GWT: PL Matchday 2

[hatterson]

That was some really nice movement on that goal, just shredded the Palace defenders.

Zaha continues to be the most selfish player in the league. I don't believe for a second that he could cut it at a big club like there are always rumors about him going to, all he does is try and dribble through 2-3 players every single time he has the ball.

I’ve always thought that too, however part of it may be due to the fact that if he doesn’t do it, no one else really will.

When you’re clearly the best player on a mediocre side, you’ve got a lot of pressure on you to do everything.

 

[gary69]

That Douglas Luiz goal yesterday was about as accurate as you can get, great shot.

 

[Blender]

I’ve always thought that too, however part of it may be due to the fact that if he doesn’t do it, no one else really will.

When you’re clearly the best player on a mediocre side, you’ve got a lot of pressure on you to do everything.

I agree with what they were saying at half time during this game completely, since he never passes he is predictable and the opposition just overloads him and takes the ball 99% of the time. If he changed things up and was unpredictable, he'd either hit someone who is wide open with a pass (just in this game there have been 3 or 4 chances where a Palace player was in the box alone and Zaha didn't pass), or the opposition wouldn't overload him and he'd be looking at 1 guy to beat instead of 3.

 

[robertmac43]

Zaha is a great bottom 10 team player that can steal you some games every now and again, not worth 80 million or what ever it was.

 

[John Price]

PULISIC STARTING

 

[Blender]

PULISIC STARTING

Looks like Jorginho and Kante in the midfield together again, which is so much better than how Sarri had them spread out.

 

[hatterson]

I agree with what they were saying at half time during this game completely, since he never passes he is predictable and the opposition just overloads him and takes the ball 99% of the time. If he changed things up and was unpredictable, he'd either hit someone who is wide open with a pass (just in this game there have been 3 or 4 chances where a Palace player was in the box alone and Zaha didn't pass), or the opposition wouldn't overload him and he'd be looking at 1 guy to beat instead of 3.

Yea I don’t disagree at all. I haven’t been able to watch this game, but what you describe sounds about standard for their games I see.

I was just noting that I can understand where the selfishness comes from. Even when he does pass it, he’s used to palace players bottling their touches.

 

[gary69]

Advice for a neutral planning to watch a Sheff Utd game: strong avoid. Obviously they don't have a squad for it, but they offer very little in terms of entertainment.

 

[Cassano]

Advice for a neutral planning to watch a Sheff Utd game: strong avoid. Obviously they don't have a squad for it, but they offer very little in terms of entertainment.

Was that ravel Morrison I saw on the bench.

 

[hatterson]

Zaha is a great bottom 10 team player that can steal you some games every now and again, not worth 80 million or what ever it was.

At the same time, if a manager could coach out the selfishness for him, I think he could be a deadly player on a deeper squad where he’s basically expected to fulfill a Mahrez for City like role. Start the odd game, but mostly be relied upon to come off the bench and break a game.

Granted basically only City is able to pay that price (and wages) for a player with the intention of sitting him on the bench more often than not.

 

[hatterson]

Also, first time ref in charge of the Chelsea/Leicester game.

Something happened to whoever was supposed to be the official, so I think he’ll be the fourth official.

Might make for some interesting calls.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Also, first time ref in charge of the Chelsea/Leicester game.

Something happened to whoever was supposed to be the official, so I think he’ll be the fourth official.

Might make for some interesting calls.

He got stuck in traffic lmao

 

[Gecklund]

Was that ravel Morrison I saw on the bench.

Yes Ravel Morrison is on Sheffield. Just signed this summer.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Holy shit! So close!

 

[Blender]

Great start for Chelsea, but they need to score one of these.

 

[hatterson]

Chelsea carving up Leicester’s back line so far.

 

[Blender]

MOUNT!!

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Motherf***ers showing a useless replay made me miss the goal! Mason Mount! My guy!

 

[bleedblue1223]

Mount is the real deal.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Wow that was really really awesome from Mount. Wowee.

 

[hatterson]

Leicester’s backline is brutal so far. They’ll be lucky not to be relegated if they play like this.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I'd be happy with a mid-table finish if we keep being this fun to watch

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Leicester’s backline is brutal so far. They’ll be lucky not to be relegated if they play like this.

With Rodgers as manager isn't it obvious that Leicester backline would be shit?

 

[Blender]

Giroud always really underappreciated, so many great little link up plays already today. Obviously not a great goal scorer, but he creates tons of space for others with his movement and quick passes.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Giroud always really underappreciated, so many great little link up plays already today. Obviously not a great goal scorer, but he creates tons of space for others with his movement and quick passes.

I genuinely think that there are few forwards in the world as good in the buildup as he is. If you have good players to run off of him, he's such an asset. I'm not sure if France win the WC in 2018 without him leading the line, because his linkup with Mbappe and Griezmann played such a huge role. It's why I found it so frustrating that he wasn't first-choice last season, because he and Hazard had unbelievable chemistry.