Most improved doesn't always mean best option though. I think when it was between him and Bidwell, it was him certainly. But can Brau bring assists and a few goals to his game? Time will tell.Would argue he is the most improved player under Lampard in terms of where he has come from to the contribution and effort each match.
The one thing that REALLY bugs me with JDS, and it happens far too frequently, is when were under pressure and the ball falls to him to clear his lines, rather than just hit it as far up the channel as he can or as far in to the stands as he can..... he tries to play keep ball and will end up passing the ball to an oncoming attacking player and give the ball away in a dangerous position. I can't recall which games exactly, but I know we've conceded from it on at least 2 occasions. And gifted away chances that thankfully didnt concede on a few others. Its so frustrating to see.Jay's biggest issue is he gets done alot on his inside (matron ) .. teams seem to have much more joy down his side than Milans
You are right.But it is not just Dasilva. I noticed that all of the back 4 looked for a pass when under pressure, and it has cost us a lot of goals.The one thing that REALLY bugs me with JDS, and it happens far too frequently, is when were under pressure and the ball falls to him to clear his lines, rather than just hit it as far up the channel as he can or as far in to the stands as he can..... he tries to play keep ball and will end up passing the ball to an oncoming attacking player and give the ball away in a dangerous position. I can't recall which games exactly, but I know we've conceded from it on at least 2 occasions. And gifted away chances that thankfully didnt concede on a few others. Its so frustrating to see.
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It's tactics, the whole team has been more vertical this season and will look to get the ball forward quicker.You are right.But it is not just Dasilva. I noticed that all of the back 4 looked for a pass when under pressure, and it has cost us a lot of goals.
The 2 centre backs have started to kick it off the park a lot more this season, and it is noticeable.
Coaching ?
I think the whole “beat the press” nonsense was exposed as a ridiculous tactic last season that cost teams woefully poor goals and lots of them. Especially as the net outcome is usually the ball back with one of your centre halves. Dasilva needs to find row Z far more regularly rather than that nicely weighted ball up the touch line for the opposition full back