- Jul 28, 2004
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Much work to be done but at least we won.
Rested on our laurels too much and a less profligate opposition would’ve punished us.
Lloris played well, most of his role was mopping up but stood tall and concentrated when Adama was through- I was fully expecting to see the net bulge.
Tanganga had a tough time with Adama, no shame in that. Improved after he booked as he wasn’t getting so tight any more.
Sanchez struggled in the first half and almost cost us by committing way too early to a tackle.
Dier was generally ok and had a good header from a set piece, but his foray up the post with the ball before loading the ball would’ve been unforgivable had we conceded. Owes Lloris big time.
Reguilón was ok, can’t remember too many issues defensively and brought the ball out of defence well a couple of times. Great pass in the build up to the pen.
Skipp got bypassed a bit easily for my liking, I’m not sure if he’s being instructed to push up out of possession or if it’s the eagerness of youth but I wanted him to buy himself a bit of time to read part on a few occasions as it made it tighter for the centre backs.
Højbjerg pressed well a few times age was decent in possession but I felt he could’ve protected Tanganga better given how much trouble Adama was causing.
Dele was our best player. Defended well, got into good attacking spaces and
Lucas was poor. Bad touches, blind alleys and pushed off the ball easily.
Bergwijn played well… except for the end product. Dele would’ve had a second if he’d looked up earlier, and he could’ve had one himself after Kane’s shot was saved (admittedly from his good work). Does feel like it’s coming together more for him though. One outrageous bit of skill on the dribble.
Son was a non event, barely remember him touching the ball.
Lo Celso brought a touch more control to the midfield.
Kane had an impact, we suddenly had composure again as a team. Did well to link up for his great chance but a sharp Kane buries that.
Winks - NET
Rested on our laurels too much and a less profligate opposition would’ve punished us.
Lloris played well, most of his role was mopping up but stood tall and concentrated when Adama was through- I was fully expecting to see the net bulge.
Tanganga had a tough time with Adama, no shame in that. Improved after he booked as he wasn’t getting so tight any more.
Sanchez struggled in the first half and almost cost us by committing way too early to a tackle.
Dier was generally ok and had a good header from a set piece, but his foray up the post with the ball before loading the ball would’ve been unforgivable had we conceded. Owes Lloris big time.
Reguilón was ok, can’t remember too many issues defensively and brought the ball out of defence well a couple of times. Great pass in the build up to the pen.
Skipp got bypassed a bit easily for my liking, I’m not sure if he’s being instructed to push up out of possession or if it’s the eagerness of youth but I wanted him to buy himself a bit of time to read part on a few occasions as it made it tighter for the centre backs.
Højbjerg pressed well a few times age was decent in possession but I felt he could’ve protected Tanganga better given how much trouble Adama was causing.
Dele was our best player. Defended well, got into good attacking spaces and
Lucas was poor. Bad touches, blind alleys and pushed off the ball easily.
Bergwijn played well… except for the end product. Dele would’ve had a second if he’d looked up earlier, and he could’ve had one himself after Kane’s shot was saved (admittedly from his good work). Does feel like it’s coming together more for him though. One outrageous bit of skill on the dribble.
Son was a non event, barely remember him touching the ball.
Lo Celso brought a touch more control to the midfield.
Kane had an impact, we suddenly had composure again as a team. Did well to link up for his great chance but a sharp Kane buries that.
Winks - NET
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