Player watch: Christian Eriksen

[Deleted member 29446]

Dude come on. Kane Dele Dier Winks Lamela have had injury problems but players of Eriksens ability are supposed to stand up and lead by example in the others absence fact is he didn't he was worse now if Son or Kane was our only fit player key for the whole season they would stand up Eriksen just didn't

Dele played 40 games last season. Do you think he stepped up when others was absent?
Kane 35 games without the England matches.

When has Kane stepped up when Eriksen WASN'T playing?
I really can't find a game. Why? Because he needs Eriksen and Eriksen needs Kane. And we didn't see many games last season with Kane/Eriksen and Dele in the same team, as why we were playing way below standard.

If you actually watch some games you will see Eriksen dictate around with all the other players. He's more of a leader now, even though it's not in his nature.

My point is, when only 3 players have a "good season" in our team - you should really look elsewhere to find why we're not performing as a team.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I think Eriksen with us and with Ndombele creating space behind him and the forward players darting about could really do wonders as he is a great passer and s shooter,but he doesn't set the tone of a game,hopefully NDombele will

 

[Ronwol196061]

Dele played 40 games last season. Do you think he stepped up when others was absent?
Kane 35 games without the England matches.

When has Kane stepped up when Eriksen WASN'T playing?
I really can't find a game. Why? Because he needs Eriksen and Eriksen needs Kane. And we didn't see many games last season with Kane/Eriksen and Dele in the same team, as why we were playing way below standard.

If you actually watch some games you will see Eriksen dictate around with all the other players. He's more of a leader now, even though it's not in his nature.

My point is, when only 3 players have a "good season" in our team - you should really look elsewhere to find why we're not performing as a team.

'He's more of a leader now, even though it's not in his nature.'

Its definitely not in his nature but leaders are leaders.You cant really learn it I think,it comes from the soul

 

[Ronwol196061]

For me Kane creates his goals.He doesn't have too many easy ones. He fights like hell for the ball. Silva makes it easy for Aguero,he gets super service.I don't see that type of chemistry with Eriksen and Kane.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

The key with Eriksen is will he be able to control a game.I haven't seen that in him. Yes many plays go through him and he facilitates but does he dictate a game like Modric has?
It remains to be seen. Zidane has been there,he did dictate games

Yes, he does dictate games. Maybe not every single game, against teams like City, but he almost always dictates games for us. I'm sorry, but I genuinely cannot understand how someone could watch us play and not think Eriksen dictates play. If I could be bothered I would probably be able to prove it statistically as well.

Here's the thing - some people aren't Eriksen's biggest fans. That's mainly due to his alleged inability to get stuck in, poor stretches of form etc. But you seem to not be a big fan because you think he's not creative and doesn't dictate play. I'm pretty sure even those who aren't Eriksen-lovers would easily recognise that creativity and dictating play are Eriksen's undeniable merits.

And I don't think these merits are a matter of opinion. They are fact.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

For me Kane creates his goals.He doesn't have too many easy ones. He fights like hell for the ball. Silva makes it easy for Aguero,he gets super service.I don't see that type of chemistry with Eriksen and Kane.

Again, something that can be statistically disproved. One of the most potent combinations in PL history.

https://talksport.com/football/4649...christian-eriksen-premier-league-bournemouth/

 

[ohtottenham!]

For me Kane creates his goals.He doesn't have too many easy ones. He fights like hell for the ball. Silva makes it easy for Aguero,he gets super service.I don't see that type of chemistry with Eriksen and Kane.

Both Silvas do that, Sterling does that, Sane does that, won't even mention De Bruyne 'cause he hardly played last season. Aguero was rotated with Jesus. They have a more dynamic attack all round, money...squad options...money again. D. Silva still had plenty of poor games imo last season, despite all that.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I don't see them as a deadly duo. I think the stats are there but seeing as Eriksen is our only creative player it will be there more often than not. I agree with the stats but stats are also limited they quantify but don't qualify. Honestly its the way I feel about it.

 

[Ronwol196061]

Both Silvas do that, Sterling does that, Sane does that, won't even mention De Bruyne 'cause he hardly played last season. Aguero was rotated with Jesus. They have a more dynamic attack all round, money...squad options...money again. D. Silva still had plenty of poor games imo last season, despite all that.

yes that's probably true.But I have seen over the years sensational chemistry between David Silva and Aquero,and not the same with Eriksen and Kane although Eriksens volley height pass for a Dele goal a year or two ago was as brilliant as weve seen

 

[ohtottenham!]

I don't see them as a deadly duo. I think the stats are there but seeing as Eriksen is our only creative player it will be there more often than not. I agree with the stats but stats are also limited they quantify but don't qualify. Honestly its the way I feel about it.

He needs creative support alongside him, which is why Ndombele, Lo Celso et al are being courted.

 

[WiganSpur]

Best way to describe Eriksen is a Modric VDV hybrid. He combines both of their qualities well without necessary being better than Modric at dictating a game and better than VDV at pure attacking play and finishing.

He is one of our most tactically flexible players. You very often see him start in the VDV number 10 position and then drop back into an 8 role if we start to lose control of a game.

 

[Ronwol196061]

I think Eriksen is technically gifted,very rarely loses the ball and keeps the ball moving.At times he is creative,but I see more of him controlling the ball and helping the flow. If NDombele can open up the game and create space earlier I think all the other players will enjoy more space to work in. When we do a million square short passes we end up going nowhere despite the possession stats. W e need to get the ball up earlier and maybe Eriksen will create a lot more and the others.Its been our biggest problem.Sure off the counter we look good when the field is open but often we move the ball up too slow hopefully with NDombele that will change and if Eriksen stays it might change the whole situation

 

[fortworthspur]

The key with Eriksen is will he be able to control a game.I haven't seen that in him. Yes many plays go through him and he facilitates but does he dictate a game like Modric has?
It remains to be seen. Zidane has been there,he did dictate games

I dont think anybody believes Eriksen to be in the same class as Zidane. And no, he doesnt have the engine Modric has, but he scores a lot more goals. But if those two are the level you are expecting you will be disappointed most of the time.

 

[FibreOpticJesus]

Dude come on. Kane Dele Dier Winks Lamela have had injury problems but players of Eriksens ability are supposed to stand up and lead by example in the others absence fact is he didn't he was worse now if Son or Kane was our only fit player key for the whole season they would stand up Eriksen just didn't

So has Trippier

 

[Ronwol196061]

I dont think anybody believes Eriksen to be in the same class as Zidane. And no, he doesnt have the engine Modric has, but he scores a lot more goals. But if those two are the level you are expecting you will be disappointed most of the time.

Actually I think Eriksen is a great goalscorer.He reminds me often of Greaves in that sense.Timing,swiftness etc really good. Im not comparing Eriksen to any of those per se. What I reacted to is someone said he could pull back to the CM position and become a Pirlo.I was thinking he isnt a player who dictates a game (I mean he could mabe in the future but to me he always look like a cog in the wheel not a real take charge player. Although most plays go through him he is like a facillitator for me

 

[Ronwol196061]

He needs creative support alongside him, which is why Ndombele, Lo Celso et al are being courted.

That's true especially Ndombele who can open the field up and create space for Eriksen etc,but creativity is something very special. truly creative players make things happen despite. Its the many side and back passes (he is getting better I admit with that) that drive me crazy

 

[Dazzazzad]

I think 're-sign' is the word you're looking for - very different!!!

Well, it's not like writing is my profession or anything...

 

[ikky]

This is why I really hope we buy Lo Celso in addition to ( if he stays ) Eriksen. So the burden of creativity doesn’t rest solely on him, also we won’t be as affected when he has an off game.

 

[Ronwol196061]

This is why I really hope we buy Lo Celso in addition to ( if he stays ) Eriksen. So the burden of creativity doesn’t rest solely on him, also we won’t be as affected when he has an off game.

I look at Lo Celso do we really need him.It seems that Dele can play similar to his style although Dele has been good marking and pressing but has lost his attacking game somehere

 

[daryl hannah]

The family of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen have been seen house-hunting in Madrid, where the 27-year-old Denmark international would like to move this summer. (Times)

—Via BBC Gossip