| Lukic the glue we were missing? 23:22 - Oct 23 with 1855 views | jasondozzell |
Thought Florentino did okay but Lukic is first choice by a mile.
Hopefully back for Hull.
Think we lost midfield control for most of second half. Couldn't keep the ball in there. Lukic is so good at that. [Post edited 23 Oct 23:23]
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 00:39 - Oct 24 | mellowblue |
Thought Florentino improved as the match went on. Played it very safe first half Lots of side and back passes first half, grew into the game and was more progressive in the second. Upgrade on Cajuste, but not a major upgrade. Certainly not the midfield enforcer I thought he was supposed to be. |  | | |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 01:02 - Oct 24 | Garv |
I do like Lukic but I thought Luis was very good tonight. |  |
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 01:08 - Oct 24 | FlittonBlue |
Think GON was quiet telling about his tactical change in the 2nd half to ensure we held onto a point. In the first half Palacios was here, there, everyfecking where directing traffic - the change GON made resulted in less ball control and less midfield action. TBH 2 years ago we would have continued with Plan A and lost the game heavily. Baby steps | |
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 10:45 - Oct 24 | TractorJack |
Yep, different game with Lukic playing IMO. |  | | |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 10:49 - Oct 24 | jas0999 |
Agreed. We definitely miss Lukic. He will be a crucial part of the team at Hull. | | | |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:19 - Oct 24 | NthQldITFC |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 00:39 - Oct 24 by mellowblue |
Thought Florentino improved as the match went on. Played it very safe first half Lots of side and back passes first half, grew into the game and was more progressive in the second. Upgrade on Cajuste, but not a major upgrade. Certainly not the midfield enforcer I thought he was supposed to be. |
He definitely does do the 'octopus' stuff well that he was noted for when we signed him though. Very good at getting a long leg in and nicking the ball - did it well both halves last night.
But he's not a creative player and that's not what we've signed him for I assume. There's no relevant Cajuste upgrade comparison imo, more of a Matusiwa comparison, and he looks capable on that front. Matusiwa looked great against Citeh when he came on for 25 mins, not quite so good last night. Think the two may end up being on a par this season, but my money would be on Tino to be first change for Lukic/Pala, or Tino to be first in if we play three in the middle. |  |
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:24 - Oct 24 | norfsufblue |
Hopefully with him picking up a knock its a case of targeting the Hull game as a ' must play' fixture. Maybe if thats the case its sensible to not risk him in a game away at City and a home fixture with all others available. If he doesnt mak Hull then we may have a little problem. |  | | |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:25 - Oct 24 | vapour_trail |
Said similar yesterday evening.
Lukic is just class. Him and Palacios in the middle and we will be fine. |  |
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:35 - Oct 24 | Dubtractor |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 01:02 - Oct 24 by Garv |
I do like Lukic but I thought Luis was very good tonight. |
Can't agree with that - Luis was caught in possession far too many times.
Lukic alongside Palacios is a proper top level midfield. |  |
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:42 - Oct 24 | bournemouthblue |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:35 - Oct 24 by Dubtractor |
Can't agree with that - Luis was caught in possession far too many times.
Lukic alongside Palacios is a proper top level midfield. |
I thought Florentino was young but he is 27, hopefully he can learn from Palacios and Lukic and gradually become a bit more progressive
We have a far better midfield than our last time in the PL, that is for certain |  |
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| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 11:46 - Oct 24 | Exiled2Surrey |
I enjoyed Azor’s cameo - think he will prove to be a very able understudy and maybe even provide better balance in the midfield against certain teams | | | |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 12:15 - Oct 24 | ZapatasMoustache |
I thought Florentino was okay but Lukic is a marked upgrade. Fingers crossed he’s back for Hull. If we win there it won’t matter so much if we get turned over by Bournemouth who seem to be improving pretty rapidly. |  | | |
| Lukic the glue we were missing? on 15:58 - Oct 24 | TRUE_BLUE123 |
Florentino is exactly what he always has been. He has never been asked to be a progressive ball playing midfield. He wins the ball back, he tackles, he duels, he passes the ball short to someone on his team. His midfield partners have been Joao Neves and Enzo Fernandez who do a lot of that sort of stuff for him.
Not a criticism because he is good at that sort of stuff he never shys away from a challenge, but he isn't Lukic on the ball, he is very limited. Thought he was decent enough last night but he needs to stop turning possession over so cheaply. |  |
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