BringBack_leGin
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- Jul 28, 2004
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A match far not as close as the scoreline suggests, with some great attacking play almost undone by sloppy defending and our seemingly customary wetting if the bed towards the end.
Dele my man of the match.
Gazzaniga was generally ok but a still feel he was overall too hesitant in situations where he could’ve come out, both for crosses and 1v1s. Almost found himself injured due to this indecisiveness. Additionally, I’m not convinced about his starting position for the free kick, the shit was as close to the middle of the goal as the corner and not hard hit.
Aurier again kept getting into dangerous attacking positions and kept Bournemouth pegged back well, while also showing composure in his own area a couple of time’s to bring the ball out safely. However, he did seem to get beaten or passed around a little too often today.
Sanchez was relatively solid, harshly denied a goal and dealt well with Wilson who was determined to try to bully him.
Alderweireld played two beautiful passes for both Dele’s goal and overall defended well, seemed more confident today than he has done lately.
Vertonghen was relatively quiet, hitting a could of lovely cross field passes but not getting forward himself in keeping with the hybrid lb/lcb role. He was beaten for pace a couple of times.
Dier wasn’t awful but he wasn’t great either. A couple of key clearances but he looked ponderous and saw little if the ball, though in part that’s likely because his midfield partner saw more of the ball than anyone else bar Sanchez.
Ndombele was a mixed bag, some lovely skill, one phenomenal dribble, and very quick to bring the ball out while always looking for a key pass. That said, he lost the ball sloppily a couple of times and dribbled in situations where he might’ve been better off keeping it simple. Still, prefer having him there than not.
Sissoko has a good game on the whole, linking well with Aurier and some great pressing. He protected his full back well and scored a beautiful volley. That said, for Bournemouth’s second goal he was too easily beaten by the player running into the area, it was right in front of me and he should have been stronger.
Dele was sensational. Two great goals, should’ve scored a third, key pass for our third, constant driving forward with the ball and tasty passes and that hit with the outside of his boot to set Son free from deep in our half was simply sumptuous.
Son was very good, our biggest threat on the counter, lovely link ups with Dele and realer the rewards, twice, for playing with his head up and playing in Dele/ crossing for Sissoko. Not sure how he didn’t score when Dele put him clear.
Kane wasn’t his very best, but he worked hard, held the ball well, worked the channels and brought others into play. Looks like he has fire in his belly.
Lucas managed a couple of nice dribbles and one important header.
Lo Celso and Winks barely affected anything.
Dele my man of the match.
Gazzaniga was generally ok but a still feel he was overall too hesitant in situations where he could’ve come out, both for crosses and 1v1s. Almost found himself injured due to this indecisiveness. Additionally, I’m not convinced about his starting position for the free kick, the shit was as close to the middle of the goal as the corner and not hard hit.
Aurier again kept getting into dangerous attacking positions and kept Bournemouth pegged back well, while also showing composure in his own area a couple of time’s to bring the ball out safely. However, he did seem to get beaten or passed around a little too often today.
Sanchez was relatively solid, harshly denied a goal and dealt well with Wilson who was determined to try to bully him.
Alderweireld played two beautiful passes for both Dele’s goal and overall defended well, seemed more confident today than he has done lately.
Vertonghen was relatively quiet, hitting a could of lovely cross field passes but not getting forward himself in keeping with the hybrid lb/lcb role. He was beaten for pace a couple of times.
Dier wasn’t awful but he wasn’t great either. A couple of key clearances but he looked ponderous and saw little if the ball, though in part that’s likely because his midfield partner saw more of the ball than anyone else bar Sanchez.
Ndombele was a mixed bag, some lovely skill, one phenomenal dribble, and very quick to bring the ball out while always looking for a key pass. That said, he lost the ball sloppily a couple of times and dribbled in situations where he might’ve been better off keeping it simple. Still, prefer having him there than not.
Sissoko has a good game on the whole, linking well with Aurier and some great pressing. He protected his full back well and scored a beautiful volley. That said, for Bournemouth’s second goal he was too easily beaten by the player running into the area, it was right in front of me and he should have been stronger.
Dele was sensational. Two great goals, should’ve scored a third, key pass for our third, constant driving forward with the ball and tasty passes and that hit with the outside of his boot to set Son free from deep in our half was simply sumptuous.
Son was very good, our biggest threat on the counter, lovely link ups with Dele and realer the rewards, twice, for playing with his head up and playing in Dele/ crossing for Sissoko. Not sure how he didn’t score when Dele put him clear.
Kane wasn’t his very best, but he worked hard, held the ball well, worked the channels and brought others into play. Looks like he has fire in his belly.
Lucas managed a couple of nice dribbles and one important header.
Lo Celso and Winks barely affected anything.
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