He has definitely got some qualities. Defensively and physically. For mediocre teams he could be brilliant. For us, though, he just doesn't do what we need (except when he bails out that shit right back friend of his). The number of minutes he's played for us this season explains our league position. That, Dele's poor form, and our injuries.
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No. Injuries that have stretched our squad explain our position in the table.
I get that it is easy to blame our position on Sissoko but that is far from the truth. He and Dier are the only two midfielders outside of the attacking line that manages to stay fit for the entire season so far. Of course he is going to end up playing when the rest are out injured
You should consider doing the same.
You don't say !
Your idea of cleansing would have banished Drogba-he never won anything ?
Can I try to understand...a sweeping statement regrading "English Football" that couldn't be further form the truth.
Absolute rubbish.
Yes-he had no football brain-all brawn.
He was really awful when he first appeared and improved with time. He played in a well oiled machine that allowed him to miss 10 shots then get the 11th. He was difficult to play against because he keeps going and this is where Sissokos strengths are, he keeps going.
Exactly .
That's not at all what i said lol , i wasnt doing a sweeping statement but now that we do go into it there still is a gap between the English and the Continental youth systems when it comes to skill and what elements of the game matter. The focus is very heavily put on pace and strength and less on skill (and i repeat skill does not mean pure dribbling skills). There is one element however in the English youth system that is a lot better then the way they generally approach grass roots on the continent and that is a focus on long shots. It's a skill that is developed early on the island and that i see very little of outside the island
I was referring to Mindblow statement not yours?
you added me in there ... check your post
The number of minutes he's played says something about our midfield situation, and thus explains explains our league position. Yes, he has been fit. Yes, he puts in a shift. But alas, he does not have the quality we have become accustomed to from our CMs and AMs.
Fuck me, really? You've nailed that one. Here's Scott Parker literally breaking down your statement not two months ago. I swear you must reside just the other side of a thin spot between dimensions.
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Fucking hell, goal #2 against Liverpool is incredible.
I can't even begin to imagine Sissoko attempting it
I mentioned City because people seem to use them as their bar. Unless we have players of that calibre we re doomed. I try to see what the player brings to the 11 and Sissoko is doing he's bit. Yes he could be better and yes so could other players.
My gripe is not being a Sissoko fan , its being peeved with players getting slagged. We had this with Son, Kane, All and so on. How are these players being judged-if not against other teams?
He is not the best player in the squad, I agree. He does frustrate me although my expectations of him is what we get. I would like more and am waiting for it to happen rather than curiosities. We have games to win and he will play his part.
How long do we give Dembele? He has more "Tech ability" than Sissoko and under performing Big time.
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Bit different though isn't it, because Bale had age on his side. Sissoko is a very experienced player in terms of games played and development years, he isn't going to turn into a great player at this stage. I like the guy, good effort, and if he was 5 year's younger I'd probably be saying what you're saying but he's 28, he should be peaking.
You're absolutely right and I meant to mention him but forgot in my haste to post.
He did get time you're right but he was a regular player if memory serves and always had more about him than Sissoko in terms of control etc. He only really flourished when move further forward but I feel like he the exception to the rule compared to those players I mentioned. I feel like Sissoko just isn't up to the task and he had enough time to show us what he capable of...I don't hate the guy but he makes my tummy all trembly when I see him all the team sheet like we already playing at a slight disadvantage before kick off
Paul Stewart was around the same age and improved when moved to AM. England call up, FAC final. he wasnt our best forward we ever bought.