spursgirls
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To say nothing about how his ability to speak several languages has helped bring players in and helped them settle in.
Eric Dier
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Mark_147
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We have PL, CL, FA cup and league cup this season and Dier cannot play in every game so will have to be rotated from time to time or run the risk of a long term injury.
rabbikeane
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Think you'll be surprised of how little Dier and Kane will be rotated
Mark_147
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Surprised or not I think Conte wants 2 players for each position.
I love Dier, even when he was playing shiteI had great respect for him because clearly he has other qualities. There is a reason why all our Managers have had him in the team in some form or another. He has been brilliant since Conte took over but he was also playing well under Nuno but more inconsistent. Again, I think he is our most important defender because he sits in between the other two and marshalls that defence.
If Southgate grew some balls, he would put him right in there in his team for the world cup - not just squad but first team.
If Southgate grew some balls, he would put him right in there in his team for the world cup - not just squad but first team.
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At the current rate of play for English Defenders, Dier should have a starting WC spot locked up before kick-off tomorrow.
thebenjamin
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We absolutely must sign a backup / competition for Eric. Seems to me really odd that this hasn't been a priority, and we're not being linked to any centre backs, given how bad we were when he was out and how much Romero struggled when moved to the middle. Obviously Sanchez can't play that role and I don't think Lenglet can either.
rabbikeane
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If a back 3 yes
sparx100
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I would not trust him in a back two. Gets a lot of pressure off him being in a 3. Not having to mark a player and having the luxury of effectively marking space.
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Just like Ben Davies
taidgh
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Been great again today. I don't think anyone think he's the next maldini, but he's a 7/10 every game. Don't think he's rated high enough by some really.
Absolutely disagree he wasn’t great , we need a commanding centre half who wins balls in the air , he was ok but I feel he will make a mistake , only my opinion
Finchyid
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Did he keep a clean sheet??
It certainly wasn’t just him , I just disagree that he was great , I think the only defender who was great today was Sanchez
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I understand why you would say that. But like you say it wasn’t just him, defensively as a unit we were very good
taidgh
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A bit of semantics: Great vs. Okay. Can we settle on 'good'? As I said 7/10 (modern ratings). I think it's important to recognize how he's anchored the back 3, no matter who has slotted alongside him.
I love Dier, but he wasnt great today but doesnt mean he is not essential to how we play and that back line. Ill put it this way, Dier is our most important defender. The last couple of games we have kept clean sheets. If it was Dier out and not Romero, I dont think we would have the organisation to have kept clean sheets... we saw it last season when Dier was out.
FibreOpticJesus
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If true I am really pleased for Eric as he deserves his place over the Southgate love children. But am I alone in wanting him to not get picked to prevent him getting injured or burnt out this season?
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