Issue that this raises is that you're then opening up the possibility of Rose's work rate falling off. Keep Davies at LB if only to continue to motivate Rose. Though I do think Davies is a better CM option than Dier.
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Issue that this raises is that you're then opening up the possibility of Rose's work rate falling off. Keep Davies at LB if only to continue to motivate Rose. Though I do think Davies is a better CM option than Dier.
After rewatching the match, I came away very impressed with Davies.
Anyone see how many blocks he had? It had to be near double digits. He wasn't letting any crosses get past him.
Edit: Found it
Blocks - 8
Clearances - 12
Interceptions - 1
Crosses - 3
Chances created - 2
Passing % - 65%
Aside from the passing %. Those are pretty good numbers vs. a top team.
Anyone see how many blocks he had? It had to be near double digits. He wasn't letting any crosses get past him.
Edit: Found it
Blocks - 8
Clearances - 12
Interceptions - 1
Crosses - 3
Chances created - 2
Passing % - 65%
Aside from the passing %. Those are pretty good numbers vs. a top team.
I noticed his clearances stood out. Esp from corners. He was a rock.
Yep. We went up a notch when Jol came and we had athletes like Lee in the same position. Did the basics well and we started making progress because his shepherding technique and positioning was spot on.
Our defense has has way too many mavericks in it historically. And there has been too many risky players like Chiriches that are good on the ball and go to far playing with it out of defense.
Sometimes you just need a solid platform so the Eriksens can express themselves. Eriksen spends way too much time filling gaps for defenders maurauding forwards and it creates chaos.
I will probably bok him with this, but Davies is having a very solid game vs Bosnia.
Thought he has looked really good the past two games against Southampton and Norwich and we've kept cleansheets in both of the matches too. Nice to see him get an assist yesterday too for the Carroll goal.
Just think the whole defence looks much more assured (especially Vertonghen) when he plays. I think Rose is important when he plays for the pace and width he brings us in attack but if we play like we did yesterday and even at times against Southampton when Davies is playing then it's great to see we have two left backs like that.
Just think the whole defence looks much more assured (especially Vertonghen) when he plays. I think Rose is important when he plays for the pace and width he brings us in attack but if we play like we did yesterday and even at times against Southampton when Davies is playing then it's great to see we have two left backs like that.
Second game in a row I forgot he was on the pitch. That's how solid he's been for us.
Great problem for poch to have, rose has been excellent this season but Davies has come in and not put a foot wrong.
Wonder if we might see a Davies full back and Rose winger combination soon?
Wonder if we might see a Davies full back and Rose winger combination soon?
Maybe not!! I do wonder if the attributes of rose and davies could work down the left flank?
When did Poch last start a left-footer at left wing/left AM?
Just kidding. Seriously, I can't see it happening, though.
When you play with attacking full-backs/wing-backs like we do, you'll most often have inverted wingers, who will cut in and create space out wide for the full-back.
Lamela against Norwich?
ochfacepalm:As always it was fluid with the three 3 AMs but I would hardly say Lamela was on the left, if anything it was mostly Lamela right and Eriksen on the left, as in most matches. Semantics anyway, as my point was that we mostly play inverted wingers, so Rose isn't suited to our style, at all.
TBF he was pretty ambitious in his passing, as I recall it, and tried quite a few passes into congested areas.
Thought he had a good game. Also he ain't as slow as some fans want to make of him, so I'd like to see him go forward more often.
I prefer him over Rose. I like Rose but he is a bit of a liability.