I think we saw the major downside of Soldado today. He is fine when we are on the front foot and getting service into the area, but he utterly failed to provide an outlet to relieve the pressure on our defence when Chelsea were pushing forward second half. Some of his passing was atrocious.
Just think how good a peak-condition Berbatov would be in his side.
Soldado Second Half
posted on 28/9/13
You want to argue that Soldado has been better than Defoe this season?
posted on 28/9/13
MR....cant really say....I didn't see it....but from what I followed on bbc...SSN...
sounds about right.....
posted on 28/9/13
junction you looked very dangerous 1st half.
posted on 28/9/13
just need that 2nd to go in mate....especially against the top sides...
MUST make the most of being on top.....you were always gonna have a spell in the game....
but coming back from 2 down is hard for any side....
posted on 28/9/13
Soldado needs to step up, end of story. Needs to produce
posted on 28/9/13
"It was difficult for the referee to judge," Villas-Boas said. "I don't think Fernando went in nasty to deserve a sending off. The referee decided both players went in in an aggressive way, but it was probably an unfair sending off."
AVB still sucking up to Chelsea then...
posted on 28/9/13
Defoe always starts the season well and always fades as the season goes on.
Whilst he hasn't been scoring Soldado has been good with clever movement and link up play. He needs more time to gel with the team, putting him on the bench isn't going to help this.
So Soldado starts for me
posted on 28/9/13
If you ever followed Soldado in La Liga, you wouldn't be surprised. He's never been the best of link-up players, a reason the Spanish coach never really liked him and would rather play Torres, Negredo, Fabregas, Silva or Pedro in the striking role ahead of him.
posted on 28/9/13
We do follow la liga sheriff, the point is he's not doing what he's good at atm - scoring goals
posted on 28/9/13
I agree Defoe should start games. I am a fan of Soldado but not jumping on the love-in bandwagon. Your points are valid RC