Nemanja Matic

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

HIs best game in 2 years.

[Hostedenis 556]

2 hours ago, J.F. said:

After the last game against Burnely and red card he was worse and worse in every othet match, maybe today against Burnley again he can get his "mojo" back

I did not expect your comment to, strangely enough, be this truthful 

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Matic lost his powers vs Burnley last time, he's got it back now. The cycle is complete ? 

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Much more one touch passes instead of holding unto the ball sluggishly made the difference 

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Had a good game today. Him and Kante double teaming opposition players has been very effective this season.

He will start until we get new center-backs or a b2b mid. It would be madness to drop him even against Burnley because that backline needs protection.

[robsblubot 3,595]

2 hours ago, Hybrid Angel said:

Had a good game today. Him and Kante double teaming opposition players has been very effective this season.

He will start until we get new center-backs or a b2b mid. It would be madness to drop him even against Burnley because that backline needs protection.

Bingo! Can't double team with fabregas who has no energy nor power for the task.

can certainly discuss matic against his peers, but the odd one to fit any system is always going to be fabregas.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

4 hours ago, Despiadado.Maleante said:

HIs best game in 2 years.

You're actually not far off which is quite sad. Still isn't good enough though.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Great performance yesterday. Probably his best in a LONG while.

Hope to see more of THAT, please! 

[nono 791]

Replace him with anyone else with a pulse and his absence wouldn't be noticed.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Poor when we attack. Nainggolan is such an upgrade on him....

[nono 791]

4 minutes ago, kellzfresh said:

Poor when we attack. Nainggolan is such an upgrade on him....

Replacing him and Oscar has to be the biggest priority going forward.

[robsblubot 3,595]

had a good game against Swansea - helped provide the complete domination we had until the mishaps.

Guy is just disliked here for no reason - yes he has to play back because he lacks final third quality but that's hardly a fault, but rather a characteristic. Kante is just as bad going forward if not worse.

[Henrique 9,133]

5 hours ago, Robguima said:

had a good game against Swansea - helped provide the complete domination we had until the mishaps.

Guy is just disliked here for no reason - yes he has to play back because he lacks final third quality but that's hardly a fault, but rather a characteristic. Kante is just as bad going forward if not worse.

Matic should be considered a backup to Kante. I really dont like the idea of a midfield with Matic+Kante, since, as you said, both of them are really limited going forward.

[robsblubot 3,595]

2 hours ago, Henrique said:

Matic should be considered a backup to Kante. I really dont like the idea of a midfield with Matic+Kante, since, as you said, both of them are really limited going forward.

perhaps... but that has nothing to do with matic.

[dimmas 131]

In terms of passing and vision, i am afraid he is becoming like ramires. Very very limited.

 

What i see from matic performance in 4 matches. Beside his height and maybe decent positioning. Matic doesnt have anything to become good midfielder in conte system. Not just his speed is slow his passing also slow, predictable and very mediocre.

 

When the opponent is just completely sit back our build up play is still okay. But just give our midfield some decent pressing. Our build up play become very poor, and it is very concerning.