10 Sep 2026 22:50:29.
Clearly we will face tougher games, but you can only beat what is in front of you. That was emphatically achieved, without having to put huge effort in and considering the upcoming game on Sunday, that was a pleasing aspect.
Some decent performers, Kobbie was excellent and I thought Yoro had a good game, some of his anticipation of danger was good.
Think this could be an important season for him, he needs to step up. He seems to be stronger, both he and Sesko (who also had a good game) have worked hard in the gym over the summer.
A clean sheet, yay!
Atleti away next up, a good result there will certainly put us in good stead for the tournament.
11 Sep 2026 07:21:33
My only comment would be that perhaps Bruno should have been given an early bath. Always a risk of injury when the tackles start flying.
11 Sep 2026 07:59:47
I thought Zirkzee looked very good when he came on. He always looks really good playing against weaker opposition. The problem is he goes missing in games against tougher opposition, but I think he is arguably the best player in the squad for link-up play.
He reminds me of Nani; he either plays really well and is a nightmare for the opposition, or does nothing for the whole game. There is no in-between.
11 Sep 2026 11:12:19
Kurtis, at one point I thought Zirkzee could do the job with Cunha and Mbeumo that Firmino did with Salah and Mane. But for some reason he just isn't up to it in the Premier League, or certainly hasn't shown this yet. He showed his class last night, and I mentioned a while ago, when the discussion was around him, that I think he is a great player, just better suited to Italian football! If we can get that performance last night into the Premier League, he's a great addition to the squad.
It's strange, because he has a good physical presence also.
11 Sep 2026 17:26:49
Silky, but imo, he needs a slower tempo than he gets in the EPL to make the most of his skills.