It only tends to be Vertonghen (yesterday for Kone, numerous times for Diouf) who allows the defenders to run across him. I think it was Lukaku who tried it against Alderweireld and he just blocked him off, was real good defending. Dier did the same as Vertonghen last season when he played at centre half and allowed runners across him which is why they were so disastrous together.
Vertonghen also has the tendency to back off attackers, see Bale in pre-season and especially Mahrez against Leicester. But more games like yesterday and I'll be very happy, he was outstanding as were our whole defence (Walker mistake aside).
I just can't wait to have this back five, with Dier sitting in front and the likes of Son, Kane and Eriksen attacking with pace and guile.
Vertonghen also has the tendency to back off attackers, see Bale in pre-season and especially Mahrez against Leicester. But more games like yesterday and I'll be very happy, he was outstanding as were our whole defence (Walker mistake aside).
I just can't wait to have this back five, with Dier sitting in front and the likes of Son, Kane and Eriksen attacking with pace and guile.