A lot longer than that. People need to forget about what we thought of him prior to Conte. This is a different player and Mourinho asked our CBs to absorb way too much pressure, so they looked like shit.
It’s not said enough, but sometimes I feel like Deki is another Kane on the field. The way he fights to get the ball back and doesn’t lose possession is so important too.
Yes, so strange. This is one reason why I am OK with the Zaniolo signing. He seems to look like he has similar capabilities.
We also play midfielders who are allowed to pass the ball. They’re not out there just to pass to the fullbacks. We have three more defensive minded midfielders and only one offensive. Could definitely use another offensive oriented midfielder to add into that group for games like this. We’ll have lots of them this year against bottom half teams. Can you imagine if Bentancur got hurt and we had to start 2 of Skipp/PEH/Bissouma against teams that bunker? Then we would be completely reliant on the fullbacks.
Agree would like to see the wingbacks come off. Sess because of the yellow. Royal can either come off soon to go for the kill or stay on all game if you want to keep his defense on.
I think Skipp is more progressive than you are giving him credit for and I suspect Bissouma will do what is needed.
Hey, besides the blatant flouting of the rules of the sport, a nice finish. Color within the lines and we’ve got a stew going, baby
I love when Deki has the ball, and I know you guys are looking for a CAM but he is our creative presence around the box.