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Player Watch - Tanguy Ndombele

wrd

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Now I really dislike his off-the-ball profile, but anyone blaming him for this is just plain wrong. I’m not gonna judge him til he gets game time during the season. If hugo’s in goal we’re not having this conversation.

I love the sunday league interpretation of this clip, he should just charge wherever the ball is
 

Legacy

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Mar 29, 2007
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What’s he up to here?


The resolution on that video isn't too good on my phone. Is Ndombele the guy who gave the ball away on the wing? Or is he the one who dived into a sliding tackle and failed to win the ball? Or is he the one who jumped in and turned his back on the ball, fouling a player in the process? Or the player backing off and giving the attacker all the time in the world to shoot? Maybe he was in goal and couldn't save a 25 yard shot that was 2 feet to his left?

Oh look, there's Dele and Son slowly walking back while Ndombele is running back to defend. I'll check their threads to see if people are calling them lazy and unfit.
 

Univarn

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The resolution on that video isn't too good on my phone. Is Ndombele the guy who gave the ball away on the wing? Or is he the one who dived into a sliding tackle and failed to win the ball? Or is he the one who jumped in and turned his back on the ball, fouling a player in the process? Or the player backing off and giving the attacker all the time in the world to shoot? Maybe he was in goal and couldn't save a 25 yard shot that was 2 feet to his left?

Oh look, there's Dele and Son slowly walking back while Ndombele is running back to defend. I'll check their threads to see if people are calling them lazy and unfit.
Gonna create a burner account to winner this twice.
 

delawarespur

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I love the sunday league interpretation of this clip, he should just charge wherever the ball is
“Why is he jogging”, “he should be sprinting to win the ball there” meanwhile ccv and Sanchez just back off and hart can’t can’t catch a cold. It’s like people expect him to be Kanté on steroids in his first half of football in 2 months. He’s rightfully not over committing. The agenda and bias when it comes to this clip is shocking.
 

spursfan77

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The resolution on that video isn't too good on my phone. Is Ndombele the guy who gave the ball away on the wing? Or is he the one who dived into a sliding tackle and failed to win the ball? Or is he the one who jumped in and turned his back on the ball, fouling a player in the process? Or the player backing off and giving the attacker all the time in the world to shoot? Maybe he was in goal and couldn't save a 25 yard shot that was 2 feet to his left?

Oh look, there's Dele and Son slowly walking back while Ndombele is running back to defend. I'll check their threads to see if people are calling them lazy and unfit.

Exactly. He’s running back ready to be in position to pick up the ball off a defender should their attack break down. Dele and Son wouldn’t be as they’re attackers and so need to stay up field in case a counter is on. Good to see someone else is paying attention.
 

synththfc

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Aug 24, 2017
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People just looking for a reason to crucify him. I'm not a fan of the effort I saw last season, but in that video, he's one of the only people actually making an effort to get back. One of the last people I'd blame for that goal.
 

delawarespur

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Lets get it right, yes Hugo probably saves that but Ndombele wasn’t that interested in winning the ball back.

It’s his first game in months, and I actually thought he did generally work harder off the ball than usual, but he could have done better here.
There’s no way tanguy is in any way responsible for that. Do you want him to sprint towards the ball at all times? What if that results in a runner in the space he’s vacated? There’s already two players that should’ve dealt with the situation. I question his effort, but that situation and his entire time on the pitch did not show a lack of effort at all to me. Imagine this was a new signing from a foreign league or even from the prem. Is he getting crucified or inspected under the most intense microscope? NO. I was actually encouraged by this showing.
 

King of the Lane

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It is very clear that some "fans" are just watching and waiting for any chance to criticise him. Some of you act like he has done something terrible to you personally. Its getting embarrassing now.

This is the same as those who slated Aurier even when he continued to play for us after his brother had just been killed. I dont like to see it.
 

Spurrific

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Jun 2, 2011
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It just wasn’t his job to close the man, he held position to block a passing lane if anything. Anybody apportioning any sort of blame on him just clearly doesn’t understand how to play football.
 

GutBucket

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May 26, 2013
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Wasn't good but I was more disappointed by Dele and Sanchez. Still, just a preseason game, we will know more in a month or so.
 

Albertbarich

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He did OK.

I still think we would be much better off in a 433. It would suit everyone better except dele but ice said before he could play off the right.

N'dombele in a 3 could get further forward without having to worry about his lack of mobility in getting back.

Looks like its still going to be 4231 though.
 
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