Neville Kneville
Well-Known Member
Yes I watched the game, Spurs won 2-1, Trippier went off injured on 83 minutes for Walker.
Trippier seems more intelligent and creative going forward, he has 5 assists in 2017 more than any other PL defender.
Walker seems slightly faster and more physical.
I suppose it depends what Pep is looking for?
Imo Trippier was always a good footballer coming forward & smarter than the likes of Walker but merely a keen defender who lacks quality & pace as well as physicality.
If you look at his performance v rags compared to when Walker came on, Matiial just running past as if he wasn't there, I believe that is what will become apparent the more he plays (if he plays, I think they will replace Walker with a new no1 fullback, not Trippier).
I actually think our own Maffeo is already a considerably better defender than Trippier but not as smart on the ball, yet.