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Well, Poch has to bite the bullet as the two said captains are not performing, and performance is what counts.
I'd say it's performance AND leadership. I see leadership in Kaboul, but none whatsoever in Ade.
Well, Poch has to bite the bullet as the two said captains are not performing, and performance is what counts.
Before, when we were behind, we'd say: "give the ball to Bale." Now, there is no one, and frankly, aside from set pieces (from which we scored the two goals), it was hard to see where our goals could come from.I thought we were very average. When I look through the team and compare it to what we had just a a few seasons ago I suppose I should not be surprised. We have average players all over the pitch and on the bench. None of Naughton, Kaboul, Capoue, Rose, Chadli or Soldado would have had any hope of getting into our team of a few seasons ago ... and even our best players are not as good as our best players of before, Lloris asside.
Totally agree. Townsend can be infuriating but at least he is a presence. He can press high and has the intensity, pace and desire to afford the full back some cover.
Mason and Kane are the first names on the team sheet right now for me.
I would be tempted to try and bed these lads into the system with Bentaleb and use the season as transitional. We just look so lacking in fight without them.
Before, when we were behind, we'd say: "give the ball to Bale." Now, there is no one, and frankly, aside from set pieces (from which we scored the two goals), it was hard to see where our goals could come from.
For my two pence worth....
Capoue - he's not a destroyer, can't pass to a high level, isn't quick and doesn't create. I just don't understand what he brings to the team. While I completely understand midfield is about balance and partnerships but with Mason being very progressive and active in his play he does need a sitter along side him. Something that Benji can do and at least effect the game in a positive way.
totally agree on Capoue. I was watching him very closely because when you get over run in midfield so often you need to have a look at the DM and CM.
in the 14th minute there was a typical Capoue moment. so 14th minute, players should still be fresh and lots of energy. Villa are attacking. Soldado, Chadli and Eriksen are in our defensive third and no sign of Capoue. 2 Villa players run into the screen followed by Capoue jogging back. No urgency at all, not determination to get back. 16th minute, same again and doesnt have the common sense to see the centre back doubling up so go fill in for him - GOAL.
The Defensive Midfielder is such an important role, and its the one that keeps the team fighting and bullys the other team. Capoue does not do that. Any defensive midfielder strolling after 15 minutes should not be playing. If anything, this is the tactical brain, he can see all the play, he is involved in all the play so needs to be aware of the players around him. there is none with this player. There is a reason PSG and Monaco didnt sign him.
The problem with Capoue is, he actually has good football ability, but just doesnt get stuck in. This actually make Mason look even better.