I know. I remain bamboozled by this. But of course, trust in Glasner. I'm just calling it as I see it.
Lerma
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BromleyMonkey
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One of those players who never lets us down, never spectacular(apart from that goal against Chelsea) but a solid reliable player in whatever position required
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To be fair I was surprised when Wharton and Kamada were the combination that started the FA Cup semi final… but not since. With respect, I am bamboozled that you’re bamboozled by this 😊. Plenty of opportunity for Hughes to play though.
In most games I’d go with Wharton and Hughes.
Glasners a great football manager though.
Could he run a plastering firm better than me? Doubtful 🤣
Glasners a great football manager though.
Could he run a plastering firm better than me? Doubtful 🤣
I am bamboozled that you’re bamboozled by him being bamboozled which has generally bamboozled me into being bamboozled by the whole thing. Really I just wanted to type the word… bamboozled.
Another good display from Lerma last night.
It presents a nice problem for Glasner.
We look more fluid in midfield with a midfield combination of Wharton and Kamada/Hughes.
However, in the crucial area of defending and attacking set pieces we look more potent with Lerma in the team.
When Lerma plays and takes the long throw ins instead of Richards, it means that we can load Richards into the penalty area too giving another aerial problem for the opposition (and Richards wins a lot of aerial duels).
Furthermore, when Pino hits those floated free kicks into the area while the opposition are concentrating on Lacroix, Mateta, Guehi and Richards, it is often Lerma who wins the first header and he has a very good leap on him.
It presents a nice problem for Glasner.
We look more fluid in midfield with a midfield combination of Wharton and Kamada/Hughes.
However, in the crucial area of defending and attacking set pieces we look more potent with Lerma in the team.
When Lerma plays and takes the long throw ins instead of Richards, it means that we can load Richards into the penalty area too giving another aerial problem for the opposition (and Richards wins a lot of aerial duels).
Furthermore, when Pino hits those floated free kicks into the area while the opposition are concentrating on Lacroix, Mateta, Guehi and Richards, it is often Lerma who wins the first header and he has a very good leap on him.
Good analysis
I dont disagree. But IMO no combination comes close to a Wharton/Kamada partnership.
We had zero control in the middle last night.
But agree re Lerma's throws and getting Richards in there too.
Nicholas91
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Agree.
I think games where we turn up to really 'play' the Wharton/Kamada partnership works best.
Where we need to fight a little, either from the start or at the end of games, I think both Hughes and Lerma are fantastic assets. I've been really impressed with both of them this season and held them in high esteem anyway!
he has only scored once in 70 games yes I thought he had scored more , Schlupp 18 in 220
Palacesince64
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- Edinburgh
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He had a really good game last night. With Wharton, Kamada, Hughes, and Lerma, we have great options for the 2 DM places. His ability to slot into the back 3, his long throws, and his prowess in the air give us different options too. A really useful squad player.