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How did Lo Celso play?
I saw he scored, any chance of a revival I wonder/hope.
One of the biggest stand outs for me anyway.
How did Lo Celso play?
I saw he scored, any chance of a revival I wonder/hope.
He will, but I meant I’m not gonna get hung up about the defending for the goals or for example excited about Lo Celso playing well. There’s things that’ll need ironing out this early.I sort of agree. But, in reality, Ange will be drawing conclusions very soon. I figure there are several players who have about a week left to make an impression, or be pushed to the side.
Ange, has the advantage of watching training also, but he will be casting a critical eye over match performances too.
Yeh, that’s how it looked, particularly first half. Most of these players have only had a week and that includes travel. If they’ve made that kind of progress in a week it’s pretty impressive as it’s a complete 180 on how we played last year. I’m not surprised the gaps appeared when it broke down. The full backs didn’t quite fill the gaps properly and then the poor defensive quality was exposed. Once they get any time working on it I’m sure we’ll improve.
It has been the biggest problem for the last 3-4 years. Jose knew it, Conte knew it, Ange knows it and the fans know it. Yet somehow we've not addressed it.There’s a chance that could be our centreback partnership next season if they both cam in. I’m not convinced Romero is that arsed any more. I didn’t see the whole game but it’s glaringly obvious where the major problem of the team is.
I'd also add:Encouraging. If it wasn't clear before (which it was), we should:
- Buy VDV
- Buy Tabsoba
Do whatever we need on outgoings to balance the books
If we can sort the defence, the rest will fall into place. I'm confident of that.
Err, there is a massive reason why we can't sell those players and replace them with XYZ: no one has come in for them yet, and so far there's little indication that they will. Regarding them as "deadwood" doesn't help.There's no reason why we can't sell PEH, Reguilon, Rodon, Japh, Sanchez this summer and buy VDV and Tapsoba. As said before Dier and Davies will be much more difficult to shift. I'd only consider bringing Lenglet in if it was A) on loan and B) If most of the deadwood CBs are refusing to leave.
Unpopular opinion maybe, but we could do worse as a backup.Davies ain't going anywhere
There's easily buyers for Rodon and Japh at under £10m imo. Even a few ambitious Championship clubs could afford £6-7m. Reguilon isn't a terrible player either I fail to see how no club could afford £8-10m. Sanchez should leave if again we are realistic with the asking price at £8-10m.Err, there is a massive reason why we can't sell those players and replace them with XYZ: no one has come in for them yet, and so far there's little indication that they will. Regarding them as "deadwood" doesn't help.
love that, thought he would be under Ange.One of the biggest stand outs for me anyway.
I am sure we have not worked on set piece defense either.
Calling them "starters" would be worse...Regarding them as "deadwood" doesn't help.
It has been the biggest problem for the last 3-4 years. Jose knew it, Conte knew it, Ange knows it and the fans know it. Yet somehow we've not addressed it.
I really hope you're right.I could be wrong but he does well when is surrounded by talent. Brazil - 3 in 4 for the World Cup. 6 in 8 for qualifiers. 75% is a pretty good ratio (although he wasn't very strong in copa america)
Creative, effective, and pressed. Really good half.How did Lo Celso play?
I saw he scored, any chance of a revival I wonder/hope.
It was yesterday, mate. International date line, screwed up everyone - including the SpursPlay broadcast.What time does the game start ?
Forever the optimistSquad still needs to shake out, massively. It's so stupidly big, it might not be until October/November before it sorts itself like Pochettino's first year.
Ange made his life harder by taking so many, so many flawed players blocking people with potential. I don't understand why the club don't have 3 or 4 players at least already moved on and why Ange didn't make at least 1 or 2 decisions on players he doesn't rate.
I guess that's why it's going to take until later in the year before the squad has a natural order to it. Right now its a mess.