He was so bad at the start of the season, my brother and I were screaming at the TV. It was blatant, in that he would not even get to the duel. He was even backing out of headers. Some posters have set up some harsh straw men with regard to this.
1. Why would you expect him to steam in like Roy Keane, he's not built for that? Nobody stated that. They just wanted him to turn up and contest.
2. I guess you would have been unhappy with Hoddle then, because he rarely tackled. Yep, he rarely tackled, but I never saw him squib a header either.
3. That will belay the myth that he as a poor work rate. That wasn't mentioned either, apart from the fact that he wasn't always eager to get to the second contest.
4. Tackling is not part of his game. Really? He has been getting stuck in of late and even won the ball from thug boy Barton.
Anyway, he has improved in these areas markedly, along with his improved form. This is just a statement of FACT!! It has nothing to do with covering arses. I have been critical of Sissoko, because he has been a let down. However I'd be over the moon if his form improved and he scored wonder goals to help win us the FA cup and the title. I was unhappy with Eriksen's attitude at the beginning of the season but now I'm happy with him, it's as simple as that.