Paul Pogba (189 Viewers)
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KdB hasn't played a lot because of injuries but he certainly has been good when he has played. Not sure that one good game against Finland and one good half against Denmark is enough to surpass Pogba though. Locatelli has been good but not in the same ballpark as Pogba and KdB imo. Jorginho has been the standout Italian mid in this tournament for me.
Locatelli for me. Jorginho been off and on invisible at times, goes absent from matches for periods of time. Locatelli been the driving force pushing Italy forward whenever he’s on the pitch. Doesn’t have the polish of the other two, or Jorginho, but I’d say he’s been the most effective in all-around play, and makes less mistakes than Pogba. My standout for the tourney thus far. We shall have to see if that continues against better competition though.
A game that summed him up. Some excellent plays and some really poor ones.
I think having Mbappe, Benzema and Griezmann ahead of him makes a huge difference for him. They are a worry for teams and drag defences around so well, which creates space for him to operate and then there is Kante mopping up behind him. Some of the passes he makes are not that difficult given the time and space he has and movement of the attacker. Some are excellent though.
I think if you only watch football for highlight reels or have no appreciation for tactics he is a 10/10.
He is definitely a talented player though, if he focussed and was less cocky on the pitch he could be the best CM out there. The problem is you really need to play him 5 yards further forward and have 2 mopping up around him, plus a strong attack to free him up. You can see why it hasn't worked for him Man Utd, they don't have that. To be honest PSG with Neymar, Mbappe, Verratti and another defensive mid would fit him well.
I think having Mbappe, Benzema and Griezmann ahead of him makes a huge difference for him. They are a worry for teams and drag defences around so well, which creates space for him to operate and then there is Kante mopping up behind him. Some of the passes he makes are not that difficult given the time and space he has and movement of the attacker. Some are excellent though.
I think if you only watch football for highlight reels or have no appreciation for tactics he is a 10/10.
He is definitely a talented player though, if he focussed and was less cocky on the pitch he could be the best CM out there. The problem is you really need to play him 5 yards further forward and have 2 mopping up around him, plus a strong attack to free him up. You can see why it hasn't worked for him Man Utd, they don't have that. To be honest PSG with Neymar, Mbappe, Verratti and another defensive mid would fit him well.
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And he’ll still be at home because of his dumbass giveaway. His face after that tying goal was just wonderful. Poor guy. Does like 5 different dances celebrating his own goal for almost a minute, in Rof16 match that hadn’t been won yet, so karma bites him on the ass and he gives away the ball for the 90th minute equalizer that allowed the Swiss to send his team packing. Storylines don’t get any better. Hubris lol
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I disagree. Pogba has been great going forward in this tourney but doesn’t put the effort in tracking back and is dispossessed too easily and too often. Locatelli has played a much better all-around game.
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