Too much of a fanny at times as well, kulu just gets on with itA fabulous player in some respects, but also one with some obvious flaws. I'm starting to think he's one of those players that you have to build the team around in order to accomodate those flaws and get the best out of them. Question is whether he's good enough for a team aiming to compete at the very highest level to make him the "main man", and I'm not sure he is.
It'll be interesting to see how this all pans out. For my money Deki is offering more as the most advanced midfielder, and I'm not sure if Madders has got the engine - or perhaps even the inclination - to operate in one of the deeper midfield roles.
Shearer highlighted the difference quite clearly on MOTD. We looked much better with Sarr next to Biss, dominated control of the midfield, allowed no space for WH AM's and turned over the ball a lot better.
Shouldn’t be forgotten that he did actually contribute an assist yesterday before he was subbed. He didn’t have his best game, but I believe he’s been one of our best players over the course of this season his pressing has been key in a number of games.
Was a good call to bring on a more physical player in the second half, but talk of him losing his place in the team is fanciful imo.
Horses for courses, sure. But I fully expect him to be starting more games than he doesn’t. He’s not suddenly going to become an option from the bench who only gets starts against duffers like Ipswich.I agree he has been good but I dont think its fanciful at all.
Not that he should be losing his place as such, but the midfield should be dependent on who we're playing.
Away to Palace, Id go with the three who finishef the game. That will be another pyhsical battle in the middle of the park, with the crowd behind them. Also gives us a great option from the bench for that one.
At home to Ipswich, for example, play Madders and Kulu.
All about being smart with selections.
Horses for courses, sure. But I fully expect him to be starting more games than he doesn’t. He’s not suddenly going to become an option from the bench who only gets starts against duffers like Ipswich.
Fully expect him to start against Palace next week too tbh.
Shouldn’t be forgotten that he did actually contribute an assist yesterday before he was subbed. He didn’t have his best game, but I believe he’s been one of our best players over the course of this season his pressing has been key in a number of games.
Was a good call to bring on a more physical player in the second half, but talk of him losing his place in the team is fanciful imo.
Agreed. As it stands, starting with Deki, and having Madders replace him after an hour or so could get the best out of the pair of them, and keep them fresh all season. And if Deki's form dips we can swap around. Having the extra legs from Sarr improved us.Against Palace...Im not so sure.
Theyll work their socks off with the crowd behind them.
I think we're too open for cauldron like games, with both Kulu and Madders starting.