by Thewaykokid » Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:13 am
Reina -7- Made some key saves, but was mostly untroubled for the entity of the game
Kelly -8- Really wish he started vs sunderland, think we would've had 2 more points. Fantastic Display
Carragher -7- Solid game, didn't hoof TOO much this match, again largely untroubled due to spectacular work around him.
Agger -7.5- IMO our best CB currently, injuries please stay away from our great dane! Made some good forward runs as well, comfortable in posession, not stretched too much defensively.
Enrique -8- Fantastic display to follow up a solid debut, some miscommunications but will gel as time passes. Some great forward runs, had walcott in his pocket all game.
Henderson -6- Though Henderson looked better this week, neat touches, kept it simple but tight, will become more adventurous as he settles. Promising youngster.
Lucas -7- Passing was sometimes a bit off, but was a beast in the centre, found myself yelling out good tackle to the tv screen, which is always a good sign! Occassionally caught out for pace, this will continue to happen with the adam lucas pairing, there will be better days for the two.
Adam -6- Got better as the game progressed, sometimes his passing was off as well, perhaps trying a bit too hard? Set pieces dissapointing, considering how many we had.
Downing -6.5- Showed flashes of brilliance again, i wish he would hold the wide positions more than he did, we bought him to be a winger and provide good crosses which i didnt see enough of today.
Kuyt -6- More hard work from Kuyt as expected, quality lacking, expected nothing more or less from the dutchman.
Carroll -5.5- Actually looks more assured with the ball to feet than the ball over the top, needs to be more aggressive in getting on crosses. Was perhaps unlucky that vermaelen had the game of his life today.
Subs
Meireles (Kuyt) -7- Came on and looked lively, being pivotal in both goals with his energy and movement. Would like to see him start next game, rotating positions with suarez out on the right and behind the striker.
Suarez (Carroll) -7- Again, pivotal in both the goals with good movement and energy. Links up play well, but to be fair, he had much better service in 20 minutes than Carroll has got in over 100 minutes of football this season.
Kenny- 6- Though the 3 man midfield was a good idea vs Arsenal, I myself maybe would've had Aqua in Henderson's role and drop henderson alongside lucas, just to add some more mobility to midfield. Made the right subs, maybe would've done so earlier myself, but i don't know how fit Suarez and Meireles are. My main issue at the moment is our abandoning of our short passing game when Carroll is on the field, i think the lad has shown how capable he is with the ball at feet, i suppose we'll look better with more match fitness later in the season. Overall, happy with the 3 points and the defensive display, would like to see us pass the ball more than we are.
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