Tiemoue Bakayoko

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Tiemoue Bakayoko vs Stoke City: 44/50 passes completed 5/6 tackles won 2/3 dribbles completed 1 interception 1 assist

This lad is a boss in the middle of the park. Very important to our prospects in the  next two matches. 

 

[Thor 2,392]

1 hour ago, MrExcalibur100 said:

Tiemoue Bakayoko vs Stoke City: 44/50 passes completed 5/6 tackles won 2/3 dribbles completed 1 interception 1 assist

This lad is a boss in the middle of the park. Very important to our prospects in the  next two matches. 

 

Yeah, I didn't think he was anywhere near as bad as people made him out to be. That perception wore off on me after reading the comments in the game thread. 

I thought he looked nervous with his first touch and that was the only flaw. The reason I don't think he got as much love for the Stoke game is because he didn't make one of his striding runs like he usually does. Game didn't call for it, he played more reserved, and sured up the defensive line very well. Nothing really got past him. 

[Artandur 939]

 

[the wes 7,212]

33 minutes ago, Artandur said:

 

Baka will only get better 😃😃

[OhForAGreavsie 5,890]

On 24/09/2017 at 0:05 AM, The Skipper said:

Willian is a player that’s great in the 2nd third of the pitch, bringing the ball into the final third. After that though his brain freezes. He didn't destroy anything imo because he literally just wasted the ball almost every time he got into the final third.

Didn't see Saturday's game so can't comment specifically on that performance but I think your analysis about Willian being best in the middle third is spot on.

[Blusan Alamb 295]

Lucky to not give away a penalty for a silly foul on Torres. Other than that, he was really good. Very Energetic.

[The Skipper 20,593]

That flick for the final goal bamboozled everyone in the Atletico defence, lovely stuff. Really underrated technically by players it seems as well. 

[Jase 43,479]

Bakayoko has been largely impressive since joining us but he really needs to cut out the tendency to give away cheap fouls in dangerous areas. Gave away a few silly FKs in previous games and today, he committed that second half foul on Torres in the box, which should have been a penalty for Atletico.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Was boss in midfield today. He's a true midfield general. 

[Dimitr 488]

Good game he made 2-3 mistakes but ok. 

 

He needs to be more intelligent and faster when passes away.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Just watching the game again and ok he dwells on the ball a bit too long sometimes but he dominated their midfield with Kante. He slowed down Atletico’s attack numerous times, then started our own, always looking to find a player in an advanced position. 

Bar the penalty mistake, another very positive performance again for me. Not surprised to see that we’re playing much better in big games with him in midfield. That’s what he was brought in for, people forget this. We already look way better in midfield. Kante’s performances are becoming more interesting too because Tiemou is his partner in midfield this season. Mentally, just knowing you have an absolute wall behind, it’s almost like his shackles has been released. License the hunt the ball up the pitch has increased even more. Kante position was often at RF at times in the game. 

[BlueLyon 9,359]

My two cents. 

Comparing with the games I saw last season, he is impressing me even more. One thing I was unsure was that he didnt look as dynamic and quick compared to Fabinho. His reactions werent as sharp, but good enough for most ligue 1 teams. He had massive potential, however I didnt expect him to adjust so quickly.

He is a mix of strenght and agility, exactly what we needed. He still dwells on the ball bit too much and I miss more of his dribbling runs forward, but he is fantastic in defense. He realy adjusted to PL, his tackling and interceptions give Kante bit easier job and chance to move forward. 

[Blue Armour 4,278]

Loved his role in the winning goal.

Calmness to spread the ball out wide, before the assist came in from the right hand side.

[Artandur 939]

 

[-Kaplan- 410]

Antonio also said, at some point last season, that he wanted Kante to do more offensively. Now with Bakayoko there he can be more daring going forward. Having more shots on goal. Out of all the monaco players that left, I'm glad we got him. Bar Mbappe.

[Vybzkartel 284]

Am I the only one who can not get rid of the Bakayoko and Kante song from my head??

[the wes 7,212]

 

that pass to alonso 😍😍 nice Wee touch in the path of alonso 

[Henrique 9,133]

On 27/09/2017 at 7:41 PM, MrExcalibur100 said:

Was boss in midfield today. He's a true midfield general. 

Its really a surprise to a read a positive post coming from this guy. lol