He looked much much better in the second half, at least what I saw from it. Physically very good, and he even took the ball out of defense and played good passes in a couple of times.
Watched the first 30 mins and 15 of the second half and indeed he did look like one of the best players on the pitch. Looking much more like the player we saw at Watford.
Jose post match: "Ramires is important, but Ramires is injured. He has been injured for a long time and I was trying to protect him today but I couldn't because I needed his intensity and his runs into space and I needed him in 1on1s."
From I saw from them in the group stage, they're a pretty physical team which might be a problem if we allow them to play the way they want to play. On the other hand, they're rather slow and will struggle to deal with our AMs.
33mins: McEachran has made some very crucial interceptions in midfield and also on the edge of his own area. Good start for him today. http://wall.wiganlatics.co.uk/Event/Latics_Wall
Two world class saves to keep us in the game. The dipping shot from Osman in the first half and then the deflected shot from Osman again in the second half. Deserves a lot of credit for today's result.
Massive, massive win emotionally and psychologically for the team. Just look at the players celebrations at the end, they know how important that was. JT my MOTM and that was even before he scored the goal!