Definitely felt like a defining moment in his career. The way he constantly gave the ball away was frightening and nothing is right with him. Can’t pull off simple passes, doesn’t look mobile, doesn’t look powerful, just a shadow of what he was. When was the last time he took a shot from long range? Doesn’t even look like he can strike the ball properly.
Maybe it was all an illusion to begin with, maybe he just looked like a top player because of the quality that was around him 3 years ago. The hamstrings have clearly taken a beating too. The fire has gone. I see a player who has realised he isn’t as good as he thought he was and is struggling to deal with it.
Maybe it was all an illusion to begin with, maybe he just looked like a top player because of the quality that was around him 3 years ago. The hamstrings have clearly taken a beating too. The fire has gone. I see a player who has realised he isn’t as good as he thought he was and is struggling to deal with it.