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True. Zinchenko should be playing in place of the dumbest player in the PL, Granit Xhaka.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko: C’est Zinny
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Player:Saliba
Told man on here that as an actual defensive LB he's not great. All the other parts when in possession are excellent though. People forget that the only defending City do is transition. 90% of the time they dominate the ball
Ac3knight
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Doesn't look convincing at LB but he has the skill set to at least do better than Xhaka at CM.
Looks like 3 of those successful Ayew dribbles came against Zinchenko, two of them were later in the game so you can’t discount fatigaue as a factor although we know he’s not the fastest in any case. I thought he was alright personally. Only really can remember that one time he was truly exposed in the second half.
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The 1v1 is too be expected, if you want a strong defender then Tierney will have to start.
Zinchenko is far more comfortable receiving though, KT often needs a couple of touches to get himself set.
Zinchenko is far more comfortable receiving though, KT often needs a couple of touches to get himself set.
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I said when we were first linked it’s likely different horses for different courses at LB when both fit.
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Tierney at LB and Zinchenko in the Xhaka position would make us better.
Not going to happen though.
Not going to happen though.
pigge
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zinchenko is alot better when during pressing defence. He didnt have anoy problems during that time. When we stopped pressing as a team he he got found out defensively. Still young though, hopefully Tierney and him can learn from eachother
He is so bad 1v1. Literally every wide player will destroy him. Very good on the ball though. He needs to play as an 8.
Tourbillion
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Needs to be a squad player. A fully fit Tierney is a weapon, and I think we need someone explosive and who can run at opponents for one of our 8 positions.
I'm not sure. I saw our main problem with the midfield as struggling to retain possession and play forward. I think Zinchenko gives you that.
Not all teams are like Palace though. I mean, no joke. They had 2 white players in their line up yesterday. A CB and a GK. It reminded me of when we did the same vs Leeds and blew them away. They had pace and power everywhere. A lot of teams will struggle with their physicality.
ASAP Berg
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Zinchenko at LCM with Tierney at LB will be a strong combo!
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You get more blood and guts and defensive aptitude out of KT.
Zinchenko has the technical and attacking advantage overall.
It's horses for courses over the season I think. There will be games that better suit KT and others Zinchenko.
It's good that we don't have to overly rely on KT playing every game with his injury issues too.
Zinchenko has the technical and attacking advantage overall.
It's horses for courses over the season I think. There will be games that better suit KT and others Zinchenko.
It's good that we don't have to overly rely on KT playing every game with his injury issues too.
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Agree.
I thought his defensive positioning was poor last night and he looked slow to recover.
Better when we have possession.
I think Tierney will start when fit, which is hardly ever unfortunately.
He not weak 1v1 guy was owning Ayew and giving zero space until Zinchenko got tired
He is weak, watch any City game against a top level side & the RW will target him 1v1. It doesn't really matter though as 1. we're a good side & we'll dominate most teams 2. what he brings to the team far outweighs his weakness when defending
Mitch
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I was impressed by last night. Also Tierney came on switched on and fire giving a short but decent cameo like he knows starting spot under threat.
Healthy competition between two quality LBS.
I am however eager to see Zinchenko play at CM for us.
Healthy competition between two quality LBS.
I am however eager to see Zinchenko play at CM for us.
Maybe in counters we could be in trouble if he left 1v1 but when we dominating possession he look good
drippin
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Not going to often because Arsenal will very likely buy another midfielder, but not another LB.
