| How was the midfield yesterday? 13:19 - Aug 23 with 889 views | GavTWTD |
When watching on the tablet its hard to pick out whats happening in the midfield especially and by whom. What was good? What was bad? |  |
| |  |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 13:52 - Aug 23 with 789 views | nodge_blue |
Lukic was good. He sat fairly deep with Nunez. I said to the bloke next to me that he looks like an upgraded Morsy. Gets in the right place at the right time, makes a tackle, protects the ball well and makes good simple passes. Nunez did alright. He was fairly tidy on the ball next to him but not at the same level and not really a tackler is he?
Think the midfield two played positionally very similar to how they did under McKenna.
[Post edited 23 Aug 13:55]
|  |
| |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 13:56 - Aug 23 with 749 views | FrimleyBlue |
Lukic was exactly what we needed going into the season
There was a moment late on where he almost had a chance to get a shot off from a corner, it didn't come off and Sunderland broke, we stopped the counter, but Lukic was back to tidy up, very impressive determination to get back
Nunez I was caught between tbh, some excellent contributions, saved a potential goal too, but likewise felt at times he was too safe when we had Lukic next to him... I think Lukic is the safe man we just need a direct sprayer and technically gifted midfielder next to him I think. |  |
| |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:03 - Aug 23 with 716 views | BelsteadCav |
My boy asked the same thing, I said Lukic was like a really good Skuse lol |  |
| |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:12 - Aug 23 with 690 views | GavTWTD |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:03 - Aug 23 by BelsteadCav |
My boy asked the same thing, I said Lukic was like a really good Skuse lol |
Depends on your original opinion of Skuse I guess. He did divide opinion. | |
| |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:20 - Aug 23 with 643 views | BelsteadCav |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:12 - Aug 23 by GavTWTD |
Depends on your original opinion of Skuse I guess. He did divide opinion. |
I didn’t think Skuse what that bad to be honest.
Never understood all the stick | |
| |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:28 - Aug 23 with 594 views | bsw72 |
Was very good, mostly in control especially with Lukic although Nunez played one of his best games I have seen, very disciplined and controlled. Sunderland targeted our right side and at times Fatuwa got pulled out of position but was covered well, you can see he is trying to build the relationship with O’Shea. Maeda’s speed and relationship with Davis has settled quicker it seems. Add to the mix that Enciso seemingly given more freedom to roam and was very exciting to watch.
It never seemed to get overwhelmed like it did 2 years ago and with Luis and Matusiwa to come back it will have more depth. Actually filled me with confidence for the season as it looked like a PL quality midfield, as did the team in general. |  | | |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:33 - Aug 23 with 536 views | Churchman |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:20 - Aug 23 by BelsteadCav |
I didn’t think Skuse what that bad to be honest.
Never understood all the stick |
Skuse read the game well and was pretty good at timely interceptions. That was about it.
To the point in hand Lukic was one of those players you don’t really notice until you suddenly realise what great job he’s doing and what a good player he is. Terrific player.
Nunez was excellent too. Not seen the game back yet but he has quick feet, good control, is progressive and moves the ball on fast. He’s not the quickest but boy did he get about the pitch yesterday and rarely gave the ball away.
Not the biggest, he is certainly feisty and not to be bullied by anybody. For me his best game for us and looked right at home at that level. |  | | |
| How was the midfield yesterday on 15:00 - Aug 23 with 442 views | BloomBlue |
Lukic had one of those games where you didn't know he was on the pitch, and I mean that it a very positive way. Went about it in a very controlled way, broke up S'land play with well timed tackles, passing was always what was required safe mostly but prepared to move it across field.
Nunez played a bit safe in first half but have to remember that was his first PL game. 2nd half got into it more and did really well. Did a fantastic tackle at 1-1 to deny Brobbey, and people say he isn't physical but if you look at the direction he's coming from to stop Brobbey scoring he's basically having to use his body strength to get brobbey away/round him, which he did, and given the physical strength of Brobbey that is some going. |  | | |
Login to get fewer ads
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 15:12 - Aug 23 with 394 views | Garv |
| How was the midfield yesterday? on 14:20 - Aug 23 by BelsteadCav |
I didn’t think Skuse what that bad to be honest.
Never understood all the stick |
Skuse was generally very good at what he did. My issue was that he was un-droppable, which shouldn't have been the case. A midfield three of Skuse, Hyam and Douglas (all decent enough individually) will take a long time to erase from the memory. |  |
| |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
