As I mentioned, I thought Cherki was losing the ball too much, not during attempted passes to create goals, but on basic passes and dribbles that would drive Pep crazy... and judging by Pep's comments about Cherki's performance after the game, I was right.He was fine with KDB doing it. If the rewards outweigh the risk, then Pep will let him do his thing.
He loves players that “open the game” for him.
Pep said the opposite; he singled him out for not working hard defensively.today he showed his commitment to work hard and close down/press even when he wasn’t backed up.
He does that with all new players, especially when we’ve won routinely.As I mentioned, I thought Cherki was losing the ball too much, not during attempted passes to create goals, but on basic passes and dribbles that would drive Pep crazy... and judging by Pep's comments about Cherki's performance after the game, I was right.
I was just thinking exactly that. This is a repeat of early Foden where Pep would point things out.The harsher Pep is with public criticism the higher he rates the player.
He knows what he's got, he's just keeping his cards close to his chest.
It’s the way to try and get more out of a player, which Pep seems to do very well at. On the last 2 games it looks like it’s worked.Pep said the opposite; he singled him out for not working hard defensively.
Thought it was quite noticeable in the first 15/20 how he was telling other players what to do and where to press. Encouraging to see for a young lad new to the club and country and who looked a bit quiet (and looks like he has a bit of a sulky face!)
As for the talent - you felt as soon as he wound up to strike it for his goal he'd bag. Such an intelligent player and I keep saying it - an absolute killer
Is it too soon to say he's the most gifted player we've ever had?