Problem is we play too narrow, and beside Lukaku the other attackers also want to join the attack. We just don't have the creator. Even if we overload the box, the chance a good cross would being put in is slim. And Pogba is not the type who come as the first wave of attack either. Since he is a more potential attack builder and creator, he is used to get more involved in the other phase than trying to run into the box waiting for someone to create.I'm not sure whether it's by design or instructions or what but usually by the time we get in and around the box (which Pogba is often involved prior to) Paul is hanging well back with his hands on his hips. I say this as someone who has often owned him in FPL and shouting at him to get into the box!
In contrast, Frank was the master of the "late run into the box" - it was his trademark and best asset
I don't know what games you are watching if you think Pogba is anywhere close to playing like a top class midfielder.Pogba has been one of the top central midfielders in England this past year. If Lampard suggests Pogba needs to increase his goals output to make himself a better player than him, that's wrong.
In a time where analytics continue to be relevant, you have to digger deeper than goals. Pogba has been better than last year and now needs to kick on to another level of consistent 7 and 8 performances. But he also needs to be put into a consistent side with his role and midfield partners clearly defined.
Lampard rarely had to do much defending infront of his own box. He was basically a 2nd striker if you consider how much work he had to do in defense compared to attack.They mainly played 433. We’ve played 433 a fair bit this season too. People get far too hung up on formations, if you ask me. It’s not as though we play with touchline-hugging wingers and two strikers in the same way that we did under Fergie. We usually have loads of bodies in midfield, no matter what formation we set up with.
It really is a case of the emperor's new clothes with Pogba. We are told repeatedly about this high ceiling and yet time after time we don't see any evidence to back up the hype[/QUOTE]Lampard is probably right, this is due to Pogba having such high ceiling of talent, probably the highest for midfielder in the world currently.
I think we've seen plenty of evidence of what he's capable of when he's in the mood.It really is a case of the emperor's new clothes with Pogba. We are told repeatedly about this high ceiling and yet time after time we don't see any evidence to back up the hype
I think plenty is a serious exaggerationI think we've seen plenty of evidence of what he's capable of when he's in the mood.
I think we've seen evidence of what he's capable of when he's in the mood.I think plenty is a serious exaggeration
Only one thing for it then, pay him more moneyI think we've seen evidence of what he's capable of when he's in the mood.
If only playing for one of the biggest teams in the world would motivate him on a regular basisI think we've seen evidence of what he's capable of when he's in the mood.
He's not the barometer but the opinion of someone who was a good midfielder on what makes a good midfielder is valid, especially when he thrived under the same manager as the bloke he is talking about.Now Lampard is the barometer of good, bad and indifferent midfielders? The game always looks easier when you are not playing anymore....
That'd be nice.If only playing for one of the biggest teams in the world would motivate him on a regular basis
So every ex players opinions are valid then? For me only counts when they have played against them or with them. Seen them train and understand their mentality.He's not the barometer but the opinion of someone who was a good midfielder on what makes a good midfielder is valid, especially when he thrived under the same manager as the bloke he is talking about.
Everyone's opinion can be valid, not just ex-players and not just people who have trained with the player they are talking about.So every ex players opinions are valid then? For me only counts when they have played against them or with them. Seen them train and understand their mentality.
And has the right players around him. For me, Pogba's biggest weakness is his slowness to adapt to changes in play.I think we've seen evidence of what he's capable of when he's in the mood.
Using that logic, will we expect that you don’t ever offer an opinion about a professional footballer again?So every ex players opinions are valid then? For me only counts when they have played against them or with them. Seen them train and understand their mentality.
Totally agree. More interested in childish flicks, hairstyles and having fun than seriously making use his incredible talent. Two-footed, incredible control and dribbling skills, Scholes-like passing skills along with a great physique. He should be the one that replaces Ronaldo and Messi as the world's best but his immaturity may prevent him from realizing that goal.Lampard was more intelligent and professional on and off the pitch. Pogba behaves like a circus man at times. He is not stupid at all but his mind isn't focused on performing well throughout the game, he's more about doing flashy things. His immaturity is seriously infurating.
Only if I was a professional player giving it. There's a new breed of players that seem to crave the limelight once they've stopped playing. Lampard rather than taking about it, go and put you your money where your mouth is and prove you can truly assess a player through coaching or management....rather than the easiest target in the league.Using that logic, will we expect that you don’t ever offer an opinion about a professional footballer again?
That's not at all true. You don't have to be a professional manager or player to be able to assess and give an opinion on a players performance.Only if I was a professional player giving it. There's a new breed of players that seem to crave the limelight once they've stopped playing. Lampard rather than taking about it, go and put you your money where your mouth is and prove you can truly assess a player through coaching or management....rather than the easiest target in the league.
