What is it that you think he does well for a CM at this level?
Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
Currently Xhaka no doubt. Against better rated teams, should he give away possession of the ball within our final third, we will be severely punished by better teams.
I hope he can still be coached out of his current malaise and the general feeling I have of discomfort when he is on the ball within our half.
However as with Cech, there might still the first indication is is becoming better.
I hope he can still be coached out of his current malaise and the general feeling I have of discomfort when he is on the ball within our half.
However as with Cech, there might still the first indication is is becoming better.
Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
He's a threat going forward and he's not afraid if a tackle. I think a lot of his bookings came down to his reputation more than the actual offence. Before he even kicked a ball for us all the medua could go on about was his "poor discipline".northbank123 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:56 amWhat is it that you think he does well for a CM at this level?
Not saying he's a saint nor am I saying he's amazing, but I don't thinkhe's anywhere near as bad as people make out.
Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
Mustafi has made himself a strong contender over the last few games.bergkamp10 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:27 pmCurrently Xhaka no doubt. Against better rated teams, should he give away possession of the ball within our final third, we will be severely punished by better teams.
I hope he can still be coached out of his current malaise and the general feeling I have of discomfort when he is on the ball within our half.
However as with Cech, there might still the first indication is is becoming better.
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
Well Cech is out for a while so it's Xhaka/Mustafi/Bellerin/Ramsey.
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
Calamity Cech showed the other night why he is now the worst liability in the team. GK is a vital and risk laden role in any team.
Xhaka is often just useless but seldom has his mistakes directly cost us a goal (diving Zaha penno incident notwithstanding) but Calamity Helmet Head will cost us a game and it's arguable he already has cost us a couple over the last few seasons. And he is only getting older and slower and shittier.
Leno must start every PL game now and tbh I'd bump the third choice keeper up over Kryten Features for the cups.
Xhaka is often just useless but seldom has his mistakes directly cost us a goal (diving Zaha penno incident notwithstanding) but Calamity Helmet Head will cost us a game and it's arguable he already has cost us a couple over the last few seasons. And he is only getting older and slower and shittier.
Leno must start every PL game now and tbh I'd bump the third choice keeper up over Kryten Features for the cups.
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
xhaka is worth being in the team, just for his free kicks - two already this year i think.
i'd rather have him over Ramsay. that kid is such a disappointment.
i'd rather have him over Ramsay. that kid is such a disappointment.
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
You won’t find many people more negative about the plodder Xhaka but no question id rather see his name ahead of Cech. He is a walking calamity and a goal waiting to happen.
Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
Cech has won the votes, and in fairness he's no longer a starter so he's redundant in this discussion.
It's between Mustafi and Mkhitaryan now.
It's between Mustafi and Mkhitaryan now.
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
I think Xhaka is back on the list, Cech is on his way down but was a solid keeper in years gone by, Xhaka is probably as good as he is going to get. he does have a nice outball to start attacks and he does have a decent freekick, but the ammount of counter attacks against us he starts is just not worth it.
I normally count two criminal things he does a game, it is just too many for a player his age. I look at Dozi and he maybe does a criminal pass one in two games, and he is still learning.
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
I'm sure most of you have seen this but made me giggle
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Re: Cech vs Xhaka - Our weakest link?
Xhaka for me. Responsible for at least 5 direct mistakes leading to opposition scoring a goal this season.
Yes, his strengths are in his passing range, yet he takes one too many touches and is constantly exposed by high pressing teams. Teammates have to bail him out time and time again. Quite frustrating to watch.
Yes, his strengths are in his passing range, yet he takes one too many touches and is constantly exposed by high pressing teams. Teammates have to bail him out time and time again. Quite frustrating to watch.