Everyone plays a part. If you can't see Moussa's role on the team you aren't paying attention.
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I recall someone (possibly current or past spurs) saying he was just a bit odd - he'd lose interest in shooting or creating chances, and just wanted to run around beating people in training with dribbles - and if he past them, he'd run back at them again. His game is also like that.
In terms of chance creation, I don't think he's the issue - even with that pass above in the GIF, Chris just ran back with the ball and it went to nothing anyway. See that a lot. Needs Lamela to bounce off with more of a similar style they have.
That person you're thinking of was Dembele himself. He's talked about it plenty.
‘I just like to play, to pass the ball and dribble,’ says the Belgium star. ‘When I was young I never shot. I always wanted to dribble the ball in the goal. I don’t want to shoot because I don’t like to, but it’s different now. You have more experience and you think more.
‘Is it about scoring the perfect goal? Yes, maybe. Before I always played on the street with two lampposts that were like a basketball pitch, and we could not shoot. You had to dribble and touch the ball on the posts to score. We never shoot the ball.
‘So maybe it’s because I always played on the street and I liked to do it nice and beautiful.’ He smiles, before saying ‘boom’ and mimicking a driving shot from distance.
‘I know now it’s important to shoot and have the combination,’ he adds, ‘not only to dribble but to shoot a lot as well. I try to do this more and more.
Yeh, I recall similar talk. Not bemoaning a lack of creativity, but find myself end up screaming "Shoooooooooooot!!!! at the TV far too often on days like the 'Boro game
"‘I know now it’s important to shoot and have the combination,’ he adds, ‘not only to dribble but to shoot a lot as well. I try to do this more and more."
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You remember how when Modric joined us, some people said "But what does he DO?
Same thing here innit
And then Redknapp still kept putting him on the left wing as often as not.
Step aside Deleier / Dierele 
(or whatever their sum total combined name is?)
... we got ourselves another Bromance here... and it's been going on a while;
A special player and friend for life - my mate Mousa, by Jan Vertonghen... 8 February 2017 - News - tottenhamhotspur.com
Fucking love the love-ins at our club right now!!
(or whatever their sum total combined name is?) ... we got ourselves another Bromance here... and it's been going on a while;
A special player and friend for life - my mate Mousa, by Jan Vertonghen... 8 February 2017 - News - tottenhamhotspur.com
doesn't it always?? :dembelewtf::vert:
Fucking love the love-ins at our club right now!!
I may have missed the whole point - and I know many people say he is fundamental to how we play but I really don't think he is anywhere near the same class as Modric. I could see how Luka was fundamental to both us and now Madrid. I like Dembele a lot. He's definitely calm on the ball, but so is Harry Winks, Modric and all classy centre mids. I'd just like to see him drive forward with purpose, pass with purpose etc. We already have Wanyama and Dier to show calm and make the easy pass. After the easy pass we need a bit more drive because we don't have a cutting edge on the left right or front mid.If Walker and Rose are being subdued, we get bogged down everytime and it's gettting frustrating. I don't want to see Dembele pull off an incredible spin in the middle of the pitch and then pass sideways. I want to see him use his amazing skills to create havoc.
People criticizing Dembele :eriksenlol:
mental isn't it. I still can't fathom why a bigger club hasn't stolen him from us. He is so ridiculously good and there really aren't any other players out there in his position who can do what he does. A lot of bigger teams are crying out for a player exactly like Dembele. So glad he is ours.
Agreed. However as amazing as his dribbling technique is you have to notice the fact that most of his goals are somewhat scuffed shots. He is my favourite player for us but considering he moved to Fulham as a striker and I remember seeing him score a peach of a freekick one time you have to wonder where his shooting technique and instinct has disappeared to. A victim of the DM role perhaps but he has enough talent to pitch in at least 5 or so goals a season. Take nothing away from how crucial he is to us though, not many I'd pick to replace him.
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....Game face, motherfucker!
Step aside Deleier / Dierele
... we got ourselves another Bromance here... and it's been going on a while;
A special player and friend for life - my mate Mousa, by Jan Vertonghen... 8 February 2017 - News - tottenhamhotspur.com
doesn't it always?? :dembelewtf::vert:
Fucking love the love-ins at our club right now!!
....Game face, motherfucker!
Great vid! Honestly watching this reminded me a bit of Pogba and the way Pogba dribbles and moves the ball! Obviously, he's not doing much long range passing like Pogba is but its great stuff and awesome for our team. I'd love to see some stats comparing their respective effectiveness this season! I bet Dembele stacks up pretty darn well across the board... I also love how Dembele uses his hands a bit to push off his marker a bit and steal a bit of momentum. It's sneaky and awesome haha.
