Mahmoud Hassan (Trezeguet) - SOLD

[dave.woodhall]

Think he can be added to the list of Konsa and Luiz who have really stepped up. Thought he played really well last night and Traore's going to find it hard to get into the team. Good understanding developing between Trez and Cash.

I never had any doubts about Konsa and Luiz, but I didn't think Trez would be this much better. If having Traore around has improved him, then that's Traore paid for already.

[Nii Lamptey]

Could arguably give Grealish/Barkley a rest too against lesser opponents/later in matches, by putting Traore out on left wing (he is a natural left footer isn't he?).

I've always had a soft spot for Trez. Glad to finally see he's making his mark - Was unlucky not to get a goal from that Grealish layoff last night too.

[Drummond]

In a defeat or a poor performance he's the sort of player that looks bad, but in victory, brilliant.

He's a trier, never stops and gets on without complaint.

[Smithy]

In a defeat or a poor performance he's the sort of player that looks bad, but in victory, brilliant.

He's a trier, never stops and gets on without complaint.

I'd love to see some stats on distances covered during matches, because he does give the impression that he covers a LOT of ground.  It could be misleading, but like you said, it appears like he never stops.

[Tom Stewart]

Interesting to look at the average positions the other night, Trez & Cash much deeper to counteract Barnes.

Also look how high Grealish is, might explain why Targett sometimes gets exposed with overloads e.g. Fulham this season.

Strange that neither Liverpool nor Leicester focused their attacks down the left, it is the best way to get at us.

[Lastfootstamper]

Interesting to look at the average positions the other night, Trez & Cash much deeper to counteract Barnes.

Also look how high Grealish is, might explain why Targett sometimes gets exposed with overloads e.g. Fulham this season.

Strange that neither Liverpool nor Leicester focused their attacks down the left, it is the best way to get at us.

Maybe because we didn't let them? I think we've got quite good at funnelling opposition teams' attacks into areas we want rather than they want.

[OCD]

During the commentary of the first half that I had with my coverage (sounded like Warwick Davis was commentating), he said that Grealish had let Castagne (sp?) run off him several times. I didn't have the benefit of an overhead view so couldn't tell but I'm sure Southgate would have highlighted it as a reason why he doesn't select him.

[paul_e]

I think you're looking at it back-to-front. Teams defend narrower and deeper on their right side in an attempt to combat Jack which gives Targett the space to go forward, Trez doesn't cause the same fear on the other side so left backs are more willing to get up the pitch. Barnes being their most creative player skewed it further though.

Friday will be interesting because Ayling seems to consider himself as more of a wide midfielder than a defender, will that draw Jack deeper or will be try to keep him up the pitch and feed him in space? If we go with the latter and manage to boss the midfield as we have the last few games I think he'll destroy them.

[Dr Butler]

During the commentary of the first half that I had with my coverage (sounded like Warwick Davis was commentating), he said that Grealish had let Castagne (sp?) run off him several times. I didn't have the benefit of an overhead view so couldn't tell but I'm sure Southgate would have highlighted it as a reason why he doesn't select him.

that and that he isn't Mason Mount...

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[Tom Stewart]

I think you're looking at it back-to-front. Teams defend narrower and deeper on their right side in an attempt to combat Jack which gives Targett the space to go forward, Trez doesn't cause the same fear on the other side so left backs are more willing to get up the pitch. Barnes being their most creative player skewed it further though.

Friday will be interesting because Ayling seems to consider himself as more of a wide midfielder than a defender, will that draw Jack deeper or will be try to keep him up the pitch and feed him in space? If we go with the latter and manage to boss the midfield as we have the last few games I think he'll destroy them.

yep, an alternative way of looking at it for sure.

agreed on your second point re: leeds, especially with them not having phillips to shuttle over and shut down that space like he's done v. effectively against jack in recent fixtures.

[Toronto Villa]

Fast becoming one of best players we have at the club. Not talent wise but as a total package in what he offers to us. Superb again today.

[aldridgeboy]

Agree. Superb tonight. I never thought he’d be able to graft like ihe is currently.

[PaulWinch again]

Excellent.

[Ian.]

He’s immense this season and I’m so glad for him, I liked him last year as I loved his enthusiasm  but now he’s added so much more to his game.

[darren woolley]

He never stops running he's so good for us.