LAM09

All of your points ring true to an extent. Players can be on a hot streak and continue that trajectory (Kante being one), but it's more often than that it ends, and you truly see where the player is at. The last point is something far too many fall foul of when silly season comes around and think we ought to be in the mix for said player. As you stated, we need to find the next big thing before they become superstars. Shame we didn't see it through with De Bruyne & Salah, to name just two.

People are probably realising why he remained in Holland for so long.

He should never be deployed as a WB. It's actually starting to get annoying at this point.

Two toothless performances in a row. Tuchel needs to switch things up fast.

The fact Werner isn't even on the pitch is unbelievable.

It was coming. Their one danger man scores.

I don't expect Juve to offer much threat going forward aside from Chiesa. If we take our chances, we should get the three points.

They've played Shakhtar at home already. The double header is against Inter. Another surprise win in either game could seem them progressing rather than dropping in the EL/conference league.

It was refreshing for a manager to take the blame for a loss and not make any excuses. Hopefully, we bounce back.

Werner on why he didn't take a PK -"First of all, I had pain in my calf and couldn’t go out. When you have fit players on the pitch, it is better they shoot than I do today." Make of that what you will.

They certainly are two great options. Theo's defensive frailties have always put me off him as an LB, but he's certainly improved from his time in Spain.

He's never been a DM, and his game is about breaking forward, as you stated. People are comparing him to those on the pitch tonight, with him arguably being the best midfielder on the night. Obviously not saying much but still a positive worth noting.

Turning out to be the all important signing for them so far.

He certainly made a case tonight for more game time.

It isn't like he him missing was nailed on. Just seems odd especially considering he was Leipzig's main taker, IIRC.

I'm pleased we're through, but I can't get over the fact Werner didn't take a PK. Is his confidence that shot?

We tore them apart in the second half. The scoreline flattered them.

Kante's introduction changed the game.

Not sure how Alonso didn't double our lead

Silva! Great way to start the second half. Two upfront isn't something we're likely to see in a bigger game.

Feels like Tuchel is trying to shoehorn him in too often. I'd prefer Werner instead of him.

This is a game where Pulisic is missed. We lack pace & any directness going forward.

Noble might be the first choice PK taker, but does Moyes have such little faith in the rest of the squad? Stupid decision that cost them a point.

Spurs have been woeful going forward in most of their games, so I hope we take the game to them & they aren't given the chance to expose him.

I hope Kepa doesn't get the headlines for the wrong reasons.