Match Threads Spurs vs Man City - Match Thread - Day 1 - KO 4:30 pm

[chilespurs]

I like Dele but not sure where he fits, not involved in this position

Swap with Stevie and bring on Lo Celso.

 

[felmani26]

Dele is the equivalent of an appendix out there - no real use

 

[Cavehillspur]

Doing really well Lucas and Japhet been quality

 

[kaz Hirai]

If man city don't win will they up their offer to something we will accept this week, in desperation considering how Chelsea, Liverpool and United have flew out if the blocks.
Hopefully! A win and big money

 

[joey55]

I think we lack athleticism in midfield. Sander Berge would we excellent for us. We lack a bit of mobility, height and the ability to pick a pass. Know Bernardo Silva is unlikely, but if we replaced Ali with him, it would make a real difference. Based on that first half, we really aren't a bad team. We just need a bit more of a physical presence (in terms of height and mobility) and some craft to better link the midfield and attack.

 

[DarwinSpur]

Not too sure. Been disciplined on the left of the middle 3

I don’t think many have noticed that part of his role ?

 

[murichej]

Also, we look stronger and fitter in 1-on-1s than under Jose

 

[riggi]

Not for this thread. Consider this final warning for everyone.

Fair enough.

 

[Trix]

I have been critical for many years but I think he doing alright defensively today, working and keeping his position.

Indeed he's clearly been given a different role to peak Dele, which is what everyone seems to be judging him against.

 

[stormfly]

Skipp will be off before Dele I reckon. Actually been impressed with Dele’s positional discipline and has made some tidy passes.

 

[Strikeb4ck]

Gil for Stevie and GLC for Dele at some point.

 

[parj]

Dele quiet going forward but disciplined without the ball, good half all round, better than expected, well done JT.

I agree Dele been actually quite mature in his role. He knows he still adjusting to it and is making sure he gets the basics right. Over a few games he will start to get his confidence back

 

[TheAmerican]

Dele is the equivalent of an appendix out there - no real use

Against everyone else he's done good shutting them down in the midfield. I think he's broken up their transition a few times.

 

[HNIM]

To me we look better drilled and physically more aggressive than under JM.

 

[adam_n17]

Sanchez and Tanganga looking solid and I would bring in Gio for Dele just for some added creativity

 

[AtoubaToothpaste]

Dele has been anomalous

And anonymous.

 

[kaz Hirai]

Swap with Stevie and bring on Lo Celso.

Indeed, I would like to see just once how he'd perform next to son . May not work but who knows

 

[neogenisis]

Dele seems a little anon at the mo, not sure if that because of where he is being asked to play tho. Overall I am happy with how it is going, we are very dangerous going forward on the counter.

 

[PrettyColors]

Sanchez + Romero would be a native Spanish speaking duo - would benefit them both along with Reggie in terms of finding a settled back line for Romero immediately.

 

[mattstev2000]

Difficult to choose between tanganga and Lucas for best player so far, both been fantastic. Lucas seems to really excel in that free ish number 10 role, he looked good when Jose played him there as well (which made it all the more weird when he stopped playing him there)