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2022/23 Abdoulaye Doucouré

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Very rarely does it seem they do, or that they utilise fitness training as much, for some reason.

At least the newer ones - older managers have learned, be it by experience or, you know, common sense. Hopefully they've inspired their players - no idea how Kompany or Rooney, for example, are doing in that department, but both their backgrounds are from very fitness-oriented managers so...

Yeah that's what I mean.

A lot are "new" to the management game and I suppose we'll see as time goes on, but it's a bit weird someone who was a pro footballer for 10-15-20 years absolutely overlooks physical fitness as part of the game.
Have to wonder if they view fitness as something individuals work on, rather than needing to drill it home. Get the impression the top top players are pretty self-motivated to improve so don't get those that aren't. Not helpful as a manager, like.
 

Says he wants to stay for another 3 or 4 years…. Just like his runs into the box last night - immaculate timing.
Can’t see him getting anymore than 2 years if he gets anything beyond the option for 12 months. Also a suggestion we might be trying to renegotiate the 4th year wages 🤨.
Can’t see that myself, we would want another 12 months from him (rather than pay to replace him) and unless we pay the pre agreed wages he doesn’t have to stay. Seems a bit of a blown up story all in all.
 

That’s a bit of a stretch, he was good for the first 8 games
Was comfortably our best player in the first quarter, his injury was a loss but came back and had a great game against city. After that he lost form and was managed by a moron.

The idea he is has never played well before and is only doing so now is disingenuous from posters who have been made to look a bit silly by his performances.
 
Was comfortably our best player in the first quarter, his injury was a loss but came back and had a great game against city. After that he lost form and was managed by a moron.

The idea he is has never played well before and is only doing so now is disingenuous from posters who have been made to look a bit silly by his performances.
He only missed 4 games though. Has with many poor players in this squad, they have spells of games, people hype them up, they then return to normal services.

He’s played 81 premier league times for this club, the majority of poor performances far outweigh the good ones
 
He only missed 4 games though. Has with many poor players in this squad, they have spells of games, people hype them up, they then return to normal services.

He’s played 81 premier league times for this club, the majority of poor performances far outweigh the good ones
I don't think the majority are poor performances. Had good and bad spells with carlo, good and bad spells last year and has been very good this year. He is a CM with largely poor technique so he will have good and not so good games with that attribute. But he is a very useful player and there is a lack of objectivity towards him.

The Leicester game being a good example, where our midfield was superior and the usual lot raced in here to slaughter him for a perfectly adequate because if he doesn't score or assist the usual lot are out and feeling vocal.
 


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