Agree, he looked like the second coming of Alton ThelwellWimmer had a good game yesterday.
Playing him in the middle of the three is smart by Poch it gives him those calm experienced heads either side and it also teaches him how to play with Toby on his right and Jan on his left, fast tracking him to be able to play with either in a back four if needed.
Obviously it will be different but there are merits to knowing where they go and what they expect of you.
He had a few unsure moments but what faith in him to throw him straight in away at Everton.
While Ledley was a rolls Royce on the pitch, seemingly gliding around the playing surface, this guy seems a bit more raw and naturally aggressive, this may lead to free kicks given from a desire to win every ball but it's up to Poch to teach him he cannot win every ball.
A good first impression though. with sterner tests (right) around the corner (which is probably why he has given his first start so early)
ShhhThis is spot on.
I agree to an extent, and Dier did well yesterday. I actually prefer Dier in the 4231 where his dripping my into the defence is part of why our fullbacks can bomb on so well, but in a 3 centre back system we don't need that so I'd prefer Wanyama the hunter gather in that line up.
Probably an indication that Poch was pushing for this particular transfer...Interesting that Poch threw him in immediately, fairly unusual for Poch, particularly in such a high risk area - must have plenty of faith in the lad.
I agree to an extent, and Dier did well yesterday. I actually prefer Dier in the 4231 where his dripping my into the defence is part of why our fullbacks can bomb on so well, but in a 3 centre back system we don't need that so I'd prefer Wanyama the hunter gather in that line up.
Agree in the main with your post. We can only judge a performance in context like you say. Given his age and every other challenge he faced in making his full debut, it was hugely encouraging.In my opinion he had a good game. Not great.
In the context of things, it was very impressive as he's young and new to the country. But some people are getting carried away on that performance. I have no doubt he will be a phenomenal CB and he has all the attributes needed to succeed in this league, but if we're judging on yesterday's game alone, then we need to look at the negatives as well as the positives.
I personally believe 99% of the negatives were just down to nerves and him not wanting to fuck up. But even that highlight video on the previous page suggests how the performance was far from great (and they left out a couple more bits from the second half where he looked awkward on the ball).
In conclusion, I genuinely think he will be a great CB and will probably find his Ajax form within the next few weeks. There were very positive signs there yesterday - but judging on this game alone, if Wimmer had played exactly the same way as Sanchez did yesterday, people would've generally said he played quite well. Nothing great. Just good. But as I say, in the context of it all with regards to his age, new country, new league, nerves because he's playing with 2 of the best CB's in the league and doesn't want to look out of place etc, it was very impressive. He will be excellent for us.
Agree in the main with your post. We can only judge a performance in context like you say. Given his age and every other challenge he faced in making his full debut, it was hugely encouraging.
I expected him to be caught out positionally a few times, and to be awkward in possession and distribution because of his youth, nerves and the newness of everything around him. There were far more positives than negatives, so in context an excellent full debut for the player.
Don't agree with your point about if Wimmer had played exactly the same way... There are things that Sanchez showed yesterday that Wimmer couldn't replicate...the pace and recovery, which mean a lot in terms of our defensive options and shape going forward. I'd also say, although Wimmer's good in the air, Sanchez looks a beast, and he's just going to get better.
Think we agree anyway. The boy did good/great! Looking forward to what he gives to the team. Love the fact that Poch trusts him, and I already like a Spurs line-up with a Sanchez on the team sheet. The kid will still be learning his game, and the game in the PL, he'll fuck up sometimes, and we should expect that.I just used Wimmer as an example really. I could've put a top defender like Toby or Jan too. I wasn't comparing the 2, I was just saying that if that exact performance was put in by someone else, it would be considered a decent one but not great.
As a performance it was pretty good in context but as as a whole I don't really agree with the people who are saying it was great etc. I do agree though that the signs are there to say he'll adapt pretty quickly and my opinion is he'll become brilliant for us. I wouldn't choose any other defence in the league above our new one.
Gardner was a more natural defender than Ledley though Ledley was a better footballer and his training and commitment made him a monster.
Gardner on his day was amazing. Sanchez seems more physical and harder though.
As others have said, Ledley improved massively after partnering Naybet for a season at Spurs, and Southgate for England.No way was Bambi a better natural defender than Deadly.
Led's reading of the game was part of what made his career last as long as it did. If he wasn't such a good natural defender, with his knees, he'd never have lasted so long
Only his friends call him that.
For a young debutant in a new foreign league, I think he did well.