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Oleks Zinchenko - 2018/19 Performances
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jimmygrimblesboots
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Zinchenko is a good squad player and he didnt let anyone down today against Bournemouth , he played some superb forward balls and Leroy's work ethic bailed him out a few times , everyone can see Zinchenko isnt a natural left back but he does his best for the team and you cant ask anymore than that. People giving him shit because he is willing to make the sacrifice and play out of position to cover injuries is out of order , give the lad a break.
So you agree with the facts of my claim but think I was being silly. OkDon’t worry, it was patently clear that his comments were silly. However, I will have to disagree with your comments about the goal. Francis asked for the ball over the top, Zinchenko stepped back to make sure he wasn’t done in behind, which is his primary job there. Once Francis got the ball, however, I do think his primary task immediately changes to stopping him getting in a cross, which is the ONLY mistake he made in that passage of play, IMHO.
As for the bolded, agreed. But failure to stop a cross from a central position isn't a mistake. He went out towards Francis but the cross got past him. Shit happens.
Just like Ederson was correctly positioned, put in a good dive, but couldn't keep the ball out. This doesn't mean Ederson made a mistake, does it?
People giving him shit because he is willing to make the sacrifice and play out of position to cover injuries is out of order , give the lad a break.
Oh Jesus Christ.
No one has given him shit, we're just assessing his performance. We all know he's trying his best and out of position, but that effort and good intention doesn't actually stop his mistakes being mistakes, and they are worth talking about when we're probably 1 injury to Fernandinho away from him playing LB all season.
Delph or you mean :) As an injury to Dihno might have him playing DM.Oh Jesus Christ.
No one has given him shit, we're just assessing his performance. We all know he's trying his best and out of position, but that effort and good intention doesn't actually stop his mistakes being mistakes, and they are worth talking about when we're probably 1 injury to Fernandinho away from him playing LB all season.
Delph or you mean :) As an injury to Dihno might have him playing DM.
1 injury to Fernandinho moves Delph to midfield and makes Zinchenko our only LB.
It's pretty clear that's what Pep thinks given the amount of times Delph has been played in midfield this season.
malg
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Thought he was very average today, but so were a few more.
I see.1 injury to Fernandinho moves Delph to midfield and makes Zinchenko our only LB.
It's pretty clear that's what Pep thinks given the amount of times Delph has been played in midfield this season.
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Which is pretty crazy isn't it?1 injury to Fernandinho moves Delph to midfield and makes Zinchenko our only LB.
It's pretty clear that's what Pep thinks given the amount of times Delph has been played in midfield this season.
It's like playing Jorginho at LB and being upset that his defending isn't good enough but his passing is clearly a level above.
Delph can definitely play DM, but if you have Delph and Zinchenko it's crazy not to play Delph LB and Zin DM.
jimmygrimblesboots
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Oh Jesus Christ.
No one has given him shit, we're just assessing his performance. We all know he's trying his best and out of position, but that effort and good intention doesn't actually stop his mistakes being mistakes, and they are worth talking about when we're probably 1 injury to Fernandinho away from him playing LB all season.
Your exact words "Can't defend for shit" Jesus H Christ
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