If Sergio could get fit, id love to see Serg and Jesus start together. Jesus is struggling massively and he just isnt a lead the line kind of striker. Play them both, rotate with Torres maybe and i genuinely think we would be a lot more clinical.Nice to see a sensible measured post (not that I am reading that many).
I still see us as team going through a transition of sorts, during what can only be described as strange times. I agree completely that, for whatever reasons, the team is lacking some belief and confidence and that is perpetuated by missing chances. There's a vicious circle that has to be broken somehow. We had 26 shots last night; 19, which is more than our now league leading average shots per game, missed the target. That's not good enough and it's not just a case of shots from distance: 65% of our shots were taken inside the box. Our players have the technical ability to do better so I am convinced much of the problem is mental (an old hobby horse of mine).
Torres may be our best finisher at the moment but I still think we are waiting for his personality to really come out in games.
I fell Sergio is in the twilight of his career but we need him to get and stay fit to see if he can get everyone firing on more cylinders in front of goal.
Truth is, none of those are shit players. However, some are doing a pretty good impression.The manager isn't getting the best out of these players.
18 goals from 12 Premier League games is an absolutely woeful return. He has Mahrez, De Bruyne, Sterling, Aguero, Foden, Torres and Jesus at his disposal. He needs to be coming up with a better system to give these guys more chances.
I did say it a few weeks back but was shot down that the rumour was there was a training ground bust up between two players. Hardly seen since.
Foden is nowhere near the finished article but, even at this stage, is pretty good and merits more than being shuffled around from pillar to post to bench.For me it is early days but Foden seems a fair weather player. Look at the challenge for the ball in the air for West Brom's goal last night. Hope it doesn't turn into a "Where did it all go wrong for Phil". But last night seemed strange, every player bar Gundogan seemed nervous about having the ball, slipping and falling over even Ederson with nothing to do looked edgy. Very strange. Charlie Austin came on no pace could easily have gone to a back three with Mendy off and brought the extra forward on but still continued with Walker as a sub. What were we hoping for from Walker?
Which two?I did say it a few weeks back but was shot down that the rumour was there was a training ground bust up between two players. Hardly seen since.