I would put it this way if that was against us I would want a red card given to the opposition player.

On 13/01/2024 at 22:50, I am a CPA said:

Whether it was a red or not, he's still making the exact same challenge that got him sent off earlier in the season. I know footballers aren't the smartest tools in the shed but maybe don't commit the exact same challenge..?

We can't ask a defender not to challenge for 50/50's

When did he get injured again?

2 hours ago, El regreso said:

When did he get injured again?

Muscle overload or w/e that means. 

Apparently asking footballers to play more than 5 matches in a row is too much to ask. Especially in a season with no European football....

Muscle overload?  He was fine against Fulham 10 days ago.  So frustrating. 

Poch overworking his core players is a tale old as time. Injuries have forced his hand but there's no reason he should have played the full 90 against Preston, surely Dylan Williams would have been more sensible once we were 2-0 up. 

4 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Poch overworking his core players is a tale old as time. Injuries have forced his hand but there's no reason he should have played the full 90 against Preston, surely Dylan Williams would have been more sensible once we were 2-0 up. 

My question is wtf are we doing in training between matches? Muscle overload in a season with no european football gives me the assumption our recovery is absolutely sh*t. 

45 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

My question is wtf are we doing in training between matches? Muscle overload in a season with no european football gives me the assumption our recovery is absolutely sh*t. 

Poch's beloved gacon test for 3 hours by the sounds of it. 

5 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Poch overworking his core players is a tale old as time. Injuries have forced his hand but there's no reason he should have played the full 90 against Preston, surely Dylan Williams would have been more sensible once we were 2-0 up. 

@Sexyfootball would be interested to know the issue with the above

13 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

@Sexyfootball would be interested to know the issue with the above

Getting a bit bored with all the Poch bashing across multiple threads. 

Love Malo and I think we really miss him when he's not in the side.

He gets up and down the right flank with such energy, such enthusiasm, such... such... such gusto...!

2 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

My question is wtf are we doing in training between matches? Muscle overload in a season with no european football gives me the assumption our recovery is absolutely sh*t. 

Perhaps he's moonlighting as a hod carrier or nipping off to do a day's hard labour down the mine to make a few extra quid on the side?

2 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

@Sexyfootball would be interested to know the issue with the above

We've had injury problems for the last 5 years, it started with Lampard and it was the same under Tuchel, Potter, and now Poch. I don't think Poch is the reason for this, it must be something deeper. 

26 minutes ago, Victor90 said:

We've had injury problems for the last 5 years, it started with Lampard and it was the same under Tuchel, Potter, and now Poch. I don't think Poch is the reason for this, it must be something deeper. 

I think our recovery is poor. Maintaining sharpness shouldn't come at a cost of players, some who don't even play mind, getting muscular injuries. IE Lesly, Madueke, Chalobah, Nkunku and Lavia. There is also Gusto who can't play more than 4-5 games with the same muscular injuries occuring. 

 

 

 

Gusto's injury history before he even set foot in Cobham ,... 

These injuries were all Pochettino's fault as well ...  

My guy actually strained his arse. 

Makes me honestly forget James is still a player for us. He’s getting better and better with each game.

23 minutes ago, El regreso said:

Makes me honestly forget James is still a player for us. He’s getting better and better with each game.

He’s a tenacious player who won’t be bullied. Has got some top drawer football skills as well. I like him and even though I know James is a class act sometimes he can become a bit casual. 
We all know that if James gets fit and can stay that way he will take his place back.

 

I said at the start he looked good at the beginning of the season but you could tell he was nervous, static, taking minimal risks. He's grown into his role far more now and he's having fun on the pitch.

He makes a few errors, he's a bit reckless, but he offers a lot going forward which is exactly what we need. He's going under the radar a bit but I think he's consistently putting in good performances, so credit to him. 

He's doing pretty well as a second choice, if our first choice is ever going to be ready. At his age, one expects some poor decisions and rash tackles, it's part of the learning curve. I much prefer a proper fullback than a CD filling the role, even at the expenses of defensive errors.

Him, Petrovic and Jackson are bargains.

Nobody in the media will mention that though. 

Is it just me or does the 20 year old Gusto look much much better than the supposed world class Ben Chilwell? 

He’s been very hot and cold , maybe cold more than often than not but I see enough in him to make me think there’s a player to work with. Also assumed he was older than 20 which may explain his inconsistency 

He's what I would expect from a young player. Inconsistent, but when they're good, they're really good. I'm yet to see the same from Madueke, Mudryk, Jackson and a few others.

3 minutes ago, jack_super_class said:

Is it just me or does the 20 year old Gusto look much much better than the supposed world class Ben Chilwell? 

He looks better both defending and attacking I think we may potentially have another Azpi on our hands and he’s only 20.