I disagree. I think Poch wants players who work hard all over the pitch which is not something he has shown a willingness to do
I think he might make an exception for one of the WF positions if they are a credible goal threat
I disagree. I think Poch wants players who work hard all over the pitch which is not something he has shown a willingness to do
I think he might make an exception for one of the WF positions if they are a credible goal threat
A vital assist for the equalizer and the goal that snuffed out any chance Palace had of getting something from the game. What does he do?
He's easily good enough.
Scored 11 in 35 league games last season. From a wide position.
An injury and some time getting back to fitness and his contribution is forgotten.
What he doesn't do... Win tackles, win interceptions, chase the opposition
Sorry, where you talking about Chadli or Eriksen?
Not comparing them as players, just talking about this specific goal... but when Chadli scored against Palace, was anyone else reminded of Gareth Bale? Personally I thought it was a very Bale-like goal.
Left foot then right foot I believeChadli's cross and goal yesterday were perfect. His cross, he barely had time on the ball and yet lofted a ball exactly where Kane wanted, and with the correct power which enabled Kane to finish well. Not an easy cross, especially when he was just taking control of a loose cross from Rose that had struck Chadli.
As for his goal, if there were any other game, people would be crowing about just how good his strike was. Instead, as Alli had scored his wonder goal, Chadli's goal took a backseat. Chadli's goal was excellent, running past a few Crystal Palace players before bending in a shot from outside the area, a shot which curved around Hennesey's dived effort to save.
Chadli is an excellent attacking player and would usually be a guaranteed starter for us, most seasons. This season, we have so much squad quality in depth that it's hard for non starters to break in to the team.
I think Chadli is an especially lethal option from the bench because it introduces his nose for goal but mitigates his slight lack of pace as he comes up against tiring opponents. This was especially evident in his goal against Palace.
But surely the man has got to start at Norwich next week. He is starting to hit some fine form. Regardless, its a great selection headache to have - Alli, Eriksen, Son, Chadli and Lamela are all looking good/coming back to their best at the minute and are fighting for 3 positions between them.
I have never been his biggest fan, but I think his work-rate is underestimated. Sure, he does not get about as much as some of our other players, but if he really were the passenger that some are making him out to be, he would be nowhere near the club right now. Poch would have made sure of that.
I think Chadli is an especially lethal option from the bench because it introduces his nose for goal but mitigates his slight lack of pace as he comes up against tiring opponents. This was especially evident in his goal against Palace.
But surely the man has got to start at Norwich next week. He is starting to hit some fine form. Regardless, its a great selection headache to have - Alli, Eriksen, Son, Chadli and Lamela are all looking good/coming back to their best at the minute and are fighting for 3 positions between them.
I have never been his biggest fan, but I think his work-rate is underestimated. Sure, he does not get about as much as some of our other players, but if he really were the passenger that some are making him out to be, he would be nowhere near the club right now. Poch would have made sure of that.