Didn't we read this about Laporte? And John Stones before him?Our van dyke. Brilliant signing. Best signing since Kev in my opinion. Sooooo important we got a class centre half who could lead. We’ve got one
The weakest is definitely Ake. He constantly pulls out of making a forward pass to then turn back and pass sideways.Yes, our defenders generally make a high percentage of their pass completions because teams generally back up and pack the bus against us. So how good a passer our central defenders are isn't wholely discernible from their pass completion %. Seeing as 90% of the passes they make are simple and sideways.
It's no surprise most of our defenders have pass completion rates in the low 90s.
That said, when watching our Central defenders ( Barring Ake who I haven't seen enough of in our system) I believe Dias has the weakest range of passes and the weakest at breaking the lines with his passes. John, Eric and Garcia are superior technically, and probably Ake too.
Even today when Fulham somehow convinced themselves to press us. It was Dias who got the most intense chasing. I strongly suspect their fishes had reached the same conclusions I did.
Don’t think anyone has ever said that about Stones and he and Laporte are completely different players. The physicality and dominance of Dias will inevitably lead to Kompany and Van Dijk comparisons.Didn't we read this about Laporte? And John Stones before him?
Not from me you didn’tDidn't we read this about Laporte? And John Stones before him?
Laporte has hit that level tho or atleast close enought? The point of buying a cb was for him to partner laporte.Didn't we read this about Laporte? And John Stones before him?
Didn't we read this about Laporte? And John Stones before him?
Yes, our defenders generally make a high percentage of their pass completions because teams generally back up and pack the bus against us. So how good a passer our central defenders are isn't wholely discernible from their pass completion %. Seeing as 90% of the passes they make are simple and sideways.
It's no surprise most of our defenders have pass completion rates in the low 90s.
That said, when watching our Central defenders ( Barring Ake who I haven't seen enough of in our system) I believe Dias has the weakest range of passes and the weakest at breaking the lines with his passes. John, Eric and Garcia are superior technically, and probably Ake too.
Even today when Fulham somehow convinced themselves to press us. It was Dias who got the most intense chasing. I strongly suspect their fishes had reached the same conclusions I did.
He’s got nowhere near the overall potential seaDon’t think anyone has ever said that about Stones and he and Laporte are completely different players. The physicality and dominance of Dias will inevitably lead to Kompany and Van Dijk comparisons.
He’s started very well and is undoubtably a proper defender that we’ve been crying out for. Early days for him and he’s certainly showing signs of leadership and dominance he’s definitely looking the part. To start mentioning him in the same breath as truly great defenders as Van Dyke and Vinnie though is probably stretching things after a few games. As both are/ we’re much quicker, athletic and better footballers. Promising signs though so far.Don’t think anyone has ever said that about Stones and he and Laporte are completely different players. The physicality and dominance of Dias will inevitably lead to Kompany and Van Dijk comparisons.
In fairness, I'm not worried at all. I like him as is. Was just making a comparative observation amongst our Central defenders.Well if Fulham did chase him, it doesn't show in his completion figures. I think it's a bit early to be concluding that he has the weakest range of passes but frankly if he keeps completing c. 94% of his passes and improving our defending, I don't think we should worry too much about his passing range.