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Confident he’ll be good this yearRespect for Dier who completed full 90 today
Confident he’ll be good this yearRespect for Dier who completed full 90 today
100%. He's regularly being played at LWB which is evident to me that Conte prefers Emerson over Doherty.It's a friendly, nothing too serious but please let's open our eyes about Doherty. Not good enough in an attacking sense at all and doesn't press or defend very well either. A few okish games last season seems to have blinded some people, if one of him or Emerson should go, it better be Doherty.
Bit harsh thatAs long as Davies is OK then it's been a good work out
We so need Ben for the Prem
A game we could have won, but we continue to do this playing out from the back. I think it's absolutely stupid, and Lloris especially isn't cut out for it. But it's not the players fault it's the orders they have to follow
Yes I know Conte is a great manager, but I have never liked this playing out from the back, and unless we get players who are better at it, never will
A key reason why we won't win the league, and probably no trophies at all, IMHO
I'd be confident that Bissouma will be the controller, but watching Rakitic in the second half really highlighted to me that we would thrive with having someone that comfortable on the ball along with the ability to match it.Midfield still our weakest area. We need that midfield controller/passer.
Just early in pre-season you have realised all of that?I know it’s early days in pre-season but Sanchez is nowhere good enough on the ball, Tanganga will not make the level with us, and Doherty at LWB does not work.
Really disappointed in Conte for only giving Gil the best part of 15 minutes to impress after how good he was on Wednesday.
No, it’s just underlined what I’ve felt for over a year. Watching Sanchez panic and kick it out for a throw in after 15 secs showed he is not suited to Conte’s system.Just early in pre-season you have realised all of that?
I know it’s early days in pre-season but Sanchez is nowhere good enough on the ball, Tanganga will not make the level with us, and Doherty at LWB does not work.
I thought it was more that Doherty can do a better job than Emerson at left wing back without Perisic being fit?100%. He's regularly being played at LWB which is evident to me that Conte prefers Emerson over Doherty.
I know it’s early days in pre-season but Sanchez is nowhere good enough on the ball, Tanganga will not make the level with us, and Doherty at LWB does not work.
He’s crucial. Rather than looking for a replacement though, I’d rather we found a young back up, who could also fill in on one side if needed.He is better on the right than left which is only natural as he can move the ball away from goal with his right than when he is on his left and dwindling more on the ball. Im not saying he is perfect with the ball but ther eis a massive difference which I guess is why Conte wanted that LCB.
Im more concerned about what we do if Dier gets injured. We have cover on either side but nothing in the middle. Dier had to play 90 today which is pretty much evident of how important he is to us.