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Cristian Romero
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Jurgen the German
Erik Thorstvedt
In the PL the top 3 IMO are in no particular order; Romero, Saliba and Dias
metalgear
Luka Modric
Vdv
not the same roles but I prefer CBs that are very fast and can get more involved higher up the pitch
I think Silva at Chelsea has to be in the conversation aswell.
As for Romero, last season I was critical of him - nothing to do with his ability, but he was making stupid rash decisions on a pretty consistent basis. Whilst he quite obviously is an aggressive type of defender, perhaps that was reflective of his frustrations of the teams direction last season.
But this season he really is thriving with the additional responsibility, perhaps being a father now has also helped in some way? Winning the World Cup can't hurt either
What a player, Paratici earnt his money on this guy alone....braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Wouldn't want to disagree with Messi...
Yeah, he's up there. There are others, he's not at a level where he's clearly above the other best CBs around. But he's up there.
Said it before, but he's the one established player at the club and in the PL in that back four and GK. He takes so much responsibility and seems to do so with ease. Absolutely tremendous player.
I think Silva at Chelsea has to be in the conversation aswell.
As for Romero, last season I was critical of him - nothing to do with his ability, but he was making stupid rash decisions on a pretty consistent basis. Whilst he quite obviously is an aggressive type of defender, perhaps that was reflective of his frustrations of the teams direction last season.
But this season he really is thriving with the additional responsibility, perhaps being a father now has also helped in some way? Winning the World Cup can't hurt either
I think putting him in the captaincy group, the underlying message of this a young side and the experienced heads (he's a WC winner), him, Son, Maddison, need to lead/support the youngsters.
He's always had moments/games where his quality was obvious, he's now doing what great players do, making it consistent, game in, game out.
Mosquito_Coasting
Jonathan Woodgate
Think it suits him playing in a slightly exposed defence where he can charge about putting out fires. He's a great reactionary heroic defender.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Suits all our current back four starters. Suits Bissouma and Sarr too imo. Think they need to be good in those situations in this system.
Interesting his personal heat map view is not wildly different between last season and this (the all teams is). His fouls/cards have been vastly improved on but the rest of his game similar.
Guess we just fixed the brick around him.
Bishop
John Lacy
The reactionary sort.
Chrissivad
Dean Austin
I think so. It felt like he was trying to do too much. Could have been a lack of faith of what was around him, and being asked of him and the team.
We have Son and Maddison at one end, it Romero and VDV are forming just a strong partnership at the other.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
Surprised me against Palace. Some late and harsh tackles coming in from them on others and himself. Really expected some violence in return at some point.
Perhaps the opportunity just didn't arise...
The tinkle take passing between him and Vicario was fun though.
Perhaps the opportunity just didn't arise...
The tinkle take passing between him and Vicario was fun though.
metalgear
Luka Modric
Still seemed more under control compared to last season.
But I can see how there is a strong connection and mental strength in vicario, vdv and cuti. 3 of them control the defensive area significantly better compared to 4 of loris, Davies, Dier and cutie.
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Roland Beurre
Richard Gough
Getting the Chuckle Brothers in to coach the defence finally paid off.
braineclipse
Steve Sedgley
He does and they do.
Udogie is great defensively too imo. Porro proving himself to be a very good defender. Bissouma and Sarr. The pressing from the front.
I do think Romero is really important to the whole functioning as it does. Particularly with our lack of options.
VdV does cover in behind quite a bit. But that's happening mostly on our left. It's not like Romero and Porro are regularly racing back and being rescued by VdV. They're mostly dealing with their side brilliantly.