Match Thread | Southampton vs Man City (30/12/18)

[LIBlue]

I get the board wants to wait for our primary targets in cdm but lb is a really really big problem right now. I really hope they are looking for someone right now , doesn’t even have to be a world class star just someone who can do the basics we have mendy for the rest

 

[TCIB]

Is Kev injured or resting?

Injured :-(

 

[Neville Kneville]

That was even less of a penalty than Salah’s and that was a fucking dive.

He said himself it wasn't then remembered the company policy & started talking himself round.

 

[Briggs1969]

I would wager the latter, but I have no specific info.

Thanks Sebblue

 

[chesterbells]

I'm just thinking we need another three before half time. Is that positive?

Not really

 

[citizenyank76]

Yeah. I keep think Mahrez had turned the corner any then he makes a miatake or misses something. Such potential. Frustrating.

 

[bluemonkey71]

Sane on for Mahrez pls

 

[Vienna_70]

We really do miss Kev as he plays the ball with only one or at the most two touches. Marhez plays differently and I guess Pep has to decide if to change the style that worked so well or change Marhez which will take time. I know it seems as I am not keen on him but for 60m and seeing how he played for Leicester - more direct and dynamic - I just cant understand why he's changed his style this season. Hopefully it will come good with him as he clearly is a skilful player.

It’s not really fair to compare Riyad to Kevin, as they play in different positions for us.

Better to compare Bernardo to KdB or Leroy to Riyad, IMHO.

 

[Briggs1969]

Injured :-(

Oh no!

 

[domalino]

Well ‘The Boss’ must think differently as he has played more than any other player!?

Most appearances, he's definitely not played the most as hes usually on the bench but is an obvious first sub to rest Sané or Sterling.

He's got a long way to go before he starts challenging those two for a starting place IMO, still slows the game down too much, still chooses the wrong option too often.

Hopefully he'll be much better in he new year because we could do with a POTY quality Mahrez.