Can’t believe this is even still a debate
There is two school of thoughts here: we’re a Sunday league team and we don’t have the skill to beat a press with our DM. Fookin boot it keeper! Pathetic.
We’re a premier league team that is capable of playing football beyond basic skills. Our DM is capable of having a first touch that sets him apart from amateurs.
Look at the video above. That pass is so key to breaking a press and outnumbering the opposition and countering aggressively. It’s also such a basic expectation at this level to deal with that pass - look at the runner off the ball, he’s expecting Gomes to handle that easily. If you actually think we should not be capable of that simple maneuver then you must also be content with a mid table finish.
No excuse for mediocrity.
The academy is showing us how it’s done. Follow suit