True. But you also have to take into consideration that Eriksen is involved in 80% of Tottenhams goals. If he isn't the one scoring or assisting he is the one assisting the assist.
If alli is Tottenhams de bruyne Eriksen is their Silva.
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If alli is Tottenhams de bruyne Eriksen is their Silva.
He's lucky that he has Delle Ali and Kane around to take all the spotlight/plaudits... so he can quietly go about being Spurs' best player.
Fantastic player, his stats speak for themselves really. I'd have Eriksen in our team over any other spurs player.
He is a good player, but I don't think he's a level above many other players in the squad. It's hard for me to say who is the best player out of Eriksen, Lloris, Kane, Alli, Alderweireld, Verthongen, Dembele, Rose and Walker. Why do people rate him above and beyond the rest of the squad?
He's a class act but if I could make a choice based on who would improve us the most, it would be Alderweireld.
I don't really like him at all.
Often content to coast through games beating neat and tidy. Coutinho gets a lot of stick for being inconsistent but without fail he tries a lot more during games. Yes, some of his row z shots are annoying but he's always actively looking to make things happen and has that touch of class about him. I'd have him over Eriksen all day long.
I'd rather Mata and Mkhi at any rate so he wouldn't start for us.
Often content to coast through games beating neat and tidy. Coutinho gets a lot of stick for being inconsistent but without fail he tries a lot more during games. Yes, some of his row z shots are annoying but he's always actively looking to make things happen and has that touch of class about him. I'd have him over Eriksen all day long.
I'd rather Mata and Mkhi at any rate so he wouldn't start for us.
Were just lucky his contract was almost finished and wouldnt renew with Ajax as he was due a step up.
That's completely wrong sorry, look at Eriksen's running stats etc. and you will find that he is regularly in our top 3 players who cover the most ground throughout a match. He is very involved in every match we play. He looks a bit relaxed and never looks too flustered but that's his personality rather than how he plays.
Couldn't agree more mate, there wa a period he was injured and Kane went AWOL.
Said it for some time, he is so important and makes Kane look better than he is
He is arguably our most influencial player. I think that's why.
What does him running a lot have to do with my post?
Yip, if they ever person in Europe he may start getting attention
You suggested that Eriksen didn't try as much as Coutinho in games and that he doesn't look to get as involved as Coutinho - I gave evidence that actually Eriksen is constantly moving around the pitch to do the very things you are claiming he doesn't do enough of. I would have thought that was fairly obvious from what I said. Much more than Coutinho does as a matter of fact who is fairly static in comparison.
He is so crucial to Spurs and anyone saying otherwise, obviously doesn't watch a-lot of Spurs matches. It's funny that sometimes not having the kind of flair of a Coutinho type player, seems to detract people from praising certain players. Even though in Eriksen's case, he's been extremely effective this season.
Not what I meant to say, my bad. What I said or at least meant to say is that too often Eriksen is content to play it safe in games rather than trying to make things happen or force them. I really dislike this in an attacking midfielder. Countinho ends up looking flashy and inconsistent but that's as a result of constantly trying to force things throughout the game. And Coutinho is not static at all and unlike Eriksen doesn't have a lethal striker up front to help him out (or any striker for that matter in some cases)
Yeah, but as you say 'arguably', could also make an argument for any of those I mentioned imo. Happy we have him though!
A while ago though. It's at a lower level now.
he's at the same level like Spurs, just about top 6 player, a level behind the top. But he's still young and it seems he has that one step up in him... his stats rely a lot on his set pieces which is a valuable asset to have for sure, not sure if he'd fit into a Mourinho team
If you look at career totals, sure. But season by season you can dissect it pretty easily because every goal is available on hand. He's still at the top regardless of that one assist I mentioned but I prefer to use the numbers to depict the range he's in rather than just looking at the exact number. A player with 10 assists isn't really more impressive than a player with 8. However, couple the assist stat with chances created and you've got something more substantial to go by. For example, Zlatan is ranked 3rd in assists among United players in all competitions but he's created the most chances.Yeah, but tbf, this is the case for most players, and is true for goals as well.
Not relevant, but the 'not been on the losing side when he's scored' stat the pundits love, for example with James Milner is the biggest nothing stat ever
I always thought he disappeared a lot in previous seasons but was surprised to see his distance covered per match, seemed to run around a lot without causing any meaningful pressing previously, a bunch of games in the past I ended up surprised when he got on the ball and realised he was still on the pitch.
He's been better the last year or two, typically more involved, he's a good player, I don't think he's their most influential though.
He's been better the last year or two, typically more involved, he's a good player, I don't think he's their most influential though.
No wonder Barca aparently are after him. Could replace iniesta
http://goal.com/s/en/news/8/main/2017/04/22/34836742/spurs-star-eriksen-is-europes-assist-king
http://goal.com/s/en/news/8/main/2017/04/22/34836742/spurs-star-eriksen-is-europes-assist-king
That cross for Alli's goal yesterday was insane
If Barca get him they can forget about the CL for a while. Eriksen is very good but lacks trophy-winning mentality. His corners yesterday were seriously shit.
He created both goals..
I know but I'm still not that impressed by him.
He's a wonderful footballer and it still irks me that he was allowed to go for Spurs on such a low fee (considering).
Works a lot harder than is given credit for. Would say it's comfortably more than any other creative attacking midfielder in world football.
The thing that sets him a part is the delivery under fatigue too. His fitness is fantastic and his decision making and delivery remains superb throughout the game (beyond set pieces). That's a huge difference maker and sets him on higher levels than Coutinho and co for me.
Works a lot harder than is given credit for. Would say it's comfortably more than any other creative attacking midfielder in world football.
The thing that sets him a part is the delivery under fatigue too. His fitness is fantastic and his decision making and delivery remains superb throughout the game (beyond set pieces). That's a huge difference maker and sets him on higher levels than Coutinho and co for me.
Anyone who can't see Eriksen's qualities while continuing to praise the likes of Coutinho, needs a slap.
Eriksen is not particularly jaw dropping to watch, but spreads the play beautifully.
Eriksen is not particularly jaw dropping to watch, but spreads the play beautifully.
Had he been English, he would have received a lot more credit than he currently gets. He's probably as important, if not more, as Kane and Alli in their side
Would be a fantastic signing for Barca and a huge loss for Spurs.
He's absolutely brilliant and just gets on with the game without any drama. Must be a great guy to have in the team and an easy player to manage.
He's absolutely brilliant and just gets on with the game without any drama. Must be a great guy to have in the team and an easy player to manage.
Very similar to Beckham. Not blessed with pace or fond of tricks. He's all about vision and his range of passing from different angles.
Be interesting to see if any of the really big Euro giants come calling. For some reason I see AC Milan in his future.
He'd be a good addition to almost any top European club. I think he could win a place at Barca and Bayern.
I personally think, that he has Barcelona written all over him. Having better players around him, will only ever make him even better and I think he'll step up without any significant problems.
He'll leave Spurs, if not this summer then the next.
He'll leave Spurs, if not this summer then the next.
Eriksen is just a very humble, introverted and calm guy. And that's always shown on the pitch too, he isn't really an imposing or demanding player, that doesn't come natural to him. Which I think is also one of the reasons he hasn't been able to meet expectations for his national team. But this season since november he's really come into his own in my opinion, his ability demands the respect now from everyone on the pitch. As far as not having trophy winning mentality, I'd say it's the opposite. I think one of the reasons why Tottenham does well is because players like Eriksen, Alderweireld and Vertonghen from the start of their career at Ajax learned how to deal with the pressure of having to win every game they played, they had to challenge for the title every year. And they did, Eriksen played a big part in some of the titles he won with Ajax.
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/christian-eriksen.402212/
I remember getting blasted for saying he's better than Mata. To be fair I probably deserved to get criticised for saying he was better than KDB, but he's outperforming him in the league IMO.
I remember getting blasted for saying he's better than Mata. To be fair I probably deserved to get criticised for saying he was better than KDB, but he's outperforming him in the league IMO.
Didnt Sparky score a similar goal v Sheffield Utd in the Fa cup ?
I agree with this....with better players around him, his stats would be amongst the very best in Europe.
If Barca get him and he is able to thread through balls to MSN, they are going to be scoring a insane amount of goals next season.
As a #10, he might very well be better than Mata, his range of passing is definitely better.
Not sure he is better than KDB tho
At the moment I think they're equal. KBD's peak was higher though, he was brilliant for Wolfsburg in 14/15, I don't think Eriksen could have done that for Wolfsburg. However KBD has been a bit underwhelming for me this season, I don't think City/Guardiola really suit him best.
KDB is the one city player I wish we had. It's too bad we weren't interested at the time, he is a game changing play maker.