Christian Eriksen

[parklane1]

Enough with this thing about us being particularly poor on corners. We do as bad as everyone else. In fact, 12 teams are poorer than us.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/1...third-with-struggling-liverpool-joint-last/5/ (This was from Nov 3rd - I believe we even have scored 1 or two goals since that, latest with Kane against Swansea.)

Why let the facts get in the way of a good moan.

 

[Sarsipius]

Developing into something like a more advanced Modric, though not quite as 'wordly' IMO

Yeap, couldn't agree more.

Luka was scarily articulate

 

[DaSpurs]

Bit frightening to think where we'd be without his goals since he joined.

He's certainly been excellent value for £11m.

Still not sure about the hair transplant though. Looks a bit

Yeah, but looks a whole -load better than Rooney's

 

[Redfap]

He only played as a winger for Ajax when he was like 17-18 years old. They moved him inside when he became a regular. just like we did with Modric. He is without a doubt in my mind best central, because he get more touches on the ball and have more options. He is also way more effective defensively when playing in a central position. I think there are clear indications that he could do like Modric and move from out wide into a central position.

Eriksen is a hybrid between Modric and VdV and it makes sense that he would be best between those two positions.

Perfect description, I've always thought exactly that. Modric/VDV hybrid

 

[Spurger King]

Perfect description, I've always thought exactly that. Modric/VDV hybrid

Is there a position between a trequartista and a central midfielder though?

Have to admit that this essentially a repeat of the debates surrounding Modric's position. He was proving to be very productive playing further forward (got more goals and assists in his first season with us than any time since), and a lot of people were worried that we would lose that inventiveness in the final third. Obviously we all know how brilliant he ended up being playing further back.

I certainly wouldn't mind seeing how Eriksen got on playing centrally at some point. Not sure if he has the energy for it though.

 

[ClintEastwould]

Is there a position between a trequartista and a central midfielder though?

Have to admit that this essentially a repeat of the debates surrounding Modric's position. He was proving to be very productive playing further forward (got more goals and assists in his first season with us than any time since), and a lot of people were worried that we would lose that inventiveness in the final third. Obviously we all know how brilliant he ended up being playing further back.

I certainly wouldn't mind seeing how Eriksen got on playing centrally at some point. Not sure if he has the energy for it though.

It's strange because I and presumably everyone thought he was a primarily creative player: pulling the strings, getting assists etc. But in his time here he was proven to be one of our biggest goal threats. Sure he plays cute passes every now and then but I would say Lamela is much more of a creator than him. His biggest threat comes from free kicks and shooting opportunities in and around the box as his technique allows him to get off accurate shots on target without many opportunities. Also Modric always had that bit of tenacity in his game that with the added core strength he built up after his first season meant he was able to play centrally without sacrificing much discipline or solidarity. I wouldn't be against Eriksen pulling the strings when the chips are down and we really need a goal but I would also say his passing range isn't expansive enough to be a distributor from deep. His best passes are in the 10-15 yard range as opposed to 20-25 or so needed centrally.

 

[Sarsipius]

Is there a position between a trequartista and a central midfielder though?

Have to admit that this essentially a repeat of the debates surrounding Modric's position. He was proving to be very productive playing further forward (got more goals and assists in his first season with us than any time since), and a lot of people were worried that we would lose that inventiveness in the final third. Obviously we all know how brilliant he ended up being playing further back.

I certainly wouldn't mind seeing how Eriksen got on playing centrally at some point. Not sure if he has the energy for it though.

Given his prowess for finishing and lack of physicality I think it would be silly to play him further back.

Frankly I don't see the need for much discussion about his best position. He's an almost perfect AM but equally adept at cutting in from the left.

If Chadli keeps putting in first rate performances then our front 3/4 seems to pick itself. It's all starting to click nicely and I like the way they have the liberty to swap positions.

 

[Spurger King]

Given his prowess for finishing and lack of physicality I think it would be silly to play him further back.

Frankly I don't see the need for much discussion about his best position. He's an almost perfect AM but equally adept at cutting in from the left.

If Chadli keeps putting in first rate performances then our front 3/4 seems to pick itself. It's all starting to click nicely and I like the way they have the liberty to swap positions.

I think the only reason it's even being discussed is the complete absence of creativity in central midfield. I agree though, there have definitely been signs that the attacking players are starting to gel, and it would be daft to change things at this stage.

 

[thinktank]

Poch: “Christian has a free role. I think he is a player you need to give confidence.”

http://www.london24.com/sport/footb...ns_eriksen_role_after_leicester_win_1_3899034

 

[Sarsipius]

I think the only reason it's even being discussed is the complete absence of creativity in central midfield. I agree though, there have definitely been signs that the attacking players are starting to gel, and it would be daft to change things at this stage.

The Mason-Bentaleb axis is still relatively new all things considered, but they're both immensely talented footballers with Mason obviously being the more forward minded of the two. The whole team needs to learn each other's capabilities/styles as well as the demands of the coach.

The stuff I've been reading about the central midfield partnership on here is (as is so often proved) myopic as far I can tell. There is huge potential there though we shouldn't expect the world immediately.

We definitely need cover for Mason though hence I guess why we're sniffing around the likes of Rabiot and Cabaye etc etc.

 

[arunspurs]

This is a great video of Eriksen's skill. If only we have players who understand & anticipate his moves & make a run for it, we would be scoring plentiful.

IMO, there is not much difference skill set of Silva & Eriksen - only Silva has better players around him like Yaya & Aguero who makes the run anticipating his moves. Of course they finish better as well..

Such a shame - We did not see likes of Eriksen ,VDV, Bale, Modric & Berba together.

 

[thinktank]

This is a great video of Eriksen's skill. If only we have players who understand & anticipate his moves & make a run for it, we would be scoring plentiful.

IMO, there is not much difference skill set of Silva & Eriksen - only Silva has better players around him like Yaya & Aguero who makes the run anticipating his moves. Of course they finish better as well..

Such a shame - We did not see likes of Eriksen ,VDV, Bale, Modric & Berba together.

That ball to rose @ 0:47 is ridiculous.

He's such a clever little fucker.

 

[Sarsipius]

This is a great video of Eriksen's skill. If only we have players who understand & anticipate his moves & make a run for it, we would be scoring plentiful.

IMO, there is not much difference skill set of Silva & Eriksen - only Silva has better players around him like Yaya & Aguero who makes the run anticipating his moves. Of course they finish better as well..

Such a shame - We did not see likes of Eriksen ,VDV, Bale, Modric & Berba together.

He's ridiculously good.

I'd like to see us pair him with a speed merchant / finisher in the mould of Berahino or a.n. other. Would be sick.

 

[knilly]

It's clear that his game thrives on forward runs. Long may he continue to be a clever little f**ker in a lilywhite shirt

 

[Blake Griffin]

i'm still waiting to see why we have to play him as a #10. i hope poch gets him back to where he consistently scores and makes goals, would really help.

 

[StockSpur]

more corners and freekicks not clearing the wall or first man again today, from the evidence I think Ryan Mason should be taking the corners, he has proven he cant get his head over the ball for shit..

 

[CockFlavour]

more corners and freekicks not clearing the wall or first man again today, from the evidence I think Ryan Mason should be taking the corners, he has proven he cant get his head over the ball for shit..

Enough with this thing about us being particularly poor on corners. We do as bad as everyone else. In fact, 12 teams are poorer than us.
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/1...third-with-struggling-liverpool-joint-last/5/ (This was from Nov 3rd - I believe we even have scored 1 or two goals since that, latest with Kane against Swansea.)

yep. we're tied for 5th with palace, arsenal and southampton, all with three goals from corners. eight teams on two goals, three on one and swansea with none. west ham and qpr have five, west brom six, chelsea seven. so all in all we're about above average.

 

[walworthyid]

He is a very good player but we just don't have the players to bring the best out of him. We need to add a creative centre mid a top quality winger and probably another striker. Then we would really see him.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Article about our pressing vs United and how Eriksen helped to stop Carrick influencing the game like he'd want to:

http://thepremierleagueowl.com/tottenhams-pressing-work-against-manchester-united/

 

[Blake Griffin]

but he doesn't work hard enough they say

When it comes to the distance covered by each player, only Stoke City’s Steven N’Zonzi has covered more ground than Fàbregas (214.8km to 213.2km), while Matic is again third with 210.2km and it will please Mauricio Pochettino to discover that Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Eriksen is fourth with a lung-busting 210.1km.

http://www.theguardian.com/football...statistics-manchester-united?CMP=share_btn_tw