Said in the pre match if we weren't risking Delph I'd rather go 3 at the back than play Zinchenko as he'd get exposed and it happened over and over. Doesn't even offer enough going forward against better opposition because of his lack of pace.Regularly playing Russian Roulette by having Zinchenko at fullback, in the Chamions League.
He's poor in that position, on the ball, off the ball, positionally, & has no pace.
Most disappointing today was that he was slow and poor in possession.
I don't care about him defending at LB, it's not great but whatever he's a last resort. However, he's a midfielder and today he was incredibly slow to play the ball forwards, took too many touches and hesitated so often. He didn't help out Fernandinho defensively either.
Agree he has no pace. He is no worse than Delph or Mendy positionally. He uses the ball ok. I agree insomuch as I don’t think he is the quality allround that we need at left back. Think you are being a bit harsh though. Not sure what was up with him but was not a happy bunny after the game.Regularly playing Russian Roulette by having Zinchenko at fullback, in the Chamions League.
He's poor in that position, on the ball, off the ball, positionally, & has no pace.
Agree he has no pace. He is no worse than Delph or Mendy positionally. He uses the ball ok. I agree insomuch as I don’t think he is the quality allround that we need at left back. Think you are being a bit harsh though. Not sure what was up with him but was not a happy bunny after the game.
I like him and his attitude. Strangely I dont shit Mysef when a player comes at him as much as mendy. But fuck me at least mendy repeatedly tries to go forward or at least pass it forward . Do you think he’s under instruction from pep or he’s just not confident enough?
Under instruction !I like him and his attitude. Strangely I dont shit Mysef when a player comes at him as much as mendy. But fuck me at least mendy repeatedly tries to go forward or at least pass it forward . Do you think he’s under instruction from pep or he’s just not confident enough?
Under instruction !
Certainly being played out of position, great player, no alternative really apart from the yorkie who either passes sideward or backward !He's not under instruction not to pass forward.
He doesn't react fast enough.
And if he does run forward, as soon as he gets over the halfway line, he has no chance of getting back.
He was an attacking player, who is a fish out of water in that position & it's ruining his attacking ability.
Certainly being played out of position, great player, no alternative really apart from the yorkie who either passes sideward or backward !
The Yorkie is athletic and positionally sound enough to tie down his wing defensively, offers as much going forward.Certainly being played out of position, great player, no alternative really apart from the yorkie who either passes sideward or backward !
We'll get found out in the latter stages of the Champions League if we don't. You're only as strong as your weakest link.Get proper LB in January if possible.