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1 hour ago, STM said:

The rotation between him and Bruno is perfect.

 

At times you have Bruno dropping and picking the ball up off the CBs and Sandro making little runs in the gaps. It's so weird how the change of position made something click.

 

We are getting the best of both. Can't help but think what it would be like if we had someone of equal class at LCM, and that's not a dig at Joelinton or Willock.


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I know Isak got the hat trick but I thought Sandro's all round performance again was incredible. Lost count of the amount of times he nicked the ball off them. He's just everywhere. Got all the athleticism that Bruno lacks and has now made that role his own. 

 

It's such a shame that we lost a whole season, there's no doubt we would have had a much better season last year if he had been available for all of it. He would have needed time to settle ofcourse but even just to be an extra body last year amongst that injury crisis. 

 

He looks every bit the future captain to me, in terms of his onfield presence. 

Certainly added himself to the "purples" list now that's for damn sure. 

 

 

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7 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

His reading of the game is amazing. Noticed him cover Hall and then Trippier in about 5 minutes of play towards the end. 

Not seen the heat map, but he was worthy of the Roy Kent song today,

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What an engine. Not seen a midfielder for us get about the pitch since…. well don’t even know. 


He was playing CB, LB, LW and attacking mid towards the end of the game :lol: it was like he got bored and decided to start getting even more involved with everything. 

 

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Loving his performances at the base but the real test will be how he performs against the top teams who can press more effectively. 

 

He's been afforded a lot of space the last couple of games, which he won't get against the better sides. 

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5 minutes ago, Thumbheed said:

Loving his performances at the base but the real test will be how he performs against the top teams who can press more effectively. 

 

He's been afforded a lot of space the last couple of games, which he won't get against the better sides. 


Was very good against Liverpool, mind. Know plenty of their fans (don’t we all!) They all said he was the best midfielder on the pitch. 

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7 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said:


Was very good against Liverpool, mind. Know plenty of their fans (don’t we all!) They all said he was the best midfielder on the pitch. 

 

Admittedly, didn't get to see that game

 

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45 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said:

What’s surprised me is just how quick he is!


Yep. It’s nice to finally have a bit of

pace across the board. Yesterday we had Tino, Tonali, Willock, Gordon, Isak and Murphy. Hall isn’t quick, but he’s not slow, either. 

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8 minutes ago, Ronson333 said:

We need to put him on corners too. He was fantastic at them for AC Milan, he’s got that wicked delivery which with pace and we should really use it more. 

I thought that but Gordon and Hall are decent corner takers and it is useful to have Tonali hanging on the edge of the box for anything that comes his way. 

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30 minutes ago, CPL said:

I thought that but Gordon and Hall are decent corner takers and it is useful to have Tonali hanging on the edge of the box for anything that comes his way. 

His long range shooting is an advantage, agree on that. But his corners are like the ones Gazza used to take, so so fast and on point (a bit like Gordon’s cross for Isak’s goal against Arsenal). 
 

also think Hall’s corners have been ok, but nothing special. Gordon’s have actually been good. Surprisingly thought Bruno’s against Brentford were really good, never had him down for a corner taker before.

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Honestly never been as excited about a players future as I am with Sandro.

 

When he gallops about, it reminds me of Gerrard, very similar ability to close a few yards of space or play in small pockets. Obviously he's destined to play much deeper but it's not preventing him from getting about the pitch.

 

Who's the best Italian player to ever play in this league?

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3 minutes ago, STM said:

Honestly never been as excited about a players future as I am with Sandro.

 

When he gallops about, it reminds me of Gerrard, very similar ability to close a few yards of space or play in small pockets. Obviously he's destined to play much deeper but it's not preventing him from getting about the pitch.

 

Who's the best Italian player to ever play in this league?


Zola then Vialli

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Is there even the slightest hint of substance to the rumours of him going back to italy? He's playing too well to be throwing a strop I would have thought, is it just italian media being mad again? I do wonder if agent has made enquiries but surely we wouldnt sell except for the kind of offer italian clubs can't afford...

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29 minutes ago, STM said:

Honestly never been as excited about a players future as I am with Sandro.

 

When he gallops about, it reminds me of Gerrard, very similar ability to close a few yards of space or play in small pockets. Obviously he's destined to play much deeper but it's not preventing him from getting about the pitch.

 

Who's the best Italian player to ever play in this league?


I was comparing him to Rice yesterday and I think that’s also a similar comparison. Cover so much ground, runs all day, keeps it simple with the passing range but has it in his locker to produce something special

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2 minutes ago, andyc35i said:


I was comparing him to Rice yesterday and I think that’s also a similar comparison. Cover so much ground, runs all day, keeps it simple with the passing range but has it in his locker to produce something special


Good shout. 

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5 minutes ago, Tiresias said:

Is there even the slightest hint of substance to the rumours of him going back to italy? He's playing too well to be throwing a strop I would have thought, is it just italian media being mad again? I do wonder if agent has made enquiries but surely we wouldnt sell except for the kind of offer italian clubs can't afford...


I’m sure it’s bullshit. He owes us big time and will want to succeed here. 

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