Its definitely working playing the ball behind the full back and getting him to run onto it, instead of giving him it on the halfway line and bottling taking the man on. Gave him loads more confidence
Mareaux probably had his mind on other things if his bairn is seriously ill as suggested, fair play for him still to travel and play. Looked excellent in pre-season so unfair to criticise him on one performance
Getting more confident in this lad the more I see of him. I wouldn't be suprised if Ashley tries to sell Tiote in a couple seasons time if he continues progressing like this, make a lot of cash and save himself having to renew Tiotes contract