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I remember making a stat about it last year to argue that we simply did much better as a team when he started as a winger in the 22/23 season. I found it:

A bit of a different topic, but I think Lukaku is a good example of a player that got worse after building lots of muscle. He was actually pretty rapid when he was at Everton, and pace was a part of his game. All that pace disappeared when he became massive. I really think that hurt him overall. Maybe Isak can gain a bit of muscle, but I don't think it takes that much before it impacts his explosiveness. Which is one of his key traits.

I wish the bookies would let us bet on what his next injury will be. Would be a fun game.

Chelsea hasn't seemed that impressive as of late, after a cracking start to the season. Will be interesting to see how their season will develop. Inevitably Palmer will hit top form again..

Did we even get a free kick for that?

Yates getting love from their fans aswell today.

I miss Ten Hag already!

Apparently they had to play him in midfield due to injuries. Perfect replacement for Schär confirmed!

1 point behind 3rd going into the internationals. Would like to not have internationals with our current form, hopefully we can keep it going after the break.

His lack of strength really shows sometimes, but he easily makes up for it with all the other qualities he has. Building muscle would probably be a net negative imo, as it could hurt the things that makes him so good.

2 of our goals came after he was subbed on. Wouldn't say that this game proves that we are better of without him.. Whether he would have made us better as a starter over someone else today is a different question.

I didn't see enough replays of that. Fair enough.

Could Burn have had 2 yellows? Missed that.

Missed that one. Got a clip of that? I didn't miss the elbow on Livra from Yates (no free kick), Yates going studs into the knee (no free kick?), giving a faulty corner leading to their goal, giving free kick against Burn for taking the ball etc. Coincidentally, as far as I know, he made 0 mistakes to our benefit. They even wanted to find a way to take our equalizer away from some weird reason.

I feel like he should've started (due to the opposition), but can't really say with confidence that it was a bad decision after that result and performance.

His first assist for us today!

Imagine if Yates got that yellow for the elbow on Livra and couldn't keep fouling us like this..

Second time a wrong decision happens, and once again it's against us. Getting used to this shit at this point.

I honestly didn't think they were good against us at all, but they are probably even worse now.

I can see Pep doing it just to make a statement if he's not happy with something.

I wonder what happened there. Did they get benched from dropping stinkers?

If he can handle being on the bench for the first 6 months, then yes!

They're not even passing the eye test. Ever since Rodri got injured the problems has been mounting. Now they have even more injuries. They are playing Pusey and Walker at CB..

Brentford is currently the highest scoring team (alongside Spurs), but has the most conceded aswell. Edit: missed Wolves, 27 conceded.