He did do well versus City, but was poor against Brentford, blocked the runs of wingers, and left us exposed in midfield because of his lack of positional discipline.
Need to see more personally.
No, definitely better than that, I think he’s a player who would benefit from a run in the team with Welbeck up top and Weiffer/Baleba behind.
Agree, but so would Enciso, Buononotte and others….
True, one of many.
We’ll agree to disagree. I thought he was one of our better players against Brentford and looked a threat going forward and linked the play well.
I’m not saying he’s set the world on fire. I don’t think any of our summer signings have, if I’m being brutally honest. But there’s some I’ve seen much more from than others, and he’s one I’m confident enough to say I’ve seen enough to believe he’ll be a very good midfielder for us once he’s settled.
This is the problem with Weiffer - his supposed good performances have all come away from home, so most fans won’t have seen them.
He played in that weird high right 10 role when trying to press, almost in the role Enciso’s been playing the last couple of games but on the opposite side, whereas Ayari first half played the role further back, nearer Baleba in the defensive phase.
But he hasn’t played much at home has he?
did more in his first half hour of PL football than dahoud managed in five months
Ayari was one of the best players on the pitch today, particularly second half.
Excellent second half
Baleba and WBG for me.
Thought he did well in the first as well.