Re: The truth about Kolorov
There's a lot of criticism of Kolarov on here and people are entitled to their opinion. For me, it wasn't last night's game that gave it away - he is slow off the mark, poor in the air and a ball watcher - all qualities that have led me to conclude, some time ago, that we need better cover for Clichy. OK, there are other left backs that aren't great in the air but they tend to have an excess of the other necessary qualities. He can be good going forwards, which against lesser teams compensates for his lack of defensive qualities, but not against the best.
What did annoy the shit out of me last night was that he just looked like he didn't give a toss - overhit crosses, in the second half few forward runs (even in the last ten minutes when he showed no urgency) and I didn't see him win a header all night against a relatively small team. As for his defensive showing, well I thought Lescott baled him out all night.
Others might say lack of regular football, low confidence etc - I just thought he lacked motivation which I can't accept. Think I finished the game with more of a sweat on!
