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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've seen literally every fullback in the world get roasted at some point or other.
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).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.
Yes they do, we've all seen them do it over the years.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 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).
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.Yes they do, we've all seen them do it over the years.
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.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.
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.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.
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.
Dibling who's 18, Dalot's worst moment when he froze after the winger ran the ball past him.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.
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.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.
