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Yeah it is really weird. How do you go from being so fundamentally sound to ropey for such an extended period? Dier I understand. His body's obviously been been fielding off some nasty stuff but Eriksen has always been fit and healthy.
Because he is mentally pretty weak, a very talented and good footballer though when he is happy, motivated and focused.
For example De Bruyne is very, very talented, but also a winner by nature and mentally very strong, that's why he has become truly world-class.
Weren't the rumors in the summer that we had actually accepted a bid from United/allowed them to contact him. But he turned them down because he does not want to stay in England?
It seems like when his career did not go according to his very detailed career plan he just went off the rails.
Like when he couldn't get his dream move to Spain this summer it all just came undone.
Yes he reckoned that Jan could quite easily do the journey up the M6 so prefers Spain or Italy with Juve favourites
Somehow his form hasn't come undone enough to spoil his international standing; he's listed as the 41st best player in the world on the Guardian website! Just above Dybala, our own Lucas at 67 and Dele at 89. Does this panel even watch football?
Last year he was in the 20s, which was pretty generous, but he has been poor this year. Mental.
Last year he was in the 20s, which was pretty generous, but he has been poor this year. Mental.
Yeah, well, Jan's also out of contract in the summer. Coincidence? :vertna:
Not sure if he's mentally weak. He might just be acting up on purpose because of off the field issues like contract, management, etc.
Over his time with us he's been invaluable, a match winner and creator for others. His form has dropped but I'll always consider him a class act, a skilful, intelligent, hardworking player who made us a better team. Not courageous in the tackle (like Hod) but courageous in terms of taking the ball in tight areas, playing the killer pass or walloping in a winner when it was needed. Taking responsibility comes in many forms.
Mod went to the Daily Mail to get a move to Chelsea, Bale and Berbs downed tools to get a move, all of them spent less time at Spurs than Eriksen. He cost us fuck all relatively, whatever happens I won't slag someone who gave me some of my best moments as a fan. Pick him or don't, but if you do, get the best out of him - if you can't, drop him. That's the manager's job after all, the player doesn't pick himself to play.
Toby and Jan are also running down their contracts, I couldn't give a fuck...that's modern footy, good luck to them. The club does or should do what's best for the club, if it doesn't that's the club's fault, not the players.
Christian on behalf of TFC we all love you. I'm confident I speak for each and every member of this wonderful site in saying so.
Mod went to the Daily Mail to get a move to Chelsea, Bale and Berbs downed tools to get a move, all of them spent less time at Spurs than Eriksen. He cost us fuck all relatively, whatever happens I won't slag someone who gave me some of my best moments as a fan. Pick him or don't, but if you do, get the best out of him - if you can't, drop him. That's the manager's job after all, the player doesn't pick himself to play.
Toby and Jan are also running down their contracts, I couldn't give a fuck...that's modern footy, good luck to them. The club does or should do what's best for the club, if it doesn't that's the club's fault, not the players.
Christian on behalf of TFC we all love you. I'm confident I speak for each and every member of this wonderful site in saying so.
I think the singling out that Eriksen is getting is because he has been so far below his best for what amounts to almost a year now. We have seen him at his peak, and for whatever reason he hasn't been able to sustain that for a prolonged period now. That plus his wanting a "different challenge" (just say what you mean), and running down his contract all add up to a souring of his memory for many fans. It's a shame, but if he had managed to get his move when he wanted it, it would probably have all been very different.Over his time with us he's been invaluable, a match winner and creator for others. His form has dropped but I'll always consider him a class act, a skilful, intelligent, hardworking player who made us a better team. Not courageous in the tackle (like Hod) but courageous in terms of taking the ball in tight areas, playing the killer pass or walloping in a winner when it was needed. Taking responsibility comes in many forms.
Mod went to the Daily Mail to get a move to Chelsea, Bale and Berbs downed tools to get a move, all of them spent less time at Spurs than Eriksen. He cost us fuck all relatively, whatever happens I won't slag someone who gave me some of my best moments as a fan. Pick him or don't, but if you do, get the best out of him - if you can't, drop him. That's the manager's job after all, the player doesn't pick himself to play.
Toby and Jan are also running down their contracts, I couldn't give a fuck...that's modern footy, good luck to them. The club does or should do what's best for the club, if it doesn't that's the club's fault, not the players.
Christian on behalf of TFC we all love you. I'm confident I speak for each and every member of this wonderful site in saying so.
I agree with you entirely regarding his form. When does poor form become the norm? I have heard lots of posters call him rude names about his perceived lack of commitment and poor form but at what point do people start questioning whether he actually has the capability to perform anymore? It certainly is one long bad patch and I am not sure he can get things back on track but I guess time will tell.
Which top European club or PL club would want Eriksen?! He is so static with the ball at his feet. His free kicks and corners are 50/50 at best. Never seen him sprinting. His passing has become dismal.
For the last time I repeat, Levy should pay his remaining 6 months salary in advance and tell him to f off.
For the last time I repeat, Levy should pay his remaining 6 months salary in advance and tell him to f off.
Mourinho wants him to stay. So if levy was to do anything like that Jose is off.
GLC was supposed to be his replacement, Jose obviously has no confidence in him.
If he is allowed to sign a new deal then that is crazy. He offers nothing. Very early days I know and I am trying not to be knee jerk but I am worried. Eriksen, Dier and Aurier are not the future yet keep getting selected. Lo Celso, Ndombele and Foyth have got to be better alternatives surely. I know a few Man U fans and they warned me about Mourinho’s frustrating team selections and I am beginning to think they may have a point