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looks like that was the line up. Cant see a 442 being mentioned any more
I didn't watch either but possibly played wing back in a 3-5-2. Honestly though these internationals were basically friendlies.
Zokora says hiSissolo is a plank. In 53 years of watching football he is the only player I have even seen who from inside the 6 yard box, shoots at goal and it goes off for a throw-in. Incredible. My 90 year old mother has more ball skills. As mentioned above, he is scared of the ball and when he does make on of his 30 yard runs he's clueless at what to do next, often passing backwards 30 yards. Surely us fans deserve better than that.
I've banged this drum before, but if we are ever in a scenario where we need to score a goal, Sissoko should not be on the pitch. Therefore, he should never be starting matches for us.
He is so poor technically it is unbelievable. The amount of times the guy has a poor touch, misplaces passes, and gives the ball away in open space in midfield is shocking. He completely eats space for our attackers and often kills all offensive momentum.
He does have slight utility for the squad, and that is using his athleticism and physicality to cover space and defend. For that reason he should only be on the pitch when we're finishing out a game and trying to defend a lead.
I've banged this drum before, but if we are ever in a scenario where we need to score a goal, Sissoko should not be on the pitch. Therefore, he should never be starting matches for us.
He is so poor technically it is unbelievable. The amount of times the guy has a poor touch, misplaces passes, and gives the ball away in open space in midfield is shocking. He completely eats space for our attackers and often kills all offensive momentum.
He does have slight utility for the squad, and that is using his athleticism and physicality to cover space and defend. For that reason he should only be on the pitch when we're finishing out a game and trying to defend a lead.
And we were worse when Sissoko came on against Everton.Ndombele did ok, but the team improved dramatically just because of the upgrade on Sissoko when he came on.
At least for 7 minutes until the feed went.
Hasnt played a single minute since he was hauled off against Plovdov.
I think that's very promising, it seems like Jose has noticed his shortcomings are too much of a hindrance and that he is completely unable to change a game.
I imagine he'd have played against Leyton Orient and probably against Chelsea but I don't see him making the first 11 as much as previously.
If we could swap him for Brozovic that would be fantastic
At the moment, we have a choice, Sissoko or Gedson, Gedson is a waste of time if we keep sissoko hereWe’ve got so many midfielders that I think he’s the odd one out. However I’m sure Jose appreciates his skillset for particular tactical setups against top teams. His power and work rate is definitely useful when we’re under the cosh.
Brozovicmwould be brilliant ,if not him SangareI like him as a squad player, just not in our best XI. Has a terrible touch but he works his ass off for the team and is well liked. He’s put in a few MOTM performances for us.
if a good offer comes in sure let him go but I’m in no hurry to get rid
At the moment, we have a choice a Sissok or Gedson, Gedson is a waste of time if we keep sissoko here
Thats my point, Gedson is a complete waste of a squad place if he has; Winks, Celso, N'dombele, Alli and Sissoko in front of himBe fair Gedson has not had a chance.
Gedson is turning out to be the utility player we all hoped of: he can sit in the centre of the bench, the right of the bench, or be left out of the squad completely.Thats my point, Gedson is a complete waste of a squad place if he has; Winks, Celso, N'dombele, Alli and Sissoko in front of him
Perfect example of why we look terrible when he plays, he doesn't even look behind him to turn and see how much space there is to run into, he just one touch passes it to Davies.
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