midfielders are exactly pulling up trees.
Current Midfielders
Bentancur
Sarr
Maddison
Bissouma
Bergvall
I will also add in Gray and Kulu.
The midfield has been a bit of a weak spot this season. None of them really performed to any level. Bergvall being only 18, and new to the club gets a free pass, but the others have been in the main 4/10s at best. I suspect Gray may be integrated into the midfield mix when all the defenders return, so I reckon he will become a first pick. Personally I would go with
Gray
Kulu
Bissouma
bit to much to expect two 18 years in midfield right now, so have left Bergvall out. Need a bit of experience. Bentancur has been completely underwhelming since his injury, and Sarr needs to rediscover his early form. Maddison blows hot and cold but does score goals, so maybe could be put in over Bissouma. Not much really to choose between any of them if the truth be told. Kulu I have put in. Johnson and Odobert can then be the wing men.
One things for sure the midfield players need to seriously up their game. Cannot keep strolling through matches, and letting the game bypass them. They need to get in amongst it. Protect the defence better, and get involved for the full 90 minutes, and not just have 20 minute spells, then vanish for the rest of the game.
Not a clue what team will be on show tomorrow. Ange is pretty well hamstrung, with so few players to choose from. But suspect it will be pretty well same starting line up bar Richarlison. Maybe Bergvall will come in. Maybe need to upgrade midfield in the Summer.
Anyway we shall see.
COYS
Best midfield, given that none of the
posted on 9/2/25
I am not convinced the midfield are poor it is the tactics and formation we play. Bentancur and Biss are much better than they are showing.
If we keep it as is now i would have a midfield of Biss/Sarr/Kulu in the deeper position.
Big fan of Bergvall but he is nowhere near at the minute, so far off of the pace. The eye test i really like his positioning he picks up but his stats are not good and he looks like a kid in the playground chasing the ball. Donley was a better option but that is a different conversation.
posted on 9/2/25
comment by look like modric (U7431)
posted 15 minutes ago
I am not convinced the midfield are poor it is the tactics and formation we play. Bentancur and Biss are much better than they are showing.
If we keep it as is now i would have a midfield of Biss/Sarr/Kulu in the deeper position.
Big fan of Bergvall but he is nowhere near at the minute, so far off of the pace. The eye test i really like his positioning he picks up but his stats are not good and he looks like a kid in the playground chasing the ball. Donley was a better option but that is a different conversation.
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Bissouma is a lost cause. Forget
posted on 9/2/25
comment by JustCallMeTed (U21528)
posted 4 hours, 1 minute ago
comment by look like modric (U7431)
posted 15 minutes ago
I am not convinced the midfield are poor it is the tactics and formation we play. Bentancur and Biss are much better than they are showing.
If we keep it as is now i would have a midfield of Biss/Sarr/Kulu in the deeper position.
Big fan of Bergvall but he is nowhere near at the minute, so far off of the pace. The eye test i really like his positioning he picks up but his stats are not good and he looks like a kid in the playground chasing the ball. Donley was a better option but that is a different conversation.
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Bissouma is a lost cause. Forget
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Spurs are a lost cause
posted on 9/2/25
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
They’re good players but poorly coached
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So a player needs to be coached to put in a bit of effort and run around a bit? That should be a given.
posted on 9/2/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
They’re good players but poorly coached
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So a player needs to be coached to put in a bit of effort and run around a bit? That should be a given.
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No, that’s not what I said. A player needs to be coached properly so that the can play to his full potential come match day. Not just “running around a bit”. You’ve been watching football for 60+ years so I’m surprised that you still haven’t grasped this yet.
posted on 9/2/25
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 7 hours, 1 minute ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
They’re good players but poorly coached
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So a player needs to be coached to put in a bit of effort and run around a bit? That should be a given.
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No, that’s not what I said. A player needs to be coached properly so that the can play to his full potential come match day. Not just “running around a bit”. You’ve been watching football for 60+ years so I’m surprised that you still haven’t grasped this yet.
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But that's just it modern football is 80 per cent about running for 90 minutes. You don't actually have to that good at football. Just as long as you can be like an athlete for the 90 minutes.
posted on 9/2/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 22 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 7 hours, 1 minute ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
They’re good players but poorly coached
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So a player needs to be coached to put in a bit of effort and run around a bit? That should be a given.
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No, that’s not what I said. A player needs to be coached properly so that the can play to his full potential come match day. Not just “running around a bit”. You’ve been watching football for 60+ years so I’m surprised that you still haven’t grasped this yet.
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But that's just it modern football is 80 per cent about running for 90 minutes. You don't actually have to that good at football. Just as long as you can be like an athlete for the 90 minutes.
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This is utter nonsense, modern football is more about systems and tactics than ever before.
posted on 9/2/25
Technique, ball control and all round skill are absolutely crucial in the modern game. This comes partly from natural talent, but mostly from thousands of hours of coaching.
posted on 9/2/25
comment by Brother (U20548)
posted 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 22 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 7 hours, 1 minute ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
They’re good players but poorly coached
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So a player needs to be coached to put in a bit of effort and run around a bit? That should be a given.
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No, that’s not what I said. A player needs to be coached properly so that the can play to his full potential come match day. Not just “running around a bit”. You’ve been watching football for 60+ years so I’m surprised that you still haven’t grasped this yet.
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But that's just it modern football is 80 per cent about running for 90 minutes. You don't actually have to that good at football. Just as long as you can be like an athlete for the 90 minutes.
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This is utter nonsense, modern football is more about systems and tactics than ever before.
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Of course it is. It’s a load of crap. Otherwise Usain Bolt would be playing in Saudi Arabia on a £1mn a week tax free. Why do teams have tactical coaches of all they need to do is run?
posted on 9/2/25
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 4 hours, 9 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 7 hours, 1 minute ago
comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Don’s Dinner (U11802)
posted 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
They’re good players but poorly coached
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So a player needs to be coached to put in a bit of effort and run around a bit? That should be a given.
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No, that’s not what I said. A player needs to be coached properly so that the can play to his full potential come match day. Not just “running around a bit”. You’ve been watching football for 60+ years so I’m surprised that you still haven’t grasped this yet.
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But that's just it modern football is 80 per cent about running for 90 minutes. You don't actually have to that good at football. Just as long as you can be like an athlete for the 90 minutes.
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If this is the case, why are you saying that Tel isn’t very good on the match thread? He’s athletic and can run so…