[Gabriel Djemba-Bebe]

I've seen literally every fullback in the world get roasted at some point or other.

The best full backs in the world don't dive in like that when there's very little chance of the player scoring from that angle.

I'd like to see the best RBs in the league playing at left back as consistently as he has last and this season. And even then, not just playing there but also the number of times someone like Dalot has had to move into those positions during games because of injuries, tactics and then from game to game i.e way less consistency in the same position.

His versatility to is one of the reasons why I wouldn't sell him. I just don't think he should be starting when everyone is fit (big ask for Shaw to stay fit these days though).

 

[Raven]

The best full backs in the world don't dive in like that when there's very little chance of the player scoring from that angle.


His versatility to is one of the reasons why I wouldn't sell him. I just don't think he should be starting when everyone is fit (big ask for Shaw to stay fit these days though).

Yes they do, we've all seen them do it over the years.

 

[criticalanalysis]

The best full backs in the world don't dive in like that when there's very little chance of the player scoring from that angle.


His versatility to is one of the reasons why I wouldn't sell him. I just don't think he should be starting when everyone is fit (big ask for Shaw to stay fit these days though).

The best full backs in the world aren't really judged when they are played on the opposite side because they rarely play there, which was my point as you had originally said today was the reason why Dalot shouldn't regarded as one of the league's best at RB.

As for the tackle and the criticism of Dalot, I don't disagree as he was horrendous in the first half. It also happened last year at Stamford Bridge where had a good game up until the point of that penalty against Palmer again at LB. It's not a coincidence that your body shape is wrong and unnatural against tricky players; I'm not excusing it as it was rash but there's some sympathy there. I just don't think you should conflate his performances at LB, where he has been generally good to his quality as a RB. His versatility is also giving him a wider berth of criticism simply because he's available and can do a decent job.

Whilst Mazroui has been good, I'd still give the RB back to Dalot as he has more running power with no loss of defensive awareness and technique on the ball. Although it was the end of the game and against 10 men, the assist was an example of that composure. When or if everybody is fit, Shaw probably edges there but there's merely because he has quality on the ball (but seldom seen) and is used to playing that side. Off the ball, attitude and general performances, he's neither here or there for me.

 

[Gabriel Djemba-Bebe]

Yes they do, we've all seen them do it over the years.

Can't remember the last time I saw Kyle Walker dive in like that and give away a penalty from an unnecessary angle. Maybe he has done in his career - but certainly not twice in 6 months like we've seen with Dalot.

The best full backs in the world aren't really judged when they are played on the opposite side because they rarely play there, which was my point as you had originally said today was the reason why Dalot shouldn't regarded as one of the league's best at RB.

As for the tackle and the criticism of Dalot, I don't disagree as he was horrendous in the first half. It also happened last year at Stamford Bridge where had a good game up until the point of that penalty against Palmer again at LB. It's not a coincidence that your body shape is wrong and unnatural against tricky players; I'm not excusing it as it was rash but there's some sympathy there. I just don't think you should conflate his performances at LB, where he has been generally good to his quality as a RB. His versatility is also giving him a wider berth of criticism simply because he's available and can do a decent job.

Whilst Mazroui has been good, I'd still give the RB back to Dalot as he has more running power with no loss of defensive awareness and technique on the ball. Although it was the end of the game and against 10 men, the assist was an example of that composure. When or if everybody is fit, Shaw probably edges there but there's merely because he has quality on the ball (but seldom seen) and is used to playing that side. Off the ball, attitude and general performances, he's neither here or there for me.

Fair enough. I get that it's unfair to expect him to be as good at LB as he is at RB, but I just wish he was more conservative when 1v1 in the penalty area. I wouldn't mind it if he was skinned occasionally, but diving in like that is suicidal.

 

[DarkXaero]

Don’t think there’s any coincidence he was so abysmal that first half at LB playing with Rashford ahead of him and Eriksen on the left side of central midfield. Training cones tracking back.

Agreed. And that was his worst half that I can remember. Testament to his mentality to that he was very good in the 2nd half. Also telling that he has earned enough trust to be allowed to recover after a bad first half instead of being subbed off.

 

[criticalanalysis]

Can't remember the last time I saw Kyle Walker dive in like that and give away a penalty from an unnecessary angle. Maybe he has done in his career - but certainly not twice in 6 months like we've seen with Dalot.


Fair enough. I get that it's unfair to expect him to be as good at LB as he is at RB, but I just wish he was more conservative when 1v1 in the penalty area. I wouldn't mind it if he was skinned occasionally, but diving in like that is suicidal.

To be fair, he generally is quite decent in and around the penalty box at LB. Personally, I'd take his more 'risky' attitude of actually engaging attackers than the constant backtracking and tons of space given that we see Shaw give and take the two penalties conceded in 6 months from an unnatural LB.

Ideally we actually have a left footed fit LB that wants to engage and can move his feet.

 

[Get In Scholesy]

Reminded me of the pre AC Milan loan Dalot today, who was the player giving him a tough time today? Dingus?

Anyways, hope to see him bounce back next match.

 

[Idxomer]

Reminded me of the pre AC Milan loan Dalot today, who was the player giving him a tough time today? Dingus?

Anyways, hope to see him bounce back next match.

Dibling who's 18, Dalot's worst moment when he froze after the winger ran the ball past him.

He still has this kind of performance in him though not as much as before but I wasn't surprised to see him struggle after the first few minutes.

 

[Get In Scholesy]

Dibling who's 18, Dalot's worst moment when he froze after the winger ran the ball past him.

He still has this kind of performance in him though not as much as before but I wasn't surprised to see him struggle after the first few minutes.

He certainly does, hopefully he is able to put these performances behind him with more ease now as opposed having them linger for a few matches.

 

[a_devil_inside]

Shocking first half, nothing he tried was going right.
I want to see him back on the right side

 

[Rossa]

I actually think there was one phase of play, about the 30th minutw mark that changed the game for him. Up till that poibt he wasn’t aggressive enough thinking he could just outpace and outmuscle their winger. Then he took the ball, a couple of step over and raced past the same player, as if to prove, enough already. Adter that, he had control of his side.

 

[afrocentricity]

Interesting appraisals...... He was pretty bad. Hopefully it's a blip but we really need Shaw back

 

[westmeath]

Poor display yesterday but in fairness he is not a left back. We really need a proper left back in the team.

 

[SER19]

A real off day yesterday. no big concerns about dalot hes a consistent performing and doing his best for team out of position, but yeah, yesterday was one of his poorest in a while. on the other side hes turning into an excellent passer and brave in possession, also rounded out his poor performance with an assist

 

[GueRed]

Dalot had a terrible first half an hour on Saturday. Ran ragged, looked off the pace and unnerved on that left flank.

Tbf to him on more than one occasion he could have done with a bit of help from Martinez and Rashford.

Him giving away the penalty summed up the team's rubbish start to the game.

 

[criticalanalysis]

Had a poor stream in the first half so couldn't watch properly but iirc he could have had a couple of assists? Back at RB with some good overlaps, passes from deep and powerful running.

 

[Red00012]

Much better on the right

 

[Resonance]

Thought he was very good in the first half, nothing to do defensively but kept popping up all over the pitch demanding the ball. Some good overlaps aswell. He had a quieter second half but was still good.

 

[Raven]

He's a beast at right back, he really is, hopefully Shaw can come back in and give us a run of games to get this guy back in his proper position.

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Absolutely brilliant today. I know some have it in for him here but my god he's so versatile, he basically played as a DM in possession and was running the show for large parts of that game.

 

[DarkXaero]

Excellent today, especially in that first half. But I see that CAF posters still have a problem giving him credit

There's a lot of talk about what are we going to do when Shaw comes back, and imo, Shaw is the one who gets on the bench, both Dalot and Mazraoui are currently better, even if Dalot is playing in a less natural role.

 

[afrocentricity]

Excellent today, especially in that first half. But I see that CAF posters still have a problem giving him credit

There's a lot of talk about what are we going to do when Shaw comes back, and imo, Shaw is the one who gets on the bench, both Dalot and Mazraoui are currently better, even if Dalot is playing in a less natural role.

Shaw is better than Dalot on the left for me

 

[DarkXaero]

Shaw is better than Dalot on the left for me

I like Shaw a lot but right now Dalot is doing more. He essentially played as a midfielder today, so solid defensively but also neat & tidy in possession, providing some defense splitting passes (including one that was one of our best chances of the game).

 

[Ekeke]

3 key passes same as Eriksen, more than Bruno and Zirkzee who both had 2. Dalot and Eriksen the most for our team

 

[afrocentricity]

I like Shaw a lot but right now Dalot is doing more. He essentially played as a midfielder today, so solid defensively but also neat & tidy in possession, providing some defense splitting passes (including one that was one of our best chances of the game).

and we probably win with Shaw on the left? short memories... him linking up with Rashford or Garnacho on the left as well as the crossing, I hope hes back soon and in good form.

 

[DarkXaero]

and we probably win with Shaw on the left? short memories... him linking up with Rashford or Garnacho on the left as well as the crossing, I hope hes back soon and in good form.

Based on what??

And I just told you that I like Shaw a lot, there are no short memories here. Dalot has just become a very complete fullback who does more things than Shaw

 

[afrocentricity]

Based on what??

And I just told you that I like Shaw a lot, there are no short memories here. Dalot has just become a very complete fullback who does more things than Shaw

like what? Stuff like Dalot in midfield and Shaw as CB? we just need an effective left back, Dalot is good but he's not Shaw level for me.

 

[Dannn411]

Yeah he is very much a mainstay now. Composure has grown in leaps and bounds. Just as comfortable on the left as he is on the right.

 

[VP89]

like what? Stuff like Dalot in midfield and Shaw as CB? we just need an effective left back, Dalot is good but he's not Shaw level for me.

Dalot is very good, and whilst he's not as talented as Shaw he's better. Shaw is extremely petulant at times. When the going gets tough he's one of the first to give up.

 

[Idxomer]

He was great and that pass deserved an assist.

 

[DarkXaero]

like what? Stuff like Dalot in midfield and Shaw as CB? we just need an effective left back, Dalot is good but he's not Shaw level for me.

I just told you that he's able to drift into midfield comfortably. He was playing like a DM today while also making the most key passes in the game today (alongside Eriksen). He also doesn't have the habit of tucking in defensively too much like Shaw often tends to do. And he has more intangibles to offer, he's more vocal, has leadership qualities, more resilient. Today he was giving out tactical instructions from the start of the match.

 

[Dominos]

Excellent today. That pass in behind for Garnacho was fantastic.

 

[Irwin99]

Another very good performance. Technically excellent.

 

[afrocentricity]

I just told you that he's able to drift into midfield comfortably. He was playing like a DM today while also making the most key passes in the game today (alongside Eriksen). He also doesn't have the habit of tucking in defensively too much like Shaw often tends to do. And he has more intangibles to offer, he's more vocal, has leadership qualities, more resilient. Today he was giving out tactical instructions from the start of the match.

and we drew the game.... Well done Dalot, very effective. Stick him on the right and get Shaw back ffs

 

[MadDogg]

He was our best player today. Strong defensively, building out from the back, and created some very good chances. Just an incredibly solid game all over.

 

[DarkXaero]

and we drew the game.... Well done Dalot, very effective. Stick him on the right and get Shaw back ffs

This has to be a WUM at this point

 

[ForeverRed1]

He is really, really good isn’t he?

 

[elmo]

Don’t think he even made any mistake today which is incredible since he was effectively playing at left back and midfield.

 

[BarryWinks]

Pep would love to have a player like him in midfield. He’s doing the same thing Cancelo was doing while actually being a better defender.

The thing about him I love is that nothing fazes him. He just puts his head down and works no complaint no whyning. He’s improved the most at our club in the last 4-5 years. Every season he’s added something to his game both in his primary or secondary positions. Love having him here!

 

[OmarUnited4ever]

People started to question him because Maz had some good performances forgetting that Dalot is playing at LB due to the absence of our other LBs, they questioned his ability on the ball and yesterday he demonstrated how good he is on the ball, control and passing, dribbling in tight spaces and so, hopefully no one questions his ability on the ball again