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With Hojbjerg staying, Skipp badly needs a loan to get him playing football. When Sarr, Bissouma and GLC are back he might not make the squad.
I feel like it was tactical more then anything he did or didn't do. Ange wanted to bring Kulu into central midfield so by moving a more attacking minded player into CM he felt we needed a more defensive minded one sitting behind them, PEH in this case. Pretty logical switch IMO.
I am by no means Skipps biggest fan but actually in the last two games he's looked very solid to be fair to him. Considering he is HG and club trained he will be probably kept around and I have no issue with that if he continues to play at the level he has been of late. He will obviously never be anything then a squad player but thats fine for now.
Sometimes subs are about a change of tactic / dynamic, rather than taking off someone because they're underperforming or tired. Mourinho did it all the time at Chelsea (e.g. Fabregas in for Matic), to good effect. It might feel harsh to the player, but as you say, it worked!Felt being subbed at half-time was harsh, but it worked. I don't think he did much wrong he just didn't offer much in attack.
Was tactical I think. PEH brought more physicality in midfield.Can't work out why he was hooked last night. Seemed to be doing well tbh.
What do you want the club to do with skipp considering he is currently 7th choice CM but is HG and club trained
A) permanent sale/Loan with obligation
B) Loan with option/"dry" loan
C) Keep
And if sell what would you expect/want fee to be?
Although he's young given the limited minutes I think Bergvall replaces Skipp. I can't imagine we won't replace Hojbjerg in the summer too so he might be surplus next season. It's hard to see a place for him and he really struggles if he doesn't play much (as anyone would).
So where does Skipp play? He's miles away from being an out comfortable on the turn under pressure 6?From the limited highlights I've seen Bergvall looks more like competition for Sarr or maddison than Skipp to me. Skipp will never be a goalscoring midfielder.
But that's where Skipp has been playingFrom the limited highlights I've seen Bergvall looks more like competition for Sarr or maddison than Skipp to me. Skipp will never be a goalscoring midfielder.
So where does Skipp play? He's miles away from being an out comfortable on the turn under pressure 6?
But that's where Skipp has been playing
I see no issue with letting 3 of them go in the Summer personally. Bergvall is already coming in which gives us Bergvall, Maddison, Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur, and even Kulu. 5/6 for 3 spots. One more #6 specialist in and we'd be more than covered numbers wise.I think with the injuries we’ve had in a season where we haven’t actually played that many games coupled with PEH unlikely to stay and lo celso possibly going (if we can get decent money) I think he’s definitely got to stay.
If HG wasn't a thing I'd be looking to sell. I think it should be either keep or sell either way. No loans, unless that is the only option left on the table come latter stage of the window. He's not going to get many minutes here if everyone is fit.What do you want the club to do with skipp considering he is currently 7th choice CM but is HG and club trained
A) permanent sale/Loan with obligation
B) Loan with option/"dry" loan
C) Keep
And if sell what would you expect/want fee to be?
So where does Skipp play? He's miles away from being an out comfortable on the turn under pressure 6?