Modric THFC
Jimmy McCormick
One thing to note is against a three men central midfield Eriksen always helps out our central two at time during the game. Dembele is not doing this.
Dembele, Townsend and Lamela all deserve to come off.
Poch's non prioritisation of either game means we are gonna fudge up in both our potential champions league paths.
We've had better chances but a team of our quality should be at least 3 up against a team of theirs.Yet Kane was a wisher away from scoring. Bentaleb and Rose not far off either...
While we were not great, which team would you say created the better chances?
Lamela demonstrating the same faults he has displayed ever since he was signed. If he hasn't (or can't) learn by now, I don't think he ever will.
I had got slightly encouraged by a couple of his performances recently. But I think that is just me settling for less, rather than Lamela improving.
I like Dier but he lost his man for the goal. Fazio would have beasted it away to the half way line.
I like Dier but he lost his man for the goal. Fazio would have beasted it away to the half way line.
Can't have Dembele, Lamela and Townsend in the front three, should only have one of those ball hogs.
I've noticed Dier keeps on hoofing it long as well.
We've had better chances but a team of our quality should be at least 3 up against a team of theirs.
Spam at home should be one of those goal difference restoring games.
We can be much better than Spam but still be a long way from good enough. That's how it is today.
wham are closing down working their socks off keeping tight and getting physical. We knew this would be the case. Why did we look so unprepared for it?
Re. Dier. He has more physical strength than Fazio. Doesn't get caught fouling. So you can see why Poch favours him here, but he needs to improve his awareness and positioning.
To clarify Fazio's positioning is much better but he doesn't have the strength, power and pace that Dier does.Completely disagree with your views on Fazio.
Why aren't we pressing?
Because one of the risks of rotation is that it gives the impression to some players that the match is less important than others.Why aren't we pressing?