Hoddle, trying to be impartial, now just unable to be positive, having said that not seen much to be positive about so far
As hard as Richarlison works, he really does lose possession a hell of a lot, really needs improvement in that. Sorely miss Kulu, can really see the difference in quality. I’ll also add that Richarlison on the right flank really doesn’t work. Would switch with Son, who’s more ambidextrous.
This is why playing him as a RW doesn't work: him losing possession in that area sets us up for a counter down the flank - which is potentially lethal against teams who used WBs such as...Eintracht Frankfurt
Hojbjerg booked for nothing. Completely inconsistent with what's gone already. I thought the ref was doing pretty well, too.
He is not a like for like replacement, he is exactly what we have wanted for years a genuine alternative to Kane he is best played as a central striker. For me that's one of the things that is annoying me about the team selection. With Kane, Son and Richy we have 3 players to fill the 2 forward positions in a 3 5 2 who can be rotated and kept fresh and played in their best position.
0-0 HT. Pretty decent half, but our final ball and finishing have been poor. That handball looks like a decent call, seeing the one replay after half-time's been called. Typical.
Better performance than on the weekend but nothing to get overly excited about. Should’ve finished at least one chance though. Got 1-0 Frankfurt written all over this for the second half.
As usual the attackers missing too many chances This formation relies on clinical attacking...don't expect a 100% conversion but alot better than what we achieve Attackers need to do their bit
