Greg Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I've noticed that, for large spells in recent games we've pretty much played with a front 2, Perez often going beyond Gayle or beside him. It's probably an effort by Rafa to get them linking up more often than not when we spring on the counter. Perez's movement off the ball is absolutely fantastic imo and creates many chances, largely because he's playing so close to the striker - pulling defenders and midfielders around leaving space to exploit. Been like this off and on all season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Is it just me who thinks he's playing a bit further forward lately? More of a second striker than a true #10 - we frequently attack and press in a way that looks distinctly two-up-top Shelvey's passes are the true #10. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 We definitely won’t sign a purely creative #10 IMO, too much of a risk to the structure of the team. Unless there’s a really hard-working one I don’t know about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Pichichi Perez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Rafa apparently wanted Dennis Praet from Sampdoria. But he's played as part of the midfield in a flat 433 rather than a #10 this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Another dink finish Perez special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Contributed 13 points to us this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 lwkegplarglerögërherh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Unreal man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Fuck da h8ers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Weirdly he’s vital to us. Just need a better striker in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hatrick on for the little scamp but he would never be in with a shout if it wasn't for Rafa's bias for his fellow Spaniards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 First goal was a little too casual for me. Needs to take a touch and belt it in the top corner next time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 First goal was a little too casual for me. Needs to take a touch and belt it in the top corner next time. You guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Can't wait to hear his tv interview, he's got a voice like a matinee idol. Albeit matinee idols don't usually have Latin accents but wth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Credit to him for finally putting in a consistent run. And it's about time too. Hopefully he will carry it on to next season with Rafa still around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 There’s an argument for him being in consideration for player of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hopefully that's the last Crumpy sees of him. Too casual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Proper ice hockey goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Playing absolutely fantastic football recently, always knew he had it in him. Hope we can hold on to him tbh as I suspect there will be interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I said a few days ago I would sell at 15 million, might push that up to 20 million now. 10 goals in a pl season is a hell of an achievement. In this crazy market 20 million mightn't be enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 He's been brilliant for weeks now - it's so weird seeing our players improving like this, I really don't know what to make of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Turn that form into consistency and he can cement the number 10 role. Really hope we get someone else in that position to improve us and also give Perez a kick up the arse to work on his weaknesses. Class end to the season from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Turn that form into consistency and he can cement the number 10 role. Really hope we get someone else in that position to improve us and also give Perez a kick up the arse to work on his weaknesses. Class end to the season from him. Basically this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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