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Exactly what I was thinking Dean. Comparison with the Kovacic situation.Wouldn’t be the first time it happened.
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He would need a banger of a 2nd half of a season for us to sign him, I wouldn't be completely surprised if the club would be keen to add to the aging midfield, an experienced player for £30m.
But then he would get in the way of Gilmour and Gallagher.
But then he would get in the way of Gilmour and Gallagher.
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Ah this would be one of those I would be so delighted to be wrong. Saul seems like such a humble and likeable guy, would be great if he got his form back so he became a clear option when Jorgi and Kante need a rest or are out.Wouldn’t be the first time it happened
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Where has that been? Was a great performance. His tempo, energy, aggression - spot on. His passes were zipped into other players. That's the Saul I remembered from Madrid. Best moment was the tackle he put in on Son I believe - crunching slide tackle.
I saw something against wolves, I commented on it, amazing composure, very mobile, moved effortlessly playing with a lot of comfort on the ball and I thought where was he hiding this?
Tonight backed that up, defiantly worth keeping if he can play like that, 4 top CM’s would be perfect.
We are a team that excels with 2 elements one is our inverted wingbacks when fit and the other our CM turning over possession quickly and smothering the opponents, making it too hard to get into a tempo.
That’s what made great teams look average last season and that style of play needs rotation it’s very taxing so 4 CM’s are necessary he isn’t quite as good as the others perhaps but on tonight’s performance not far behind.
Tonight backed that up, defiantly worth keeping if he can play like that, 4 top CM’s would be perfect.
We are a team that excels with 2 elements one is our inverted wingbacks when fit and the other our CM turning over possession quickly and smothering the opponents, making it too hard to get into a tempo.
That’s what made great teams look average last season and that style of play needs rotation it’s very taxing so 4 CM’s are necessary he isn’t quite as good as the others perhaps but on tonight’s performance not far behind.
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Got to love a guy who is complete sh*te all season, then steps up against Tottenham in a cup semi-final and is the best player on the pitch.
I'm delighted, and not just because we won. It's the first time we saw him put in a performance worthy of the brilliant Saúl of a few years ago. Hopefully he can do it with some consistency.
I'm delighted, and not just because we won. It's the first time we saw him put in a performance worthy of the brilliant Saúl of a few years ago. Hopefully he can do it with some consistency.
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I've been critical of him because he's put in some shockers for us, but he was great yesterday! I'm really happy for him because he seems like a really nice guy too who is enjoying being part of the club.
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Played really well yesterday. I agree i wouldn't want him to block Gallagher/Gilmour, especially Gallagher who i reckon can play Saul's role but he did play well.
Fingers crossed he can deliver a good end to the season and put us through to trophies. Who knows what will happen.
In a perfect world he plays well, goes back and either gets back into Athletico's starting team. I assume as his family hasn't moved, maybe he sees it as a short term option.
Fingers crossed he can deliver a good end to the season and put us through to trophies. Who knows what will happen.
In a perfect world he plays well, goes back and either gets back into Athletico's starting team. I assume as his family hasn't moved, maybe he sees it as a short term option.
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He's struggled with us, but at least he will have something positive to take away from it
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Yeah not having it that he is a worse option that Alonso at WB/LB or RLC in midfield.
Chilwell ahead of him? Of course.
Kante, Jorgi and Kova ahead of him? Absolutely.
Sarr ahead of him? Not sure on that...
Alonso or RLC ahead of him? Bad joke TT...
Chilwell ahead of him? Of course.
Kante, Jorgi and Kova ahead of him? Absolutely.
Sarr ahead of him? Not sure on that...
Alonso or RLC ahead of him? Bad joke TT...
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On that we completely agree.I think Bob Odenkirk would do a better job at LB than Alonso…
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So - I guess that is Saul gone.
I will no doubt be in the strong minority, but I quite liked him. Had a nightmare start, but didn't think he looked half bad when he played in the second half of the season.
He was basically our sole CM who was willing to have a shot at goal. Great control. Great passing. Stylish player. Handsome chap. Chelsea all the way!
I will no doubt be in the strong minority, but I quite liked him. Had a nightmare start, but didn't think he looked half bad when he played in the second half of the season.
He was basically our sole CM who was willing to have a shot at goal. Great control. Great passing. Stylish player. Handsome chap. Chelsea all the way!