Team of season so far...

actually have Cunha over Diaz because of minutes played

don't think there's been a standout keeper so went with sels so there was some forest representation

Surprised to see one person, nevermind two, leaving out VVD who has been world class this season again. By far the best centre back in the league and has shown it this season despite his predicted downfall after a poor season having been out for much of the previous one due to injury.

Statistically he's in the 80th-95th percentile for aerials duals won per 90 and has lost 0.2 challenges on average per game. He has a forward passing accuracy around 82% also which has been a massive weapon for us this season and indeed many other seasons. You could also use your eyes of course

I think Konate has been better than him this season. starting to look a bit creaky when the balls on the floor, ground duel success rate dropped significantly

obviously still a fantastic player but yeah don't think hes been one of the two best CBs in the league

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 10 minutes ago
I think Konate has been better than him this season. starting to look a bit creaky when the balls on the floor, ground duel success rate dropped significantly

obviously still a fantastic player but yeah don't think hes been one of the two best CBs in the league
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He has a better ground dual success than Saliba who you've put in and Gabriel who DJ put in. Also better than Konate. His current ground dual success is the highest it's been since the 19/20 season. Milenkovic was the only player I could see that has higher but that's understandable playing in a much more defensive system.

Edit - Saliba is actually slightly higher this season so far, I was looking at last season for him.

Mac Allister should be in midfield for me. Doesn't really have flashy moments other than the odd goal, but he is essential to our style of play. Palmer, as brilliant as he can be, often goes missing and I'm not sure he's really a midfielder. He doesn't get in to my team ahead of Saka/Salah in the wide forward roles so has to miss out.

comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
posted 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 10 minutes ago
I think Konate has been better than him this season. starting to look a bit creaky when the balls on the floor, ground duel success rate dropped significantly

obviously still a fantastic player but yeah don't think hes been one of the two best CBs in the league
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He has a better ground dual success than Saliba who you've put in and Gabriel who DJ put in. Also better than Konate. His current ground dual success is the highest it's been since the 19/20 season. Milenkovic was the only player I could see that has higher but that's understandable playing in a much more defensive system.
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we're clearly looking at different stats providers

Lewis Hall would be good shout for left back too, btw. Been impressed by both their full backs but Hall moreso than Livramento.

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 39 minutes ago
comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
posted 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 10 minutes ago
I think Konate has been better than him this season. starting to look a bit creaky when the balls on the floor, ground duel success rate dropped significantly

obviously still a fantastic player but yeah don't think hes been one of the two best CBs in the league
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He has a better ground dual success than Saliba who you've put in and Gabriel who DJ put in. Also better than Konate. His current ground dual success is the highest it's been since the 19/20 season. Milenkovic was the only player I could see that has higher but that's understandable playing in a much more defensive system.
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we're clearly looking at different stats providers
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I used Squawka.

comment by TheresOnlyOne7-0Reds (U1721)
posted 5 hours, 19 minutes ago
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 2 minutes ago
Sanchez's errors have largely been basic keeper errors such as not coming off his line quick enough, dropping crosses etc plus he is bad at possession based football.
Not sure what games you watched (maybe the Liverpool one only) but he wouldn't be in my top 10, possibly even top 15. Awful keeper, and one of the big reasons Chelsea were never taken as serious challengers.
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Sounds like I need to watch a bit more of him but for me having the best save percentage also is more than having the most clean sheets which is more about the team than the keeper.
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Watch our highlights against Brighton and you’ll know what we’re dealing with.