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Niko Kranjcar
Alright Efan.50-50 possession and they had 24 shots to our 12, not good enough at all overall. A win is a win but we need to start passing that ball better.
Alright Efan.50-50 possession and they had 24 shots to our 12, not good enough at all overall. A win is a win but we need to start passing that ball better.
He was carrying Royal most of that game and largely had Solanke (form PL striker) under control.. What more do you want?
How long is our list of missing players now then lol. Every game another player.
lets hope those down have the Bentacur magic touch quick returnThree points, three goals, two more injuries.
Back to goal he was decent too.Richi was great today, didn't stop working and made so much happen
He was carrying Royal most of that game and largely had Solanke (form PL striker) under control.. What more do you want?
It does count as Solanke being brick though.Solanke missed 3 sitters, not sure that counts as Davies having him under control.
As dangerous as Bournemouth looked, they really only had half chances. Compare that to the Richie and Gil misses and this match could have justly finished 5-2.
Three points is the main thing but it's huge that Bentancur got through unscathed. Hopefully it's not as bad as it looks for Sarr and Veliz.
5 in 5 for Richy is brilliant too although he absolutely should have had two if we're being picky, same with Son as well. Another quality assist from Johnson as well. Mammoth performance from Destiny as well.
We are quite stressful to watch though, we are scraping by just about which is impressive considering the injuries...
Edit - Seems remiss to not mention GLC's assist for Son's, he has that kind of talent and the effort / application to execute it but hopefully we can keep him fit.
...and sad to see Sarr and Veliz in tears...is it the pitch, wrong shoes, nutrition , physio or are we just cursed?Vicario was triffic today. Emerson had my heart in my mouth yet still managed to make a few good defensive plays. Crazy game. Wonderful to see Bentancur back. Chipped in for that first goal. Great finish by Son for the winner. Really happy with the work Johnson is doing and he's hitting some lovely crosses. Udogie is a beast. Sad for Veliz and Sarr. Neither injury looked good.
But a hard-fought win against a form side is a great way to end the year. We're tucked nicely in with the leading pack and hopefully some time off might let us get back much needed reinforcements. This still has the makings of a special season.