11 | Oleksandr Zinchenko - 2021/22 Performances

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I love him to bits, and thought he defended admirably against Watford/Newcastle, but he was exposed today by Bowen’s movement.

Brilliant on the ball, and offers so much coherence going forward, but we definitely need more options at fullback to cover for injuries, and to push Walker/Cancelo.
 
What he has to learn is that mistakes happen and that when you drop one, then you just have to make sure you don’t drop another and that you do your job.

What he doesn’t need to do is think that he has to atone for his mistake and start playing Hollywood passes and shooting from distance, especially with his right foot!
 
SWP's back said:
Lovely bloke. Hopefully wins another medal next week then leaves to further his career and strengthen city.
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A makeshift back line facing up against speed and physicality didn’t work out well today. Zin played a part in the screw ups but wasn’t the only one who faltered.

I don’t think he has to leave to strengthen the squad: at his best he’s a solid LB that does what Pep wants, at his worst he’s a solid squad player that provides cover for multiple positions. He should stay; we also should sign more options.
 
We work so much better with Cancelo on the left and Walker right. Zinc has done a job but we need to get cover for left back.
 
BLUEisville said:
A makeshift back line facing up against speed and physicality didn’t work out well today. Zin played a part in the screw ups but wasn’t the only one who faltered.

I don’t think he has to leave to strengthen the squad: at his best he’s a solid LB that does what Pep wants, at his worst he’s a solid squad player that provides cover for multiple positions. He should stay; we also should sign more options.
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Disagree. He isn’t a left back. He isn’t good enough in AM for our team as we have many many better options there. We need a specialist and one of the younger lads in. It’s a waste of a squad space.
 
tommybooth said:
We work so much better with Cancelo on the left and Walker right. Zinc has done a job but we need to get cover for left back.
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I think cover at RB is more pressing - if we can find a capable deputy for Walker, Cancelo doesn’t need to shift across to cover. Zinchenko is a capable LB, just not a 1st choice. I wouldn’t complain if we could bring in a world class LB mind you!
 
I will never question his desire or ability with the ball. But he was exposed badly today and looked like a midfielder playing left back.

i think we need a proper left back to compete with cancelo.
 
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