Yep, bar Sanchez, Madueke, fofana and caicedo everyone else has been competent to amazing (sancho and palmer)

comment by g7 (U12473)
posted 6 seconds ago
Sanchez clangers obvious. Though he has also made a couple of good saves.

Fofana looks lost in the build up, not good enough on the ball.

Madueke just way too selfish.
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Yeah there's an argument to start Tosin ahead of Fofana from what I've seen so far.

No words for that half... Just insane

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 48 seconds ago
I'd take Madueke off at HT tbh.

I don't want to risk a keeper having to come in midway through but I'd drop Sanchez next match.
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Same - think Neto would do better purely by being a little less selfish

I am worried Cucu or Enzo could get sent off - both on yellows and so much space in midfield.

What a bizarre half

Attacking looking much better apart from Mads whose decision making is soooooooo bad

Defence constantly trying to pass out from the back, when clearing is fine

Enzo being more useful, still I don't think he has the energy for the prem, doesn't seem mobile enough, but made some good passes

And can we just appreciate Coles FK

Enzo's pass for the Palmer chance where he hit post was sublime.

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 1 minute ago
I am worried Cucu or Enzo could get sent off - both on yellows and so much space in midfield.
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Yes Cucurella. The guy is always left 1v1.

comment by Simon West (U1830)
posted 24 seconds ago
What a bizarre half

Attacking looking much better apart from Mads whose decision making is soooooooo bad

Defence constantly trying to pass out from the back, when clearing is fine

Enzo being more useful, still I don't think he has the energy for the prem, doesn't seem mobile enough, but made some good passes
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Enzo's link up has been v solid so far. Keeps things ticking in midfield and often makes the pass just before the assist. Also - with Brighton's high line, his long range passing has (and will be) deadly

I think Maresca will be annoyed about the space being offered in midfield, but he will if anything double down on us passing it out the back — however much fans hate it

Will show marescas tactical nouse here. I would certainly sub one of the guys on a yellow

Palmer could’ve had 6 or 7 that half. Maybe more if Madueke had a brain.

But a tough game to come into

comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted 1 second ago
comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 1 minute ago
I am worried Cucu or Enzo could get sent off - both on yellows and so much space in midfield.
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Yes Cucurella. The guy is always left 1v1.
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Veiga hasn't super impressed me but considering how high energy this game is with non-stop transitions I'd bank on Cucurella being super vulnerable to getting another yellow

One thing I'd say is that this team definitely has goals in it - our attack is the scariest I've seen it since the (2nd stint) Mourinho days

Which of our fullbacks is playing inverted today then? Didn't have time to notice in that crazy first half lol

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted less than a minute ago
I think Maresca will be annoyed about the space being offered in midfield, but he will if anything double down on us passing it out the back — however much fans hate it
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I don't hate it per se, today we just don't seem on it, and decision making has been horrendous, from Moises for the first, to Cucu almost gifting them a third and obviously Sanchez 2nd brain fart

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 9 seconds ago
Which of our fullbacks is playing inverted today then? Didn't have time to notice in that crazy first half lol
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None really, the ball has not been in the middle of the park much at all

Jackson has been fantastic imo. Working his ass off. Such a team player. Polar opposite of Madueke.

Gusto is coming inside, but not like a holding midfielder.

comment by RtM (U1097)
posted less than a minute ago
Jackson has been fantastic imo. Working his ass off. Such a team player. Polar opposite of Madueke.
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comment by RtM (U1097)
posted 35 seconds ago
Jackson has been fantastic imo. Working his ass off. Such a team player. Polar opposite of Madueke.
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I’d say he’s been solid. Type of match for him to thrive. That space for him and Madueke has been suicidal. Would love to see him grab a goal

Jackson's decision making still isn't perfect but I like that his instinct isn't to just score himself at all times regardless of better options like Madueke.

Madueke has serious Danny Sturridger vibes right now.

Enzo grew into the half well. He was quiet until we started recognizing that high line. He could and should be doing much better but he’s performing a job for now. Needs to step it up for my money. Captain and on the money he’s on? Yeah