• throbbingpens@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Seriously.

      • Nketiah switched off midway through the first half.
      • Saka and Odegaard didn’t contribute much in the second half, probably gassed from playing their third game of the week.
      • Jorginho horrendous.

      Off day for us and I’m sure the team realises it.

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        1 year ago

        Ødegaard was incredibly out of character today, passes missed, losing the ball easily. Saka needs rest and know the limits of his body.

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          1 year ago

          I agree, he was. I’m also willing to cut him some slack (as a fan) because he’s played 270 minutes this week.

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          1 year ago

          I agree but where is the quality :(

          He tried a tiny bit (half forced) with Nketiah, Jorginho, Vieira/Havertz splitting time the last few games and they were largely ineffective. Having Martinelli, Trossard and Partey injured doesn’t help of course.

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            1 year ago

            Saka doesn’t need to play in the CL man

            Also Rice, also Ødegaard, also White, also Gabriel

            Kiwior, Jorginho, ESR, Nelson, Tomi all crying for game time

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        1 year ago

        For real, if anything we miss the intensity of Xhaka in a NLD. He absolutely would’ve stabilized the midfield. Rice is awesome, but he’s not quite there in terms of taking charge.