Lidl_Reed
Wants a new name
Where'd the Xhaka thread go?
Anyway, still ****.
Anyway, still ****.
Did we not have a Xhaka thread? Granited a new contract or some **** like that???TBH, I was fuming at the time but I can't really blame him for getting done by a 1v1 specialist like Zaha. He should never have been put in that position.
Got deleted by accidentDid we not have a Xhaka thread? Granited a new contract or some **** like that???
Thought he did fine.
Monreal or the wide dude probably stick out a leg in that position as well. Not many players win in a face off with Wilf in the box.
At LB Xhaka is a huge asset playing it out with the two midfielders infront of him, has a nice cross & generally very disciplined. I would not mind seeing him play it again with a LM in front rather than a striker.
Just on today thought he was fine. Lead our defenders with 4 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 clearances & won most battles.You're kidding me right? A left back's first job is to defend, and Xhaka struggles to do that even with the protection he gets in midfield. Being able to pass or cross at the expense of being able to run and tackle is a hefty net loss.
It's only under circumstances as desparate as our full back injury crisis he should ever be considered to play there.
TBH, I was fuming at the time but I can't really blame him for getting done by a 1v1 specialist like Zaha. He should never have been put in that position.
Better defender definitely. But not going forward.Still a better lb than kolasinac