Heinzesight
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Played well and boy do we need him right now.
Not sure what AWB could have done with the ball.. always seems like he just loses it or passes it sideways/backwards. Think Matic understood thatThe switch to AWB seemed to be on constantly, but he never seemed to see him, or feel comfortable hitting the diagonal. Weird because he’s left footed and it seemed to be there for him.
He just does not have the passing range. We really do need a midfielder with a bit of passing range. We have one who does not want to be here.The switch to AWB seemed to be on constantly, but he never seemed to see him, or feel comfortable hitting the diagonal. Weird because he’s left footed and it seemed to be there for him.
Today was ‘against a top team’, and he was fine.He was okay. He can pick a pass and still has his strength, but he is just so slow. Against top teams that is a big negative as you can't afford to carry passengers in games like this. He also had some sloppy moments, like the time he keeps the ball too long. That usually ends up with him being closed down and he can't get out of those situations. He is best when the teams don't press,or when they do he keeps things simple and one touch.
If you hadnt noticed half our team is currently injured, over half of our midfield. Of course we cant do it.High pressing, fast passing....
Funniest thing I've read all week. News for you mate, we can't do any of that, we're shite.
I doubt @ivaldo will care to admit it but he's still one of our best players as shown again today, and that should tell you all you need to know. I'm still so angry at how we culled the squad this Summer and alienated the likes of Matic for this fecking manager of all people.
He was not.Today was ‘against a top team’, and he was fine.
Yes. He has played well since his return.Today was ‘against a top team’, and he was fine.
And his ability and composure on the ball. Can’t emphasise enough how hard we find it to sustain attacks, especially against the tougher sides, when the counter isn’t on.Yes. He has played well since his return.
I accept that he is limited in certain respects but the one thing that we desperately need is a strong physical presence in midfield.
And with lightweight players like Andreas, that is important.
I hope that he stays fit for the rest of the season.
A very good analysis which I agree with.And his ability and composure on the ball. Can’t emphasise enough how hard we find it to sustain attacks, especially against the tougher sides, when the counter isn’t on.
If we play a big side and concede first, what do we do? It’s pretty much my only issue with McTominay really. In a very specific game, his qualities are great. People have said he struggles against the small teams we need to break down, but even against the big sides, it’s fine when we are level or have a lead to protect. If we are behind though, we especially can’t keep giving the ball away. They will press us, and we won’t be able to keep the ball and sustain any attacks, which we will need to. The counter also won’t be on.
Yesterday, during our good spell in the second half, we were given a chance by the fact that Matic and Fred were able to keep the ball under pressure. That kept us going the right way for a sustained spell.
He’s a good player, but still needs upgrading ultimately. We still need a bit more of what McTominay offers from a DM than what Matic gives us. But in the meantime, he’s one of a few we have that have been treated excessively harshly in my opinion.A very good analysis which I agree with.
He is a far more important player than most realise and are far too critical of.
Or the simple fact that both him and opposition teams understand that AWB is a nothing player with the ball. There's a very simple reason why teams leave him unmarked.The switch to AWB seemed to be on constantly, but he never seemed to see him, or feel comfortable hitting the diagonal. Weird because he’s left footed and it seemed to be there for him.
I think that ball is on a lot, no matter who our full back is. Mainly because we don’t play with a wide player out there.Or the simple fact that both him and opposition teams understand that AWB is a nothing player with the ball. There's a very simple reason why teams leave him unmarked.
Spot on mate!Matic Motm today, switched play and alot of good forward passes, one that should have been a sitter by Martial. One other thing I loved, I noticed Matic giving alot of instructions, keeping everything in check. I wouldnt argue with anyone picking AWB. I always critisized AWB going forward, but today he showed class.
Now call me crazy, but did Jones have a Vidic-type of game? The amount of times he put his body on the line and as far as I can remember, Jones won all the 50/50, every single header. I cant count the amount of clearences/interceptions Jones had today, simply amazing. The only difference is that Vidic doesnt stay on the ground to recover, always stood up like a terminator.
We should have killed the game in the first half, but like I said earlier, we have one of the most overrated attacking players.
He’s going to be playing a lot of games, as simply no cover for him, fatigue will be an issue for him. Let’s hope we can give him plenty of rest. Very good today and been decent since he came back into the team. I wonder who will replace him next season, as I don’t see him getting a new contract...Matic superb today controlled midfield on his own. rightly pulled off at half time as we need him fit.
Of course there was a reason. What's the point in rewriting history? But maybe he just needed a little breather because recently he's been fab.He’s a top level midfielder, dismissed by many due to age and injuries.
Lots calling for him to be flogged earlier this season for no apparent reason.
Another top performance.
This is generally his problem now. He has never been that kind of player, at Chelsea he was great at getting the ball back and carrying it through the lines. Hes never been a quick passer. He is individually great against teams that give him space to do his thing (Tranmere today) but we dont want to play that way, and he cant do it against top teams anymore anyway.I must have been watching a totally different match. I thought he was absolute dogshit last night. Just like Maguire, he loves swanning around on the ball for ages only to pass it 3 yards out to the full back, the amount of times his team mates were looking for a quick ball through the lines and he flat out ignored them was infuriating.