Player watch: Christian Eriksen

[Ronwol196061]

If we get NDombele All else will work I think
Eriksen or no Eriksen
We do need a creative AM but with NDombele playing CM we would get more fluidity while defences are not set

 

[Ronwol196061]

Does no one else think that Poch has asked for his corners to be hit at the front post? Why else would we do it every single time?

Eriksen really seems to have a mental block when it comes to them if I remember correctly his corners in the first years were much different and his free kicks too

 

[SdB]

If Eriksen moved to United this summer, any semblance of romance left in the game would be gone forever!

Personally wouldn't be bothered if they paid silly money as long as we get our top 2 targets.

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

You know when you’re buzzing about being at the football, then realise you’ve sat directly behind the guy who shamelessly screams and shouts utter nonsense all game? That’s how I feel being in this thread right now.

 

[dtxspurs]

You know when you’re buzzing about being at the football, then realise you’ve sat directly behind the guy who shamelessly screams and shouts utter nonsense all game? That’s how I feel being in this thread right now.

Except on this site you can make him disappear. Its a pretty nice feature!

 

[Ronwol196061]

This us the first time I've been on here since early days of Moura. Many didn't rate him, I did.

 

[Snarfalicious]

You know when you’re buzzing about being at the football, then realise you’ve sat directly behind the guy who shamelessly screams and shouts utter nonsense all game? That’s how I feel being in this thread right now.

Ignore button is a beautiful thing.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Eriksen really seems to have a mental block when it comes to them if I remember correctly his corners in the first years were much different and his free kicks too

Under different managers, using different tactics, asking for different types of deliveries, perhaps?

For the record, I agree his corners (actually almost all of his set-pieces) are, on the whole, shit. I also agree that his performances last season were very much 'Meh' , with him looking a shadow of the player we've previously seen.

However, he was surrounded by totally different midfielders, constantly injured/returning midfielders, no Dembele to create space for him (though truly quality players should be able to create their own space) and, like the rest of our squad, hadn't had a rest for the best part of 2 seasons.

In my opinion, despite his stats last season, he didn't perform well enough. He's openly stated that he'd like to leave to try something new which, in turn, means he doesn't 'really' want to be at our club anymore. So he can go.

Unfortunately, during your mini-war with the members you've spent your afternoon arguing with, you've let your feelings about the player cloud your ability to accept (or admit?) that he's been a very, very good player for us throughout his years here.

Had you done that, I feel your opinion may have been more warmly discussed.

Onions.

 

[DiamondLites]

I feel like it’s a perfect time for a mutual parting of the ways with us and Eriksen. Our attack needs a revamp in terms of style and intensity, one which Eriksen really doesn’t fit in to. From his point of view this is his prime window to go to a European powerhouse, and his underwhelming performances last season suggests he has his heart set on a move away. So while I like him and he has been a wonderful player for us, I wasn’t too fussed when he did he wanted to leave and we had bid for Lo Celso

 

[TropicalYid]

Cant see him moving to Man U.
We just cant strengthen our rivals like that.
And other than money I cant see why he would want to go. Man U as a club seem a bit like a trainwreck these days,

But if Levy wont pay the wages that top players want we can only blame ourself. Im kinda tired of us thinking we can challenge without buying the players that are needed to challenge and without paying the market wages.

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Cant see him moving to Man U.
We just cant strengthen our rivals like that.
And other than money I cant see why he would want to go. Man U as a club seem a bit like a trainwreck these days,

But if Levy wont pay the wages that top players want we can only blame ourself. Im kinda tired of us thinking we can challenge without buying the players that are needed to challenge and without paying the market wages.

The Eriksen situation has absolutely nothing to do with Levy, nothing!

Eriksen has openly admitted he wants out, but if he can't get what he wants, will happily sign a new contract.

Would be a weird thing to sign a contract you weren't happy with.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Cant see him moving to Man U.
We just cant strengthen our rivals like that.
And other than money I cant see why he would want to go. Man U as a club seem a bit like a trainwreck these days,

But if Levy wont pay the wages that top players want we can only blame ourself. Im kinda tired of us thinking we can challenge without buying the players that are needed to challenge and without paying the market wages.

How can anyone look at Eriksen's comments and think 'FFS Levy, he clearly wants more money'? Jesus fucking christ.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I would imagine they would like to get NDombele with Eriksens money and a player to fill in for less seeing as they were looking to buy NDombele cheaper that what the final price might be.
So I can't see Lo Celso coming. If we get NDombele we might get a creative player back from who's buying Eriksen plus cash
Or buy a 40 M max player
And sell other players to cover a Sessegnon buy etc.

 

[Ronwol196061]

If United was the only team with a bid for Eriksen at a great Levy price I'm sure this time Levy will sell him to them. If he leaves next season on a free its stupid

 

[Ronwol196061]

Under different managers, using different tactics, asking for different types of deliveries, perhaps?

For the record, I agree his corners (actually almost all of his set-pieces) are, on the whole, shit. I also agree that his performances last season were very much 'Meh' , with him looking a shadow of the player we've previously seen.

However, he was surrounded by totally different midfielders, constantly injured/returning midfielders, no Dembele to create space for him (though truly quality players should be able to create their own space) and, like the rest of our squad, hadn't had a rest for the best part of 2 seasons.

In my opinion, despite his stats last season, he didn't perform well enough. He's openly stated that he'd like to leave to try something new which, in turn, means he doesn't 'really' want to be at our club anymore. So he can go.

Unfortunately, during your mini-war with the members you've spent your afternoon arguing with, you've let your feelings about the player cloud your ability to accept (or admit?) that he's been a very, very good player for us throughout his years here.

Had you done that, I feel your opinion may have been more warmly discussed.

Onions.

If you look at some of the things I've written I say how good he is and he is. I don't think he is a creative genius, I don't think he is any kind of emotional fighter, but he is very talented in a bunch of ways.. I think by the way he has a fantastic eye for scoring and is a money in the bank passer
.. I just think he is not a game changer from a mentally aggressive point of view.
That not trying to be antagonistic truly I really think that
I appreciate your comments but also get frustrated when people speak of him only in glowing terms.

 

[Hotspur33]

I think for someone who isn't a game changer, there are a lot of comments on this forum that say things like "if Eriksen doesn't play well, Spurs don't play well."

So to say that is best if he goes is pretty silly. He's consistently been one of our best and hardest working players.
And really all he is guilty of is being honest and open.

 

[C0YS]

Does no one else think that Poch has asked for his corners to be hit at the front post? Why else would we do it every single time?

Definitely intentional, and when it beats the first man they are normally quite effective. The thing is Eriksen, has this way of hitting the ball where it is very very straight with a lot of pace. This is a dangerous ball, they come down pretty late and a significant touch can result in a goal. However, they are also pretty easy to defend against. Looping balls will reach the target much more often, but relies on strikers generating their own pace.

 

[Ronwol196061]

Definitely intentional, and when it beats the first man they are normally quite effective. The thing is Eriksen, has this way of hitting the ball where it is very very straight with a lot of pace. This is a dangerous ball, they come down pretty late and a significant touch can result in a goal. However, they are also pretty easy to defend against. Looping balls will reach the target much more often, but relies on strikers generating their own pace.

Never heard that or saw really that happen but it's feasible I guess. Ultimately it's about percentages and success.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I think for someone who isn't a game changer, there are a lot of comments on this forum that say things like "if Eriksen doesn't play well, Spurs don't play well."

So to say that is best if he goes is pretty silly. He's consistently been one of our best and hardest working players.
And really all he is guilty of is being honest and open.

I think it's true to a point because Eriksen is a great facilitator. Like nobody else he keeps the ball running and keeps our possession. And he does hit critical passes at times,,, Conversely he is a very conservative player even when the game calls for taking more chances. He often passes side and back when a shift could change an angle and create from nothing. Circulating the ball and not making something happen more directly by his own creativity. It's not absolute he does at times create but he is more of a conservative player and that's not all bad

 

[C0YS]

Never heard that or saw really that happen but it's feasible I guess. Ultimately it's about percentages and success.

Ok when you look at how Eriksen, shots, freekicks and crosses, you will often find the ball is still rising, or it has only a gental 'loop'. this is the opposite of other players, such as trips which often have a bigger loop. Eriksen's is like an arrow.

For what its worth, we scored 16 of our goals from set pieces this season. That is the second best in the league, only Liverpool are ahead of us. So our set plays are actually very effective. I suspect we hit the first man more often than other teams but it seems like we do create good quality chances there.