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He WAS, a very good to excellent number 10 or 8 3-4 years ago, 2018/19 was his last high quality club season. Nice cameo spell at Brentford after a, at best, average run at Inter, but no-one should be expecting prime Eriksen at this stage.We just signed him, give him a few more matches. He's a GREAT #10 or #8. In a 4-3-3 with Eriksen, Fred and Casimiro on the midfield it will be an excellent trio.
Mata was better at keeping the ball.Is he any better than Juan Mata? Both technically brilliant but physically shot.
He seems more defensively sound. And like Ronnie, he started preseason 3 weeks later. So I'd cut him some slack. I personally expected more, quite unfairly.Is he any better than Juan Mata? Both technically brilliant but physically shot.
I have some good news for you then. You will be surprised how good he is at holding and distributing the ball. Top notch passes. He just turned 30, he will have at least three more great years. As long as he's not used as a false nine like in the first game, he will make a big difference. It must have been a brain fart to use him as a false nine.He WAS, a very good to excellent number 10 or 8 3-4 years ago
I think this is debatable. Context is important. He basically hasn't played in a true 10 role since Spurs, outside of with Denmark. People point to a dip in form his last year with them, but it was really a result of him not playing as much because he made it public that he wouldn't re-sign with Spurs and thus didn't start as frequently. At Inter he wasn't a Conte buy (he doesn't play with a 10), so the slow start was both moving to a new country/league but also playing an entirely new role. If you look at their title run he was a starter and made an impact for the second half of that season once he knew how Conte wanted him to play. Him not putting up 10 numbers in a much deeper role does not equal no longer in his prime.. How many deep lying midfielders are putting up the same numbers as 10's? Let's be realistic and compare him to the position he is actually playing..He WAS, a very good to excellent number 10 or 8 3-4 years ago, 2018/19 was his last high quality club season. Nice cameo spell at Brentford after a, at best, average run at Inter, but no-one should be expecting prime Eriksen at this stage.
He and Donny should be pushing each other for game time.
Was his pass to Elanga through treacle as well? I don't remember Paul Scholes being grease lightning.No legs
looked like he was running in treacle
I was at the game and in a low seat close to the pitch, he stood out a mile as not being at the physical level of every other player on the pitch.
I was amazed how long it took for ETH too hook him.
He can pass off both feet whereas Mata's right foot only allowed him to stand up.Is he any better than Juan Mata? Both technically brilliant but physically shot.
Exactly. I keep reading about him being shot apparently and not running. He's a sort of player who doesnt need to run as much but its all about positioning, offering himself for a pass, keep the team clicking with quick passes with 2 touches at the most and clever passing all around.Don't get the bit of negativity in here.
He was never a physical player. He compensates by doing a lot of hard work to help his teammates double up on wingers, cut passing lanes and so.
In addition, he rarely give the ball away, and keeps the pace of our play up. He doesn't stand still with 5-10 touches before letting it go, as we have seen Pogba do for years while dragging out any tempo in our buildup play.
He offers himself to set up players with the third or second last pass before a goal chance.
A perfect example was Sanchos goal last night. Moments before the goal he recieves the ball in a good position, but doesn't do to well to play the chance bigger or try a shot. Ends up passing the ball up instead of trying something impossible. Seconds later he ends up playing Elanga through with a very well-weighted pass that sends Elanga past the defensive line and in a good position to play the ball to Sancho who scores.
He will not get a ton of assists and goals for us while playing this deep, but he will help with building attacks and keeping control when on the ball.
He stuck out like a sore thumb against Liverpool as the only player who laboured when trying to sprint.Exactly. I keep reading about him being shot apparently and not running. He's a sort of player who doesnt need to run as much but its all about positioning, offering himself for a pass, keep the team clicking with quick passes with 2 touches at the most and clever passing all around.
Which pass ? if you mean when Elanga hit the post, it was super Scott MctominayWas his pass to Elanga through treacle as well? I don't remember Paul Scholes being grease lightning.
Cause as I said he doesnt have to run so much.He stuck out like a sore thumb against Liverpool as the only player who laboured when trying to sprint.
If he doesnt need to run like you say, then why did he keep running all game but slowly ?
No, Bruno.Which pass ? if you mean when Elanga hit the post, it was super Scott Mctominay
ETH obviously pulled him off because he couldn't run for any longer and you are suggesting he should run less, interestingCause as I said he doesnt have to run so much.
Yes it’s nonsense. He’s just turned 30. He just needs to catch up his fitness a little as he started later. Personally I think we’ve got a very good player for freeWhen will the cliches about him being the same as Mata or having no legs stop. Its like people put some thought in their heads and go with it no matter what.
I'm not saying he's in top form at the moment. He didnt do preseason and needs some work to get up to fitness. What I'm saying is that his position and his style means he doesnt have to run around so much. Remember how Scholes used to operate?ETH obviously pulled him off because he couldn't run for any longer and you are suggesting he should run less, interesting
Always thought his work rate was spot on so farLegs gone? I read that he covered the most kilometres out of all the players in the first 2 games.
For the goal. Eriksen - Elanga - SanchoWhich pass ? if you mean when Elanga hit the post, it was super Scott Mctominay
Oh come on now, have you see Donny? He avoids the ball at all costs and whenever he does get it he passes it sideways as quickly as humanly possible.I have a hard time seeing what this guy brings in general so far. He has, of course, a good passing and crossing range, but playing at 6 like that at times, I think Donny would not do worse.
