You saw him making no attempt on TWO dangerous balls in the air one on one in the box...keeping Bowen on for the 2nd goal...saving a ball on the end line putting it back into danger for no good reason...failing to shield for a goal kick resulting in a turnover...not saying he doesn't try...just not a natural LB...
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It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread
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Conventional left back not what pep wants, need to be able to move inside and distribute the ball almost as a mid
Zinch isn't bad but not strong enough defensively, he tends to go down the line like a more natural full back as well
Stones can do it at right back as he is good defensively but can also carry the ball into mid
Cancelo hasn't played well for months either, started the season great but not at that level now, all the swapping won't be helping him, nor playing alongside Laporte
Zinch isn't bad but not strong enough defensively, he tends to go down the line like a more natural full back as well
Stones can do it at right back as he is good defensively but can also carry the ball into mid
Cancelo hasn't played well for months either, started the season great but not at that level now, all the swapping won't be helping him, nor playing alongside Laporte
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So you reckon he gets smoked every fucking game then..he had a poor game...he's usually very goodStop...he got smoked all day long...it is what it is...not his fault...he's not a LB...
supercity88
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It's not like he was helped by a Center Back in Laporte that bites on every ball that comes his way, or by the 37-year-old CM who is clearly washed, or the poor goalkeeping of Ederson.
I saw him giving his all, and trying to make things work.
He was very good against Real in the first leg I thought. But has been poor in the past couple of games, giving the ball away and being in really poor positions defensively.
But defensively we are a poorer side without the recovery pace of Walker. In normal circumstances Cancelo at LB would have licence to push up and Walker would be covering that ball in behind.
Our defensive line has been horrific which is understandable considering who is playing. Ake coming in at LCB will make Zinchenko 100 times better. We need another full back but in addition to Zin.
birchwoodgingerste
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Jeez !I'd get Rico Henry, don't have to have a world class player in every position. Apparently Rico Henry is like a 6/7 out of ten each game. Can defend and attack. Don't think Brentford would want alot for him. He's got pace as well.
Gabriel
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He’s even smaller than Zinchenko, so while he’s technically a good player, his lack of height and physicality would leave us just as vulnerable.I'd get Rico Henry, don't have to have a world class player in every position. Apparently Rico Henry is like a 6/7 out of ten each game. Can defend and attack. Don't think Brentford would want alot for him. He's got pace as well.
BlueMoonz1977
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Its evident that some players need a signing that will challenge for their position - Eddy definitely needs one, and we need either a LB or RB (dependent on if Pep switches Cancelo back to LB)
And then we need a box to box CM to replace fernandinho
Fingers crossed we have targets lined up and we can move swift and quickly to get them in for a full pre-season and then lay a marker in the community shield against the dippers
And then we need a box to box CM to replace fernandinho
Fingers crossed we have targets lined up and we can move swift and quickly to get them in for a full pre-season and then lay a marker in the community shield against the dippers
I thought he had a good game vs NewcastleHe was very good against Real in the first leg I thought. But has been poor in the past couple of games, giving the ball away and being in really poor positions defensively.
But defensively we are a poorer side without the recovery pace of Walker. In normal circumstances Cancelo at LB would have licence to push up and Walker would be covering that ball in behind.
Our defensive line has been horrific which is understandable considering who is playing. Ake coming in at LCB will make Zinchenko 100 times better. We need another full back but in addition to Zin.
I didn't see him do anything wrong at Wolves during the week, he had a bad game today, but I could equally look at Laporte and Dinho and say they did as well.
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I saw him against united and he's not good enough. Gave away a stupid penalty which makes me question his decision making.I'd get Rico Henry, don't have to have a world class player in every position. Apparently Rico Henry is like a 6/7 out of ten each game. Can defend and attack. Don't think Brentford would want alot for him. He's got pace as well.