Tough game for him. Not too bad but I think he certainly found it tricky out there against a very energetic and hungry Leeds side on his debut. Their midfield two are very, very competitive. Not the most quality but the American lads run their socks off and it didn't give him or Fred an opportunity for any sort of comfortable possession. That's where Eriksen's technical quality is so helpful, particularly in the first half when the energy levels of the opposition are high.
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Thought he was decent.
Leeds were excellent though, I think their energy phased him
Leeds were excellent though, I think their energy phased him
One of our better players tonight.
He was shocking the first 10 minutes. He grew onto it though. Both he and fred was out of positions several times and we were very open in the middle. He will be better with Casemiro, but who wouldnt
Came to the worst possible time to us. I mean he's getting game time but our best players we could partner him with are injured
I don't think so. Has a higher floor almost certainly, but also don't really think his ceiling is higher as a player.
Not convinced yet. Struggled with the intensity and positioning, needs to be better with the ball. At least we shouldn’t pair him with Fred because neither are really DM.
Yet? He's played one game.
Has a much higher floor. And is much more consistent in possession. He is a steady player, not a maverick like Fred
Harsh introduction to the EPL. Would have rather seen Mainoo given a chance or even better Martinez pushed up to be the DM.
Very tough game for him to start in. We had massive problems during defensive transitions. Him and Fred were played through too easily. Not great, but it was his first start. Fred had a shocker, which didn't help. The shot he had that was saved was pretty good.
Was behind the pace of the game for a while but grew into it. Difficult first start for him.
Schweinsteiger 2.0
Baptism of fire for him.
New manager bounce against a Biesla-legacy trained Leeds.
New manager bounce against a Biesla-legacy trained Leeds.
Looked very laboured in his movement but did ok in the 2n half.
Exactly. That’s why I said yet. It’s only one game, but I wasn’t impressed.
Obviously one game isn’t enough to draw a conclusion, but I’m very doubtful of today’s midfield pairing functioning together.
What is funny. Sabitzer has a higher floor than Fred, but IMO his top level isnt as good.
Hard to define your role when playing next to Fred. To early to say anymore than this.
He was okay considering this is his only second game. He does not seem to get the tempo here yet. But I thought he looked a bit slow even for a CM.
Floors and ceilings
For a second i thought people were discussing a house in hereI've just never heard the term before. Ceiling, yes. Floor? Sounds funny
Sounds like he was single-handedly playing both midfield roles in Freds absence this evening.
Will reserve judgement after a couple more games.
What an introduction to the PL for him against a struggling Leeds team. It really is different gravy to Germany. Sounds weird but the game will help him get up to the speed, I’m sure he’ll be better prepared on the weekend. Tough game for him tonight.
Played well i think after he grew into it.
Floors and ceilings
Maybe it's a north american term. Pretty common hereI've just never heard the term before. Ceiling, yes. Floor? Sounds funny
It’s a big ask expecting him to hit the ground running, grew into the game though and sure he’ll improve over next few weeks.
No idea how good he is yet, but can say for sure he's rather slow. Another slow player in a slow midfield.
That said, I'm betting he'll look decent next to Case.
That said, I'm betting he'll look decent next to Case.
Is the floor where the player is at currently, or how good he is when he plays badly?
Thrown into the deep end and he wasn't that bad. At least not when you consider the rest of the team.
He isn't as good as Eriksen.
How high is Sabitzer's basement?
Just below the ground floor?
Oh my god. You’ve just seen how shit we are with Fred asked to do anything but nip ankles. We’ve all seen Fred’s ceiling and it’s so low it’s a health hazard.
Starting in a derby when his game time has been limited this season was always a big ask. The ask was made even bigger by playing alongside Fred today too. He nearly scored. Had a good game.
Look forward to seeing him with Casemiro
Fred did nothing ti help him and was awful so hard to judge him on this alone, got thrown into the deep end and managed to grow into it
Fred did nothing ti help him and was awful so hard to judge him on this alone, got thrown into the deep end and managed to grow into it
Agreed. He is versatile and can do a job at no6 but the surety of Casemiro alongside will set him free as more of a no8.
Some of the comments in this thread are a joke ("should have gone for xx player", "way off the pace", "5th choice behind McFred", etc...) - pathetic. The guy's been here 5 minutes and was thrown into a midweek Roses Derby, out of position, alongside Fred in a team battling injuries and suspensions. Maybe give him a few games ffs?
At home against the mighty Leeds?
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