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Emerson.
Davies was on a yellow too though?Davies for me. That block was epic.
Whole back line was decent. Look forward to sessegnon getting a run of injury free games. I think he'll be very good. Was a clever sub taking him off, as up against salah on a yellow was asking for trouble
Royal had a good game. Still a bit ropey forward bit that's being picky.
Little shout to the subs. Bergwijn sanchez and winks for their cameos did well.
Nope, can't even come close to agreeing with this . I was half dreading checking a replay to see if PEH's(7) decision to head across well, behind a marked Kane(7), was as bad as it seemed at the time....and yes it indeed is . A point blank opportunity to score thrown away .and wish he headed on goal in the last few seconds but as we all know if he missed we would be asking why he didnt head it across to Kane.
The pass to Kane for the goal was just an up and under. Royal had 2 or 3 opportunities to cross to Son who was totally free in the middle but instead of sliding the ball into the corridor hit lofted crosses to the back post.Not sure how you can say that after that pass to Kane that lead to the goal. He put in a couple of other good crosses as well.
Emerson Royal, hopefully a sign of things to come ?
True. But I suppose conte thought it best to have the more experienced player taking the job. Probably weighed it up and decided it was the better option.Davies was on a yellow too though?
Nope, can't even come close to agreeing with this . I was half dreading checking a replay to see if PEH's(7) decision to head across well, behind a marked Kane(7), was as bad as it seemed at the time....and yes it indeed is . A point blank opportunity to score thrown away .
OK he's not an attacker, but that was a truly mad decision not to go for goal from so close. 1 point no good for us unfortunately.
Obviously overall, a great performance. We're good vs teams that don't sit back. Congrats to everyone inc Conte.
I cant understand why, against teams that play a high line and press, more teams dont just loft the ball into the mahoosive areas of space in behind them. Its obviously the easiest way to beat the press.The pass to Kane for the goal was just an up and under. Royal had 2 or 3 opportunities to cross to Son who was totally free in the middle but instead of sliding the ball into the corridor hit lofted crosses to the back post.
Royal was very good, but he remains unsuited to the offensive side of the game.