Sempiternal Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Gallowgate Toon said: I would've kept him but he was the worst of the 3 on the ball, like, which was a smaller contributing factor to our waning control. Worst pass completion rate by a margin and it's not like he was consistently attempting really difficult ones either. But the main difference between him and Longstaff is off the ball. Longstaff is very hard working but not exactly disciplined, he gets caught in bad spots quite often and has to make lung-busting recovery runs. Tonali is much more thoughtful and is a better athlete for when we're on the turn. Their first goal comes from Jota doing what Foden did last weekend, drifting inside. Feel like if Tonali is there and that doesn't happen the same way. Wild how many simple passes he gave away, I'm chalking it up to the pace of the league catching him out slightly, he certainly didn't do that for Milan. Off the ball though, yeah he's near perfect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: Wild how many simple passes he gave away, I'm chalking it up to the pace of the league catching him out slightly, he certainly didn't do that for Milan. Off the ball though, yeah he's near perfect I think there was a moment where Tonali had some passes with Bruno then flicked it over someone's head to nobody. Feel like that was the moment Howe decided it was time to switch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Tonali is trying to play quickly though its often 1 touch stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: Wild how many simple passes he gave away, I'm chalking it up to the pace of the league catching him out slightly, he certainly didn't do that for Milan. Off the ball though, yeah he's near perfect I didn’t notice this at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 53 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I didn’t notice this at all He did misplace a few passes though, sometimes after doing great work in tight spaces to retain possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palestoon Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Kanji said: Tonali is trying to play quickly though its often 1 touch stuff. Yep, seems like he's on another wavelength then the rest of the team. There are times I'm pleading with him to hold it and turn and look for a forward pass. Think as he gets more comfortable he'll be more adventurous. He definitely has the ability to pick incisive passes into the final third Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Tonali has always been about taking high risk passes (with low success rates) in the opposition half and as a result has a very low pass completion stat in this area from his time in Milan. That is the type of player he is. His strength is carrying the ball upfield rather than passing it, that is why Howe replaces him with Longstaff. He is not a Bruno or a Maddison type player (nor is like Prlo which is the lazy comparison). Edited August 28, 2023 by CaliMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 There was one pass he played that was a simple straight forward pass for Bruno, but it was Bruno who misread it and possession was given away. Don't think it's anything to do with Tonali not used to the pace of the game here but more to getting that click or being on the same wavelength with his teammates that is taking a bit of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Where's the gif of him dancing past LFC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Not sure on that like. Thought maybe Botman or Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I hope he gets a warm reception at the San Siro. Might be rough for him if he doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Better know where yer loyalties lie Sandro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Revenge is a dish best served with spaghetti. Take no prisoners on your return Sandro. Destroy them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, TRon said: Revenge is a dish best served with spaghetti. Take no prisoners on your return Sandro. Destroy them all. Let them see what they are missing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, PauloGeordio said: Let them see what they are missing! A goal rammed in off the volley like he did on his debut would be the way to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, TRon said: Revenge is a dish best served with spaghetti. Take no prisoners on your return Sandro. Destroy them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 He should treat them all to 'spoons when they come over here. That'll completely throw them off their game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: I hope he gets a warm reception at the San Siro. Might be rough for him if he doesn't. Surely they won’t have turned on him to a vicious degree. He was a Bandiera for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Don't think I've ever been more sure of anything in my life than us getting Milan in the group stages. It's the way football always works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curva Sud Milano Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 28 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: I hope he gets a warm reception at the San Siro. For sure...Sandro will always be one of us. We are just waiting for the PSG match to give the bastard Donnarumma what he deserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: Gordon or Botman for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 44 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Not sure on that like. Thought maybe Botman or Schar. It’s called helping a player settle in. TBF him and the two you mentioned not much in it along with Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, LFEE said: It’s called helping a player settle in. TBF him and the two you mentioned not much in it along with Gordon. what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I feel for him like. First Wetherspoons, now this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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