Player Watch: Moussa Sissoko

tttcowan · Sep 10, 2017

His movement and off the ball was good. He did some descent dribbles. However what he actually did with the ball was nothing short of a complete disaster. Even the simple passes were bizarrely short or slightly wayward. Even if he'd managed to do what he was trying to do 1/3 of the time we'd have been 2 more up.

Rating : Marmite

$hoguN · Sep 10, 2017

viktorviktor said:
I think the only reason his runs contributed to our attack yesterday was because the defenders didn't know what to do. A better manager would have told his players to ignore Sissoko as he isn't dangerous when on the ball.

His positioning and technique is just way below standard for our team. I really hope that he will prove himself this season, as we definitely need a player like him, but he has a long way to go.

It's all about the way the other team play. If they have 2 DMs trying to stop Eriksen and Alli battering them then they become very susceptible to the midfield runner as it causes chaos and leaves space for others to exploit

BringBack_leGin · Sep 10, 2017

Yesterday he did exactly what Essien used to do for Mourinho. There's a use for it and if it becomes a viable option in certain situations it will be an improvement on last season. I wouldn't want him there against our top 4 rivals but against lesser sides who set up to spoil he has a use as possession becomes less important. He offers the thing that Dembele doesn't in that respect.

Rob · Sep 10, 2017

I think I watched a different match to some of you!

He was awful. Every attack he was involved in he messed up. I'm fairly confident he stopped more of our attacks than any of their defenders managed.

Son or Winks as options to suit the situation are FAR better than him.

TOMSPURS · Sep 10, 2017

Think its important to remember that this is a guy who must be very low on confidence right now. For the last year he has been ridiculed by fans & press alike. Yesterday he worked hard, closed down space well & got into good scoring positions on a few occasions. He rushed his header & snatched at his 1st half shot like someone desperate to impress. As a Spurs fan, I hope he gets a good reception next time out. He could be a useful player in a season where hopefully we play a lot of big matches!

Teemu · Sep 10, 2017

He's so randomly unpredictable that when he goes on one of his runs it seems to create panic in the opposition defence, so in that respect he had a good game with his directness and in creating space for others. Son is quick but he's good playing off their back line rather than bombing forward from midfield, it's a completely different skill.

And, to be fair to him, his work rate was good and he looked like he gave a shit.

But I'm terrified every time he attempts anything more than a two yard pass - he got in a couple of great positions but if we had anyone with a bit of a technique in those areas we could easily have had another couple of goals.

An enigma.

Rob · Sep 10, 2017

Son makes better runs, is infinitely more intelligent, not as strong but still hard to push off the ball, has an excellent end product and knows how to find the net.

BringBack_leGin · Sep 10, 2017

Rob said:
Son makes better runs, is infinitely more intelligent, not as strong but still hard to push off the ball, has an excellent end product and knows how to find the net.

Yes but I'm the context of yesterday, Sissoko played as a box to box midfielder, a remit you would never give to Son. There were only to spots for Son in yesterday's tactic, they were occupied by Dele and Kane. Winks could have played in Sissokos place but again, he'd have been more suited to Eriksen's role. Dembele was the player who Sissoko played in place of, I imagine because we need to nurse him through a season and he'd just played to games for Belgium and will start v Dortmund.

THFCSPURS19 · Sep 10, 2017

Rob said:
Son makes better runs, is infinitely more intelligent, not as strong but still hard to push off the ball, has an excellent end product and knows how to find the net.

No one's disagreeing with that but he can't play CM lol.

bomberH · Sep 10, 2017

Although this was sissoko's best game for us, I thought he was still quite poor overall.

The 2 offsides were so utterly avoidable because he was looking across the line both times. Should've been 2 goals. He always opts for the extremely simple pass, which is fine but you just know what he's going to do every time he gets the ball. The opponents usually do too. His running was good and he had lots of energy. Was unlucky with his shot from Davies' (I think) cross.

I really want him to do well and at last he's been played in his preferred position but for me, he just doesn't offer enough to warrant a place in the team. He played ok yesterday but I'd still rather have seen Winks instead. Maybe he can kick on a bit now though and improve. Nothing would please me more than to be proved wrong about him. It was definitely his best game for us so far. And I like his attitude on twitter, he gets abuse but is still always positive on there. It must be tough knowing loads of people don't want you at their club so that can't help his confidence on the pitch.

I have to say this though. He has the worst footballing brain ever. If he ever was to have a football conversation with Teddy Sheringham, I can imagine Teddy wanting to shoot him in the face after 12 seconds.

Eric_s · Sep 10, 2017

viktorviktor said:
I think the only reason his runs contributed to our attack yesterday was because the defenders didn't know what to do. A better manager would have told his players to ignore Sissoko as he isn't dangerous when on the ball.

His positioning and technique is just way below standard for our team. I really hope that he will prove himself this season, as we definitely need a player like him, but he has a long way to go.

What a load of crap. You mean for people to take you seriously?

mattie g · Sep 10, 2017

Rob said:
Son makes better runs, is infinitely more intelligent, not as strong but still hard to push off the ball, has an excellent end product and knows how to find the net.

Wait...you think Son would be a good option as a box-to-box midfielder?

Locotoro · Sep 10, 2017

I feel sorry for him given the criticism he gets. He's not cost us any goals as far as I can recall and never criticised the club or team. Yes, he's not of the required standard in my opinion but there must be a reason Poch plays him over Nkoudou, Winks and (Onomah - Last season)

PrettyColors · Sep 10, 2017

He has rare athleticism and seemed to use it well yesterday. His offsides and finishing were infuriating, but I think it's a case of needing one to go in for him - I agree that he's severely lacking in confidence. Not a lost cause, for now...

benski · Sep 10, 2017

His best all round performance for us yesterday. Even with the mistakes!

Goes to show he can improve, can't understand why any so called fan wouldn't want that. Having another top player to call on can only help us.

Rob · Sep 10, 2017

mattie g said:
Wait...you think Son would be a good option as a box-to-box midfielder?

No but if we're valuing Sissoko because he was capable of running, Son does it better and more effectively. Winks and Dembele are several classes ahead of Sissoko as the other central midfielder to partner Dier/Wanyama.

Mr Pink · Sep 10, 2017

at the last page in this thread

viktorviktor · Sep 10, 2017

Eric_s said:
What a load of crap. You mean for people to take you seriously?

Thank you for your well thought out arguments and analysis. It really contributes to the discussion.

Shadydan · Sep 10, 2017

Some of these posts are hilarious by the way, people still can't bring themselves to give credit where it's due, carry on

Shadydan · Sep 10, 2017

'O Zio said:
I appreciate what you're saying but for me, being able to make dummy runs isn't enough to warrant a place in our team on its own. While people doing that clearly plays an important role, that person also has to be at least semi-comfortable on the ball when called upon. While his runs may have opened up space for Erisken etc. which created chances, I think his general lack of any ability on the ball cost us as many chances as he helped create. For arguments sake, Eriksen had 4 or 5 chances due to the space being created, I'd say Sissoko was the direct cause of equally as many attacks breaking down, so in the end his contribution is very little.

It clearly is and it clearly will be if it gets the best out of our team and our players, Poch isn't stupid, he knows what he was buying into when he bought Sissoko and he knows what he's doing when he's playing him. Him not being comfortable and squandering opportunities is a trade of for his direct running and the distraction he causes for opposition defenders. Not really sure how you work out his contribution was very little when you acknowledge that Eriksen had 4/5 chances due to the space being created, I'd say that warrants some form of contribution.

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