#11 | Oleksandr Zinchenko - 2020/21 Performances

[eversince 76]

I appreciate your points about Zinchenko but, for me, I just don't think he is up to the standard of player we need for the first team. For example, would you rate Zinchenko at the same level as say Tierney at Arsenal or Robertson at Liverpool. We need a top left fullback to get even stronger as a team.

Definitely same level. If you wanna compare apples with pears

 

[Airbags Optional]

I may have a blind spot but I think he has been average all season. His passing is not great, always behind or slightly off target, he is not the quickest, offers little threat going forward, is not the best defender. His heading has improved greatly and it’s not his natural position, but I really don’t think he offers much at left back. Remember this is my opinion so try not to get abusive

 

[fredmont]

The best left back we have. The team is weaker when he doesn't play. I would like him to cross more when we have bodies in the box.

 

[grim up north]

I may have a blind spot but I think he has been average all season. His passing is not great, always behind or slightly off target, he is not the quickest, offers little threat going forward, is not the best defender. His heading has improved greatly and it’s not his natural position, but I really don’t think he offers much at left back. Remember this is my opinion so try not to get abusive

more Clueless I would say

 

[Xhavenjoe]

For example, would you rate Zinchenko at the same level as say Tierney at Arsenal or Robertson at Liverpool.

You could argue that he is not as good as Tierney or Robertson.
We don't have these two so Pep can only compare him to Ake, Cancelo, Mendy and Laporte.
I think he's the best available to us at left back and is always up for it every game.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

You could argue that he is not as good as Tierney or Robertson.
We don't have these two so Pep can only compare him to Ake, Cancelo, Mendy and Laporte.
I think he's the best available to us at left back and is always up for it every game.

Zinchenko is a decent backup LB - but if he's our first choice at LB for whatever reason in an important game - then we're fielding a weakened side.

 

[Mr HJ]

Thee are left backs and then there are left backs under a Pep system. It is no coincidence that our best runs as a team during the last few years have come with a converted midfielder in the position. For me, Zinchenko has had a really decent season and we are a better, more balanced team when he plays.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

The doubters need to shut up and watch this lads performances over the last few months and realise what a brilliant footballer he is.

 

[coliotte]

the team improved when he came in

 

[jollylescott]

The game changed when he came on. He is so clever, calm and assured on the ball.