by URZZZZ »
03 Jan 2020 00:24
Jagermesiter1871 OLLIE KEARNS What a great Xmas period and a fantastic atmosphere at Fulham yesterday. The work rate of the Swift, Ejaria and Pele was incredible as they tracked run after run from Fulham players. Ejaria then ran Christie back the other way time after time which ultimately made the difference. With that combination of work rate, talent and organization we are going to have a chance in any game in the coming months. Long may it continue.
On the flip side we have rode our luck to a degree quite significantly in recent weeks and the simple law of averages means that it won't last. Two concerning factors would be the sheer number of dangerous crosses that teams are able to get in against us and that we're not great at keeping the ball when we do get possession higher up the pitch.
I think Meite on the right is a bit of a dilemma against better teams in that sense. He is a threat when we play lesser sides and so justifies inclusion but it did feel that we may have got a bit more quality possession if we had a more technical player in that area yesterday.
All that aside though, hats off to the team for recent performances !
Meite isn't good enough FULL STOP. Gunter and Blacket are good going forward but both capable of lapses at the back. We will concede goals down to them both but are worth there inclusion as they're offering a lot going forward and we haven't been punished too much so far.
Useful outlet in the air, especially as fullbacks are traditionally smaller. In situations under high pressure, gives us that aerial dominance and physique to win free kicks and relieve pressure. Also works hard, gets up and down the pitch well, makes tackles. First touch a lot less important on the wing as generally more space is to be had there
Needed to do more offensively against Fulham but I thought he did quite well against Fulham and QPR so it’s not a problem
Can still work on his intelligence. Couple of occasions he went for a ball that was clearly Joao’s but his decision making does seem to be gradually improving