- Aug 25, 2011
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We certainly look stronger defensively with him and Sarr.Thought defensively he was a wall. Shielded perfectly today. Some sloppiness on the ball, but that’s always been in his game. What I’ve been crying out for is some progression to his play with the ball. Those first 10 games he was carrying the ball so well and driving the team forward that way. I thought today his expansive and progressive passing game was very very good. In whichever method he progresses, one way or another it’s a must in that role. I’ll take the loose technical moments if it’s paired with his top defensive game and ball progression, which he showed today. It’s always nice to have a player in that position who can resist the press as well as he can too.
Bentancur needs to be utilized further forward until he hits his stride, he is more effective in the final third than Bissouma too.