Dele as CM is definitely not the answer, tries too many complicated passes as he thinks he has the vision of Pirlo, but he doesn't.
I genuinely worry for us in the Europa League Qualifiers & thats saying something watching some of our second string players
Is that the difference between us and Watford, then? Their midfielders are more creative than ours? Which one would you like us to buy?
True ...just a friendly but it’s been a tough watch this farOnly a friendly and a lot of players missing but it’s worrying how average some of our squad are
Toothless today. Snorefest.How’s the game progressing for our boys? 2-0 down but are we as the scoreline says or is there some positives to come by? COYS ?
I know its a friendly but think this match again shows our weaknesses from last season when certain players aren't playing:
-Attacks focused down the right and not enough creativity or quality from Aurier or Lucas/Lamela going forward.
-CM area is weak
-Lack concentration in defence
-We lack a real threat when Son has to play up front as it weakens our midfield.
Can't wait for Doherty and Hoyjberg and hopefully a new striker and winger to regularly play in our best XI.
We could also do with a quality creative CM as Ndombele can't be relied upon.
Yep we need to replace Eriksen. If we don't we will suffer just like when we failed to properly replace Walker and Dembele.Need a creative midfielder. Should be the priority after striker.
Yea i hear what you're saying but Jose's best sides have always had a creative CM/ one who has a good passing range : Deco, Sneijder, Fabregas, Alonso etc.It really depends how we play, if Jose pushes for us not to have possession and counter, a super creative CM isn't needed. Much like Liverpool, you just need really energetic CM who can play quick passes, nothing fancy.
I'd still like a Sangare type in there to offer real protection and play as a counter team with pace and intent. Possession and sideways passing really doesn't suit our players, we don't have enough super technical creatives like KDB / Bernado Silva.
I'd rather a really athletic DM, and Hoijberg feeding quick balls into the AMs and being a counter team, especially with Doherty at RB who is perfect for that style.