You must be doing some very selective reading. I’d say it’s probably 50/50 on this thread praise and criticism. I’m in the he did OK camp, not sure what some people would expect if him coming on in the situation as it was but if he was as bad as some say he was we would possibly have lost or drawn that gameWhat was said as in the criticism? Because all I've read is people keep posting "can't believe the criticism he is getting"
You must be doing some very selective reading. I’d say it’s probably 50/50 on this thread praise and criticism. I’m in the he did OK camp, not sure what some people would expect if him coming on in the situation as it was but if he was as bad as some say he was we would possibly have lost or drawn that game
Have a feelling he is in for a surprise, maybe expecting bit of playing time now with Rodri off and Kovacic not fully fit, but expect Pep to put Lewis, Stones or even Akanji to midfield before starting Phillips. and then Rodri will be back, and Kovacic too.
based on his interview after the game he views this next few weeks a huge chance, lets see how Pep decides.
4 away games coming up in a row, not even easy ones. Castle, Wolves, Leipzig, Arsenal.
Wolves the weakest of these, but I saw them using their midfielders really well vs United and Pool too.they lost both but deffo created some good chances and should have won at Old Toilet if they finish their sitters and get the pen.
I'm not sure anyone is claiming he's set the world on fire, but some of the negativity is way over the top.So is the praise!
Why wouldn't Rodri play v Leipzig? He's not banned in Europe.I said the same pretty much in the Rodri thread.
I think he starts against Newcastle and maybe Wolves, but for Leipzig and Arsenal away I think Stones gets the nod if fit.
A lot depends on how well he does perform this week.