Not much wrong since the slip to be fair. Good distribution of the ball too for most of the match.
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Selected today cos we've got a lot of the ball and Smalling can't pass. He's done ok bar the slip considering it's only about his 5th game in an unsettled partnership it's just all about getting games and confidence. The slip is now not relevant
Is he really getting the blame? He slipped but he was trying to make 2 players and had to make the move when the ball was played.
But but he is murdering tuanzebe's career
Been excellent since his early slip up.
Good today other than the slip though had he stayed on his feet it would probably have changed nothing
Yup. Pretty much a 6 or 7/10 performance. Wasn’t even his sole responsibility for the goal (harsh that it’s being thrown at him).
Slips happen can’t blame him for that, but he was really good today. That pass to Lukaku as well. He and Smalling pushing forward and sitting in their half at times. That’s probably been the best performance all season.
Yeah, I'd be more critical of Pogba and Matic lazily not covering the forward runners and leaving Lindelof and Smalling out to dry.
People are desperate to use him as a scapegoat. It's frustrating.
Agreed. Slip apart he was good!
You can't blame the slip on him. That goal was more down to Smalling and Young.
Expect this thread to be pretty quiet since he actually had a good game after the slip.
I enjoyed his performance today. Looks more confident.
He was fine. Just needs to play more. He'll be fine. Would probably make a fine midfielder!
Hopefully having Zlat around is helping him.
Same I mean Pogba was great today but how can he watch 3-4 Newcastle players on the edge of our box and just keep casually jogging.
Looks a handy player providing he can shake off the nerves.
I agree. It's just silly to criticize him for that goal.
There's a real possibility that some of the usual suspects will drop by to balance out the positivity and remind us that he's shit.
Wasn't bad today at all. Unlucky with the slip at the wrong time, but it happens. He's been highly rated for a while, so it's gonna take a bit to bed in the premier league but hopefully he comes good in time. Shows potential in Europe and when playing for Sweden.
The guy can’t catch a break
It’s obvious he is quite a nervous sort and that slip was just very unfortunate. But then after that he looked a bundle of nerves until we we scored. He was pretty much fine after that
Think it’s silly that people are calling for him to be sold already. He needs a proper chance to see if he can make it or not
It’s obvious he is quite a nervous sort and that slip was just very unfortunate. But then after that he looked a bundle of nerves until we we scored. He was pretty much fine after that
Think it’s silly that people are calling for him to be sold already. He needs a proper chance to see if he can make it or not
for me it was good performance from him. he still needs to be stronger. his long pass to Lukaku was beautiful
Did well after the slip.
Should have had an assist. Very good game even with the slip. He processed the game well with Smalling.
I fully expect it.
Disaster of a start but cruised comfortably through the rest of the game. Hopefully that builds his confidence and starts to show what he's really about.
Improved and grew in confidence as the game wore on. Also a fantastic ball into Lukaku at one stage in the first half.
There is no need to call anyone out, this is really overreacting.
Other than a slip which was a bad luck he was ok imo.
Good second half, but I'm finding it really hard to give him a pass for that fecking goal, really hard.
You know he has a mistake in him when you see him playing, unfortunately.
You know he has a mistake in him when you see him playing, unfortunately.
Good second half! Started poorly, but improved very clearly. Might be a positive that he can turn a game around for his confidence! He did the error, but came back from it!
Just give the lad a chance. He needs the support.
Neither me nor you will affect him getting chances. He'll get it regardless. He improved as he gains confidence second half, but these silly mistakes really have to stop if he wants to make it here.
Not convinced yet meself. Being susceptible to the yips when your team isn't in front isn't a good trait for centre back. Still young, hopefully he grows mentally.
Pass to Lukuku was decent, shouldn't be blamed for the slip and looked OK once Newcastle were a spent force.
Whatever mate.
Course you did. No defenders ever slipped before.
Thought he was solid, comfortable with the ball and looks for a pass. Will be a very good CB for us.
Oh for sure this has to happen. I believe it will as well, but he just needs a chance. The more he plays, the more the nerves will go.
50% of a complete liability of a partnership today.
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