Player Watch Player Watch: Ryan Sessegnon

[Blackrat1299]

Rose and Aurier didn't travel

Rose and Aurier among Tottenham stars not to travel to Olympiacos

Manager Mauricio Pochettino stated after the weekend's victory at home to Crystal Palace, in which Rose and Aurier both started, that he would make changes to the side in Greece.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[GioW]

Not feeling leaving Serge and Rose behind ? Suppose if we win and they're fresh for Leicester it'll be right call.

 

[Mr Pink]

Not feeling leaving Serge and Rose behind ? Suppose if we win and they're fresh for Leicester it'll be right call.

No surprise at all, Poch normally rotates the full backs.

I'm liking that call actually, they'll be fresh for Leicester.

Davies and KWP are more than capable of stepping in.

We've a strong squad and should be using it wisely.

 

[JKendall13]

Yeah, this is exactly what he used to do when it was Walker/Trippier and Rose/Davies. Always would leave behind the fullbacks that weren't playing and they'd play on the weekend.

 

[Shadydan]

I don't mind full back rotation but just do it wisely, like I don't want to see Gnabry and Coman up against KWP and Ben Davies for example.

 

[dondo]

I don't mind full back rotation but just do it wisely, like I don't want to see Gnabry and Coman up against KWP and Ben Davies for example.

Ben Davies is a better defender than Rose imo

 

[Shadydan]

Ben Davies is a better defender than Rose imo

True but he doesn't match his athleticism or pace.

 

[dondo]

True but he doesn't match his athleticism or pace.

True as well. Positioning and concentration count for a lot against top players, Davies has it Rose doesn’t

 

[Shadydan]

True as well. Positioning and concentration count for a lot against top players, Davies has it Rose doesn’t

I know who I'd prefer to see against a tricky, pacey winger - that's my point.

 

[John48]

True but he doesn't match his athleticism or pace.

Thought he looked quite bright when he came on Sat & really got on top of Zaha.

 

[Shadydan]

Thought he looked quite bright when he came on Sat & really got on top of Zaha.

Better than his previous 4 matches yes.

 

[C0YS]

I know who I'd prefer to see against a tricky, pacey winger - that's my point.

I'd prefer Davies.

I always feel he is underrated, ok he had a bad patch last season but the season before he was fantastic.

I think because he is not the quickest people instantly count it against him. The thing about Davies is he never holds onto the ball for very long, he knows what he is going to do with the ball before he gets it, and makes the correct decision most of the time. This is one of his great strengths, but, again might actually hurt peoples perception, because people are unlikely to remember his contribution.

Another thing which I really like about Davies is he is super aggressive, closes people down very quickly and tends to get the tackle in quickly. Before, again, moving it on quickly.

It is amusing that even though Rose is much much quicker than Davies, Rose tends to slow down our play much more than Rose. Rose is best when he plays instinctively, when he does he still is a top top fullback, as soon as he has time to think on the ball he tends to be too ponderous and hurt us going forwards. Davies is mentally a very quick player, and it is his fluidity why I think Poch will often put him on when we are chasing a game, it is not simply a defensive substitution.

I always find because Davies doesn't do the things that stick in the memory of fans like taking players on etc. and because he is a player of great efficiency people kind of forget he is there, and don't really see what he does. I recommend to pay close attention to him next time he plays if you think all he is is some kind of steady eddie.

 

[C0YS]

Better than his previous 4 matches yes.

I wonder what matches you're referring to?

 

[Shadydan]

I'd prefer Davies.

I always feel he is underrated, ok he had a bad patch last season but the season before he was fantastic.

I think because he is not the quickest people instantly count it against him. The thing about Davies is he never holds onto the ball for very long, he knows what he is going to do with the ball before he gets it, and makes the correct decision most of the time. This is one of his great strengths, but, again might actually hurt peoples perception, because people are unlikely to remember his contribution.

Another thing which I really like about Davies is he is super aggressive, closes people down very quickly and tends to get the tackle in quickly. Before, again, moving it on quickly.

It is amusing that even though Rose is much much quicker than Davies, Rose tends to slow down our play much more than Rose. Rose is best when he plays instinctively, when he does he still is a top top fullback, as soon as he has time to think on the ball he tends to be too ponderous and hurt us going forwards. Davies is mentally a very quick player, and it is his fluidity why I think Poch will often put him on when we are chasing a game, it is not simply a defensive substitution.

I always find because Davies doesn't do the things that stick in the memory of fans like taking players on etc. and because he is a player of great efficiency people kind of forget he is there, and don't really see what he does. I recommend to pay close attention to him next time he plays if you think all he is is some kind of steady eddie.

Good post but needless really, I think we are better off with Davies over Rose for the most part...but I'll say it again Rose is more suited up against Pacey/tricky wingers than Davies due to his pace and Athleticism.

 

[Erm33]

I thought this was the Sessegnon thread not Rose vs Davies thread?

Anyway I'm gutted to see Ryan had a setback but hopefully he'll be able to get some game time in soon.

 

[wirE]

So looking forward seeing him play for us

 

[Johnny J]

Fantastic, hamstring injury again. It's like we have a fucking quota of injuries to meet in any given week.

 

[coys200]

Say “irritation” which they said about Dier and Sanchez who are now fit. Hopefully just a precaution.

 

[nedley]

Set back shocker.

Our history of injuries is just not right.

 

[archiewasking]

So looking a long way forward seeing him play for us

Fixed.