I have wanted us to buy Umtiti since 2013 and I was happy so freaking happy when we finally did it last summer. Now it is just satisfying seeing him play like that week in week out. Love this guy.
Probably one of our top 5 players last season and arguably top 3 this season.
No he did not. I liked his movement but nothing beyond that.
Deu's pass to him was the perfect example. His run was really good but his first touch was not perfect which led to a bouncing pass instead of a carpet pass. Shooting was also a good option.
In the end he was missing the ability to...
You cannot expect him to play well as a RW. But even after he was moved in midfield he made the usual mistakes. Gomes is not good enough at this level because he does not know what to do under pressure. So he constantly makes the wrong decisions, no matter which position.
Really weird that...
Trying the final pass and not quite hitting it is not "giving away possession a lot". I did not look up any stats but DonAK just provided some.
It is simply a fact. Oh and I am not interested in a pointless, hour long discussion so that is my final take on that.
Together with Umtiti he was our best outfield player in the first half. That pass to Gomes... damn. Unfortunately he seems not to be able to play 90 minutes in such a game.
Way better than in the previous weeks. Some dribbles were off as usual but he was a threat in this game and showed his killer instinct in the end. If he plays like this there is no need to worry.
KDB, best player in the league right now. And Gabriel Jesus is a killer. Seems like the great #9 Brazil was searching for.
Edit: Fernandinho with a screamer.