Barnes23 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Sissoko is mediocre (at best) in the final third because he's not a natural attacking player. He's a box to box central midfielder, at least that was what he was described as being when he first arrived here and I've seen nothing to suggest he's anything other than that. Hence, he's criminally being played out of position because this club has had s***, cowardly managers unwilling to give more suitable attacking players game time on the wings out of fear/lack of faith. When he was briefly played in central midfield a couple of years ago alongside Anita (in a 4 man midfield) he was pretty much a beast of a CM because his athleticism allowed him to get up and down and essentially be everywhere. On top of that he can dribble effectively on the counter when the space is there to be exploited (as opposed to trying to force a dribble when teams are back in position as he currently does), and there really are very few CM's in this league who can pick the ball up in the middle of the pitch and really punish space like he can, hence making him something a bit different to the norm. It helped that in CM he got to play more simple passes more often to make his average technique/consistency, rather than having to produce "end product" inside the box. Chances are that like Tiote he's now broken beyond repair after years of having his head filled with "go on son, you can take 'em all on" desperate nonsense by s*** managers to supplement him playing in a role he isn't suited for because they're desperate for "magic". He'll also not get a chance in central midfield short of an injury crisis because the club is flooded with CMs who are actually seen as CMs, and combined with not having enough wingers even if Rafa did realise that Moussa isn't a winger or a number 10 he'll have no option to persist with Moussa on the flanks until next season at least, and even then it'd probably take Moussa a run of games to forget this crappy style of play he's been coached into by world renowned geniuses like Pardew, Carver and McClaren. . Despite being more versatile due to being better technically, I suspect the same is true of Wijnaldum as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I think only one of Wijnaldum or Sissoko should play. They have similar weaknesses, but Wijnaldum has the better all-round quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I'd personally play Moussa in Yaya Toure's position at Man City, they have similar playing styles (running through people) but Yaya is just better at it. They don't have similar playing styles at all. Yaya is a passer and is a legitimate goal-threat with both feet. He has rampage mode but that's not how most of his goals or assists or meaningful play manifest. Sissoko gets the ball and tries to run at players to be effective. It's rampage mode or nothing. Can you imagine SIssoko sitting in and dictating play like Yaya? You have a point, but I don't think I've ever seen Sissoko try to sit and dictate play so I can't know. As far as I can remember, he's only been played in the number 10 and wide right roles. Never seen him start in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FustinoSolano Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Been saying for months to drop him but when I think about it after the anger of another pathetic performance has subsided I'm not sure who I'd bring in for him. Perez doesn't suit a wide role, Gini is wasted out there, Aarons clearly not ready or fully match fit. We have no natural right winger at the club so as much as Sissoko frustrates and infuriates I can't see any viable alternative, certainly not for tomorrows game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 There's always Obertan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thought he had a decent game today, overall. Usual mixed bag going forward but he did really well at left back IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Best LB at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Fair play today, he ran miles. Tracked back right til the end as well. Wish he hadn't ballsed up that counterattack mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 He ran himself into the ground so no issues with the work rate, but his shooting and passing lacks conviction now. Clearly suffering a drop in confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Should have taken down that chance that he needlessly volleyed first time, but he was okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Shame he didn't get involved more. Had that moment early on when he got his shoulder in front on the fullback. After that not much. Would have liked to see him switch sides with Townsend. Feel like Janmaat and Sissoko could have done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I still really don't understand him playing on the left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I still really don't understand him playing on the left? To accomodate Townsend on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Think we could try him beside Shelvey in centre midfield, maybe in a more defensive role. He has serious strength and power so if he had the discipline to play there it could work well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So much energy, strength, drive, desire ... But the guy is not a forward player. Feel bad for him because we get frustrated with him in those positions but he really can't help it. The ability isn't there. Loved his attitude today in being dropped to left back and doing a sterling job with no hesitancy or complaint. No idea what we do with this guy as a player though. He has to be in midfield somehow, with enough quality around him to mask his lack of technical ability. Want to see him alongside Shelvey, with De Jong just ahead of both. He showed today he can be very useful in a defensive role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Think we could try him beside Shelvey in centre midfield, maybe in a more defensive role. He has serious strength and power so if he had the discipline to play there it could work well Kept that cunt Borini quiet as soon as he was there, not a single player was going to try and run at him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Leave him there at LB tbh, it limits the damage he does offensively (to us) but still makes use of his insane athletic ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 So annoying in the final third, but a more committed performance from him. He just looks so uncomfortable at the idea of going on his left foot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Seems a lot more 'up for it' since Rafa has came in although his quality is very hit and miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I think he's fucking rubbish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I don't like him on the left, when he needs to do something that requires thought such as cutting inside then everything turns to shit. At least when he's on the right he sometimes accidentally beats his man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Frustrating and definitely not as good as he should and/or could be, I'd say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Lacked quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I don't like him on the left, when he needs to do something that requires thought such as cutting inside then everything turns to shit. At least when he's on the right he sometimes accidentally beats his man. Good point. Whenever he does beat a man it looks like it's more down to luck than judgement. He's just a constant disappointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 He's crap on the left. Thought he was poor today. Tried hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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