Seagulls were getting dangerously close to us at times, respect their boldness. Had to keep an eye on them more than the match. Actually thought the midfield three did okay, and tuterov looked a handful when he came on. Was really impressed the way Rayo knocked it around, tidy team
Is the general consensus that Enzo isn’t good enough for our starting 11…. Personally I find that incredible… the lad is a genius… I for one hope he starts against West Ham
Not that he isnt good enough but that maybe Sadiki deserves to start the season We have 4 incredible CM options imo - tbh if Neil plays to his ability then he's a great 5th option and Rigg is an unreal talent It's such a strong position in the team I do think we need to strengthen out wide tho, need more game changes on the bench
I would like to see him start however in place of who maybe on the left Move adingra to the right And place talbi on the bench could be an option
mentioned how second half of last season was tough not just physically but on a personal level too We all knew he was playing short of fitness because of injuries but clearly had something else going on too Hopefully he plays to his best could be massive for us in the prem
a total lack of commitment from everyone except Tuiterov, a bit from Dan Neil and a bit more from Paddy than Neil. We watched them come in to the ground from the bus and I said to the lad that not one of them who started seemed interested. It was more evident in the warm up for me. There's a s**t load of work and recruitment still to do imo.
Enso is a fantastic player but not one that can dominate a midfield by himself But having watched him pre season he absolutely thrives supported by the new lads we have brought in Along with Rigg and Neil I think we have real potential in midfield
Not seen the match today. For those that did, or those that saw under 21's last season. What is the level we should be hoping for, for Tuiterov's loan?
On the evidence so far we should play our four premiership midfield players in a "box" or "diamond", and shape and build a team to suit. 4/4/2 is my solution .
That could work but it's a squad game so I'm fine with us playing 3 CMs then rotating it. I don't like trying to force players into a system Le fee will play loads this season, sadiki will suit some games more than Le Fee and vice versa. I think Diarra and Xhaka will play the most minutes as feel they are a different level in terms of mixing technical and physical ability
Well ladies and gentleman that is it 5 more sleeps until our first premier league game in what feels like forever. I absolutely can't wait. Yes it is going to be difficult at times but I honestly think we will scrape it and survive.
I love Le Fee but Sadiki has been good in pre-season and I think it would work better with Xhaka/Sadiki/Diarra on Saturday.
