First half definitely. He seems to be affected negatively by breaking the weekly rhythm of matches. The whole red card/5 bookings seemed to put him right out of kilter. Keep him fit and suspension free and the form will return.
Finally a replacement for Dembele
Waiting Maddison and Sarr's return.
Exactly this. Biss doesn't look as good right now because we are missing VDV,Maddison and Sarr around him.
Bissouma isn't even on the list of players that need upgrading. He was incredible most every game until the suspension. He's getting back into form.
The only thing we need to do in midfield right now is replace both Skipp and Hojbjerg with one better all round option. We have Bentancur, Sarr, Maddison, Lo Celso who are all good options. If we get that player in then no need to upgrade on Bissouma. If he doesn't perform he'll lose his place to Bentancur/Sarr
I’d guess he’ll go with that. Really feel like Ange isn’t at all convinced by Gio. I don’t know why as he’s been playing great imo.
Agree mate he was majestic yesterday, such a top top player, joy to watch.
Much harder fixtures the last 5 games compared to first 5 + we had our best XI first 5 and its been a mish mash half B side the last 5 games + fitness of all teams wasn't 100% start of season whereas teams are fitter now the season is nearly half way in + yes other teams might have slightly got used to Biss and our new style of play.
