He actually made some good runs in space on a few occassions, but was not actually played through when the opportunity was there...and he wasnt happy about the decision to not play the ball forwards - so i will support him on that
We are guilty sometimes when the opportunity arises to thread that ball through, to instead opt to go sideways again
It seems no-one wants to risk taking the pass, unless it is Kev as he has the belief to play it
But i also agree he needs to grab the game by the neck and also be looking to open up passing lanes to Haaland - something his predecessor the great David Silva was the master at
He was supposedly mentored by Silva when he was still with us and he's coached by one of the strongest coaching set-ups anywhere in the world - I'd say that's not something that's ever going to happen if it hasn't already.We all see Foden as a world class talent and want him to be one of the best, and therefore we're all very passionate about his performances. His role in the Newcastle win felt like a coming of age. He was sensational that day, against what is a very robust and physical midfield.
He's not done enough in the Wolves or Arsenal games for me. I want to see him more involved. Drop deep and pass and move, then go wide and try and get on the ball. Get yourself involved in the game as much as possible, and that doesn't always need you to keep moving. Sometimes you can get space by standing still and letting others move around you. When he does get the ball he's one of the best at making things happen on the half turn, but he's too easily marked out of games at the moment. I'd stick him down with a David Silva dvd and get him to study how to do it, because he's got it in him!
You have so outed yourself today , a glory hunter at best , rag or dipper or an arse at worseStill doesn't do enough for me to really influence games on a regular basis.
He has ability, but people often confused being good on the eye and comfortable on the ball with being a top player. He has his moments now and again but that's it.
He's not some generational English talent we've heard he is, if he was, he would be putting in better performances regularly.
It's like the old Jack Wilshire thing where people raved about him because he looked really good on the ball and had a level of comfort on the bar we don't have to see from English footballers but so what, what else can you do regularly?
Saka is more influential for Arsenal than Foden is for us, that's for sure.
What does this even mean? He’s made loads of killer passes this season. Is Newcastle at home not the level needed, for example?Doesn’t know how to make killer passes at the level needed.
Not good enough at threading the ball and dictating the play with incisive passes.What does this even mean? He’s made loads of killer passes this season. Is Newcastle at home not the level needed, for example?
You have so outed yourself today , a glory hunter at best , rag or dipper or an arse at worse
The issue is the constant change of position, how do you get any sort of rhythm inside left, inside right, number 10, wide right. For me this season, I am confused watching City, Doku comes on or starts right wing for like 5 minutes, then pep realises he’s not very good there and switches him straight away to the left all a bit strange. Also our game play to get Walker in advanced areas when he can not and has never had been able to deliver further forward. Play Phill off the right and let him have a go at players using his skill, for me he is not a 10 yet, he loses possession too much and looks a bit lightweight in there. A long season to go and I am sure we will figure it out.
And the game at anfield a few years ago when he had a great gameYeah I'd be all for him playing off the right. He played in that position last season when we smashed the Rags 6-3 and he had a great game and scored a hat-trick. In that game we had grealish on the left and foden on the right.
He can definitely play that position well and can still come inside from that position too.
Also league cup final v Aston Villa at Wembley. Man of the match from the right side.And the game at anfield a few years ago when he had a great game
Could be talking bollocks (been known to happen) but he still seems a bit lightweight, I get that he'll never be big but think a bit more of a physical presence could help.
I agree with most of it. But If both Saka and Foden the only two left footed right winger, we will have the same problem like the game vs France. Who to replace Saka in the 70mins? Even though Bowen and Rashford can play right, it is obviously not as good as Saka or Foden as RW.For me, that front four of Bellingham, Foden, Saka and Kane is the best in the world at any level. If only we had a manager that could get the absolute most out of it. I know France still have immense quality up top but they now play a very good but old Giroud since Benzema retired, and Dembele isn't quite as good as Saka.
I agree with most of it. But If both Saka and Foden the only two left footed right winger, we will have the same problem like the game vs France. Who to replace Saka in the 70mins? Even though Bowen and Rashford can play right, it is obviously not as good as Saka or Foden as RW.
Another problem is that we will not have a good right footed set piece taker on the pitch (if Walker starts over TAA and Tripper). And set piece is a very important part of England play. Additionally if Luke Shaw starts as LB, it will be even more weight on Rashford argument. Foden offers good crossing on the left but Shaw can as well. Rashford can provide cut in threat well neither of Foden or Shaw can.
From England perspective it makes more sense Foden or Saka for the RW. A bit competition is good.