I feel the same, but I also don't really think he is much of an option right now as part of a 4 man defence. Too positionally naive for that role currently. I think he would thrive more in a wing back role where he would have more freedom and less defensive responsibility, allowing his athleticism to come into play.
Yeah that's pretty much my thoughts as well although he'd be ok in a back 4 in a weaker league. He's just a bit of a headless chicken sometimes - picks the wrong option like shooting from distance instead of playing the pass or trying to lunge for a tackle when he could slow play and manage the situation. You take a player like Saliba and he is just so much calmer
Exactly. The encouraging thing is that qualities such as decision making and game management are things that can easily be developed through coaching as well as experience from consistent playing time. The Brighton loan move would have been perfect, but sadly that looks to be a non-starter for now.
Fs the kid will never make it here.
Good, might get a sale next summer then.
Brilliant is a bit much but it would be a pleasant surprise if he gets regular game time at Marseille in an easier league and sorts out his decision making and positioning. With Zinchenko/Tierney he looks finished here but you never know - two footed player, his stats and athleticism are both top notch. Stranger things have happened.
He is awfully undisciplined though. All over the place with his decision making. I'd love for him to become successful but it is a good way to go first.
That's better than anything Tierney has shown for us in the last two years. Hope he gets another shot by whoever comes after Arteta leaves for PSG next summer.
