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In a back 3 its quite important that the two attacking mids contribute defensively when the wingbacks are out of postion, even Pedro did his job defensively. It's not the end of the world, he's already a very good player just something he will need to work on. Especially when we start facing the top teams.

I don't think the mistake was that bad and to be honest we already messed up before he did that and there was lots after that could have been done to prevent it. Had a good game overall imo.

He was okay at the start in CM but as game went on just got worse.

Neto had to cover for 2 people so I can't completely blame him. If he was going to go in he should have just pulled a shirt is my only compliant.

I would love to be wrong mate just going off what I've seen. Hopefully this is all reflected in his performances when he puts our shirt on.

I don't think Penders is ready either, it's more a reflection on my thoughts on the keepers we have/are linked with. If these are the options I would rather throw Penders in and see how it goes. It's possible I was thinking the season before with Martinez shot stopping. Either way don't think its an upgrade on the pitch, off it with his experience and him being right age to not block Penders it makes sense

I would rather we just promote Penders to no1. Martinez is prone to the same stupid mistakes Sanchez is and his shot stopping is worse than Sanchez

Martinez is just as bad as Sanchez, no thanks.

Can't say I am that bothered about this to be honest and judging by James reaction few mins afterwards in another passage of play where he is smiling and high fiving Neto I doubt he cares either. I know I've said worse to teammates in the heat of a game. Either way wouldn't shed any tears if we did sell Neto.

Fair enough. That Garcia kid was pretty good to be fair so not an easy task.

Think that's harsh on Casadei and Lesley tbh

He was fantastic defensively but I am a bit critical of his aerial prowess. Felt like the Garcia got the better of him in the air and even managing to hold him off on a few occasions. I'm sure someone who is into stats can look up the aerial duels won, it didn't feel like many. Don't want to focus on it too much as he was pretty much perfect otherwise but may be a concern v more bigger and established strikers like Haaland.

Actually thought he did well defensively when he came on outside of that moment and the pointless shot at the end.

I've noticed that myself which falls under inconsistency but it's also hard to say how many of those passes are affected by him running up and down the pitch/getting gassed. I also recall a few moments of miscommunication so I sometimes get the complaints to other players. I think despite all this he still ranks quite high in passing metrics (https://theanalyst.com/competition/premier-league/stats) so he's clearly doing something right.

I would say his strengths are his passing and work rate, the issue is one is hampered by inconsistency over a full season and the other by his lack of physicality and/or athleticism.