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I always thought his biggest issue was with the ball at his feet. He has always been a decent defender just always looked like he had a bomb at his feet but in recent games, he looks far more composed and comfortable. Really pleased for him, one of the few back in the darker days who seemed to care and get it so only fitting he gets to enjoy the happier times.

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Didn't in anyway forsee feeling so bad at the idea of him dropping back to the bench on Botman's return.

 

Am honestly starting to wonder if Howe is going to tell him the spot is his to lose even when Sven's fully fit.

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20 minutes ago, wormy said:

Didn't in anyway forsee feeling so bad at the idea of him dropping back to the bench on Botman's return.

 

Am honestly starting to wonder if Howe is going to tell him the spot is his to lose even when Sven's fully fit.

 

Think keeping him in the XI would send a great message to the entire squad! Proof that if someone has to drop out, then you come in and perform it really will be your spot to lose.

 

Obviously it's hard to make that decision simply due to how good Sven is.

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7 minutes ago, BonesJones said:

 

Think keeping him in the XI would send a great message to the entire squad! Proof that if someone has to drop out, then you come in and perform it really will be your spot to lose.

 

Obviously it's hard to make that decision simply due to how good Sven is.

 

Aye.

 

Even starting him against Palace with Sven fit enough for the bench sent a message.

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3 hours ago, The College Dropout said:

Why did I think he was on the bench? :laugh:

Because of Jam’s display you were Kool and the gang and didn’t need to be worried about bench cover!! Fucking Howe magic right there again!

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9 hours ago, Vinny Green Balls said:

Another solid showing against fucking Dortmund. This is also turning into some story here.

 

I thought he was caught out of position a few times to often and seemed reluctant to tackle, he's fantastic back up but I'd like to see Botman back for the return leg 

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8 minutes ago, The Butcher said:

Much calmer on the ball now. Passed it through the lines a few times as well.

 

Been very impressed with him.


I thought right CB was a key area of concern strength wise but his form has eased those concerns. Striker/RW is arguably much more Important now 

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18 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said:


I thought right CB was a key area of concern strength wise but his form has eased those concerns. Striker/RW is arguably much more Important now 

I think a proper CL club has 3 first-choice CBs. Or close to it.

 

Dortmund had Sule on the bench. I've never rated him particularly but he's a full German international with almost 50 caps 100+ games for Bayern. I would've thought he was first-choice. I know ow that Schlotterback or w/e he's called is highly rated too. And everyone knows Hummels.

 

They had 5-6 well-regarded names on that bench.

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7 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

I think a proper CL club has 3 first-choice CBs. Or close to it.

 

Dortmund had Sule on the bench. I've never rated him particularly but he's a full German international with almost 50 caps 100+ games for Bayern. I would've thought he was first-choice. I know ow that Schlotterback or w/e he's called is highly rated too. And everyone knows Hummels.

 

They had 5-6 well-regarded names on that bench.


Yeah I think yesterday’s game is a bit of a reality check in terms of where we’ve come from. We’re a very good side and plenty of our players - Miggy, Dan Burn, Murphy, Longstaff have all done well but eventually those players will be upgraded to the next level. More clinical, greater depth and options from the bench. I’m just enjoying the evolution of the side and the progression. 

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2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said:


Yeah I think yesterday’s game is a bit of a reality check in terms of where we’ve come from. We’re a very good side and plenty of our players - Miggy, Dan Burn, Murphy, Longstaff have all done well but eventually those players will be upgraded to the next level. More clinical, greater depth and options from the bench. I’m just enjoying the evolution of the side and the progression. 

We're going to have 5 first-team squad players unavailable on the weekend.

 

We are going to struggle to maintain results with that. Most teams would. But your Man U's can deal with it much better than we can.

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