Looks like he's struggling a bit with the physical demands of the league, I've seen enough of him to give him another season. Him and Varela should be our rb options next season IMO.Had good moments, but there is still something missing. Where is the drive and determination? Especially offensively. Looks a bit heavy
You didn't watch the game.Felt so much better when Tim Fosu-whatshisname came on for him.
An Italian defender who can't actually defend.
He's their starting right back isn't he?
How?
Fair comment. I think part of it is due to his confidence levels. I notice that the more good plays he makes, the more confident he is in passing the ball or going forward and vice-versa.Had good moments, but there is still something missing. Where is the drive and determination? Especially offensively. Looks a bit heavy
I don't think he put a foot wrong defensively todayFelt so much better when Tim Fosu-whatshisname came on for him.
An Italian defender who can't actually defend.
He's their starting right back isn't he?
How?
Neither knows how to defend, so he definitely does deserve to start ahead of them.Was decent defensively. I don't think his all round games is worthy of a starting spot ahead of Verela and Valencia.
Was probably lucky Sterling went off early with an injury too. And why was he suffering with cramp?
Seems to have very poor fitness in general no real stamina which is strange for a career fullback. Could be why he's so poor going forward. Doesn't seem willing or able to get forward and provide width.Was decent defensively. I don't think his all round games is worthy of a starting spot ahead of Verela and Valencia.
Was probably lucky Sterling went off early with an injury too. And why was he suffering with cramp?
Neither are great but lets not act like Darmian has been a defensive rock all season either. He's veered between alright like today and awful for the most part after a few promising performances at the start.Neither knows how to defend, so he definitely does deserve to start ahead of them.
Aye, that's the only conclusion you can draw. Can't believe his defensive display is being criticized.You didn't watch the game.
Oh yeah. He's been inconsistent, however, it's his first season in the league, England etc. He's also shown himself to actually be quite competent.Neither are great but lets not act like Darmian has been a defensive rock all season either. He's veered between alright like today and awful for the most part after a few promising performances at the start.
There's little difference between playing Darmian or Valencia there really. Both offer little going forward and both defend well enough at times.
Yeah at times he has, with the emphasis on at times.Oh yeah. He's been inconsistent, however, it's his first season in the league, England etc. He's also shown himself to actually be quite competent.
Varela is still young, so I expect him to improve massively. Valencia, on the other hand, isn't a full back and should be back up to Darmian.
It's true, but odd... I swear he played right mid at times for Torino/Italy? Mustn't be that bad going forwardGood defensively today but terrible offensively as per....
I never seen him play when he was in Italy but apparently he played wingback at times and was good going forward.It's true, but odd... I swear he played right mid at times for Torino/Italy? Mustn't be that bad going forward
Really? If that's a good performance then standards are low!Very good performance.
Agree both Darmain and Rojo have stunk this season.cant believe we paid 13 fecking milion for him, it is just money thrown away, could easily promote one of the youngsters... same with rojo, just shocking going forward