Gazza
Nick Barmby
helps the early bird get the worm… what’s his mrs look like?
It's great because he's going to feel that fire behind him, can't afford to get complacent (goes for any player now, hopefully even Kane). So whoever it is that ends up starting a match, I think we can all feel pretty confident.Thought he was another one that put in a good performance against Southampton, but perhaps taken a bit for granted?
Will be interesting to see how the fight for those central midfield starting roles goes this season. I know there will be rotation and all that, but I think all four will want to be starting the big games. May be that this is the year where Hojbjerg loses out, but I'm not sure.
He put in some incisive forward passes, a great long ball over the top for Son in the first half and it was a great ball by him to Royal for Kulus’ goal. He has done this plenty of times but often gets ignored because it’s Hojberg…..Thought he was another one that put in a good performance against Southampton, but perhaps taken a bit for granted?
Will be interesting to see how the fight for those central midfield starting roles goes this season. I know there will be rotation and all that, but I think all four will want to be starting the big games. May be that this is the year where Hojbjerg loses out, but I'm not sure.
He put in some incisive forward passes, a great long ball over the top for Son in the first half and it was a great ball by him to Royal for Kulus’ goal. He has done this plenty of times but often gets ignored because it’s Hojberg…..
He put in some incisive forward passes, a great long ball over the top for Son in the first half and it was a great ball by him to Royal for Kulus’ goal. He has done this plenty of times but often gets ignored because it’s Hojberg…..
I said quite a few times last season that he reminds me of when we signed Palacios, did a very important job for us that we needed but kind of outgrew him and needed a more progressive passer. I still feel that, but I do like Hojbjerg and hope he’s here for many years to come. I think the whole captain thing is overblown among football fans but I do feel he would be a good captain.
I truly think a lot of people underestimate his passing. I thought it was just as good as Bentancur’s at the weekend. And detailed stats from fbref suggest it was very good last season:
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I truly think a lot of people underestimate his passing. I thought it was just as good as Bentancur’s at the weekend. And detailed stats from fbref suggest it was very good last season:
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Great everywhere except assists and xg... Reminds me of Winks. One of our CMs has got to contribute more to attack. Especially as there are 3 CBs behind those two and all the players at the base of the team defensive.I truly think a lot of people underestimate his passing. I thought it was just as good as Bentancur’s at the weekend. And detailed stats from fbref suggest it was very good last season:
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Great everywhere except assists and xg... Reminds me of Winks. One of our CMs has got to contribute more to attack. Especially as there are 3 CBs behind those two and all the players at the base of the team defensive.
Interest in Zaniolo tells me that Conte wants someone who can carry the ball through the midfield. We've seem him try with Moura but Zaniolo is more physical and probably gets the team going opposed to Moura's totally random moves.
Perhaps that's the increased penetration that we lack through the centre that Conte desperately wants to break down teams that sit deep, as an alternative to Hojbergs predictable but still excellent passing.
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If Bentancur and Bissouma can develop a partnership then that may be less of an issue.
TBF i did see both CMs supporting the attacking 3 with runs but they weren’t neededGreat everywhere except assists and xg... Reminds me of Winks. One of our CMs has got to contribute more to attack. Especially as there are 3 CBs behind those two and all the players at the base of the team defensive.
Interest in Zaniolo tells me that Conte wants someone who can carry the ball through the midfield. We've seem him try with Moura but Zaniolo is more physical and probably gets the team going opposed to Moura's totally random moves.
Perhaps that's the increased penetration that we lack through the centre that Conte desperately wants to break down teams that sit deep, as an alternative to Hojbergs predictable but still excellent passing.
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running with the ball is different from being there supporting the attack and waiting for the ball. when a dribbler progress is made past one defender another needs to come forward and step out of formation which creates space behind him. i.e. one person commits two defenders.TBF i did see both CMs supporting the attacking 3 with runs but they weren’t needed
Great everywhere except assists and xg... Reminds me of Winks. One of our CMs has got to contribute more to attack. Especially as there are 3 CBs behind those two and all the players at the base of the team defensive.
Interest in Zaniolo tells me that Conte wants someone who can carry the ball through the midfield. We've seem him try with Moura but Zaniolo is more physical and probably gets the team going opposed to Moura's totally random moves.
Perhaps that's the increased penetration that we lack through the centre that Conte desperately wants to break down teams that sit deep, as an alternative to Hojbergs predictable but still excellent passing.
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Only two hours ago it was Guimaraes at Saudi Sportswashing Outpost that was their main target.