Cristian Romero

[spurspinter1]

His marking at corners is up there with Kane's free kicks.

This is the worry for me, we were expecting there to be mistakes made due to him being an aggressive defender ie rushing out and looking to intercept early + strong challenges. You play the percentages..

However, marking from set pieces should be his bread and butter for a commanding CB.

All i’ll say on the Maguire incident is that Karma’s a bitch rather than go full on character assassination at this stage.

 

[AdamB]

However, marking from set pieces should be his bread and butter for a commanding CB.

Is he meant to be a commanding CB though? Dier is an inch or two taller and broader build - if either is better placed to be a commanding CB, its Dier. Either way, we lack that commanding CB

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Is he meant to be a commanding CB though? Dier is an inch or two taller and broader build - if either is better placed to be a commanding CB, its Dier. Either way, we lack that commanding CB

Dier was marking maguire
I’d argue kane could do a better job than Romero at that role on set pieces but he was in the front post for some reason (and Kane is exceptional at defending corners)
But Ronaldo is the master of heading. Better than any player in my lifetime for sure

 

[Bedfordspurs]

On the first, Ronaldo has dropped off Dier. He's the one that can see what's happened, he's in a back 3/5 so if anyone should go, it's got to be him. I wouldn't be too harsh on him, 99/100, the ball ends up in the stand or as a comfortable save for Hugo but if I was looking for a spacegoat, Dier would be it.

0.02xg
And the ball moved in the air off the strike

 

[DeanoAustin]

0.02xg
And the ball moved in the air off the strike

So I exaggerated…98 times out of 100, there is no goal.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

So I exaggerated…98 times out of 100, there is no goal.

Scary
Hell of a strike
But we could have done more to stop it

 

[DubSpur]

There are certain players that get slaughtered on here for the smallest of things, yet this guy never gets mentioned and any mistakes he makes are swept under the carpet. He’s often erratic and has made plenty of mistakes already. He has great potential but some talk on here as if he is top class, he has a hell of a lot to learn before he gets to that level…..

He needs to learn to be more disciplined and not rush out all the time. It looks great when it works but it doesn't too often and leaves big gaps in the defence.
Also needs to work on his concentration especially at set pieces.

 

[Yiddo]

There are certain players that get slaughtered on here for the smallest of things, yet this guy never gets mentioned and any mistakes he makes are swept under the carpet. He’s often erratic and has made plenty of mistakes already. He has great potential but some talk on here as if he is top class, he has a hell of a lot to learn before he gets to that level…..

Said this myself, he is no where near being world class like some on here think.

 

[Legohamster]

He’s not great so far and has the added worry he looks like he’s a complete mentalist.

 

[Baleforce]

I've said before, I don't think he's any better than Sanchez at the minute, I'd favour the Colombian for his pace.

 

[Glenda's Legs]

Haven’t seen the goal but from what seems to have happened - fine maybe if there had been some ongoing beef between him and Maguire before that point but otherwise unnecessary and hugely tempting fate.

 

[Yiddo]

I've said before, I don't think he's any better than Sanchez at the minute, I'd favour the Colombian for his pace at the minute.

He leaves gaping holes when pushing forward, someone should be dropping in when he does that, like the right back or the holding midfielder but he does it at the wrong times, usually when the other team have won possession and our full backs are still attacking. Such a naive mindset, you only have to look at where he was when Boro scored their goal, absolutely ridiculous.

I’ll give him a full pre season with the manager and a full season but if there is no improvement next season i would be happy to see him leave.

 

[AdamB]

Dier was marking maguire
I’d argue kane could do a better job than Romero at that role on set pieces but he was in the front post for some reason (and Kane is exceptional at defending corners)
But Ronaldo is the master of heading. Better than any player in my lifetime for sure

My comment was a general one about Romero, not about the Ronaldo header

Neither Romero nor Dier are commanding CBs. We've conceded 8 goals from set pieces this year, which is middle of the pack. Maybe just getting a new LCB who is similar 6 foot 2 to Dier and Romero would be sufficient to cut out a couple set piece goals. I think we'll struggle to find a commanding LCB who is also good on the ball etc

 

[Baleforce]

He leaves gaping holes when pushing forward, someone should be dropping in when he does that, like the right back or the holding midfielder but he does it at the wrong times, usually when the other team have won possession and our full backs are still attacking. Such a naive mindset, you only have to look at where he was when Boro scored their goal, absolutely ridiculous.

I’ll give him a full pre season with the manager and a full season but if there is no improvement next season i would be happy to see him leave.

I agree, he's reckless.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

My comment was a general one about Romero, not about the Ronaldo header

Neither Romero nor Dier are commanding CBs. We've conceded 8 goals from set pieces this year, which is middle of the pack. Maybe just getting a new LCB who is similar 6 foot 2 to Dier and Romero would be sufficient to cut out a couple set piece goals. I think we'll struggle to find a commanding LCB who is also good on the ball etc

Ben Davies has been better than Romero this season IMO

 

[Baleforce]

Ben Davies has been better than Romero this season IMO

He's quietly effective with aerials in his zone, he's good at putting his body in place to stop the ball being attacked in the first place.

 

[SouthStand322]

I've said before, I don't think he's any better than Sanchez at the minute, I'd favour the Colombian for his pace.

Not sure about that. he offers so much more on the ball than Sanchez and has a much higher ceiling.

 

[parklane1]

Jesus christ how quick do some fans turn on our players, 23 years of age playing in a different country/game and after a dozen or so games we turn on him. I despair.

 

[billyiddo]

Criticism isn't turning on him

 

[Jurgen the German]

I've said before, I don't think he's any better than Sanchez at the minute, I'd favour the Colombian for his pace.

Wow I didn’t think there was anyone left in the world who actually rates Sanchez other than his mum and dad. One of the worst South American footballers in terms of passing and distribution I’ve ever seen.