I prefer Mings just due to the height he brings to our back line Konsa,Digne,Maatsen,Cash aren’t the best in the air and players like Haaland, Pedro etc. Could just head one in over them…
For me, the issue is we struggle against Teams who play a low block against us particularly teams who play 4 across the middle, such as Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Against teams who set up like this, I believe we need to play balls over the top, into the corners. Playing our way through them, particularly at our tempo, doesn't work imo.
Pau is obviously better with the ball and playing it forward, however Mings is a better DEFENDER, his real strength is his leadership, getting folks organised and is big and physical enough to deal with aerial threats. I know they’re both left footed but I’d be interested to see them in a partnership together for a game and just see how it pans out.
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I prefer Mings just due to the height he brings to our back line Konsa,Digne,Maatsen,Cash aren’t the best in the air and players like Haaland, Pedro etc. Could just head one in over them…
Loving the trim
Mings all day pau can’t defend but can play with ball out from back which Emery likes
I don’t think pau partnership with konsa as ever worked .hes never really settled into the quickness of the premier league forwards
YES.🔥.
This just shows we we need better defenders.
With this new haircut and beard trim, I thought I'd come across a video from years ago 😂
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For me, the issue is we struggle against Teams who play a low block against us particularly teams who play 4 across the middle, such as Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
Against teams who set up like this, I believe we need to play balls over the top, into the corners. Playing our way through them, particularly at our tempo, doesn't work imo.
Pau is obviously better with the ball and playing it forward, however Mings is a better DEFENDER, his real strength is his leadership, getting folks organised and is big and physical enough to deal with aerial threats. I know they’re both left footed but I’d be interested to see them in a partnership together for a game and just see how it pans out.