We miss Xhaka much more than I think most people would have guessed.
He was absolutely sensational last season, and is such a rare profile to replace. Havertz has much larger boots to fill than Xhakas reputation suggests.
Also, we reeeally miss Partey.
Rice has obviously been incredible, but without both Partey and Xhaka our progressive passing from midfield has taken a huge, huge dip.
Overall I agree. We need another elite passer in midfield.
100% Xhaka vs Havertz it’s an immediate upgrade he’s better at creating and taking opportunities, that being said I think Zinchenko missing at the start of the season, White being out of form and Partey out injured has had a knock on effect.
Real problem is the midfield buy another striker and we’ll still be slow in the transitions and low on the creativity.
We miss Xhaka much more than I think most people would have guessed.
He was absolutely sensational last season, and is such a rare profile to replace. Havertz has much larger boots to fill than Xhakas reputation suggests.
Also, we reeeally miss Partey.
Rice has obviously been incredible, but without both Partey and Xhaka our progressive passing from midfield has taken a huge, huge dip.
Overall I agree. We need another elite passer in midfield.
100% Xhaka vs Havertz it’s an immediate upgrade he’s better at creating and taking opportunities, that being said I think Zinchenko missing at the start of the season, White being out of form and Partey out injured has had a knock on effect.
I’m glad this comment isn’t aging well.