before he joined i couldn't believe how bad we was at progressing the ball from defence to midfield that game against arsenal was the worst i've seen us gutted he didn't join at the beginning of januaryHe’s an enabler. He connects the team better than anyone else we have. Not flashy, but he’s going to be an important cog moving forward.
Yeah, true. Porto needed him to help them qualify in the EL.before he joined i couldn't believe how bad we was at progressing the ball from defence to midfield that game against arsenal was the worst i've seen us gutted he didn't join at the beginning of january
Even with yellow card pep usually hooks themI don’t really think he does. He’s just bedding him in and the 6/8 position is the position Pep demands the most from.
Good that he played the full 90 today too.
Its baffling pep has his reservations about him. If anyone should know the value he brings its Pep.
Pep fucked up with that and also fucked up not playing o Reilly more aswell but hoping he has learned his lesson now .The worrying comment from Pep about him not playing against the rags because he wanted players who ‘knew the patterns’ was laughable really.
Hopefully today (and other games) shows Pep that he should be in every starting line-up.
Absolutely. Rodri has spoken openly about adapting to the league and Pep and after 2 years well we know the rest. Nico is a great signing short and long term. He’ll be a great player here in my opinionBy time Pep leaves in two years Nico will be a monster. Working alongside Rodri, there isn’t better mentors than them two.
Like every other midfielder we have, he too plays better when Kova in there with him. Cuz Kova is quick on the ball and quick to offer an option.I thought he was average. Too slow in the pass and slows us down. We looked better when he went off.
I’m hoping he will play better when Rodri is back. So far I’m on the fence with him. We just look a bit drab with that midfield. Kovacic did make a difference along with Doku. Gundogan was much better than him though for me today and more involved.Like every other midfielder we have, he too plays better when Kova in there with him. Cuz Kova is quick on the ball and quick to offer an option.
I think last week was the perfect blend. Kevin doing his driving forward and early passes/crossing. Kova dribbling and finding the through ball. Gumdo making early runs on the left and passing quickly. With Gonzo at the base with quick passes.I’m hoping he will play better when Rodri is back. So far I’m on the fence with him. We just look a bit drab with that midfield. Kovacic did make a difference along with Doku. Gundogan was much better than him though for me today and more involved.
He did that again today, just did his job.He’s an enabler. He connects the team better than anyone else we have. Not flashy, but he’s going to be an important cog moving forward.