Some positives for sure, but the back line is still a nightmare at times. Didn't get exposed much today because Stoke never had the ball.
If I had to guess what position Chiriches played his entire life and I didn't know better, CB would not be one of my top two choices. Besides looking extremely uncomfortable without the ball there, his skillset doesn't really fit the position. He's short, not very strong, doesn't seem to understand the concept of marking -- but dribbles and passes very well.
If I had to guess what position Chiriches played his entire life and I didn't know better, CB would not be one of my top two choices. Besides looking extremely uncomfortable without the ball there, his skillset doesn't really fit the position. He's short, not very strong, doesn't seem to understand the concept of marking -- but dribbles and passes very well.