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I'm not sure if it's fitness related or not, Ndombele does have a tendency of looking absolutely fucking knackered but I'm pretty sure that's just the way he runs.He should have started tonight. If Jose doesn't want to start him, it's not fitness related, it's because he doesn't trust him.
I'm not sure if it's fitness related or not, Ndombele does have a tendency of looking absolutely fucking knackered but I'm pretty sure that's just the way her runs.
Ndombele can do stuff with a football that Winks and Sissoko can't come close to doing. His passing range/ability is exceptional, he runs really well with the ball at his feet, draws fouls and creates opportunities for other players.
Where as Winks passes the ball backwards and gives away possession.
I just don't see how Mourinho can justify keeping him out the team over players like Winks.
Two forward passes, a burst into the box and a goal?
What is this!?
The issue is that after 20 minutes, he's knackered and won't press.That's just his way of moving. Look at him when he came onto the pitch. He runs with his chest leaning forward which makes him look backside heavy.
He's got clear footballing ability but he will never look like a natural athlete in the way he moves. We have to get over how he looks and start getting value out of him as a footballer because his ability on the ball gives us exactly what the other midfielders lack.
Son - Kane - BaleObviously dependent on the two deals going through tomorrow but that has to be our best starting XI.
Lo Celso
Ndombele - Højbjerg
Reguilon - Sanchez - Alderweireld - Doherty
Lloris
The issue is that after 20 minutes, he's knackered and won't press.
You can't carry a player in the PL. Everyone needs to be fit and be able to run for 90 mins if necessary.
Jose just said this in the presser
"Tanguy is in a process of evolution. Last season he wasn't. He was stuck in a situation where I couldn't see evolution. Now he is in a moment where he is training very, very well. Today he gave us what we needed in the last 30 minutes. Now I believe in Tanguy. I never doubted his ability but last season I doubted his effort and motivation. Now I think that Tanguy can do well for us."
Better believe, motherfucker, that tan guy just saved your job.Jose just said this in the presser
"Tanguy is in a process of evolution. Last season he wasn't. He was stuck in a situation where I couldn't see evolution. Now he is in a moment where he is training very, very well. Today he gave us what we needed in the last 30 minutes. Now I believe in Tanguy. I never doubted his ability but last season I doubted his effort and motivation. Now I think that Tanguy can do well for us."