bugsyblue said:
Chippy_boy said:
Yes, he is.
Ok, indulge me.
In what way is Zabaleta a brilliant defender?
Emphasis on the world brilliant. Not "average".
And "he works his socks off" does NOT equal brilliant.
I am genuinely interested on what part of his game you think is "brilliant". I just don't see it. I see a 100% dedicated, committed, professional footballer. One who gives 100% in every game. One who is keen to get forward and gives everything to defend.
The problem is, I could do those things. That does NOT equal brilliant. He is poor going forward, despite his efforts. He gets it wrong time and time again in every game whilst defending. He is hugely overrated, IMHO.