I think we're mostly on the same page but as you've admitted already, you're just a weary of giving praise or rating a performance, which is fine on its own. However, you are also perhaps underrating what the players have produced on the pitch and I think it's where a few take issue with. You've said Malacia was dire and referred to Dalot as being the McTominay of RBs (!) by basically playing within himself but overall in an almost net negative manner. The truth is that both fullbacks have played big parts in our build up play etc and according to ETH's instructions/tactics. They are not playing at a top tier level but imo definitely above average and hopefully on a clear progression to getting very good. In the context of where Utd is as a team, I can understand why some rate his performances as 'great' from what he's done so far. For me, Malacia/Dalot's roles and performances are more closer to Walker (defensively)/Zinchenko (play making) at City tactically than the other fullbacks mentioned.
Anyways, we're just dissecting fine details atm. It's such a short body of work as I've said before, only 4-5 games so let's see how this goes.
