Armchair Expert
Vedran Corluka
Dembele should start this match. He's really turning it around, is in good form and has earned his place in the first 11 after convincing the manager of his worth.
I was an advocate of him in a deeper position, but using his ability to beat a man in the final third could be devastating combined with the movement of Eriksen, Kane and Lamela. The ability to ghost past players is rare in football these days, particularly in a player as powerful and big as Dembele. He's perfect for the pressing and his excellent defensive shielding gives us another option if we need to defend a lead or switch tactics.
I really hope Poch continues to coax him out of his half slump and keeps him on this upward curve. Not many midfielders have his skill set and when he's on form he makes us a better side.
Vs the Scum I'd have him in the advanced role along with Lamela and Eriksen. He's earned it.
I was an advocate of him in a deeper position, but using his ability to beat a man in the final third could be devastating combined with the movement of Eriksen, Kane and Lamela. The ability to ghost past players is rare in football these days, particularly in a player as powerful and big as Dembele. He's perfect for the pressing and his excellent defensive shielding gives us another option if we need to defend a lead or switch tactics.
I really hope Poch continues to coax him out of his half slump and keeps him on this upward curve. Not many midfielders have his skill set and when he's on form he makes us a better side.
Vs the Scum I'd have him in the advanced role along with Lamela and Eriksen. He's earned it.