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Yeah but Souness said he didn't mean that goal so lets not get carried away
I don't think he did tbh
Yeah but Souness said he didn't mean that goal so lets not get carried away
Someone on Reddit posted this
Souness also thinks he is an athletic hardworking midfielder who is not a ball player!Yeah but Souness said he didn't mean that goal so lets not get carried away
Just an incredible player. I love him. I also love being right all along.
Hopefully this helps convince Jose that his best position is in a CM2. We lose a little bit of defensive solidity in the middle (Ndombele will never track runners quite like Sissoko does) but having him in that deeper role transforms our possession game and links the midfield and attack so much better. He's unpressable, can pass between the lines yet can still get in the box on occasion (see yesterday) - it transforms the entire team. He's also just SO much more involved and as our best midfielder on the ball that's exactly what we want. He had 85 touches yesterday and I'd guess that's close to double what he typically has when he's played higher up.
With Ndombele alongside Hojbjerg in the middle I think we would've won most of the 1-1 draws we've had this season. We also might've lost one but the trade-off would be more than worth it.
Hopefully this helps convince Jose that his best position is in a CM2. We lose a little bit of defensive solidity in the middle (Ndombele will never track runners quite like Sissoko does) but having him in that deeper role transforms our possession game and links the midfield and attack so much better. He's unpressable, can pass between the lines yet can still get in the box on occasion (see yesterday) - it transforms the entire team. He's also just SO much more involved and as our best midfielder on the ball that's exactly what we want. He had 85 touches yesterday and I'd guess that's close to double what he typically has when he's played higher up.
With Ndombele alongside Hojbjerg in the middle I think we would've won most of the 1-1 draws we've had this season. We also might've lost one but the trade-off would be more than worth it.
Question is, will Jose be comfortable playing Ndombele in CM2 if we play with a back 4? That remains to be seen.I've said right from the start that LoCelso, Hojbjerg, Ndombele would be a formidable midfield. Hojbjerg does the screening job with Ndombele and LoCelso getting forward one at a time. Can't wait for GLC to be fit now that Mourinho seems satisfied that Tanguy can be trusted.
Question is, will Jose be comfortable playing Ndombele in CM2 if we play with a back 4? That remains to be seen.
I suppose we might stick with the back 3 but in the past we've only played that system against other teams with that system, so I can't see Jose switching formation permanently.
I've said right from the start that LoCelso, Hojbjerg, Ndombele would be a formidable midfield. Hojbjerg does the screening job with Ndombele and LoCelso getting forward one at a time. Can't wait for GLC to be fit now that Mourinho seems satisfied that Tanguy can be trusted.
Perfect digne pivot. The more stacking element who is robust enough to do the mucky stuff, and the more defensive element who can play a bit. Really want them to get a run together whether we go 3 at the back or 4, as the potential for them to boss the opposition is potentially better than both Parker/Modric and Wanyama/Dembele. I know it was only Sheffield United but you have to start somewhere.
Kane’s goal was also all shot the opposition defence being too stand offish and not being aggressive enough.Yeah but Souness said he didn't mean that goal so lets not get carried away
At last Mourinho has given him 90 minutes in his proper position. Great all round performance from him.