Christian Eriksen

[Berbatonghen]

Eriksen is literally the main player we have that has a creative spark in his game. And also holds a great weapon in set pieces.

The lad MUST play every single game whether its at LM or CM or CAM.

Simple as that. Really hope he makes it for saturday and starts really cementing his place for the remaining season. He may well easily be the player that makes the difference.

 

[ajspurs]

I'll be brutally honest on here, I was going to say I don't rate him as much as others on here, but maybe I do, although I don't believe he has the influence in our team that many thinks he does. I mean we're better with him in the team without a doubt, but I think that's largely due to him actually being the only creative player in our team.

What type of a player is he? A Modric type that keeps things moving, more a VDV style in having a goal threat and a good eye for a threading pass? If he's any of them I don't think he does enough of either one.

I do really like him as a player, but just think he could give so much more.

 

[Black]

I'll be brutally honest on here, I was going to say I don't rate him as much as others on here, but maybe I do, although I don't believe he has the influence in our team that many thinks he does. I mean we're better with him in the team without a doubt, but I think that's largely due to him actually being the only creative player in our team.

What type of a player is he? A Modric type that keeps things moving, more a VDV style in having a goal threat and a good eye for a threading pass? If he's any of them I don't think he does enough of either one.

I do really like him as a player, but just think he could give so much more.

You are so correct, imo he's way too over hyped on here but its his first season so im giving him a bly.

 

[southlondonyiddo]

I'll be brutally honest on here, I was going to say I don't rate him as much as others on here, but maybe I do, although I don't believe he has the influence in our team that many thinks he does. I mean we're better with him in the team without a doubt, but I think that's largely due to him actually being the only creative player in our team.

What type of a player is he? A Modric type that keeps things moving, more a VDV style in having a goal threat and a good eye for a threading pass? If he's any of them I don't think he does enough of either one.

I do really like him as a player, but just think he could give so much more.

Maybe he's giving as much as he can. Sometimes that is the difference between him and a Modric and a VDV. Maybe unfortunately he simply isn't quite as good as either of them

 

[StanSpur]

Maybe he's giving as much as he can. Sometimes that is the difference between him and a Modric and a VDV. Maybe unfortunately he simply isn't quite as good as either of them

Can i just point out that Luka was 23 when he joined and Rafa was 27 or 28. Eriksen has just in the last month turned 22 and we all know it took Luka over a year to bed into the team so i think trying to compare them is a bit wrong at this stage. If after 2 or 3 seasons Eriksen is still with us then the comparisons to Modric et al can be made. He is not the best midfielder in the league right now but he is certainly the best player at the club and given time i think he will grow into the premier league (as i hope for Lamela but have my doubts on that one) What eriksen needs is a team around him that allows him to play.

 

[hodsgod]

You are so correct, imo he's way too over hyped on here but its his first season so im giving him a bly.

He is simply the best of a bad bunch. It's a bloody disgrace, when a player like Eriksen who has been a bit hit and miss, has been our most creative player.

I just hope a new, and hopefully better manager, will get more out of the players we bought, he is going to need a magic wand for most of them though, they have contributed so little.

 

[ajspurs]

Maybe he's giving as much as he can. Sometimes that is the difference between him and a Modric and a VDV. Maybe unfortunately he simply isn't quite as good as either of them

The comparisons I made to those players were for their style of play as opposed to their actual ability level.

 

[Ribble]

He's just a kid still really, younger than Townsend!

I still want to see him ahead of Holtby with Sandro mopping up behind. Yes I am aware that means that renders over £30m of other central midfielders redundant, maybe if either of them had shown regular signs of creativity greater than a block of cheese we'd be in a better position now than we are.

 

[Styopa]

The comparisons I made to those players were for their style of play as opposed to their actual ability level.

I think he is a little bit of both. Plays in a more advanced position than Modric - closer to VDV used to play, although not as high - scores more goals than Modric but not as prolific/combative as VDV, likes to create play and make a killer pass like Modric but doesn't dictate play the way Modric - or at least not yet anyway.

He is very young and he has come into the team under difficult circumstances. I can see him improving over the next couple of seasons into a player that is more confident has much more influence on the play and scores more goals. In my opinion he definitely has the potential to be at least VDV and Modric calibre.

 

[jezz]

He is simply the best of a bad bunch. It's a bloody disgrace, when a player like Eriksen who has been a bit hit and miss, has been our most creative player.

I just hope a new, and hopefully better manager, will get more out of the players we bought, he is going to need a magic wand for most of them though, they have contributed so little.

bit like your posting

 

[ajspurs]

I think he is a little bit of both. Plays in a more advanced position than Modric - closer to VDV used to play, although not as high - scores more goals than Modric but not as prolific/combative as VDV, likes to create play and make a killer pass like Modric but doesn't dictate play the way Modric - or at least not yet anyway.

He is very young and he has come into the team under difficult circumstances. I can see him improving over the next couple of seasons into a player that is more confident has much more influence on the play and scores more goals. In my opinion he definitely has the potential to be at least VDV and Modric calibre.

Yea I think you're right. Maybe I expect too much of him to be honest, but his passing especially has disappointed me if I'm to truthfully speak my mind. Holtby had more of an eye for a killer pass, in fact he was the only player in our squad that seemed to be able to play a through ball to our strikers through the centre, that's what I thought we'd be seeing Eriksen doing more of.

 

[jezz]

Yea I think you're right. Maybe I expect too much of him to be honest, but his passing especially has disappointed me if I'm to truthfully speak my mind. Holtby had more of an eye for a killer pass, in fact he was the only player in our squad that seemed to be able to play a through ball to our strikers through the centre, that's what I thought we'd be seeing Eriksen doing more of.

Its a bit hard to try and play through ball to statues.
Intelligent players need intelligent players to play with.
Try playing Lamela Eriksen and Holtby together and maybe we would see some intelligent football.
Why do think Bale hardly passed to his team mates last season?

 

[hodsgod]

bit like your posting

You really don't like accuracy or honesty, what a shame.

 

[ajspurs]

Its a bit hard to try and play through ball to statues.
Intelligent players need intelligent players to play with.
Try playing Lamela Eriksen and Holtby together and maybe we would see some intelligent football.
Why do think Bale hardly passed to his team mates last season?

But possible, Holtby managed it to Defoe various times and to Soldado. I know our movement can be shit but I just thought Eriksen was gonna be the player that would be able to find our strikers, to be that bridge. Like I said, maybe I just expected too much of him but I'd without a doubt put more money on Holtby finding a 'killer pass' for us than Eriksen, even in this team.

 

[jezz]

You really don't like accuracy or honesty, what a shame.

Really?
Maybe i will reserve judgement on players until they have actually played a few consecutive games.
Instead of judging them based on few appearances here and there and being mismanaged.
Maybe you should try the same, Bale, Modric,Carrick, Beratov come to mind and they are just players who played for spurs.

 

[Shadydan]

Eriksen is till too lightweight and seems to shirt a lot of challenges, he may have been able to get away with that in Holland but you can't hide in the Premiership.

I think he needs to build up his strength mainly in his legs. If you look at Modric you'll see that his legs are like tree trunks which enables him to hold players off with his body, even before he came here he always had that muscle, he just lacked confidence. If you look at Modric now and in particular the way he wins the ball he uses his leg muscles, this is what Eriksen needs to do.

 

[jezz]

But possible, Holtby managed it to Defoe various times and to Soldado. I know our movement can be shit but I just thought Eriksen was gonna be the player that would be able to find our strikers, to be that bridge. Like I said, maybe I just expected too much of him but I'd without a doubt put more money on Holtby finding a 'killer pass' for us than Eriksen, even in this team.

Like who?
Maybe Paul?
He has actually set up goals for Ade.
Like i said i just dont see any of our players outside the ones i have mentioned actually trying to make runs into the box.

 

[ajspurs]

Like who?
Maybe Paul?
He has actually set up goals for Ade.
Like i said i just dont see any of our players outside the ones i have mentioned actually trying to make runs into the box.

Soldado for one does actually makes runs and move about the front line, there have been plenty of times when our players (not just Eriksen) have chosen to pass sidewards as opposed to playing a riskier but more rewarding over the top ball/through ball. Maybe Paulinho but I'm not really talking about our midfielders, I'm just talking about the general ability to play a forward ball to our strikers when they're facing goal.

I honestly just don't believe that through balls to our strikers are simply not possible because of the 'lack of movement'.

 

[Rout-Ledge]

I'll be brutally honest on here, I was going to say I don't rate him as much as others on here, but maybe I do, although I don't believe he has the influence in our team that many thinks he does. I mean we're better with him in the team without a doubt, but I think that's largely due to him actually being the only creative player in our team.

What type of a player is he? A Modric type that keeps things moving, more a VDV style in having a goal threat and a good eye for a threading pass? If he's any of them I don't think he does enough of either one.

I do really like him as a player, but just think he could give so much more.

Eriksen is very much a rough diamond. There'll be games where it looks like he doesn't have a clue what he's doing.

But having him in the side makes a massive difference to mentality, especially for the fans. When we see him on the pitch, even if he hasn't had a good game, we think he might be able to conjure something up out of nothing. There aren't many players that have that effect, especially not at our club.

And regardless, if we get a free kick in the last minute at 1-1, and he's sitting on the bench with Lennon and Sigurdsson swanning around, you'll wonder what the fuck is going on.

 

[ultimateloner]

He's a bright spot amongst a poor bunch. I think he is faster than Siggy. He struggles to get into games because he isn't particularly good on the ball/with quick feet.

He's more of a supporting cast (albeit a good one) thant he main man. At least that is until he develops an edge and can consistently impose himself.

At the moment his performance will be largely down to whether ade has a good game.