Watch the first half again, there were plenty of threatening ones. Also, his deflected cross nearly resulted in a goal if not for a good save from Jakupovic. And, another of his crosses should have been awarded a penalty for a handball.How I wish he had just half of Beckham's crossing skill.
So many good positions today, but not 1 threatening cross. Annoying, but despite that he was good again.
I was actually thinking of the penalty cross. It was one of his worst, since it was going slightly away from goal, wasn't that fast, and there was no clear target at the edge of the box. He made up for his limitations past few games by floating to the back post for Ibra, he should stick to that.Watch the first half again, there were plenty of threatening ones. Also, his deflected cross nearly resulted in a goal if not for a good save from Jakupovic. And, another of his crosses should have been awarded a penalty for a handball.
I agree with this, the first half crosses were very threatening. I think his cross started to decline after that handball penalty incident, probably because the pitch was too wet. Him and Shaw were great both offensively and defensively. So tireless and their fitness are unbelievable. It won't surprise me if he can still play with us when he reaches 35.Watch the first half again, there were plenty of threatening ones. Also, his deflected cross nearly resulted in a goal if not for a good save from Jakupovic. And, another of his crosses should have been awarded a penalty for a handball.
Yeah I think a little variation wouldn't hurt like going for goal himself or, as you said, going to the byline to disrupt their defensive shape. Still he's started the season very well and will be a key member of the side going forward.His delivery reverted back to his standard from last season. The conditions were very very poor however so there wasn't really much to complain about. I'd like to see him stand his marker and use getting to the byline as a weapon if things aren't happening, rather than just aimlessly womping the ball in all day.
He is one of the best in the league at getting into crossing positions. Shame his crossing seemed to regress today.
If he could add the whipped cross between defenders and goalkeeper to his game like the one Rashford put in today he would be an assist God.
I think that's kind of related. It has always been like that, the opposition gives him a lot of space to operate because his crossing is pretty poor. I wish he mixed it sometimes, passing on the edge of penalty area etc.He was our most important outlet today since he was the only one usually unmarked, and had the whole flank to himself (I don't remember him having to defend in position for more than 5 minutes). Considering that, he was disappointing: plenty of chances to put in a good cross but I don't remember a single threatening one.
They have 2 I think, ones on the 6th of SeptemberIs Brazil game only one Ecuador have coming up? Be nice if he doesn't have to fly back in just a couple days before the derby. He is going to very important to keep an inform Sterling quiet.
Ugh. Yeah looks like against Peru for a qualifier. Still hope he starts the derby (not sure why I didn't find it when I looked at their schedule the first time)They have 2 I think, ones on the 6th of September
His stamina and fitness are madness. Countless times during Sir Alex and Moyes era that he traveled long distance and just came back one or two days before the next match started the manager still start him because the medical team say he's fit enough to play.Is Brazil game only one Ecuador have coming up? Be nice if he doesn't have to fly back in just a couple days before the derby. He is going to very important to keep an inform Sterling quiet.
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Highest official Capital in the world (La Paz is higher). You can really see that from that picture
He isn't playing because he was suspended.Uh, did he definitely travel?
Came in to post this. He's done it before, landed and played the next day. The guy is a beast.Terrible news, but if any player in the side could handle timing like that, it'd be Valencia.